2014 FIAT 500L LIVING airbag

Driver knee airbag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located in a special compartment under the
dashboard and has a dedicated cover fig. 146. It
provides additional protection in the event of
a frontal impact.Deactivation of passenger airbags: front airbag
and seat-mounted side airbag for pelvis-chest-
shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided)
If a child must be carried on the front seat in
rearward facing child restrain system, deactivate the
passenger front airbag and the seat-mounted bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the airbags deactivated, the
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the
description in the "Getting to know your car"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
fig. 146
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SIDE AIRBAGS: SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE
AIRBAG (for versions/markets, where
provided) AND WINDOW AIRBAG
To help increase occupants protection in the event of
certain side impact collisions, the car is equipped
with seat-mounted side airbags (for versions/
markets, where provided) and window airbag.
Seat-mounted side airbag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 147 which protect the pelvis,
chest and shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium/high severity.
Window bag
This comprises a "curtain" bag located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors
fig. 148 covered by special trims.
It is designed to protect the head of front and rear
occupants in the event of a side impact, thanks
to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The deployment of seat-mounted side airbags in the
event of side impacts of low severity is not required.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides
best protection if the passenger sits on the seat in a
correct position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
IMPORTANT Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or the area in which the
window bag is located to avoid possible injury during
airbag inflation.
fig. 147
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IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.

IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front airbags and/or seat-mounted side airbags
may be deployed if the car is subject to violent
impacts involving the underbody area (e.g. violent
impacts against steps or kerbs, big holes or dips
in the road etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount of
dust: the dust is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate the skin
and eyes however: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different
ways, according to the type of impact. Failure to
deploy of one or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If, when the key is turned to MAR-ON,
the
warning light does not switch
on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this case
the airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
For versions/markets where provided, in
the event of
warning light failure,
the
warning light switches on and the
explosive charges of the passenger airbag are
deactivated.
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WARNING
On cars with seat-mounted side airbags,
do not cover the front seat backrests
with extra covers.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it , if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
The airbags may also be deployed when
the car is not moving, if the key is in
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or when
theengineisoff,ifthecarishitbyanother
moving vehicle.Therefore, even if the car is
stationary, when an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install on the passenger seat
child restraint systems to be fitted rearward
facing on the front seat . Deployment of the
airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child.Therefore, always release
the passenger airbag when a rearward facing
child restraint is installed on the passenger front
seat .The front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to
avoid the child restraint from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed. Also
remember that , if the key is turned to STOP,
none of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in the event of
collision. Non-deployment of these devices does
not indicate a system malfunction.

WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the warning light
switches
on for a few seconds to remind you that the
passenger airbag will be deployed in an impact ,
after which, with airbag active, it should switch
off.
WARNING
The flashing light
flashes to indicate a
failure of the
warning light : in this
case, the pyrotechnic charges of the passenger
airbag are deactivated. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.WARNING
The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be 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, in addition
to any seat-mounted side airbags, only by their
seat belts, which must therefore always be
fastened.
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IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
car is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
on.
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) andESCwarning lights with the engine
on, indicates either a failure of the EBD system or
that the system is not available.
In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and
the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
A dedicated message is displayed on certain versions.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
when the system is not efficient. In this case the
braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but
without the advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly (on some
versions, together with a message and a symbol
on the display) to indicate an airbag system fault.
WARNING
If the warning light
does not come on
when the key is turned to the MAR-ON
position or if it remains lit while driving, there
may be a problem with the airbag restraint
system. In this case, the airbags or pretensioners
may not be activated in the event of an
accident or, in a more limited number of cases,
may be activated when not necessary. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
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WARNING
Afaultwiththe
warning light is
indicated by flashing of the
warning
light , which signals the deactivation of the
passenger side front airbag. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger's side (both front and
side airbags - for versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the
warning light may
not indicate a possible problem with the airbag
restraint system. Before continuing, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
PASSENGER/SIDE AIR BAGS
DEACTIVATED (amber)
The
warning light switches on when the front
passenger's airbag and side bag are disabled.
With key at MAR-ON, the
warning light switches
on constantly for a few seconds and switches off only
if the front airbags/side bags are activated.
WARNING
A failure of the
warning light is
indicated by warning light
switching
on. In addition, the airbag system automatically
disables the airbags on the passenger's side
(both front and side airbags - for versions/
markets where provided). Before continuing,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
UNFASTENED SEAT BELTS (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver's side or passenger side
seat belt (when the passenger is present) not
fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if
the vehicle is in motion and the front seat belts are
not correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact a Fiat Dealership.
The system can be reactivated at any time using
the Setup menu (see the description in the chapter
"Knowing you car").
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WARNING
If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows 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 disengaged.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (airbag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is triggered, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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