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❒Hook the top strap to the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap ac-
cording to the instructions provided by
the child restraint system manufactur-
er. Be sure to attach the top strap to
the corresponding anchor located di-
rectly behind the child restraint. Do not
attach the top strap to the luggage re-
straint loops (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Do not attach the child re-
straint top strap to the lug-
gage restraint loops (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided). Incorrectly at-
tached top strap will reduce the in-
tended effectiveness of the child re-
straint system.
WARNING❒Grasp the front of the child restraint
and push the child restraint forcefully
to latch the connecting bars. Make sure
they are securely latched by trying to
move the child restraint system in all di-
rections, especially forward.
❒Return the seatback if folded.
❒Attach the top strap referring to “In-
stallation of Child Restraint with Top
Strap” section below (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided).INSTALLATION OF CHILD
RESTRAINT WITH TOP STRAP
Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top strap. Top strap anchor brack-
ets are located on the back of the rear
seatbacks. The number of the anchor
bracket provided in your vehicle depends
on the vehicle specification.
Install the child restraint system as follows:
❒Remove the luggage compartment cov-
er.
❒Secure the child restraint on rear seat
using the procedure described above
for securing a restraint system that
does not require a top strap.
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❒When routing the top strap, be sure to
pass the top strap as shown in the il-
lustration. (Refer to “Adjustable Head
Restraints” section for details on how
to raise or lower the head restraint.).
❒Make sure that cargo does not inter-
fere with routing of the top strap.SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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Type 1
Type 2
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and/or
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This section of the owner’s
manual describes your Fiat’s
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SYS-
TEM. Please read and follow ALL
these instructions carefully to mini-
mize your risk of severe injury or
death.
WARNING
To determine if your vehicle is equipped
with a seat belt pretensioner system at the
front seating positions, check the label on
the front seat belt at the bottom part. If
the letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as il-
lustrated, your vehicle is equipped with
the seat belt pretensioner system. You can
use the pretensioner seat belts in the same
manner as ordinary seat belts.
Read this section and the “Supplemental
Restraint System (air bags)” section to
learn more about the pretensioner sys-
tem.
The seat belt pretensioner system works
with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (Air Bags). The crash sensors and
the electronic controller of the air bag sys-
tem also control the seat belt preten-
sioners. When the air bags are triggered,
the pretensioners are also triggered. For
precautions and general information in-
cluding servicing the pretensioner system,
refer to the “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (air bags)” section in addition to this
“Seat Belt Pretensioner System” section,
and follow all those precautions.
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The pretensioner is located in each front
seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-
ens the seat belt so the belt fits the oc-
cupant’s body more snugly in the event of
a frontal crash. The retractors will remain
locked after the pretensioners are acti-
vated. Upon activation, some noise will oc-
cur and some smoke may be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The driver and all passengers must be
properly restrained by wearing seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretension-
er is equipped at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.
Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do
not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn
low across the pelvis, not across the waist.
Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-
tion and the instructions and precautions
about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section for de-
tails on proper seat and seat belt adjust-
ments.
Service on or around the
pretensioner system compo-
nents or wiring must be performed
only by an authorized Fiat Dealership
who is specially trained. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended acti-
vation of pretensioners or could ren-
der the pretensioner inoperative. Ei-
ther of these two conditions may re-
sult in personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent damage or unintended activa-
tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
has been in the “LOCK” position for at
least 90 seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your Fiat.
Do not touch pretensioner system com-
ponents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
Fiat, ask your Fiat Dealership, body repair
shop, or scrap yard for assistance. Please note that the pretensioners along
with the air bags will activate only in se-
vere frontal collisions. They are not de-
signed to activate in rear impacts, side im-
pacts, rollovers, or minor frontal colli-
sions. The pretensioners can be activat-
ed only once. If the pretensioners are ac-
tivated (that is, if the air bags are activat-
ed), have the pretensioner system ser-
viced by an authorized Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster does not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, stays on for more than 10
seconds, or comes on while driving, the
pretensioner system or the air bag system
may not work properly. Have both sys-
tems inspected by an authorized Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(air bags)
(for versions/markets, where provided)1
2
3
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8
8
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This section of the owner’s
manual describes the pro-
tection provided by your Fiat’s SUP-
PLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(air bags). Please read and follow ALL
these instructions carefully to mini-
mize your risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a collision.
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap-
shoulder belt at each front seating posi-
tion.
5Seat belt pretensioners
6Air bag controller
7Forward crash sensor
8Side crash sensor (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided) 1Driver’s front air bag module
2Front passenger’s front air bag module
3Side air bag module (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided)
4Side curtain air bag module (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided)
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FRONT AIR BAGS
The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag is lo-
cated behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the air bag covers to identi-
fy the location of the air bags. If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster does not blink when the ignition
switch is first turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or the “AIR BAG” light stays on, or
comes on while driving, the air bag system
(or the seat belt pretensioner system (for
versions/markets, where provided)) may
not work properly. Have the air bag sys-
tem inspected by an authorized Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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Frontal collision range
Do not apply stickers or oth-
er objects to the steering
wheel or to the air bag cover on the
passenger’s side or on the side roof
lining. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the dashboard on pas-
senger side since they could interfere
with proper air bag inflation and al-
so cause serious injury.
WARNING
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If you must use a front- facing child re-
straint in the front passenger’s seat, be
sure to move the front passenger’s seat as
far back as possible. Please refer to the
“Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems”
section in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details on securing your child. Front air bags are designed to inflate on-
ly in severe frontal collisions. They are not
designed to inflate in rear impacts, side im-
pacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions,
since they would offer no protection in
those types of accidents. Remember, since
an air bag deploys only one time during an
accident, seat belts are needed to restrain
occupants from further movements dur-
ing the accident.
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Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute
for seat belts. To maximize your protec-
tion, ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT
BELTS. Be aware that no system can pre-
vent all possible injuries that may occur in
an accident.
An air bag supplements, or
adds to, the crash protection
offered by seat belts. The driver and
all passengers must be properly re-
strained by wearing seat belts at all
times, whether or not an air bag is
mounted at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash.
WARNING
Do not install a rear- facing
child restraint in the front
passenger’s seat. If the passenger’s
front air bag inflates, a child in a rear-
facing child restraint could be killed
or severely injured. The back of a
rear- facing child restraint would be
too close to the inflating air bag.
WARNING
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SIDE AIR BAGS AND SIDE
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Side air bags (for versions/markets, where
provided) are located in the part of the
front seatbacks closest to the doors. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the
side air bag cover to identify the location
of the side air bags.
Air bag plate
The plate is located on the sun visor.
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DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
on this seat with airbag.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can
occur.
The BACK SEAT with child restraint
is the SAFEST place for children.
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Side curtain air bags (for versions/markets,
where provided) are located in the roof
lining. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the pillar to identify the lo-
cation of the side curtain air bags.
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If your vehicle is equipped
with a side air bag, do not in-
stall a child restraint in the front pas-
senger’s seat. If the passenger’s side
air bag inflates, a child in a child re-
straint could be injured.
WARNING
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Side collision range
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Side air bags and side curtain air bags
will not inflate
Never rest head, arms and
elbows on the door, on the
windows and in the window bag area
to prevent possible injuries during in-
flation phase.
WARNING
Never lean head, arms and
elbows out of window.
WARNING
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