2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

SAFETY
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The seat belt should be worn keeping the torso
straight and rested against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A fig. 131
and insert it into the buckle B, until it clicks into
place.
If the seat belt jams during removal, let it rewind for
a short stretch, then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belt, press button C. Guide
the seat belt while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the retractor, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of the occupant
wearing it, allowing freedom of movement.
WARNING
Never press button C fig. 131 when
travelling.
The retractor may lock when the car is parked on a
steep slope: this is normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking, collisions
or high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat belts with
three anchor points and a retractor. Wear the rear
seat belts as shown in fig. 132.
fig. 131
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a violent
impact the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very serious
risk and also represent a serious danger for
the front seat occupants.
IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
S.B.R. SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder)This system consists of a device which, in
conjunction with the
fig. 133 warning light coming
on (initially in fixed mode with continuous acoustic
signal and then in flashing mode with intermittent
acoustic signal), warns the driver and front passenger
that their seat belts have not been fastened.
For long-term deactivation of the SBR system,
contact a Fiat Dealership. The SBR system can be
reactivated at any time through the display Setup
Menu (see “Knowing your car” section).
fig. 133
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DRIVER
If the driver is the only occupant and the seat belt is
not fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or when
travelling at a speed from 10 to 20 km/h for longer
than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal sequence will
be started (front seats) consisting of a tone for 6
seconds followed by a 90 second beep. The
warning light will flash.
The warning light will stay on constantly at the end
of the cycle until the engine is stopped. The acoustic
signal will be interrupted immediately when the
driver's seat belt is fastened and the warning light will
switch off.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual) will be
repeated as described above if the seat belt is
unfastened while travelling.
PASSENGER
A similar solution applies for the passenger, but the
indication is interrupted also when the passenger
leaves the car.
If both the front seat belts are unfastened with car in
motion and within a few seconds one from the
other, the acoustic signal and activation of the
warning light will refer to the most recent event.
PRETENSIONERSThe car is equipped with front seat belts
pretensioners, that reduce slack in the belts in the
event of a severe frontal impact. This guarantees the
perfect adherence of the seat belts to the occupants'
bodies before the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have been
activated when the belt withdraws toward the
retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second pretensioner
(in the kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by
the shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during
the activation of the pretensioner which is not
harmful and does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioner, wear
the seat belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication: any changes to its original conditions
will invalidate its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device has
been affected by water and mud, it must be replaced.
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase occupant safety, the retractors contain a
load limiter to dose the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt restraining action
in the case of frontal collisions.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting, and ensuring
that all the other occupants of the car also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the use of the
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before setting
off.Seat belts must also be worn by pregnant women:
the risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower part of the
belt very low down so that it passes over the pelvis
and under the abdomen (see fig. 134). The best
way to protect the unborn child is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn correctly, it
is more likely that the unborn child will not be
injured in an accident. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, it is important to wear the seat belts
correctly.
fig. 134
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The pretensioner may be used only
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
it replaced after it has been deployed.Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may damage or deploy
them. Contact a Fiat Dealership should
intervention be necessar y on these components.

WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright , lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the rear seats!
Travelling without wearing seat belts will
increase the risk of serious injury and even
death in the event of an accident .
WARNING
Removing or otherwise tampering with
seat belt and pretensioner components
is strictly prohibited. Any operations on these
components must be performed by qualified
and authorised technicians. Always contact
a Fiat Dealership.
The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must
pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part must adhere to the pelvis (as shown
in fig. 135) rather than the abdomen of the occupant.
Never use devices (clips, clamps, etc.) to hold the
seat belt away from your body.Each seat belt must be used by only one person.
Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger's
lap and a single belt to protect them both fig. 136. In
general, do not place any objects between the
person and the belt.
fig. 135
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WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to a high
level of stress, for example after an
accident , it must be completely replaced
together with the attachments, attachment
fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact , even
if the belt has no visible defects, it could have
lost its resilience.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions,
carefully observe the following:
❒always use the seat belt with the strap well
stretched and not twisted; make sure that it is free
to run without obstructions;
❒check seat belt operation as follows: attach the
seat belt and pull it hard;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;❒to clean the seat belts, wash by hand with water
and neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the
shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleach,
colourants or any other substance which could
damage the belt fibres;
❒prevent the retractors from getting wet: their
correct operation is only guaranteed if water does
not get inside;
❒replace the seat belt when it shows wear or cuts.
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of an impact, all
occupants must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems, including infants and other
children!
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child's head is larger and
heavier in proportion to his/her body and the child's
muscular and bone structures are not fully
developed. Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are necessary to reduce
as much as possible the risk of injuries in case of
accident, braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely and comfortably. As
far as the characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep children in
rearward facing restraint systems for as long as
possible (at least until 3–4 years old); this is the most
protected position in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child restraint device
depends on the weight of the child; there are
various types of child restraint systems and you are
advised always to choose the one that is most
suitable for the child.
When over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view
of restraint systems, children are considered as
adults and wear seat belts normally.In Europe the characteristics of children restraint
systems are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing
them into five weight groups:
Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kgAll restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers child restraint systems for
each weight group. These devices are recommended
having been specifically designed for Fiat cars.
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WARNING
Extreme Hazard! Do not place rearward
facing infant seat in front of an active
air bag. Deployment of the air bag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. It
is advisable to always carr y children in a child
restraint system on the rear seat , which is
the most protected position in the event of a
collision.
WARNING
Should it be necessary to carry a child
on the passenger side front seat in a
rearward facing child restraint system, the
passenger side front airbag and side bag (for
versions/markets, where provided) must be
deactivated through the Setup menu.
Deactivation should be verified by checking
whether the
warning light is switched on in
the instrument panel.The passenger seat must
also be positioned back as far as possible in
order to avoid the child restraint system from
coming into contact with the dashboard.
WARNING
Do not adjust the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
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