Kia Sportage: Body structure

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Body structure

 Air bag non-inflation conditions

Air bags may not deploy in certain low-speed collisions where the air bag would not add any benefit beyond the protection already offered by the seat belts. Front air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the imp

 Automatic-Dimming Night Vision Safety (NVS) Mirror (if equipped)

The NVS Mirror automatically reduces glare by monitoring light levels in the front and the rear of the vehicle. Any objects that obstructs the light sensor will degrade the automatic dimming control feature. For more information regarding NVS mirrors and other applications, please refer to t