At their maximum inflation, their volume
fills most of the space between the
steering wheel and the driver and
between the dashboard and the
passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for
which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient). It is therefore always
necessary to wear seat belts.
DRIVER SIDE FRONT
AIRBAG
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 138.PASSENGER’S SIDE
FRONT AIRBAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard. This bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver fig. 139.
PASSENGER'S FRONT
AIRBAG AND CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
86)
Rearward-facing child restraint systems
must NEVER be fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger's airbag
since in the event of an impact the
airbag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYS comply with the instructions
on the label fig. 140 stuck on the
passenger side sun visor.Manual deactivation of
passenger side front
airbag and side bag for
pelvis, chest, shoulder
and head protection
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On Doblò versions for passenger
transport (M1 type-approval), if a child
must be carried on the front seat, if
a rearward-facing child restraint system
is used, the passenger side front airbag
and the side airbags (for versions/
markets, where provided) must
be deactivated, because airbag
activation in case of collision can cause
fatal injuries to the child.
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the
passenger's front and side airbags (for
versions/markets where provided),
refer to "Digital display" and
“Multifunction display” in the “Know
your vehicle” section.
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SAFETY
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 front 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 ceiling 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 a crash could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the collision. 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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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 neutral 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 car is stationary and
hit by another car. Therefore, even if the
car is stationary, when an active passenger
front 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, on the windows or in the
window bag area to prevent injury during
deployment.
94)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
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Handbrake
.................................... 129
Hazard warning lights..................... 148
Head restraints............................... 30
Headlight washers ......................... 39
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 40
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 206
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 125
Inflation pressure ............................ 219
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 35
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 202
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 113
Jump starting
................................ 168
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 170
Load limiters .................................. 107
Luggage compartment light ........... 36
Main beam headlights
.................. 34
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 120MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73
– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 154
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 154
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 129
Parking sensors ............................. 139
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger’s side front airbag ......... 120
Performance .................................. 259
Periodic checks ............................. 183
Plastic parts ................................... 202
Power Socket ................................ 61
Power steering fluid........................ 193
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 143
Pre-tensioners................................ 107
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 284
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 128
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 128
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 200
Protecting the environment ............ 66
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 201
Radio (setup)
................................ 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 6
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 55
Rear light clusters .......................... 152
Rear roof light ................................ 155
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 39
Rear window wiper ........................ 38
Recharging the battery ................... 196
Refuelling ....................................... 254
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 141
Replacing a bulb ............................ 148
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 151
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 155
Replacing fuses.............................. 157
Replacing the battery ..................... 195
Rim Protector................................. 216
Rims and tyres ............................... 215
Roof rack ....................................... 64
Rubber hoses ................................ 200
Saving fuel
.................................... 143
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 174
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 108
Seat with storage compartment ..... 62
Seats ............................................. 22
INDEX