2016 FIAT QUBO pretensioner

SBR SYSTEMThe vehicle is equipped with the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system, which warns the driver and the
front passenger if their seat belt is not fastened,
as follows:
❒warning light
comes on and the buzzer sounds
continuously for the first 6 seconds;
❒warning lightblinks and intermittent activation
of the beeper for the next 90 seconds.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The SBR system can also be reactivated through the
setup menu.
PRETENSIONERSTo increase the protective efficiency of the front seat
belts, the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners. These
devices, in the event of a violent head-on crash or
side impact, rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way, they ensure that the belts fit tightly to
the wearer before the restraining action begins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the
pretensioner has cut in; the seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guided manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioners,
wear the seat so it fits snugly over the chest and
hips.
A small amount of smoke may be produced when the
pretensioners cut in. This smoke is not toxic and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication. Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency. If, due to unusual
natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud, it absolutely
must be replaced.
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WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. After it is triggered, have it
replaced at a Fiat Dealership. Consult the card
in the glove box to check the status of the
pretensioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the device replaced when the expiration date
approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may cause damage or
trigger them.These devices are not affected by
vibrations caused by irregularities of the road
surface or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc .
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To increase passenger safety, the front and rear (for
versions/markets where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which controls the force acting
on the chest and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of a head-on collision.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting (and ensuring
that all the other passengers also respect) the local
laws in force regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers:
the risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women must position
the lower part of the belt very low down so that
it passes over the hips and under the abdomen (see
fig. 100).
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must cross the shoulder and the chest
diagonally. The lower part must fit over the hips (as
shown in fig. 101) rather than the abdomen of the
passenger. Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to hold the
seat belt away from your body.
fig. 100
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WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright , lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten the seat belts
on both the front and the rear seats! Travelling
without seat belts will increase the risk of
severe injur y and even death in the event of an
accident .
WARNING
Never disassemble or tamper with the
seat belt or pretensioner components. All
operations must be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always go to a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
stress, for example after an accident ,
it should be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the
pretensioner. In fact , even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child sitting on the
passenger's lap and a single belt to protect them
both fig. 102. In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
fig. 101
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WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
stress, for example after an accident ,
it should be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the
pretensioner. In fact , even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions,
observe the following:
❒always use the belt with the tap taut and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without
impediments;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
mild soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade.
Do not use strong detergents, bleach, paints or
any other chemicals which could damage the belt
fibres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is guaranteed only if water does not
get inside;
❒replace the seat belt if it shows significant signs of
wear and tear.
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimum protection in the event of a crash, all
passengers must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child's head is larger and
heavier in proportion to his/her body and the child's
muscular and bone structures are not fully
developed. For this reason, they require restraint
systems which are different from those used by
adults to protect them in the event of an accident.
The results of research on the best child restraint
systems are contained in the European Standard
ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems classified into five groups:
Group Weight range
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
As you can see, the groups overlap partly and, in fact,
there are devices on sale that cover more than one
weight group.
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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 airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the
vehicle changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this "Owner's
Handbook".
Pretensioners, front airbags and front side bags are
deployed differently according to the type of
collision. Non-deployment of one of these devices
does not therefore indicate a system fault.
WARNING
There may be a fault in the retaining
systems if the warning light
does not
light up when the key is turn on or remains on
while travelling (on some versions with a
message on the display). In this case, the airbags
or the pretensioners may not be activated in
the case of an accident or (more seldom) they
may be activated incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
The expiration dates of the explosive
charge and the clock wire are shown on
a label contained in the glove box. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the devices replaced when
the expiration date approaches.
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 injur y if the airbag is deployed.
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WARNING
Airbags may be deployed if another
vehicle crashes into yours if the key is
inserted and on, even if the engine is not
running and your vehicle is standing. For this
reason, children must never sit on the front
seat , even if when standing. On the other hand,
if the key is inser ted and at STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbag or pretensioners) will
be deployed in a collision. Non-deployment of
the devices in this case does not indicate a
system fault .
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked by a
Fiat Dealership if the car was stolen, if
theft was attempted, or if the car was subjected
to vandalism or flooding.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light
(with passenger's
front airbag activated) comes on and flashes for
a few seconds to remind you that the
passenger's airbag will be deployed in a crash,
after which it should go off.
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
Airbags do not replace seat belts, but
increase their efficiency. Furthermore,
since front airbags are not deployed in
low-speed head-on collisions, side-on impacts,
rear-end shunts or roll-overs, the passengers are
protected only by the seat belts which must
therefore be fastened at all times.
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Handbrake engaged
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
engaged.
On some versions, an acoustic tone accompanies the
warning light when the vehicle is moving.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
car is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
on.
AIR BAG FAULT (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the air bag system.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
WARNING
The warning light
may not light up
when the key is turned to MAR or stay
on while travelling to indicate a retaining
system fault . In this case, the air bags or the
pretensioners may not be activated in the case
of an accident or (more seldom) they may be
activated incorrectly. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
Failure of warning light
is indicated by
warning light
blinking for longer than
the normal 4 seconds indicating that the front
passenger air bag is off. In addition, the air
bag system automatically disables the air bags
on the passenger's side (both front and side
air bags, for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, the warning light
may not
indicate a fault in the system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
PASSENGER/SIDE AIR BAGS OFF
(amber)
The warning light
comes on when the front
passenger air bag and the side bag (for versions/
markets where provided) are deactivated.
With the front passenger air bags enabled, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
will come on steadily for about four seconds, blink
for another four seconds and then should go out.
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Jump starting............................... 129Keys
– Key without remote
control ..................................... 6
– Key with remote control..... 7
– Ordering additional
remote controls .................... 8Left direction indicator
warning light ............................. 128
Lifting the vehicle....................... 165
Light beam direction .................. 68
Low battery charge warning
light ............................................. 121
Low engine oil level ................... 122
Low engine oil pressure
warning light.............................. 122M
ain beam headlights ............... 41
Maintenance and care -
regular checks........................... 171
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing ................. 168
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan......... 169
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 38Manual deactivation of
passenger front airbag and
side bag ...................................... 103
MSR system.................................. 73
Multifunction display
– Control buttons .................... 15
– Setup menu............................. 16
– Standard screen ..................... 14
N
umber plate lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 151
Number plate lights................... 151
O
ddment tray ............................. 49
Ordering additional remote
controls ....................................... 8
Parking......................................... 111
Parking lights ................................ 41
Parking sensor fault warning
light ............................................. 127
Parking sensors ........................... 77
Parking sensors (warning
light) ............................................ 127
Particulate filter (DPF) .............. 84
Partition ........................................ 29
Passenger air bag/side bag
off warning light ....................... 119
Passenger air bag/side bag
(warning light)........................... 119Passenger compartment
fuse box ..................................... 161
Passenger compartment
fuse box table ........................... 161
Performance................................ 203
Pollen filter .................................. 180
Power steering fluid .................. 179
Pressure check and
correction.................................. 141
Pretensioners............................... 87
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ..... 117
Protecting the environment ..... 84
Radio ............................................. 79
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................... 80
Rear ceiling light ......................... 153
Rear fog lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Rear fog lights .............................. 48
– Warning light ......................... 128
Rear fog lights warning light .... 128
Rear light clusters (changing
a bulb)......................................... 149
Rear light clusters ...................... 149
Rear side windows ..................... 51
Rear-view mirrors
– Interior rear-view mirror..... 32
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