2009 FIAT DOBLO deactivate airbag

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INDEXDaytime Running Lights (DRL)
This function allows you to activate/deactivate the day-
time running lights.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– press the SET ESC button: the display shows DRL;
– press button ▲or ▼to activate (On) or deactivate
(Off) the daytime running lights;
– press the SET ESC button to return to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to return to the main
menu screen without saving; Adjusting the buzzer volume (BUZZ)
This function is used to adjust the volume of the buzzer
that sounds in the event of failure/warning indications and
when the SET ESC, ▲and ▼buttons are pressed.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– press SET ESC: the display shows the word bUZZ;
– press ▲or ▼to select the required volume (adjustable
over eight levels).
– press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen
without saving.
Passenger front and side airbag
activation/deactivation (BAG P)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function is used to activate/deactivate the front and
side passenger airbags (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
Proceed as follows:
❒press SET ESC and, after the message BAG P OFF (to
deactivate) or BAG P On (to activate) is displayed by
pressing buttons ▲or ▼, press SET ESC again;
❒the confirmation request message is displayed;
❒press ▲or ▼to select YES (confirming activation/de-
activation) or no (to cancel);
❒press SET ESC to confirm setting and go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the standard screen without saving.

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INDEXDaytime Running Lights (DRL)
This function allows you to activate/deactivate the day-
time running lights.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– press the SET ESC button to display a submenu;
– press the SET ESC button again: the display flashes On
or Off depending on what was previously set;
– press ▲or ▼to select;
– press the SET ESC button to return to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to return to the main
menu screen without saving;
– hold down SET ESC again to go back to the standard
screen or main menu, depending on which point in the
menu you have reached.
Exit menu
This function closes the settings listed on the menu screen.
Press SET ESC to go back to the standard screen with-
out saving.
Press ▼to return to the first menu option (Speed beep). Activating/deactivating passenger front and side
airbags
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function is used to activate/deactivate the front and
side passenger airbags (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
Proceed as follows:
– press SET ESC and, after the message Bag pass: Off (to
deactivate) or Bag pass On (to activate) is displayed by
pressing buttons ▲or ▼, press SET ESC again;
– the confirmation request message appears in the dis-
play;
– press ▲or ▼to select Yes (confirming activation/de-
activation) or No (to cancel);
– press SET ESC to confirm the setting and go back to
the menu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the standard screen without saving.

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INDEXDANGER: Do not put cradle seats facing
backwards on the front seat if the front
passenger airbag is enabled. Deployment
of the airbag in an accident could cause
fatal injuries to the child. It is advisable
to carry children on the rear seat, which is the
most protected position in the event of an acci-
dent. Child seats must not be fitted on the front
seat of vehicles with a passenger airbag; their de-
ployment in an accident, however serious, could
cause fatal injuries to the child. If necessary, chil-
dren can travel in the front seat, if the front pas-
senger airbag can be disabled. In this case, check
that the airbag is actually deactivated by mak-
ing sure the “warning light appears on the in-
strument panel (see “Front passenger airbag” in
the “Front airbags” section). Also, the passenger
seat should be as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.
WARNINGOver 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint
systems, children are considered as adults and wear seat
belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat has child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.

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INDEXSUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The Fiat Doblò (homologation M1) complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrange-
ment possibilities for child restraints on the seats of a vehicle as shown in the following table:
Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be
followed when carrying children:
❒install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident;
❒if you need to deactivate the passenger airbag, always
check that warning light
“has lit up on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually been deactivated;
❒carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child
restraint system, which are mandatory. Keep the in-
structions in the vehicle along with the other papers
and this handbook. Do not install second-hand child
seats without instructions;
❒always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling
the webbing;
❒never carry two children in the same retaining system;
Group Weight range Front passenger seat Rear passenger seat Rear passenger seat(first row) (second row)
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U X
Group 1 9-18 kg U U X
Group 2 15-25 kg U U X
Group 3 22-36 kg U U X
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X = seat not suitable for children in this weight category.

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The airbags are not deployed in the event of small head-
on collisions (for which the withholding action of the seat
belts is sufficient). Seat belts must always be worn. In the
event of head-on collisions, they ensure the correct po-
sitioning of the occupant.
FRONT AIRBAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 123
This consists of an instant-inflating bag contained in a spe-
cial compartment in the centre of the steering wheel.
FRONT AIRBAG ON PASSENGER’S SIDE
fig. 124 (for versions/markets where provided)
This consists of an instant-inflating bag contained in a spe-
cial compartment in the dashboard: this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver’s.
Do not put cradle seats facing backwards
on the front seat if the passenger airbag
is activated. Deployment of the airbag in
an accident could cause fatal injuries to
the child. Always deactivate the passen-
ger airbag when placing a child seat on the front
seat. Also, the passenger seat should be as far back
as possible to avoid contact between the child seat
and the dashboard. Although this is not manda-
tory by law, the airbag should be immediately re-
activated when children are no longer carried to
ensure better protection for adults.
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INDEXMANUAL DEACTIVATION OF FRONT AND
SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAGS FOR HEAD AND
TORSE PROTECTION
(for versions/markets where provided)
On Doblò M1 versions, whenever a child needs to be car-
ried on the front seat, the passenger’s front airbags and
side bags for head and chest protection (for versions/mar-
kets where provided) can be deactivated.
The warning light
“on the instrument panel stays on un-
til the passenger’s front and side airbags for head and torse
protection (for versions/markets where provided) are re-
activated.
On Doblò Cargo versions with foldaway passenger seat
and split, revolving partition or ladder, the passenger front
airbags and the side bags for chest/head protection (for
versions/markets where provided) need to be deactivat-
ed if a load is carried with the seat folded down.
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the passenger’s front
and side airbags for head and torse protection (for ver-
sions/markets where provided), refer to “Digital display”
and “Multifunction display” in the “Know your vehicle”
section.
SIDE BAGS
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle may be fitted with driver
and passenger front side airbags for head and torse pro-
tection.
Side bags protect occupants from side-on crashes of medi-
um/high severity by placing the bag between the occu-
pant and the internal parts of the side structure of the
vehicle.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of collisions
(head-on collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not
an indication of system malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the bags to inflate in
the event of a side-on collision. The bags inflate instanta-
neously, placing themselves between the occupant’s body
and the structures which could cause injury. They deflate
immediately afterwards.
Side bags are not a replacement of, but rather a comple-
ment to, seat belts, which you are recommended to wear
at all times, as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
For this reason, the seat belt must be worn at all times.
In the case of side-on collisions, the seat belts hold occu-
pants in the correct position and prevent them from be-
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INDEXIf you are having the vehicle scrapped, have the airbag sys-
tem deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the vehicle
changes ownership, the new owner must be informed of
the method of use of the airbags and the above warnings
and also be given this “Owner’s Handbook”.
Pretensioners, front airbags and front side bags are de-
ployed differently according to the type of collision. Non-
deployment of one or more of these devices does not
therefore indicate a system fault.
If the warning light ¬does not turn on
when the key is turned to MAR, or if it
stays on when travelling (together with the mes-
sage on the display on some versions), there could
be a failure in the restraint systems. If this is the
case, the airbags or pretensioners may not trig-
ger in the event of an accident or, less likely, they
may trigger accidentally. Before continuing your
journey, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the sys-
tem checked immediately.
WARNING
The expiry dates of the pyrotechnic
charge and spiral contact are shown on
the label in the glove box. When these dates ap-
proach, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the parts
replaced.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on your lap, in
front of your chest or with a pipe, pencil,
etc. between your lips; serious injury may result
if the airbag is triggered.
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INDEXAIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates
the warning light, but it will switch off after a few
seconds. The warning light stays on constantly if
there is a failure in the airbag system. A specific message
is displayed on certain versions.
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If the warning light ¬does not come on
when turning the key to MAR or stays on
during car travel, a failure may be present in the
restraint systems. If this is the case, the airbags
or pretensioners may not be deployed after an
impact or, less likely, they may be deployed ac-
cidentally. Before continuing your journey, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
WARNING
The failure of warning light ¬is indicat-
ed by warning light
“flashing for longer
than the usual four seconds, thus signalling that
the front passenger airbag is deactivated. In ad-
dition, the airbag system automatically disables
the airbags on the passenger’s side (both front
and side airbags where provided). In this case,
warning light ¬may not be indicating that there
is a fault in the restraint systems. Before driving
off, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
WARNING
PASSENGER/SIDE AIRBAGS
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
The warning light
“comes on when the front
passenger airbag and the side bag (for versions/markets
where provided) are disabled. With the front passenger
airbags enabled, when the ignition key is turned to MAR
the
“warning light comes on steadily for about four sec-
onds, flashes for another four seconds and then should
go out.
“
Failure of the warning light “is indicat-
ed by warning light
¬coming on. In ad-
dition, the airbag system automatically disables
the airbags on the passenger’s side (both front
and side airbags where provided). Before driving
off, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
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