2015 FIAT 500X airbag

DASHBOARD1. Adjustable side air diffusers 2. Left stalk: direction indicators, main beam headlights, flashing, Lane change function 3. Instrument panel
4. Steering wheel controls: Cruise control, Speed Limiter 5. Right stalk: windscreen wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, rain sensor sensitivity
level setting 6. Display: radio /Uconnect™7. Start&Stop, Hazard warning lights, passenger airbag status LEDs 8. Upper refrigerated storage
compartment 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Adjustable central air diffusers 11. Lower glove compartment 12. Climate control system controls
13. Buttons on the central console: seat heating, steering wheel heating, control panel for USB port + AUX socket and SD Card reader (where
provided) 14. Knee bag 15. Ignition device (key or button) 16. Driver front airbag 17. Steering wheel controls: display menu, trip computer,
multimedia, phone, voice recognition 18. Control panel: light switch, headlight alignment corrector.
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MAIN MENUThe Menu includes the following items:
❒TRIP
❒MOOD SELECTOR/GSI
❒VEHICLE INFO
❒DRIVER ASSIST
❒AUDIO
❒PHONE
❒NAVIGATION
❒ALERTS
❒VEHICLE SETUPVehicle setup (Change vehicle
settings)This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
❒"Display";
❒"Units";
❒"Clock & Date";
❒"Security"
❒"Safety & Assistance";
❒"Lights";
❒"Doors & Locks".DisplayBy selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: "Language", "See phone",
"See navigation", "Trip B automatic
reset", "Mood Selector repetition".
"Units"Select item "Units" to choose the unit of
measurement between: "Imperial",
"Metric", "Custom"."Clock & Date"Select item "Clock & Date" to make the
following adjustments: "Set time",
"Time format", Set date"."Security"Select item "Security" to make the
following adjustments: "Passenger
AIRBAG", "Speed beep", "Seat belt
buzzer", "Hill Hold Control".
"Passenger AIRBAG" adjustment allows
you to activate/deactivate the
passenger airbag:
❒Passenger's protection active: the
ONLED comes on constantly in
the instrument panel dashboard.
❒Passenger's protection not
active: the
OFFLED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.
"Safety & Assistance"For possible adjustments see the
Uconnect™paragraph in the
dedicated chapter.
"Lights"Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Ambient
lighting", "Headlight sensor", "Follow
me", "Headlights while opening", "High
Beams Auto Dim", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights"."Doors & Locks"Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Auto unlock on exit", "Flash Lights
w/Lock", "Horn with Lock", "Horn
w/Remote Start", "Remote Unlock",
"Door Unlock" (versions with Keyless
Entry), "Keyless Entry".
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Warning light What it means
POWER STEERING FAILURE
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on when the ignition device is brought to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you could
not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be increased;
steering is, however, possible. On some versions, the display shows the dedicated message. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly if the vehicle is stationary and the driver side and/or passenger
side seat belt (with passenger seated) is not fastened. The warning light flashes and an acoustic signal will
sound if the vehicle is in motion and the driver side and/or passenger side seat belt (with passenger
seated) is not correctly fastened. Fasten the seat belt.AIRBAG FAILURE
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.
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WARNING
28)If, when the ignition device is turned to MAR, the
warning light does not switch on or stays on whilst driving, a failure 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 to have the system checked as soon as possible.
29)The failure of the
warning light is signalled by the switching on of the icon
on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light
may not indicate any failure with the restraint systems. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
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Symbol What it means
AIRBAG FAILURE
If the symbol switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the bonnet is not properly shut. Close the bonnet properly.TAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. Close the tailgate correctly.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate that there is a failure in the automatic transmission. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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WARNING
17)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact
with hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 62
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS .. 66
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 75
SEAT BELTS ................................... 75
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)
SYSTEM ......................................... 77
PRETENSIONERS........................... 79
CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS ..... 81
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................ 92
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31)The Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair
kit, provided with the vehicle, is compatible
with the iTPMS sensors. Using sealants
different from that in the original kit may
compromise its operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original ones are used,
it is recommended to have the iTPMS
sensor operation checked by a qualified
repair centre.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMSThe most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprises the following
protection systems:
❒seat belts;
❒SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
❒head restraints;
❒child restraint systems;
❒front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see paragraph "Head
restraints" in chapter "Knowing your
vehicle".
SEAT BELTSAll vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due
to an impact. This allows the belt strap
to slide freely and to adapt to the body
of the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the belt will lock reducing the
risk of impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.USING THE SEAT BELTSThe seat belt should be worn keeping
the torso straight and rested against
the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 63 and insert it into buckle B, until
it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
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Main recommendations to carry
children safely
❒Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
❒Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as
possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.
❒If the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated always check the
dedicated warning light on the trim
located on the dashboard to make sure
that it has actually been deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle
along with the other documents and
this handbook. Do not use second-
hand child restraint systems without
instructions.
❒Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system.
❒Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
❒Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.❒Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or
behind their back.
❒Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No one can hold
a child in the case of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a new
one.
WARNING
76)SEVERE DANGER When a front
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 collision. It is advisable to
always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
77)On the sun visor there is a label with
suitable symbols reminding the user that it
is compulsory to deactivate the airbag if
a rearward facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the instructions
on the passenger's side sun visor (see
the "Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag" paragraph).78)Should it be necessary to carry a child
on the passenger side front seat in a rear
facing child restraint system, the passenger
side front airbag and side bag must be
deactivated through the display main menu
(see the instructions in the "Display"
paragraph, "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter), verifying deactivation by
checking whether the
OFFLED has
switched on in the trim located on the
dashboard. Move the passenger's seat as
far back as possible to avoid contact
between the child restraint system and the
dashboard.
79)Do not adjust the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
80)Incorrect fitting of the child restraint
system may result in an inefficient
protection system. In the event of an
accident the child restraint system may
become loose and the child may be
injured, even fatally. When fitting a restraint
system for newborns or children, strictly
comply with the instructions provided
by the Manufacturer.
81)When the child restraint system is not
used, secure it with the seat belt or with
the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from
the vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured
inside the passenger compartment. In this
way, in the case of sudden braking or an
accident, it will not cause injuries to the
occupants.
82)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove
the child restraint system before making
any adjustment.
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83)Always make sure that the diagonal
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear
the seat belt correctly.
84)Do not use the same lower anchorage
to install more than one child restraint
system.
85)If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint
system is not fixed to all three anchorages,
it will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
86)Fit the child restraint system only when
the vehicle is stationary. The child restraint
system is correctly fixed to the brackets
when you hear the click. Follow the
instructions for assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the manufacturer must
supply with the child restraint system.
SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAGThe vehicle is equipped with:
❒front driver airbag;
❒front passenger airbag;
❒driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
❒front and rear side passenger side
bags for head protection (window bag)
❒driver's knee bag (where provided).
The location of the airbags on the
vehicle is marked by the word
"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 AIRBAGSThe front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (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-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
should always be worn, 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 contact
with 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 vehicle (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒vehicle wedging under other vehicles
or 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 does
not indicate a system malfunction.
Driver's side front airbagThis consists of an instantly inflating
cushion contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 81.
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