2014 FIAT 500L pretensioner

▫Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors) .....23
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................24
 POWER WINDOWS .....................25
▫ Power Window Switches .................25
 LIFTGATE ............................28
▫ Liftgate Emergency Release ...............29
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................30
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .....33
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....37
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......38
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................38
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............39▫
Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................40
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................40
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........41
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ............................42
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........45
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....49
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............59
▫ Child Restraints .......................61
▫ Transporting Pets ......................80
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....80
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................81
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................81
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions •
Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger
•
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
for the driver and passengers seated next to a window
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
• Front seat belts incorporate dual pretensioners that
may enhance occupant protection by managing occu-
pant energy during an impact event
• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the
seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
item in a seat — if equipped
Release Tab
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Seat Belt Pretensioners
The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with dual pretensioning devices that are de-
signed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of
a collision. The dual pretensioning devices are located on
the lower B-pillars and in the kick plate area. These
devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by
assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in
a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants,
including those in child restraints.
NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be
worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-
sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®)
BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active
whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will
turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are
fastened.
The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle
speed is over 6 mph (10 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire
duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened.
After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts
are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu-
pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is
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•Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
and Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
sensors.
WARNING!
• No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
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Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bags.Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemen-
tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag, Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SAB), and front seat belt pretensioners, as
required, depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of impact.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
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•As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air
bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
structions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-
tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-
mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC) system serviced as well.
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PowerMirrors ...............................92
Sunroof ............................. .141
Windows ..............................25
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .371
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................41
Preparation for Jacking .....................303
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................40
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .261
Radio Operation ......................... .186
Rear Camera ........................... .131
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................28
Rear Window Features .....................151
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .101
Recorder, Event Data .......................59
Recreational Towing ...................... .283
Reformulated Gasoline .....................277 Refrigerant
............................. .329
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........184
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .363
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .322
Replacement Tires ........................ .267
Reporting Safety Defects ....................385
Restraints, Child ...........................61
Rotation, Tires .......................... .270
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................85
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................385
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................82
Safety Information, Tire .....................247
Safety Tips ...............................81
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INDEX 401

Schedule, Maintenance.....................374
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .355
Seat Belt Reminder .........................40
Seat Belts ................................83
And Pregnant Women .....................41
Child Restraint ..........................61
Inspection .............................83
Pretensioners ...........................40
Untwisting Procedure .....................37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................30
Seats Fold and Tumble Rear ....................102
Reclining ..............................96
Security Alarm ............................15
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .382
Service Contract ......................... .384Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ...................163
Service Manuals ......................... .386
Service Reminder Indicator ..................166
Shift Lever Override ...................... .315
Side Airbag ..............................52
Signals, Turn .............................85
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................269
Snow Tires ............................. .262
Spare Tire .............................. .263
Spark Plugs ............................ .370
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................121
Speedometer ............................ .157
Starting ................................211
Automatic Transmission ...................211
Cold Weather ......................... .212
Engine Fails to Start .....................213
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .............211
Manual Transmission .....................211
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