LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
SBR SYSTEM
PRE-TENSIONERS
This system consists of a device which,
through the warning light coming
on the instrument panel and,
To increase the protective efficiency of
the front seat belts, the vehicle is fitted
with pretensioners. These devices, in
the event of a violent head-on crash or
side impact, rewind the seat belts a
few centimetres. In this way, they
ensure that the belts fit tightly to the
wearer before the restraining action
begins.
To increase passenger safety, the
front and rear seat belt retractors (for
versions/markets where provided)
contain a load limiter which controls the
force acting on the chest and
depending on vehicle conditions, an
acoustic signal, warns the driver and
front passenger if their seat belts have
not been fastened (for versions where
provided).
shoulders during the belt restraining
action in the event of a frontal collision.
GENERAL WARNINGS
FOR USING THE SEAT
BELTS
If the driver side and/or the passenger
side seat belts are not fastened (with
passenger seated), when 20 km/h
is exceeded or when travelling at
a speed between 10 and 20 km/h for
longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic
signal sequence will be started
(continuous acoustic signal for the first
6 seconds followed by about 90
seconds of intermittent beeping and the
warning light will flash).
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
The driver is responsible for respecting
(and ensuring that all the other
passengers also respect) the local laws
in force regarding the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
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. Anything
that modifies its original conditions
invalidates its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must
absolutely be replaced.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant mothers: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident 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. 124).
At the end of the cycle the
warning
light will stay on fixed until the engine is
switched off or the seat belts are
fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
The SBR system can also be
reactivated through the setup menu.
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