2018 FIAT 500 belt

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN (colour display)
The symbols appear on the display, together with a dedicated message, on some versions, when one or more doors, the
tailgate or the bonnet
(for versions/markets, where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
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“DUALOGIC” GEARBOX FAULT (for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on flashing, along with a dedicated message on the display and an acoustic signal, to indicate a
gearbox fault.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly with the vehicle stationary and the driver’s side or passenger side seat belt
(when the passenger is present) not fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the car is in motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation of the acoustic signal (buzzer) of the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system contact
a Fiat Dealership. The system can be reactivated at any time using the Setup Menu.
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EBD FAULT (Multifunction display)
The simultaneous switching on of the warning lights with the engine on indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that
the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking
sharply.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected.
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It is possible to move along the setup
menu list by pressing the
+ or – buttons once. Operating
modes are different according to the
characteristics of the option selected.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒ DIMMER
❒ SPEED BUZZER
❒ TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒ SET TIME
❒ SET DATE
❒ AUTOCLOSE
❒ UNITS
❒ LANGUAGE
❒ BUZZER VOLUME
❒ BUTTON VOLUME
❒ SEAT BELT BUZZER
❒ SERVICE
❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒ DAY LIGHTS
❒ ITPMS RESET
❒ RADIO REPETITION
(for markets/versions, where
provided)
❒ SEE PHONE (for markets/versions,
where provided)
❒ SEE NAVIGATION
(for markets/versions, where
provided)
❒ EXIT MENUTRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function includes two separate
trips, namely “Trip A”
and “Trip B”.
Both functions can be reset (reset
means start of a new journey).
“Trip A” may be used to display values
relating to: range (for versions/markets,
where provided), travel distance,
average fuel consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided),
current consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided),
average speed, travel time.
“Best average consumption": in ECO
mode, displays a screen summarising
the best average consumption (where
provided). The icon indicates the
best performance. This information can
be reset by resetting Trip A.
“Trip B” may be used to display the
following values to be displayed: range,
travel distance B, average fuel
consumption B
(for versions/markets, where provided),
average speed B,
travel time B.
SET TIME (SETTING THE
CLOCK)
The time is set through the
multifunction display.
❒ Press the MENU button; the
following two submenus are shown
on the display: “Time” and
“Format”.
❒ Press the + or – button to move
between the two submenus.
❒ Select the required option and
press the MENU button.
❒ When you select the “Clock”
submenu, pressing the MENU
button briefly makes the “hours”
flash on the display.
❒ Press the button + or – to carry out
the adjustment.
❒ Having set the time, briefly press
the MENU button: the
“minutes” will flash on the display.
Set the minutes
using the same procedure as for
the hours.
❒ Having set the time, press and hold
down the MENU button.
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OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
❒ seat belts;
❒ SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
❒ head restraints;
❒ child restraint systems;
❒ front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the “Head restraints”
paragraph in the
“Knowing your vehicle”
chapter.
SEAT BELTS AND
PRETENSIONERS
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SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to
an impact.
This allows the belt strap to slide freely
and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident,
the belt will lock reducing the risk of
impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the
use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Using the seat belts
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 60 and insert it into buckle B until it
locks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
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Press button C fig. 67 to release the
belt.
Guide the belt while it is rewinding to
prevent it from twisting.
The retractor may lock when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism locks
the belt if it is pulled sharply or in the
event of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
NOTE Wear the rear seat belts as
shown in fig. 68.
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IMPORTANT When putting the seats
back to their normal position, make
sure the seat belts are positioned so
they are ready to use.
SBR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The SBR system warns the
passengers of the front and rear (for
versions/markets, where provided)
seats if their seat belt is not fastened.
The system signals unfastened seat
belts with visual warnings (warning
lights on in the instrument panel and
icons on the display) and an acoustic
signal (see the following paragraphs).
NOTE Contact a Fiat Dealership to
deactivate this acoustic warning
permanently. The acoustic warning can
be reactivated at any time through the
display Setup Menu.
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Seat belts warning
light operation
The system warns the driver and the
front passenger if their seat belt is not
fastened, as follows:
❒ flashing
intermittent acoustic warning for
about 100 seconds.
❒ once the cycle has finished, the
warning light remains on constantly
until the seat belts are fastened.
PRE-TENSIONERS
The car is equipped with front seat belt
pretensioners, which in the event of a
major frontal impact guarantee the
perfect adherence of the seat belts to
the occupant’s bodies before the
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This car is also equipped with a
second pretensioner (fitted in the kick
plate area). Its activation is signalled by
the shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events
(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud, it
must be replaced.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase occupant safety, the seat
belt retractors contain a load limiter to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining
action in the case of frontal collisions.
GENERAL WARNINGS
FOR USING THE SEAT
BELTS
Seat belts are also to be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the case of impact 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 pelvis and under
the abdomen (see fig. 69). While pregnancy increases, the driver
must adjust both seat and steering
wheel to have full control over the
vehicle (pedals and steering wheel
should be easily accessed).
The maximum clearance should be
kept between the abdomen and the
steering wheel.
The belt must not be twisted.
The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and cross the chest
diagonally. The lower part must adhere
to the hips not to the abdomen.
Never use devices (clips, clamps, etc.)
that hold the seat belt away from your
body fig. 70.
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SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, carefully observe the
following warnings:
❒ always use the seat belt with the
strap well stretched and not twisted;
make sure that it is free to run
without obstructions;
❒ check seat belt operation as
follows: attach the seat belt and pull
it hard;
❒ replace the seat belt after an
accident of a certain severity even if
it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the
pretensioners were deployed;
❒ prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get
inside;
❒ replace the seat belt when showing
significant wear or cut signs. 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.
In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt
fig. 71.
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CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
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For optimal protection in the event of
an impact, all occupants must be
seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems, including newborn and other
children.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50
metres and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear
seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that the
rear seats offer greater safety for
children.
Compared with an adult, a child’s head
is larger and heavier in proportion to
their body and the child’s muscular and
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Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are
necessary to reduce as much as
possible the risk of injuries in the event
of an accident, braking or a sudden
manoeuvre. Children must be seated
safely and comfortably. Depending on
the characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as
possible (at least until 3-4 years old),
since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint device depends on the weight
of the child; there are various types of
child restraint systems and you are
advised always to choose the one that
is most suitable for the child.
It is recommended to always choose
the restraint system most suitable for
the child; for this reason always refer to
the Owner Handbook provided with
the child restraint system, to be sure
that it is of the right type for the
children it is intended for.In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat which must never be removed.
Lineaccessori Mopar
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group.
These devices are recommended
having been specifically designed for
Fiat cars.
FITTING A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the
ECE R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.
WARNING The figures are indicative
and provided for assembly purposes
only.
Fit the child restraint system according
to the instructions, which must be
included.
IMPORTANT Following an accident of
a medium-to-high severity, it is
recommended to replace both the child
restraint system and the seat belt to
which it was bound.
Group 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
rearward facing on a cradle restraint
system, which, supporting the head,
does not induce stress on the neck in
the event of sharp decelerations.

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The child restraint system must be
withheld using the car seat belts and
restrain the baby using the belts fitted in
the child restraint system.
Group 1
Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may
be transported in forward facing child
restraint systems.
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9-18 kg
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Group 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle seat belts directly.
In this case, the child restraint system
is used to position the child correctly
with respect to the seat belts so that
the diagonal belt section crosses the
child’s chest and not the neck, and
the lower part is snug on the pelvis not
the abdomen.
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Group 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,
there are boosters which allow the seat
belt to be worn correctly.
Fig. 75 shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can
wear seat belts like adults.
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