PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY ALERT
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
SEAT BELTS
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.
The sound of the pedestrian safety
alert is generated to indicate the vehicle
presence to pedestrians. It is active up
to 30 km/h.
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the car comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts
Seat Belt Reminder
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.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
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This system alerts pedestrians that the
vehicle is approaching, when driving in
all-electric.
The seat belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
The retractor may lock when the car
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 pedestrian horn operates once
the vehicle is moving and at speeds of
up to 30 km/h (19 mph), in forward or
reverse gear.
This function cannot be deactivated.
IMPORTANT
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment, see the "Head restraints"
chapter in the "Knowing your car"
section.
105) The pedestrian acoustic warning
system is a driving aid and was not
designed to avoid collisions. The driver
must never reduce their level of attention
while driving. Driving is always the
responsibility of the driver, who must take
into consideration the traffic conditions
to drive in complete safety. The driver
is always required to maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front and
from any persons and/or animals located
near the car. Failure to observe what
is described could cause a collision or
serious injuries to persons and/or animals
located near the car.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components replaced.
After an accident, have the seat belts
and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING Make sure that the belts are
not damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
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