FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: WARNING
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88)SEVERE DANGER: 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 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.
89)When an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rear 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.
90)If the
warning light does not switch
on when the key is turned to MAR, or
stays on whilst driving, a fault may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this
case the airbags or pretensioners may not
deploy 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.
91)On some versions if the
warning
light does not switch on, thewarning
light switches on instead, deactivating
the explosive charges of the passenger
airbag.
92)If a side bag is present, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.93)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.
94)If the vehicle has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
95)When the ignition key is inserted and
turned to MAR, airbags may be deployed if
another vehicle crashes into yours, even if
the engine is not running and the vehicle
is stationary. 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 key is turned 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.96)The
LED indicates the passenger
side airbag protection status. If the LED is
off, passenger side protection is active:
to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this
case the LED lights up). When the engine
is started (ignition key turned to MAR
position), the LED turns on for about 8
seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds
have elapsed from when it was switched
off. If not, contact a Fiat Dealership. If
the engine is switched off/on again in less
than 5 seconds the LED may remain off.
In this case, to check correct LED
operation, switch the engine off, wait for at
least 5 seconds and switch the engine
on again. The LED may light up with
various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may also
vary during the same key cycle.
97)The 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.
98)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
rd brake light (changing bulbs)..... 121
ABS (system) ................................ 65
Active safety systems ..................... 65
ASR (system) ................................. 65
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system ............................. 18
Battery (recharging)....................... 153
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 157
Bonnet ........................................... 31
Bulb (replacement) ......................... 115
Cargo Magic Space ...................... 30
Checking levels .............................. 145
Child protection systems ................ 76
City Brake Control - Collision
Mitigation System......................... 68
Climate control system ................... 16
CO2 emissions............................... 200
Control buttons .............................. 42
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 40
Cornering lights .............................. 20
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator)...................................... 99
Dashboard.................................... 7
Daytime running lights (DRL) .......... 19
Dimensions .................................... 174Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Direction indicators ........................ 20
Display ........................................... 42
Doors ............................................. 26
Driving assistance systems ............ 67
DST (system).................................. 66
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ....................................... 32
Dusk sensor ................................... 20
Electric sun roof ............................ 24
Electric windows ............................ 28
Engine compartment...................... 145
ERM (system) ................................. 66
ESC (system) ................................. 65
Exterior lights ................................. 19
Fiat CODE (system) ....................... 8
Fixed glass roof .............................. 23
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 113
Flashing ......................................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 193
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 120
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 21
Front airbags .................................. 86
Front seats ..................................... 11
Fuel consumption .......................... 195
Fuel cut-off system......................... 129
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 122
Gear Shift Indicator (system) ......... 42
Handbrake.................................... 94
Hazard warning lights..................... 109
Head restraints............................... 13
Heating and ventilation ................... 16
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 65
Identification data .......................... 160
Ignition device ................................ 10
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 222
iTPMS ............................................ 69
Jump starting ................................ 128
"Lane Change" function ................ 20
Lifting the vehicle .......................... 156
Luggage compartment................... 29
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Main beam headlights .................... 20
Manual climate control system ....... 17
Multifunction display....................... 42
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 121
Occupant protection systems ....... 71
On-board instruments
– multifunction display .................. 40
– reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 41
Parking sensors ............................ 101
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