2015 FIAT 500X airbag

Passenger side front airbagThis consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboardfig. 82; this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver's.
Passenger side front airbag and
child restraint systemsRearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger airbag
since in the event of an impact the
airbag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor fig. 83.Driver's side knee bag(where provided)
It is located in a special compartment
under the dashboard and has a
dedicated cover fig. 84. It provides
additional protection in the event of a
frontal impact.
Deactivating passenger front airbag
and seat-mounted side bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulders
protectionIf a child must be carried on the front
seat in a rearward facing child restraint
system, deactivate the passenger
side front airbag and front side bag.
To deactivate the airbags use the
display Menu (see the instructions in
the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
The
OFFand
ONLEDs are
present at the centre of the instrument
panelfig. 85.
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Moving the ignition device to MAR
switches on the two LEDs for about 8
seconds. If not, contact a Fiat
Dealership. During the first seconds,
the activation of the LEDs does not
actually show the passenger protection
status, but only checks its correct
operation. After a test of a few
seconds, the LEDs will indicate the
status of the passenger airbag
protection.
Passenger protection activated: the
LED
ONswitches on.
Passenger protection deactivated:
the LED
OFFswitches on.
The LEDs may light up with various
intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may
vary during the same key cycle.
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Passenger front airbag and child restraint system: WARNING86
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SIDE BAGSTo help increase occupants protection
in the event of side impact collisions,
the vehicle is equipped with front side
bags and window bags.Side bagsThese comprise two bags located in
the front seat backrests fig. 87 which
protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder
area of the occupants in the event
of a side impact of medium/high
severity.
They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label
sewn on the outer side of the front
seats.Window bagThese consist of two “drop-down”
cushions, housed behind the side trim
of the roof and covered with finishing
elements fig. 88.They are designed to protect the head
of front and rear occupants in the event
of a side collision, thanks to the wide
cushion inflation surface.
The deployment of side bags 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.
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100) 101) 102)
ImportantDo not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).The front and/or side airbags may
activate in the event of sharp impacts
to the underbody of the vehicle (e.g.
impact with steps, pavements, potholes
or road bumps 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 vehicle is scrapped, have the
airbag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
in different ways on the basis of the
type of collision. Failure to deploy
of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
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WARNING
87)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on side
upholstery on the roof or on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on
the passenger's side dashboard since
they could interfere with correct inflation of
the airbag and also cause serious injury
to the passengers.
88)Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that the airbag
can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
89)When an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger
seat. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the
child regardless of the severity of the
impact. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rear facing
child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. The front passenger
seat must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
90)To deactivate the airbags using the
instrument panel menu, see the description
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.91)Do not hang rigid objects on the coat
hooks and the support handles.
92)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or in the window
bag area to prevent injury during
deployment.
93)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
94)If, when the ignition device is turned to
MAR, 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 proceeding, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.
95)On some versions, if the
OFFor
ONLED (located on the dashboard
trim) is faulty, the
warning light comes
on in the instrument panel.
96)If a side bag is present, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.
97)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.
98)If the vehicle has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.99)If the ignition device is at MAR, even if
the engine is switched off, airbags may
be deployed when the vehicle is stationary
and hit by another vehicle. Therefore,
even if the vehicle is stationary, when an
active front passenger airbag is fitted, DO
NOT install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rear facing
child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. The front passenger
seat must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system 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 ignition device is
set to STOP, none of the safety devices
(airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed
in the event of collision. Non-deployment
in such cases does not indicate a system
malfunction.
100)Malfunction of the
warning light is
indicated by the activation of an airbag
failure icon and dedicated message on the
instrument panel display. The pyrotechnic
charges are not disabled. Before
proceeding, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked
101)The front airbag deployment threshold
is higher than that of the pretensioners.
When the impact is between the two
deployment thresholds, it is normal that
pretensioners only are engaged.
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102)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 side bags,
only by their seat belts, which must
therefore always be fastened.
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INDEX
3" Uconnect Radio ........................ 1935" Uconnect Radio LIVE ................ 200
5" Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE.......... 2006.5" Uconnect Radio Nav .............. 214A
BS (system) ................................ 62
Active safety systems ..................... 62
Airbags
– Front airbags ............................. 92
– Side bags .................................. 96
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system) ........................... 92
Alarm ............................................. 11
Automatic dual zone climate
control system ............................. 29
Automatic light control (AUTO
function) ....................................... 21
Automatic transmission gear
lever unlocking ............................. 140
Automatic transmission .................. 10
B
attery .......................................... 161
– advice for extending its life ........ 161
– replacement .............................. 161
Battery recharging.......................... 163
Blind Spot Assist (system) .............. 66
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 168
Bonnet ........................................... 34
Boot (extension) ............................. 17Boot............................................... 35
Brake lights (bulb replacement) ...... 126
Brakes
– brake fluid level.......................... 160
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 123
C
arrying children safely ................. 81
Changing a wheel .......................... 133
Checking levels .............................. 156
Child protection systems ................ 81
Child safety device ......................... 14
Climate control system ................... 27
CO2 emissions............................... 188
Colour display ................................ 40
Control buttons .............................. 41
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 39
D
aytime running lights (DRL) ......... 22
Dead Lock (device) ........................ 14
Dimensions .................................... 178
Dipped beam headlights ................ 22
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 125
Direction indicators ........................ 23
Display ........................................... 41
Doors ............................................. 12
Driving assistance systems ............ 66
Driving mode selector .................... 110
DST (system).................................. 64DTC (system) ................................. 62
E
lectrically adjustable front
seats............................................ 16
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........... 101
Electric sun roof ............................. 32
Electric windows ............................ 31
Electronic Cruise Control ................ 109
Emergency starting ........................ 138
Engine compartment...................... 156
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 169
Engine............................................ 174
– engine coolant level ................... 160
– marking ..................................... 173
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 160
– level check ................................ 160
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)........... 101
ERM (system) ................................. 64
ESC (system) ................................. 62
Exterior lights ................................. 21
Fiat Code (system) ........................ 11
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 136
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 184
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 126
Fog lights ....................................... 22
Front roof light ................................ 24
Front seat electric heating .............. 16
Front seats (manual
adjustments) ................................ 15
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