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Safety -> Side bags (Side bag - Window bag) for Your Fiat 500 C 2 Door First Generation (2009-2015)

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG (B)  
• This consists of an instantly inflating cushion contained in a special recess  
in the dashboard: this bag has a larger volume than that on the driver’s side.  
DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAG (for versions/markets, where provided) (C)  
• This consists of an instantly inflating cushion housed into a special  
compartment under the lower steering column guard at driver’s knee level,  
designed to give further protection in the event of a frontal impact.  
Manual deactivation of front passenger side airbag and side bag  
• If a child must be carried on the front seat, the front passenger side airbag  
and side bag for chest protection (for versions/markets where provided) must  
be deactivated.  
• The warning light  
on the instrument panel will stay on constantly until the  
front passenger side airbag and side bag for chest protection (for  
versions/markets where provided) are reactivated.  
• To manually deactivate the front passenger side airbag and side bag for chest  
protection (for versions/markets, where provided) refer to page 10.  
SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)  
Side bag (for versions/markets, where provided)  
• This consists of an instantly inflating  
cushion housed in the front seat backrest.  
It protects the chest and the pelvis of the  
occupants in the event of side crash of  
moderate to high severity.  
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Window bags (for versions/markets, where provided)  
• These consist of two “drop-down” cushions,  
housed behind the side trim of the roof and  
covered with finishing elements, which  
protect the heads of front occupants in the  
event of a side impact, thanks to a wide  
cushion deployment area.  
• IMPORTANT: in the event of side impact, you  
can obtain the best protection from the  
system by maintaining a correct position on  
the seat, thereby allowing the window bag  
to deploy correctly.  
• IMPORTANT: the front airbags and/or side  
bags may be deployed if the car is subject  
to violent impacts or accidents involving  
the underbody area, such as for example  
violent impacts against steps, kerbs or low  
obstacles, big holes or dips in the road.  
• IMPORTANT: a small amount of dust will be released when the airbags are  
deployed. The dust is harmless and does not indicate the beginning of a fire.  
Furthermore, the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the car may  
be covered with dusty residue. This dust can irritate skin and eyes. Wash with  
mild soap and water in the event of exposure. The expiry date of the explosive  
charge and the clock spring are shown on a specific label on the edge of the  
door. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have them replaced when the expiry date  
approaches.  
• IMPORTANT: should an accident occur in which any of the safety devices is  
activated, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the activated devices replaced  
and to have the system checked.  
• IMPORTANT: pretensioners, front airbags and side bags are deployed in  
different ways, according to the type of collision. Failure to deploy of one  
or more of the devices does not indicate a system malfunction.  
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