2014 FIAT 500L LIVING airbag off

Airbag/Passenger bag
(Activation/deactivation of passenger side
front airbag and side bag for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection - for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function allows the passenger airbag to be
activated / deactivated.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the
button and, after the message "Bag
pass: Off" (to deactivate) or "Bag pass: On" (to
activate) is displayed by pressing buttons
and
, press the
button again;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the
display;
❒by pressing theor
buttons select "Yes" (to
confirm activation/deactivation) or "No" (to
cancel);
❒press the
button briefly; a message confirming
the selection is displayed and you return to the
menu screen; Hold down the button to return to
the standard screen without storing.
Daytime running lights (D.R.L.)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can be used to activate/deactivate the
daytime running lights.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this
function:
❒press button
briefly. The display shows a
submenu;❒press button
briefly. "On" or "Off" flash on the
display, according to what has been previously set;
❒press
or
to make your choice;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down
to return to the main menu screen without saving;
❒hold down the
button again to return to the
standard screen or to the main menu according
to the menu items where you are in.
City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows to activate ("On") or de-activate
("Off") the City Brake Control - "Collision
Mitigation" system.
To adjust proceed as follows:
❒press buttonbriefly. "On" or "Off" flash on the
display, according to what has been previously set;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the
display;
❒by pressing the
or
buttons select "Yes" (to
confirm activation/deactivation) or "No" (to
cancel);
❒press the
button briefly; a message confirming
the selection is displayed and you return to the
menu screen; Hold down the button to return to
the standard screen without storing.
When the system is deactivated the dedicated
warning light in the instrument panel switches on
(see chapter "Warning lights and messages").
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AIRBAGThe car is equipped with front airbags for driver and
passenger, driver's knee bag (for versions/markets,
where provided), seat-mounted side airbags for
driver's and passenger pelvis-chest-shoulder
protection (for versions/markets, where provided),
and window airbags for protecting the heads of front
and rear outer occupants.
The location of the airbags on the car is marked by
the writing "AIRBAG" in the middle of the steering
wheel, on the dashboard, on the side trim or on
a label placed next to the airbag deployment area.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags and the driver's
knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in the event of
frontal impacts of medium/high severity, by placing
the bag between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of impacts
(side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.
Front (driver and passenger) airbags are not a
replacement for, but are complementary to, the seat
belts, which you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and most non-European
countries.
In the event of impact, those not wearing a seat belt
are projected forwards and may come into contactwith the bag which is still inflating. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised in these
circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the following
situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable objects
not involving the front surface of the car (e.g.
wing collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒underride impacts with other vehicles or wedging
under protective barriers (e.g. trucks or guard
rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions described above
is due to the fact that they may not provide any
additional protection compared with seat belts, so
their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment of the airbag does
not necessarily indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard
in the passenger airbag area, on roof side trims
or on the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the passenger side of the dashboard
since they could interfere with correct inflation
of the passenger airbag and also cause serious
injur y to the passengers.
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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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