Kia Sportage: Side Impact Sensor (SIS): Description and Operation
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which
are installed at each center of the front door module (LH and RH) and
two SIS which are installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH).
Side Pressure Sensor is also called P-SIS because that detects pressure due to collision at its mounting location.
Side Impact Sensor is also called A-SIS because that detects acceleration.
SRSCM decides deployment or not of the airbag and the time of
deployment through the collision signal of SIS when the collision
occurred.
Removal
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Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/ procedures described previously.
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Before disconnecting the front impac ...
Other Information:
Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a ...
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed. It will also go off im ...