WARNING
81)Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area and 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 injury to the passengers.
82)Always drive with your hands on the rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag can inflate freely if required. Do not drive with your body
bent forward. Keep your back straight against the backrest.
83)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.
84)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.
85)In some versions, in the event of a failure of the
LED (located on the front courtesy light), thewarning light on the instrument panel
turns on and the passenger side airbags are deactivated.
86)When there is an active passenger airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front 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 rearward 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.
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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 NOTES
The front airbags and/or side bags
(where provided) may be deployed if
the vehicle is subject to heavy knocks
or accidents involving the underbody
area, such as for example violent
shocks against steps, kerbs or low
obstacles, or the vehicle falling into big
potholes or depressions in the road.
A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The
dust is not harmful and does not
indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the
vehicle may be covered in a dusty
residue: this may irritate your skin and
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in
the event of exposure.
Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices are activated,
take the vehicle to a Fiat Dealership to
have the activated devices replaced
and to have the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
be carried out only at Fiat Dealerships.If you are having the vehicle scrapped,
have the system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership first. If the vehicle changes
ownership, the new owner must be
informed of how to use the airbags and
the above warnings and also be given
this "Owner Handbook".
Pretensioners, front airbags and front
side bags are deployed differently
according to the type of collision.
Failure to activate one or more of the
devices does not indicate a system
malfunction.
87) 88) 89) 89) 91) 92) 93) 94)
WARNING
87)If thewarning light does not turn on
when the key is turned to MAR, or if it
stays on when travelling (together with the
message on the display on some versions),
there could be a failure in the restraint
systems. If this is the case, the airbags or
pretensioners may not trigger in the event
of an accident or, less likely, they may
trigger accidentally. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
88)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.
89)On cars with side bags, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.90)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.
91)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 rearward
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.
92)Do not affix rigid objects to the garment
hooks or support handles.
93)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.
94)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
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Handbrake
.................................... 125
Hazard warning lights..................... 144
Head restraints............................... 29
Headlight washers ......................... 38
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 39................... 41
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 200
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 122
Inflation pressure ............................ 213
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 34
Interior mirror ................................. 31
Interiors .......................................... 198
Jump starting
................................ 165
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 167
Load limiters .................................. 106
Luggage compartment light ........... 35
Main beam headlights
.................. 33 .................. 148
Manual climate control system ....... 44
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 118
MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 150
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 150
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 125
Parking sensors ............................. 136
Partitions........................................ 27
Passenger side front airbag ............ 117
Performance .................................. 253
Periodic checks ............................. 178
Plastic parts ................................... 198
Power Socket ................................ 60
Power steering fluid........................ 188
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 139
Pre-tensioners................................ 106
Preparation for Isofix child seat....... 112
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 278
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 124
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 124
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 195
Protecting the environment ............ 65
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 196
Radio (setup)....................................... 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 5
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 54
Rear light clusters .......................... 148
Rear roof light ................................ 151
Rear view mirrors ........................... 31
Rear window washer...................... 38
Rear window wiper ........................ 37........................ 38
Refuelling ....................................... 248
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 138
Replacing a bulb ............................ 144
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 147
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 150
Replacing fuses.............................. 152
Replacing the battery ..................... 190
Rim Protector................................. 210
Rims and tyres ............................... 209
Roof rack ....................................... 63
Rubber hoses ................................ 195
Saving fuel
.................................... 139
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 170
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 171
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 107
Seat with storage compartment ..... 61
Seats ............................................. 22
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