2011 FIAT DOBLO COMBI airbag

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MANUAL 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 ver-
sions/markets 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-
ing thrown out of the car by a very violent collision.

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IMPORTANT The best protection in the event of side-on
crash is achieved by maintaining a correct position on the
seat. This allows the side bag to be correctly deployed.
IMPORTANT Do not wash the seats with water or pres-
surised steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing sta-
tions).
GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags and/or side bags (where provided) may
be deployed if the vehicle is subject to heavy knocks or ac-
cidents involving the underbody area, such as for exam-
ple violent shocks against steps, kerbs or low obstacles, or
the vehicle falling into big potholes or depressions in the
road.
A small amount of dust will be released when the airbags
are deployed. The dust is not harmful and does not indi-
cate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore, the surface of
the deployed bag and the interior of the vehicle may be
covered in a dusty residue: this may irritate your skin and
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the event of ex-
posure.
Should an accident occur in which any of the safety devices
are activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat Dealership to have
the activated devices replaced and to have the whole sys-
tem checked.
Any airbag checks, repairs or replacements must be car-
ried out at a Fiat Dealership. SIDE BAGS fig. 125
(for versions/markets where provided)
They consist of an instant-inflating bag housed in the front-
seat backrest and have the job of protecting the occupant’s
torso and head in the event of a side-on collision of medi-
um/high severity.
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If 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 trigger
in the event of an accident or, less likely, they may
trigger accidentally. Before continuing your jour-
ney, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
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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AIRBAG 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 im-
pact or, less likely, they may be deployed acci-
dentally. Before continuing your journey, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked im-
mediately.
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, warn-
ing 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 pas-
senger 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 seconds,
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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