General Information: General Description

2013 Kia Optima SXLSECTION General Description

Seat-Belt Buckle Switch (SBBS) is located in driver and passenger side seat.

SRSCM checks if seatbelt is buckled by signal of SBBS.

SRSCM controls air bag module and BPT differently in accordance with vehicle speed at the moment of collision and signal from SBBS.

RENDER: 1.0x

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