2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH Owners Manual

seriously injured in an accident. Only use
the extender provided for you and for the
particular vehicle and seat.
NEVER use the extender in a different
vehicle or seat. If you sell your vehicle, do
not leave your seat belt extender in the
vehicle. It could be used accidentally by the
new owner of the vehicle. After removing
the seat belt extender, discard it. Never use
the seat belt extender in any other vehicle
you may own in the future.
Do not use an extender that is too long.
Using an extender that is too long is
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit
properly. In an accident, the seat belt will
not provide adequate protection and you
could be seriously injured. Do not use the
extender or choose one shorter in length if
the distance between the extender's
buckle and the center of the user's body is
less than 6 inches (15 cm).
Do not leave a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle. Leaving a seat
belt extender connected to the buckle
without using the seat belt is dangerous.
When the seat belt extender is connected
to the driver's seat belt buckle (or
passenger) seat, the SRS driver's (or
passenger's) air bag system will determine
that the driver (or passenger) is wearing the
seat belt even if the driver (or passenger) is
not wearing it. This condition could cause
the driver's (or passenger's) air bag to not
activate correctly and result in death or
serious injury in the event of collision.
Always wear the seat belt with the seat belt
extender.
Do not use the seat belt extender when
installing a child restraint system on the
passenger seat. Using a seat belt extender
to fasten a child restraint system on any
seat is dangerous. Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions and never use a seat belt
extender.
Driver And Passenger
BeltAlert (If Equipped)
Seat Belt Warning Systems
The LED on dashboard trim turns on if
the driver or passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not
fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the passenger
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about
12 MPH (20 km/h), the
LED flashes.
After a short time, the LED stops
flashing, but remains illuminated.
If a seat belt remains unfastened, the
LED flashes again for a given period of
time. In this case, fasten the seat belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
For optimum protection, the driver and
passenger seat belts are equipped with
pretensioner and load limiting systems.
For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.
The seat belt pretensioners are
designed to deploy in moderate or
severe frontal, near frontal collisions. In
addition, during a side collision, the
pretensioner operates on the side in
which the collision occurs. The pretensioners operate differently
depending on what types of air bags
are equipped. For details on the seat
belt pretensioner operation, refer to the
“SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”
paragraph in this chapter.
When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags. For deployment details, refer
to the “SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”
paragraph in this chapter.
The seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any
time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
With Passenger Occupant
Classification System
In addition, the pretensioner system for
the passenger, like the front and side
passenger Air Bag, is designed to only
deploy when the passenger occupant
classification sensor detects a passenger
sitting on the passenger's seat.
Note:
These devices are not a substitute
for proper seat belt placement by the
occupant. The seat belt still must be
worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by
the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC). Like the air bags, the
pretensioners are single use items. A
deployed pretensioner or a deployed
air bag must be replaced immediately.
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Load Limiter
The load limiting system releases belt
webbing in a controlled manner to
reduce belt force on the occupant's
chest.
While the most severe load on a seat
belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load
limiter has an automatic mechanical
function and can activate in any
accident mode with sufficient occupant
movement.
Even if the pretensioners have not fired,
the load limiting function must be
checked by an authorized dealer. CHILD RESTRAINT
PRECAUTIONS Child Restraints
FCA strongly urges the use of
child-restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
FCA recommends use of a genuine
child-restraint system or one that
complies with regulation. If you would
like to purchase a FCA genuine
child-restraint system, please contact a
authorized dealer.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
the safety of children riding in your
vehicle.
Whatever child-restraint system you
consider, please pick the appropriate
one for the age and size of the child,
obey the law and follow the instructions
that come with the individual
child-restraint system.
A child who has outgrown
child-restraint systems should use seat
belts, both lap and shoulder. If the
shoulder belt crosses the neck or face,
move the child closer to the center of
the vehicle.
A rear-facing child-restraint system
should NEVER be used on the
passenger seat with the Air Bag system
activated. In the event of an impact the
Air Bag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child. With Passenger Occupant
Classification System
To reduce the chance of injuries caused
by deployment of the passenger Air
Bag, the passenger occupant
classification sensor work as a part of
the supplementary restraint system.
This system deactivates the passenger
front and side Air Bags and also the
passenger seat belt pretensioner
system when the
OFF passenger Air
Bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates.
When an infant or small child sits on the
passenger seat, the system shuts off
the passenger front and side Air Bags
and seat belt pretensioner system, so
make sure the
OFF passenger Air
Bag deactivation indicator light
illuminates. For more details, refer to
"Passenger Occupant Classification
Sensor" in “Supplementary Restraint
System SRS — Air Bag” for additional
information.
Note: A seat belt or child-restraint
system can become very hot in a
closed vehicle during warm weather. To
avoid burning yourself or a child, check
them before you or your child touches
them.
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Warning!Improper installation can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. It could come
loose in a collision. The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
After a child restraint is installed in the
vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat
forward or rearward because it can loosen
the child restraint attachments. Remove
the child restraint before adjusting the
vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat
has been adjusted, reinstall the child
restraint.
When your child restraint is not in use,
secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or
LATCH anchorages, or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle.
In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike
the occupants or seatbacks and cause
serious personal injury.
Child Restraint System
Types
In this Owner Handbook, explanation of
child restraint systems secured with
seat belts is provided for the following
three types of popular child-restraint
systems: infant seat, child seat, booster
seat. Note:
Installation position is determined
by the type of child restraint system.
Always read the manufacturer's
instructions and this Owner Handbook
carefully.
Due to variations in the design of
child restraint systems, vehicle seats
and seat belts, not all child restraint
may fit all seating positions.
Before purchasing a child-restraint
system, it should be tested in the
specific vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it is intended to be
used. If a previously purchased
child-restraint system does not fit, you
may need to purchase a different one
that will.
Infant Seat
An infant seat provides restraint by
bracing the infant's head, neck and
back against the seating surface. Child Seat
A child seat restrains a child's body
using the harness.
Booster Seat
A booster seat is a child restraint
accessory designed to improve the fit of
the seat belt system around the child's
body. 06070809INF001
Infant Seat 03030202CHD001
Child Seat 03030202BOO001
Booster Seat
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Warning!Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt
under an arm or behind their back. In a
crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a
child properly, which may result in serious
injury or death. A child must always wear
both the lap and shoulder portions of the
seat belt correctly.
Child Seat Installation
Position
The passenger lap/shoulder belt can
easily be converted into the automatic
locking mode, which must be done to
hold the child-restraint system.
Note: To check if your seats have side
air bags: FCA vehicles equipped with
side air bag will have an embossed
"SRS AIRBAG" marking on the
outboard shoulder of the seats.
Follow the child restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child restraint
system, it may not employ seat belts
which are in automatic locking mode,
however if it uses an upper tether, it
may not be mounted properly in this vehicle as there is no safe way to
anchor the tether. Confirm whether the
child restraint system can be used with
seat belts by reading the child restraint
system manufacturer's instructions.
Passengers Seat Child Restraint
System Installation (With Passenger
Occupant Classification System)
Proceed as follows:
Make sure the ignition is switched
off.
Slide the seat as far back as
possible.
Place the child-restraint system on
the seat without putting your weight on
the seat and secure the child-restraint
system with the lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt. See the
manufacturer's instructions on the
child-restraint system for belt routing
instructions.
To get the retractor into the
automatic locking mode, pull the
shoulder belt portion of the seat belt
until the entire length of the belt is out of
the retractor.
Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be
heard during retraction if the system is
in automatic locking mode. If the belt
does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previous step and also this
one.
Seat your child safely in the
child-restraint system and secure the
child according to the instructions from
the child-restraint system manufacturer.
Note: Inspect this function before
each use of the child restraint system.
You should not be able to pull the
shoulder belt out of the retractor while
the system is in the automatic locking
mode. When you remove the
child-restraint system, be sure the belt
fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before
occupants use the seat belts.
Place the ignition in the ON position
and make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
after installing a child restraint system
on the passenger seat. If the passenger
air bag deactivation indicator light does
not illuminate, remove the child restraint
system, place the ignition in the OFF
position, and then reinstall the child
restraint system.
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Warning!Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child
12 years or younger, including a child in a
rear-facing child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
An incorrectly anchored tether strap
could lead to increased head motion and
possibly injury to the child. Use only the
anchorage position directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap. SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SRS — AIR BAG Description
The front and side Supplementary
Restraint Systems (SRS) include
different types of Air Bags.
Note: Please verify which kinds of Air
Bags are equipped on your vehicle by
locating the “SRS AIR BAG” location
indicators.
These indicators are visible in the area
where the Air Bags are installed.
The Air Bags are installed in the
following locations:
The steering wheel hub (Driver Air
Bag)
The passenger dashboard
(Passenger Air Bag)
The outer sides of the seat backs
(Side Air Bags)
This vehicle has front air bags and
lap/shoulder belts for both the driver
and front passenger. The front air bags
are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint systems.
The Air Bag supplementary restraint
systems are designed to provide
supplementary protection in certain
situations so seat belts are always
important in the following ways.
Without seat belt usage, the Air Bags
cannot provide adequate protection during an accident. Seat belt usage is
necessary to:
Keep the occupant from being
thrown into an inflating Air Bag.
Reduce the possibility of injuries
during an accident that is not designed
for Air Bag inflation, such as roll-over or
rear impact.
Reduce the possibility of injuries in
frontal, near frontal or side collisions
that are not severe enough to activate
the Air Bags.
Reduce the possibility of being
thrown from your vehicle.
Reduce the possibility of injuries to
lower body and legs during an accident
because the Air Bags provide no
protection to these parts of the body.
Hold the driver in a position which
allows better control of the vehicle.
Warning!In order for the Side Air Bags to work as
intended, do not install any accessory
items in your vehicle which could alter the
roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or
screws) for installation on the vehicle roof.
Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for
any reason.06070400567567
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Light
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If your vehicle is also equipped with
a passenger occupant classification
system, refer to the “Passenger
Occupant Classification System”
paragraph for further information.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
passenger occupant classification
system, the passenger Air Bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
for a specified time after the ignition has
been placed in the ON position.
Small children must be protected by a
child-restraint system as stipulated by
law in every state and province. In
certain states and provinces, larger
children must use a child-restraint
system. Carefully consider which
child-restraint system is necessary for
your child and follow the installation
directions in this Owner's Manual as
well as the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use a child-restraint system
which employs an upper tether
because there is no appropriate means
to anchor the tether.
Warning!If the Indicator Light remains illuminated
for an adult passenger, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system
immediately. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death. If the Indicator Light
is illuminated with the words “PASS
AIRBAG OFF,” the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag will not deploy in the event of
a collision.
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing
child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
Children 12 years or younger should
always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a
rear seat. Warning! Unapproved modifications or service
procedures to the passenger seat
assembly, its related components, seat
cover or cushion may inadvertently change
the air bag deployment in case of a frontal
collision. This could result in death or
serious injury to the front passenger if the
vehicle is involved in a collision. A modified
vehicle may not comply with required
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (CMVSS).
If it is necessary to modify the air bag
system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.06070400567567
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated
Light
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Supplementary Restraint System Components
With Passenger Occupant Classification System 03040300-121-002
With Passenger Occupant Classification System
1 — Driver/Passenger Inflators And
Air Bags 5 — Side Crash Sensors 9 — Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor
2 — Crash Sensors And Diagnostic
Module (Sas Unit) 6 — Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light 10 — Passenger Occupant
Classification Module
3 — Seat Belt Pretensioners 7 — Side Inflators And Air Bags
4 — Front Air Bag Sensors 8 — Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Indicator Light
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Without Passenger Occupant Classification System 03040300-122-003
Without Passenger Occupant Classification System
1 — Driver/Passenger Inflators And
Air Bags 4 — Front Air Bag Sensors 7 — Side Inflators And Air Bags
2 — Crash Sensors And Diagnostic
Module (Sas Unit) 5 — Side Crash Sensors
3 — Seat Belt Pretensioners 6 — Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
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