2011 FIAT STRADA airbag

GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags may be deployed if
the vehicle is subject to heavy
knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example
violent impacts against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, vehicle falling into
big pot holes or depressions in the
road. A small amount of dust will be
released when the airbags are
deployed. This dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning
of a fire. Furthermore, the surface of
the deployed bag and the interior of
the vehicle may be covered with a
dusty residue: this may irritate your
skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap
and water in the event of exposure.
Should an accident occur in which
any of the safety devices are
activated, contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the activated devices
replaced and to have the whole
system checked.
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Every control, repair and
replacement operation concerning
the airbags must only be carried out
at a Fiat Dealership. If you are having
the vehicle scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership first. If the vehicle
changes ownership, the new owner
must be informed of the method of
using air bags and the above
warnings and also be given this
“Owner Handbook”. Pretensioners
and/or front airbags are deployed
differently on the basis of the type of
collision. Non-deployment of one or
more of the devices does not
therefore indicate a system
malfunction.
If the ûwarning light
stays on when driving
(together with a message 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,
in a lesser number of cases,
they may be activated
incorrectly. Before proceeding,
contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the
system checked.
WARNING

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If the key is inserted
and turned to MAR
when no faults are indicated by
the warning lights, airbags may
be deployed if another vehicle
crashes into the vehicle even if
the engine is not running and
the vehicle is stationary. For
this reason, children must
never sit on the front seat,
even if the vehicle is stationary.
On the other hand, if the key is
inserted in STOP position,
none of the safety devices
(airbags or pretensioners) will
be deployed in the event of
impact. Non-deployment of
these devices does not indicate
a system malfunction.
WARNING
For versions/markets
where provided, when
the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the “yellow” Fwarning
light switches on for a few
seconds. If the passenger
airbag is active, the “yellow”
warning light switches off after
a few seconds. If the passenger
airbag is NOT active, the
“yellow” warning light
stays on.
WARNING
If the “red” ûwarning
light does not switch on
for a few seconds when the key
is turned to MAR, there may be
a fault with the “red” warning
light. In this case, the “yellow”
warning light starts to flash
after a few seconds and, for
versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charge
of the passenger airbag is
deactivated.
WARNING
The expiry date of the
explosive charge is
shown on a specific label
contained in the glove box;
contact a Fiat Dealership to
have it replaced when this
expiry date approaches.
WARNING
In the event of “yellow”
Fwarning light
failure, the “red”
ûwarning
light switches on and, for
versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charge
of the passenger airbag is
deactivated.
WARNING

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Do not travel carrying
objects in your lap, in
front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.):
they could cause severe injury
if the airbag is deployed in an
accident.
WARNING
Always drive keeping
your hands on the rim
of the steering wheel so that
the airbag can inflate freely if
necessary. Do not drive with
your body bent forward. Keep
the back of your seat upright
and lean back into it.
WARNING
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the F
warning light (with passenger
side front airbag deactivation
switch at ON) switches on and
flashes for a few seconds to
remind you that the passenger
air bag will be deployed in a
crash, after which it should
switch off.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been
subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or
flooding, have the airbag
system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
The front airbag is
designed to be
deployed for impacts of a
greater intensity than for the
pretensioners. For impacts
whose intensity falls between
the two thresholds, it is normal
that only the pretensioners are
activated.
WARNING
The airbag does not
replace seat belts but
increases their efficiency.
Because front airbags are not
deployed for low-speed
crashes, side collisions, rear-
end shunts or rollovers,
occupants are protected only
by their seat belts, which must
always be fastened.
WARNING

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If a general protection
fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse,
make sure that the
ignition key has been removed
and that all the other services
are switched off and/or
deactivated.
WARNING
If a general protection
fuse for safety systems
(airbag system, braking
system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission
system) or steering system
blows, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protective fuse.
Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or
other material.
If the replaced fuse
blows again, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse
with another with a
higher amp rating; DANGER
OF FIRE.
WARNING

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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Device protected No. Fuse Amps Location
F12
F13
F31
F32
F35
F37
F38
F39
F42
F43
F44
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F5315A
15A
7,5A
15A
10A
10A
20A
15A
7,5A
30A
20A
30A
30A
7,5A
7,5A
7,5A
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ARight dipped headlight
Left dipped headlight, headlight alignment corrector
Supply for reversing light, relay switch coils on engine compartment
fuse box, manual climate control system
+30 exterior lighting control supply
Brake light switch supply (NC signal)
Brake lights, instrument panel node
Central locking
+30 supply for roof light, glove compartment light, radio
ABS control unit
Windscreen wiper, two-way pump
Power socket - cigar lighter
Front left electric window
Front right electric window
+15 services supply for radio, electric mirrors, central and side
control panel lighting, electric mirror control lighting
Airbag system
+ supply for number plate lights, heater control lighting,
power socket – cigar lighter lighting, radio lighting
Direction indicators, hazard warning lights, instrument panel node

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS ............................................................................................... 90
- fault indications ...................................................................... 91
Air cleaner .................................................................................... 153
Air diffusers .................................................................................. 66
Air vents ........................................................................................ 66
Airbags ........................................................................................... 92
- deactivation ........................................................................... 94
- driver ...................................................................................... 93
- important information ...........................................95-96-97
- passenger ............................................................................... 93
Ashtray............................................................................................ 78
Battery
- maintenance .......................................................................... 156
- recharging .............................................................................. 137
- replacement .......................................................................... 155
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ........................................................... 167
- maintenance .......................................................................... 160
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 85
Brake fluid level ............................................................................. 152
Brake lights
- bulb replacement ............................................................128-129
Brakes
- fluid level ................................................................................ 152
- service and parking brakes ..........................................108-170
Bulb replacement.......................................................................... 123
Bulbs
- changing.............................................................................125-130- general information.............................................................. 123
- specifications.......................................................................... 124
- types ....................................................................................... 123
Capacities ...................................................................................... 178
Changing a wheel....................................................119-120-121-122
Chassis marking............................................................................ 166
Checking fluid levels..................................................................... 148
Cigar lighter (power socket) ....................................................77-78
Compass......................................................................................... 30
- recalibration .......................................................................... 31
Control buttons......................................................32-39-42-73-74
Correct use of the vehicle .................................................. 105
Dashboard ...................................................................................12-13
Diesel filter (draining condensation) ....................................... 154
Diesel
- filter ........................................................................................ 154
- specification............................................................................ 178
Digital display ............................................................................... 39
- control buttons .................................................................... 32
- set-up menu .......................................................................... 40
Dimensions .............................................................................175-176
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 125
- control ..................................................................................... 70
Dipped headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 125
- control ................................................................................... 70
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 71