Kia Sedona: Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system
*1 : The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether the air bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS, thus allowing the air bag to deploy.To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.
*2 : Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
✽ NOTICE
Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything such as a blanket, front seat cover or after market seat heater to the front passenger seat. This can adversely affect the occupant detection system.
WARNING - ODS System
Riding in an improper position adversely affects the Occupant Detection System and may result in the deactivation of the front passenger airbag. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual.

- Never put a heavy load or an active electronic device on the front passenger seat or seatback pocket.

- Never place feet on the front passenger seatback.

- Never sit with hips shifted towards the front of the seat.

- Never excessively recline the front passenger seatback.

- Never place feet on the dashboard.

- Never lean on the door or center console.
- Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat.

Proper position
When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR BAG
Main components of the occupant detection system
Driver's and passenger's front air bagWindshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST/)
position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the leve ...
Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 30 kg (66 lb, 294 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
se ...