Get Safety -> Seat Belts Guide for Fiat 600 SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

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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objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from

getting into the belt retractors.

BELT PRETENSIONER

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If, due to unusual natural events

(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device

has been affected by water and/or

mud, contact a Fiat Dealership to have

it replaced.

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WARNING Use the belt buckle

intended for the respective seat belt

when fastening in order to ensure

proper functionality.

The car is equipped with front and rear

lateral seat belt pretensioners, which

draw back the seat belts by several

centimetres in the event of a strong

frontal impact. This guarantees the

perfect adherence of the seat belts

to the occupant's bodies before the

retention action begins.

WARNING To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

tight to the torso and pelvis.

Wear the rear seat belts as shown in

fig. 129

In the event of a head-on, rear-end or

side-on collision of a certain severity,

the front seat belts and the outer rear

seat belts are tightened.

WARNING Do not affix or install

accessories or other objects that

may interfere with the operation of

the belt pretensioners. Do not make

any modifications to belt pretensioner

components as this will invalidate the

operating permit of your vehicle.

It is evident that the pretensioners

have been activated when the belt

withdraws toward the retractor.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners is

indicated by continuous illumination of

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control indicator

Triggered belt pretensioners must be

replaced by a Fiat Dealership. Belt

pretensioners can only be triggered

once.

SEAT BELT REMINDER

Each seat is equipped with a seat

belt reminder, indicated by a control

indicator for the respective seat in

the roof console.

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.

BELT FORCE LIMITERS

Stress on the body is reduced by the

gradual release of the belt during a

collision.

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objects such as handbags or mobile

phones between the belt and your

body.

THREE-POINT SEAT BELT

devices (clips, clamps, etc.) that hold

the seat belt away from your body.

111)

Fasten

112)

Unfasten

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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

fig. 134. In general, do not place any

objects between the person and the

belt.

Withdraw the belt from the retractor,

guide it untwisted across the body and

insert the latch plate into the buckle.

Make sure the belt fits tightly to the

body while driving.

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To release belt, press red button on

belt buckle.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

FOR USING THE SEAT

BELTS

Respect and ensure that all the other

occupants of the car comply with the

local laws in force regarding the use of

seat belts.

Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.

The seat belt strap must not be

twisted. The upper part must pass

over the shoulder and cross the chest

diagonally fig. 133. The lower part

must adhere to the pelvis, not to the

abdomen of the occupant. Never use

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Loose or bulky clothing prevents the

belt from fitting snugly. Do not place

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USING SEAT BELTS

WHILE PREGNANT

SEAT BELTS

MAINTENANCE

technicians. Always contact a Fiat

Dealership.

109) For maximum safety, keep the

backrest upright, lean back into it and

make sure the seat belt fits closely across

your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the

seat belts for both the front and rear seats!

Travelling without wearing seat belts will

increase the risk of serious injury and even

death in the event of an accident.

110) If the belt has been subjected to

high levels of stress, for example after an

accident, it should be changed completely

together with the attachments, attachment

fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,

even if there are no visible defects, the belt

could have lost its resistance properties.

111) Remember that, in the event of an

accident, the rear seat passengers not

wearing seat belts are exposed to a very

serious risk and also represent a serious

danger for the front seat occupants.

112) The belt must not rest against hard

or fragile objects in the pockets of your

clothing.

For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

always use the seat belt well

stretched and never 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 it shows

wear or cuts

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Seat belts must also be worn by

pregnant women: the risk of injury in

the event of an accident is 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 fig. 135. 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.

113) Never press the red button fig. 132

while driving.

114) The lap belt must be positioned

as low as possible across the pelvis to

prevent pressure on the abdomen.

IMPORTANT

106) Incorrect handling (e.g. removal

or fitting of belts) can trigger the belt

pretensioners.

107) The pretensioner may be used only

once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it

replaced after it has been deployed.

108) Removing or otherwise tampering

with pretensioner and seat belt

WARNING

45) Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

around the pretensioner may cause

damage or make it deploy. Contact a

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components is strictly prohibited. Any

intervention on these components must

be performed by qualified and authorised

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around 2 minutes. After this time has

elapsed, the warning lamp remains on

until the seat belt has been fastened

again.

Not fastened/unfastened warning

lamp

It comes on in red on both the

Fiat Dealership should intervention be

necessary on these components.

instrument panel and on the seat belts

warning lamps display as soon as the

system detects that a seat belt is not

fastened or has been unfastened.

Front seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if

the driver or front passenger has

not fastened their seat belt, the

corresponding warning lamp (1 or

2) fig. 136 comes on in red. At a

speed greater than 20 km/h (12

mph), the warning lamp flashes red,

accompanied by an audible signal for

around 2 minutes. After this time has

elapsed, the warning lamp remains

on fixed in red until the seat belt is

fastened.

SEAT BELT

REMINDER

Seat belt fastened

With the ignition on, if the driver or a

passenger fastens their seat belt, the

corresponding warning lamp (1, 2, 3, 4

or 5) fig. 136 comes on in green on the

display.

115) 116) 117) 118)

Seat unoccupied

With the ignition on, if one of the front

or rear passenger seats is detected as

being unoccupied, the corresponding

warning lamp (2, 3, 4 or 5) fig. 136

comes on in grey on the display.

When there are no longer any not

fastened/ unfastened alerts, the green

or grey warning lamps remain on for

around 30 seconds, then go off.

Rear seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on,

if one of the rear passengers has

not fastened their seat belt, the

corresponding warning lamp (3, 4 or 5)

fig. 136 comes on in red for 1 minute.

Seat belt unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched on, if the

driver or a passenger unfastens their

seat belt, the corresponding warning

lamp (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) fig. 136 comes on

in red. At a speed greater than 20 km/h

(12 mph), the warning lamp flashes,

accompanied by an audible signal for

IMPORTANT

115) The driver must ensure that

passengers use the seat belts correctly

and that they are all fastened before

setting off. Wherever seated in the vehicle,

you must always fasten the seat belt, even

for short journeys. Do not invert the seat

belt buckles, as they will not fulfil their role

properly. To ensure the proper functioning

of the belt buckles, make sure that there

are no foreign bodies present (e.g. a

coin) before fastening. Before and after

use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in

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(1) Rear left seat belt warning lamp

(2) Front left seat belt warning lamp

(3) Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

(4) Front right seat belt warning lamp

(5) Rear right seat belt warning lamp

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