2003-2012 Fiat Panda SUV SAFETY User Manual
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SAFETY for Your Fiat Panda SUV Second Generation (2003-2012)

SAFETY  
The chapter that you are about to read  
is very important: it describes the  
safety systems with which the vehicle is  
equipped and provides instructions on  
how to use them correctly.  
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 60  
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS .. 65  
OCCUPANT PROTECTION  
SYSTEMS ....................................... 69  
SEAT BELTS ................................... 69  
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)  
SYSTEM ......................................... 71  
PRE-TENSIONERS ......................... 72  
CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS..... 74  
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT  
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................ 84  
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44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) 50) 51) 52)  
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road  
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine  
running, brake pressed and  
ACTIVE SAFETY  
SYSTEMS  
ESC SYSTEM (Electronic  
Stability Control)  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
transmission in neutral or gear other  
than reverse engaged;  
ABS (Anti-lock Braking  
System)  
This is an electronic system that  
controls vehicle stability in the event of  
tyre grip loss, helping maintain  
directional control. The system is  
capable of recognising potentially  
dangerous situations in terms of the  
stability and intervenes automatically on  
the brakes in a differentiated manner  
for the four wheels in order to provide a  
stabilising torque.  
downhill: vehicle stationary on a  
road with a gradient higher than 5%,  
engine running, brake pressed and  
reverse gear engaged.  
This system, which is an integral part of  
the braking system, prevents one or  
more wheels from locking and slipping  
in all road surface conditions,  
When setting off, the ESC system  
control unit maintains the braking  
pressure on the wheels until the torque  
necessary for starting is reached, or  
in any case for a maximum of 2  
seconds, allowing your right foot to be  
moved easily from the brake pedal to  
the accelerator.  
irrespective of the intensity of the  
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle  
can be controlled even during  
emergency braking.  
The ESC system switches on  
automatically when the engine is  
started and cannot be switched off.  
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum  
efficiency of the braking system, a  
bedding-in period of about 500 km is  
needed: during this period it is better to  
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged  
braking.  
When two seconds have elapsed,  
without starting, the system is  
automatically deactivated, gradually  
releasing the braking pressure. During  
this release stage, the typical  
System intervention  
The intervention of the system is  
indicated by the flashing of the ESC  
warning light on the instrument panel,  
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in  
critical stability and grip conditions.  
The ABS also includes the following  
systems: EBD (Electronic Braking Force  
Distribution), MSR (Motor  
mechanical brake release noise can be  
heard, indicating that the vehicle is  
about to move.  
Schleppmoment Regelung) and MBA  
(Mechanical Brake Assist) (for  
versions/markets, where provided).  
53) 54) 55) 56) 57) 58)  
NOTE: the Hill Holder system is not  
active with parking brake engaged.  
HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM  
This system is an integral part of the  
ESC system and facilitates starting on  
slopes.  
System intervention  
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is  
not a parking brake, therefore do not  
leave the vehicle without activating the  
handbrake, switching off the engine,  
and engaging first gear, with the vehicle  
parked in safe conditions.  
The driver can feel that the ABS system  
has come into action because the  
brake pedal pulsates slightly and the  
system gets noisier: this is entirely  
normal with the system operating.  
It is automatically activated in the  
following conditions:  
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ASR (AntiSlip  
Regulation) SYSTEM  
HBA (Hydraulic Brake  
Assist) SYSTEM  
It is an integral part of the ESC system.  
It is automatically activated in the case  
of drive wheels slipping, loss of grip  
on wet roads (aquaplaning) and  
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy  
roads, etc.  
The HBA system is designed to  
improve the vehicle's braking capacity  
during emergency braking. The system  
detects an emergency braking by  
monitoring the speed and strength with  
which the brake pedal is pressed,  
thereby applying the optimal brake  
pressure.  
Depending on the slipping conditions,  
two different control systems are  
activated:  
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This can reduce the braking distance:  
the HBA system therefore completes  
the ABS.  
On some versions, the intervention of  
the system is indicated by a dedicated  
message shown on the display. When  
the system is not active, the LED on the  
button ASR OFF turns on and, on  
some versions, a message appears on  
the display.  
if the slipping involves both drive  
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing  
the power transmitted by the engine;  
Maximum assistance from the HBA  
system is obtained by pressing the  
brake pedal very quickly. In addition,  
the brake pedal must be pressed  
continuously during braking, avoiding  
intermittent presses, to benefit from the  
system.  
if the slipping only involves one  
of the drive wheels, it intervenes  
automatically braking the wheel that is  
slipping.  
When the ASR is deactivated whilst  
driving, the next time the vehicle is  
started the ASR is automatically  
activated.  
Engagement/disengagement of the  
ASR system  
Do not reduce pressure on the brake  
pedal until braking is not necessary  
anymore.  
The ASR system switches on  
automatically each time the engine is  
started.  
When travelling on snowy roads with  
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn  
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,  
the driving wheels skidding when  
setting off gives you better traction.  
The HBA system is deactivated when  
the brake pedal is released.  
Whilst driving, the ASR can be switched  
off and subsequently switched on  
again by pressing the ASR OFF button  
fig. 47.  
64) 65) 66)  
59) 60) 61) 62) 63)  
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ELD (Electronic Locking  
Differential) SYSTEM  
(Panda Cross and Panda 4x4 versions)  
If the space-saver wheel is used  
If the space-saver wheel is used, the  
control unit for 4x4 drive detects its  
presence (via the wheel speed signals)  
and reduces the intervention of the  
four-wheel drive mode to a minimum,  
while guaranteeing the agility of the  
vehicle. No fault/alarm signal is  
displayed on the instrument panel or on  
the display.  
The ELD system allows the drive force  
to be evenly distributed over the same  
axle when one or both wheels are  
slipping. The ELD acts by braking the  
wheels with poor grip (or those slipping  
more than the others), thereby  
transferring the drive force to those  
which have greater grip on the ground.  
The system operates at speeds below  
50 km/h. Above this speed, it is  
automatically deactivated and it is  
reactivated when the speed falls below  
50 km/h.  
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Disabling the system  
To disable the system, press button A  
fig. 48 (4x4 versions) or turn the ring nut  
fig. 49 to the left (Cross versions) and  
keep it in this position until LED 1  
on the selector lights up.  
The activation of the ELD system  
involves the following functions being  
switched on:  
HDC (Hill Descent  
Control) SYSTEM  
(Panda Cross versions)  
inhibition of the ASR function, in  
order to fully exploit the engine torque;  
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It is an integral part of the ESC system  
and is aimed at keeping the vehicle at a  
constant speed during a descent,  
operating autonomously on the brakes  
in various ways at the same time. In this  
way the HDC function helps the driver  
when facing steep gradient roads in  
low-grip and/or rough ground  
differential lock effect on the front  
and rear axles, via the braking system,  
to improve drive on uneven surfaces.  
System intervention  
The  
warning light on the instrument  
panel flashes to signal that the system  
has intervened.  
Enabling the system  
To arrange operation of the ELD system  
press button A fig. 48 (4x4 versions)  
or turn the ring nut fig. 49 to the right  
(Cross versions) and keep it in this  
position until LED 2 on the selector  
lights up.  
conditions.  
Noise and vibrations coming from the  
wheel sides (brakes) when the HDC  
system is activated are normal.  
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IMPORTANT The system does not  
relieve the driver of the responsibility of  
controlling the vehicle and does not  
replace attention while driving. The  
driver of the vehicle takes the complete  
responsibility for the consequences of  
their actions and of an incorrect and not  
responsible use of the vehicle.  
System intervention  
IMPORTANT On level ground in urban  
areas it is advisable to deactivate the  
HDC system intervention set-up, since  
for speeds below 25 km/h in some  
usage conditions, such as when setting  
off, gearshifting and driving over road  
humps without using the accelerator  
pedal, the system might activate.  
To activate the system reach a speed  
slower than 25 km/h. After reaching the  
desired speed, release the accelerator  
and brake pedals completely. If you  
want to increase/decrease the speed,  
press the accelerator/brake pedals  
again.  
Enabling the system  
Disabling the system  
IMPORTANT The system is also  
available for very low speeds between 5  
km/h and 9 km/h, but in this interval  
the gearbox must be set to neutral to  
prevent engine stalling.  
To arrange operation of the HDC  
system, turn ring nut fig. 50, with LED 2  
on, to the right, and keep it in this  
position until LED 3 on the selector  
To deactivate the system, turn the ring  
nut fig. 50 to the left, keeping it in  
this position until LED 3 on the selector  
switches off.  
lights up. The  
warning light comes  
IMPORTANT If the braking system  
overheats the system will deactivate  
through a gradual release of the braking  
pressure, leaving vehicle control to the  
driver. Deactivation of the HDC system  
is accompanied by flashing of the  
warning light, by a dedicated  
on in the instrument panel and the  
dedicated message is displayed.  
IMPORTANT For speeds above 9 km/h,  
the HDC system must be used with a  
gear that is suitable for the set speed,  
in order to prevent possible engine  
stalling. While the HDC system is  
operating it is also possible to take  
control of the vehicle again by pressing  
the brake and accelerator pedals. If  
the HDC is not available when system  
intervention set-up is engaged, this  
could be due to brake overheating. In  
this case, wait for a few minutes.  
message on the display and an  
acoustic warning. To reactivate the  
system intervention set-up wait for the  
system to cool down and turn the  
ring nut again.  
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IMPORTANT The system is available for  
speeds between 5 km/h and 25 km/h.  
It is advisable to use the system with  
low gears (first, second and third).  
IMPORTANT System intervention  
set-up can be engaged only with "Off  
Road" mode activated.  
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47) For maximum efficiency of the braking  
system, a bedding-in period of about  
500 km is required: during this period it is  
advisable to avoid sharp, repeated and  
prolonged braking.  
55) Do not take unnecessary risks, even if  
your vehicle is fitted with an ESC system.  
Your driving style must always be suited to  
the road conditions, visibility and traffic.  
The driver is always responsible for road  
safety.  
IMPORTANT If the speed exceeds 25  
km/h and is below 50 km/h, the HDC  
system intervention set-up is  
deactivated but is ready for being  
reactivated when the speed drops back  
below 25 km/h. In this case the  
indication on the instrument panel turns  
off and the LED on the ring nut stays  
on. If vehicle speed exceeds 50 km/h,  
the HDC system completely  
48) The ABS cannot alter the natural laws  
of physics, and cannot increase grip which  
depends on the condition of the road.  
56) The ESC system cannot alter the  
natural laws of physics, and cannot  
increase grip which depends on the  
condition of the road.  
49) The ABS cannot prevent accidents,  
including those due to excessive speed on  
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or  
aquaplaning.  
57) The ESC system cannot prevent  
accidents, including those due to excessive  
speed on corners, driving on low-grip  
surfaces or aquaplaning.  
deactivates and each individual action  
made by the system on the brakes  
is blocked. To reactivate it, turn the ring  
nut again when the speed is again  
below 25 km/h.  
50) The capability of the ABS must never  
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in  
such a way as to compromise personal  
safety and the safety of others.  
58) The capability of the ESC system must  
never be tested irresponsibly and  
dangerously, in such a way as to  
compromise personal safety and the safety  
of others.  
51) For the correct operation of the ABS,  
the tyres must of necessity be the same  
make and type on all wheels, in perfect  
condition and, above all, of the prescribed  
type and dimensions.  
59) For the correct operation of the ASR  
system, the tyres must of necessity be the  
same make and type on all wheels, in  
perfect condition and, above all, of the  
prescribed type and size.  
WARNING  
52) When the Mechanical Brake Assist  
intervenes, noises may be heard from the  
system. This is normal. In any case, keep  
the brake pedal firmly depressed while  
braking.  
44) The ABS exploits the grip available to  
the full, but it cannot improve it. Therefore,  
you should take great care when driving  
on slippery surfaces, without taking  
unnecessary risks.  
60) Do not take unnecessary risks, even if  
your vehicle is fitted with an ASR system.  
Your driving style must always be suited to  
the road conditions, visibility and traffic.  
The driver is ultimately responsible for road  
safety.  
53) For the correct operation of the ESC  
system, the tyres must of necessity be the  
same make and type on all wheels, in  
perfect condition and, above all, of the  
prescribed type and size.  
45) When the ABS cuts in and you feel the  
brake pedal pulsating, do not raise your  
foot, but keep it pressed; in doing so you  
will stop in the shortest amount of space  
possible depending on the current road  
conditions.  
61) The ASR system cannot alter the  
natural laws of physics, and cannot  
increase grip which depends on the  
condition of the road.  
54) The ESC functions even when the  
space-saver wheel is being used. Always  
remember that the space-saver wheel,  
being smaller than the original wheel,  
provides less grip.  
46) If the ABS intervenes, this indicates  
that the grip of the tyres on the road is  
nearing its limit. You must slow down to a  
speed compatible with the available grip.  
62) The ASR system cannot prevent  
accidents, including those due to excessive  
speed on corners, driving on low-grip  
surfaces or aquaplaning.  
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63) The capability of the ASR system must  
never be tested irresponsibly and  
dangerously, in such a way as to  
compromise personal safety and the safety  
of others.  
the front seat belts are fastened.  
Anyway, the system can be deactivated  
(then reactivated) through the Setup  
Menu on the display.  
DRIVING  
ASSISTANCE  
SYSTEMS  
CBC (City Brake  
The system intervenes if there is risk of  
imminent collision and the driver does  
not press the brake pedal promptly.  
If the system detects that the vehicle  
ahead could be hit, it may prepare the  
vehicle to a possible emergency  
braking.  
64) The HBA system cannot increase tyre  
grip on the road over the limits imposed by  
laws of physics: always drive carefully  
according to the conditions of the road  
surface.  
Control) SYSTEM -  
"Collision Mitigation"  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
67) 68) 69) 70) 71)  
30) 31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36)  
65) The HBA system cannot prevent  
accidents, including those due to excessive  
speed on bends, travelling on low-grip  
surfaces or aquaplaning.  
This is a driving assistance system,  
which includes a laser sensor, located  
in the upper part of the windscreen  
fig. 51, that can detect the presence of  
nearby cars in front of the vehicle and,  
in the case of an imminent collision,  
intervenes automatically, braking the  
vehicle to prevent the impact or  
mitigate its effects.  
If the driver does not carry out any  
action to prevent the collision, the  
system may automatically slow down  
the vehicle, in order to prepare it to  
a possible impact.  
66) The HBA system is an aid for the driver,  
who must always pay full attention while  
driving. The responsibility always rests with  
the driver. The features of the HBA system  
must never be tested in imprudent or  
dangerous ways, with the possibility of  
putting the safety of the driver, occupants  
or other road users at risk.  
When there is risk of impact, if the  
action on the brake pedal by the driver  
is not sufficient, the system may  
intervene in order to improve  
the reaction of the braking system,  
therefore reducing vehicle speed  
further.  
When driving uphill on a steep slope,  
the system may intervene, activating  
the braking system.  
Versions equipped with Start&Stop  
system: at the end of the automatic  
braking, the Start&Stop system will  
activate as described in the "Start&Stop  
system" paragraph of the "Starting  
and driving" chapter.  
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The system only works if:  
the ignition key is at MAR;  
the vehicle speed is between 5 and  
30 km/h;  
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Versions equipped with manual  
gearbox: at the end of the automatic  
braking the engine may stall and turn  
off, unless the driver presses the clutch  
pedal.  
Driving in special conditions  
In certain driving conditions, such as,  
for example:  
driving close to a bend (see fig. 52);  
vehicles with small dimensions  
and/or not aligned in the driving lane  
(see fig. 53);  
Versions equipped with "Dualogic"  
gearbox (for versions/markets, where  
provided): at the end of braking the last  
gear stored remains engaged.  
lane change by other vehicles (see  
fig. 54);  
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IMPORTANT Both on versions  
system intervention can be unexpected  
or delayed. The driver must therefore  
be very careful, keeping control of  
the vehicle to drive in complete safety.  
equipped with manual gearbox and on  
those with "Dualogic" gearbox (for  
versions/markets, where provided),  
after the vehicle is stopped the brake  
calipers may be stuck for about 2  
seconds for safety reasons. Make sure  
you press the brake pedal if the vehicle  
moves slightly forwards.  
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IMPORTANT The system does NOT  
activate when reverse is engaged. The  
system does NOT activate if the front  
seat belts are not fastened.  
iTPMS System (indirect  
Tyre Pressure  
Monitoring System)  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
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Engagement/disengagement  
72) 73) 74) 75) 76) 77)  
IMPORTANT If you are driving on roads  
close to trees with protruding branches  
it is advisable to deactivate the system  
to prevent the branches at the height  
of the bonnet or the windscreen from  
interfering with the system.  
The system can be deactivated (then  
reactivated) through the Setup Menu on  
the display.  
The vehicle can be equipped with the  
iTPMS (indirect Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System) which monitors the  
tyre inflation status thanks to wheel  
speed sensors.  
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The system warns the driver if one or  
more tyres are flat by the warning  
Before carrying out the Reset  
procedure, inflate the tyres to the rated  
pressure values specified in the inflation  
pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph  
in the "Technical specifications"  
chapter).  
Operating conditions  
The system is active for speeds above  
15 km/h.  
light continuously lit on the instrument  
panel and a dedicated warning  
message on the display.  
In a few situations such as sporty  
driving, particular conditions of the road  
surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced  
roads...) the signalling may be delayed  
or partial in detecting the contemporary  
deflation of more than one tyre.  
If one tyre only is flat, the system can  
indicate its position: it is in any case  
recommended to check the pressure  
on all four tyres.  
If the Reset procedure is not carried  
out, in all above cases, the  
warning  
light may give false indications on  
one or more tyres.  
This indication is displayed also when  
turning the engine off and on again until  
the RESET procedure is carried out.  
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle  
loaded asymmetrically on one side,  
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,  
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of the  
"Fix&Go Airflat" kit, fitting snow chains,  
fitting different tyres on the axles) the  
system may give false indications or be  
temporarily deactivated.  
To carry out the RESET procedure, with  
the vehicle stopped and the ignition  
device at MAR, use the Main Menu as  
follows:  
Reset procedure  
The iTPMS needs an initial "self-  
learning" phase (with length depending  
on the driving style and road conditions:  
optimal conditions being driving on a  
straight road at 80 km/h for at least 20  
minutes) which starts when the Reset  
procedure is carried out.  
briefly press the button: the  
display will show Reset;  
press the button or the  
button to select ("Yes" or "No");  
If the system is temporarily deactivated,  
the warning light  
flashes for about  
briefly press the button: the  
display will show "Confirm";  
75 seconds and then is continuously  
on; at the same time, the display shows  
a dedicated message.  
press  
button or  
to select  
The Reset procedure must be carried  
out:  
("Yes" to Reset or "No" to exit the video  
page);  
This indication is displayed also after  
the engine has been switched off and  
then on again if the correct operating  
conditions are not restored.  
each time tyre pressure is modified;  
when even only one tyre is changed;  
when tyres are rotated/inverted;  
press the button again to return  
to the standard screen or to the main  
menu according to where you are in the  
menu.  
when the space-saver wheel is  
fitted.  
At the end of the Reset procedure the  
display will show the "Reset saved"  
message, indicating that the self-  
learning has been started.  
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71) If the car must be placed on a roller  
bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)  
for maintenance interventions or if it is  
washed in an automatic roller washing  
tunnel with an obstacle in the front part  
(e.g. another car, a wall or another  
obstacle), the system may detect its  
presence and activate. In this case the  
system must be deactivated through the  
display Setup Menu.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
67) The system is an aid for the driver, who  
must always pay full attention while  
driving. The responsibility always rests with  
the driver, who must take into account  
the traffic conditions in order to drive  
in complete safety. The driver must always  
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle  
in front.  
30) The laser sensor may have limited or  
absent operation due to weather  
conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick  
fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on  
the windscreen.  
31) Sensor operation may also be  
compromised by the presence of dust,  
condensation, dirt or ice on the  
windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.  
vehicles that are driving not aligned with  
you car, vehicle driving in a transverse  
or opposite way on the same lane, bend  
with a small radius of curvature), by road  
surface conditions and by driving  
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure  
the windscreen is always clean. Use  
specific detergents and clean cloths to  
avoid scratching the windscreen. The  
sensor operation may also be limited or  
absent in some driving, traffic and road  
surface conditions.  
72) If the system signals a pressure  
decrease on a specific tyre, it is  
recommended to check the pressure on all  
four tyres.  
68) If the driver depresses the brake pedal  
fully or carries out a fast steering during  
system operation, the automatic braking  
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible  
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).  
73) The iTPMS does not relieve the driver  
from the obligation to check the tyre  
pressure every month; it is not to  
be considered a system to replace  
maintenance or a safety system.  
69) The laser beam is not visible at the  
naked eye. Do not look directly, or with  
optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the  
laser beam from a distance lower than 10  
cm: this may cause damage to the sight.  
The laser beam is also present when  
the key is at MAR but its operation is off,  
not available or manually deactivated  
with the display Setup Menu.  
74) Tyre pressure must be checked with  
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for  
whatever reason to check pressure with  
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even  
though it is higher than the prescribed  
value, but repeat the check when tyres are  
cold.  
32) Projecting loads on the roof of the car  
may interfere with the correct operation  
of the sensor. Before starting make sure  
the load is correctly positioned, in order not  
to cover the sensor operating range.  
75) The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden  
tyre pressure drops (for example when  
a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,  
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt  
steering.  
70) The system intervenes on vehicles  
travelling in the same lane. Small sized  
vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes)  
or people, animals and things (e.g.  
pushchairs) and more in general all those  
obstacles with a low reflection of the light  
emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles soiled  
with mud) are not taken into consideration.  
33) If the windscreen must be replaced  
due to scratches, chipping or breakage,  
contact exclusively a Fiat Dealership.  
Do not replace the windscreen on your  
own, risk of malfunction! It is advisable to  
replace the windscreen if it is damaged  
in the laser sensor area.  
76) The system only warns that the tyre  
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate  
them.  
77) Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel  
consumption, reduces the tread duration  
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.  
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34) Do not tamper nor operate on the laser  
sensor. Do not close the openings in the  
aesthetic cover located under the interior  
rear view mirror. In the event of a sensor  
failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.  
OCCUPANT  
PROTECTION  
SYSTEMS  
SEAT BELTS  
USING THE 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 most important safety equipment  
of the vehicle comprises the following  
protection systems:  
35) Do not cover the operating range of the  
sensor with stickers or other objects. Also  
pay attention to other objects on the  
bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make  
sure they do not interfere with the light  
emitted by the laser.  
seat belts;  
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;  
head restraints;  
36) If a trailer or a vehicle is towed the  
system must be deactivated with the  
display Setup Menu.  
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.  
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.  
For the description of the headrest  
adjustment see the "Headrests"  
paragraph in the "Knowing your  
vehicle" chapter.  
Always fasten the seat belts before  
setting off.  
The belt should be worn keeping the  
torso straight and rested against the  
backrest.  
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A  
fig. 55 and insert it into buckle B, until  
it clicks 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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To unfasten the seat belts, press button  
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand  
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from  
twisting. Through the retractor, the  
belt automatically adapts to the body of  
the passenger wearing it, allowing  
freedom of movement.  
ADJUSTING THE SEAT  
BELT HEIGHT  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
82) 83)  
Four different adjustments in height are  
provided. To adjust, press button A  
fig. 58 and raise or lower handle B.  
Always adjust the height of the seat belt  
to fit the person wearing it: this  
78)  
precaution could greatly reduce the risk  
of injury in the case of collision.  
The retractor may lock when the vehicle  
is parked on a steep slope: this is  
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the  
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it  
is pulled sharply or in the event of  
sudden braking, collisions and  
high-speed bends.  
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Correct adjustment is obtained when  
the belt passes approximately half way  
between the shoulder and the neck.  
F1D0052  
57  
IMPORTANT When putting the back  
seat to its normal position, make sure  
the seat belts are positioned so they are  
ready to use.  
F1D0053  
58  
For some versions, front seat belts have  
just one fixed anchor point located on  
the door pillar.  
F1D0050  
55  
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat  
belts with three anchor points and a  
retractor. Wear the rear seat belts  
as shown in fig. 56 (4-seater versions)  
or fig. 57 (5-seater versions).  
79) 80) 81)  
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SBR (Seat Belt  
Reminder) SYSTEM  
WARNING  
The SBR system warns the passengers  
of the front and rear (for versions/  
markets, where provided) seats if their  
seat belt is not fastened.  
78) Never press button C fig. 55 when  
travelling.  
79) 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.  
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).  
Contact a Fiat Dealership to deactivate  
this acoustic warning permanently.  
The acoustic warning can be  
80) The rear central seat belt (for  
versions/markets where provided) is  
provided with a service buckle. Do not use  
the seat belt with the service buckle not  
fastened. In this case there is a high risk of  
injury or death in the event of an accident.  
Before using the belt, always make sure  
that the service buckle is correctly  
fastened.  
reactivated at any time through the  
display Setup Menu.  
Seat belts warning light operation  
81) The rear left and right side belts are  
provided with an adjustment device for the  
metal tongue position (metal hook). Adjust  
the tongue position with respect to the seat  
belt to improve comfort and reduce noise  
inside the passenger compartment.  
The icons shown on the display fig.  
59 indicate:  
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59  
1: front left seat belt;  
2: rear left seat belt;  
82) Make height adjustment of the seat  
belts when the car is stationary.  
3: rear central seat belt;  
4: rear right seat belt;  
5: front right seat belt;  
A: seat belt not fastened;  
B: seat belt fastened;  
83) After height adjustment, always check  
that the cursor to which the ring is fastened  
is locked in one of the preset positions. To  
do this, with button A fig. 58 released,  
exert further pressure downwards to allow  
the locking device to click if the grip has  
not been released in one of the possible  
positions.  
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With driver and/or passenger side (with  
passenger present) seat belts  
IMPORTANT When the ignition key is  
turned to MAR, if all the front and  
rear belts are already fastened the  
warning lights will be displayed for  
30 seconds.  
PRE-TENSIONERS  
84) 85) 86) 87)  
unfastened, when 20 km/h are  
exceeded or when travelling at a speed  
between 10 and 20 km/h for longer  
than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal  
cycle will be started for the front seats  
(continuous acoustic signal for 6  
seconds followed by a 90 second  
beep) and the warning light will flash.  
Once the cycle is complete, the  
warning lights stay on with a fixed light  
until the vehicle is turned off or the  
seat belt fastened.  
37)  
The vehicle is equipped with front 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.  
It is evident that the pretensioners have  
operated when the belt withdraws  
towards the retractor. This vehicle is  
also equipped with a second  
If the seat belt is unfastened again while  
travelling, the acoustic warning restarts  
as described previously and the  
icon is displayed.  
pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its  
activation is signalled by the shortening  
of the metal cable.  
For the rear seats, the reminder cycle is  
only activated when any seat belt is  
unfastened together with an acoustic  
warning (three beeps). If the condition  
of any (front or rear) seat belt changes,  
also the condition of the other  
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.  
(front/rear) seat belts is reported.  
The visual indication (display of the  
icon) will start and stop  
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.  
independently for each warning light if  
several seat belts are unfastened.  
The visual indication will change  
condition (display of the icon) after  
the corresponding seat belt has been  
fastened again.  
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IMPORTANT To obtain the highest  
degree of protection from the action of  
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt  
tight to the chest and pelvis.  
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.  
62. In general, do not place any objects  
between the person and the belt.  
LOAD LIMITERS  
To increase occupant safety, the  
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.  
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60  
The seat 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 pelvis (as  
shown in fig. 61) rather than the  
GENERAL  
INSTRUCTIONS 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  
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62  
abdomen of the occupant. Do not use  
devices (clips, etc.) to hold the seat belt  
away from your body.  
SEAT BELTS  
MAINTENANCE  
For keeping the seat belts in efficient  
conditions, carefully observe the  
following warnings:  
abdomen (see fig. 60). 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  
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;  
accessed). The maximum clearance  
should be kept between the abdomen  
and the steering wheel.  
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61  
replace the 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;  
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87) If the belt has been sharply pulled, for  
example as the result of an accident, the  
seat belt, together with the anchoring  
devices, the anchoring device fixing screws  
and the pretensioner must be completely  
replaced. Even if the belt does not present  
any exterior signs of wear or damage, it  
may have lost its restraining properties.  
prevent the retractors from getting  
wet: their correct operation is only  
guaranteed if water does not get inside;  
CHILD PROTECTION  
SYSTEMS  
CARRYING CHILDREN  
SAFELY  
replace the seat belt when it shows  
wear or cuts;  
88) 89) 90) 91)  
to clean the belt, wash by hand with  
water and neutral soap, rinse and  
leave to dry in the shade. Do not use  
strong detergents, bleach, paints or any  
other chemical substance which could  
damage the belt fibres.  
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  
WARNING  
37) 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 Fiat  
Dealership should intervention be  
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.  
WARNING  
necessary on these components.  
84) The pretensioner may be used only  
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it  
replaced after it has been deployed.  
Statistics on accidents indicate that the  
rear seats offer greater safety for  
children.  
85) 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  
on both the front and the rear seats!  
Travelling without wearing seat belts will  
increase the risk of serious injury and even  
death in the event of an accident.  
Compared with an adult, a child's head  
is larger and heavier in proportion to  
their body and the child's muscular and  
bone structures are not fully developed.  
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 sudden  
manoeuvre.  
86) Removing or tampering with seat belt  
and pretensioner components is strictly  
prohibited. Any intervention on these  
components must be performed by  
qualified and authorised technicians.  
Always go to a Fiat Dealership.  
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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.  
IMPORTANT Following an accident of a  
certain importance, it is recommended  
to replace both the child restraint  
system and the seat belt to which it  
was bound.  
Group  
Weight groups  
9 - 18 kg  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
15 - 25 kg  
22 - 36 kg  
Group 0 and 0+  
All restraint devices must bear the  
certification data, together with the  
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to  
the child restraint system which must  
never be removed.  
Lineaccessori MOPAR® includes child  
restraint systems for each weight  
group. These devices are  
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried  
with a rear facing child restraint system  
of a type as shown in fig. 63 which,  
supporting the head, does not induce  
stress on the neck in the event of  
sudden decelerations.  
The choice of the most suitable child  
restraint system depends on the weight  
and size of the child. There are various  
types of child restraint systems, which  
can be secured to the vehicle by means  
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX  
anchorages.  
The child restraint system is secured by  
the vehicle seat belts, as shown in fig.  
63 and it must restrain the child in  
turn with its own belts.  
recommended having been specifically  
designed for Fiat vehicles.  
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.  
FITTING A CHILD  
RESTRAINT SYSTEM  
WITH SEAT BELTS  
92) 93) 94)  
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.  
In Europe the characteristics of child  
restraint systems are ruled by the  
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into  
five weight groups:  
IMPORTANT The figures are indicative  
and provided for assembly purposes  
only. Fit the child restraint system  
according to the instructions, which  
must be included.  
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63  
Group  
Weight groups  
Group 1  
up to 10 kg in  
weight  
Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may  
be transported in forward facing child  
restraint systems fig. 64.  
Group 0  
up to 13 kg in  
weight  
Group 0+  
75  
Group 3  
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,  
there are boosters which allow the  
seat belt to be worn correctly.  
The fig. 66 shows the correct child  
positioning on the rear seat.  
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64  
Group 2  
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the  
vehicle seat belts directly fig. 65.  
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.  
F1D0058  
66  
Children over 1.50m in height can wear  
seat belts like adults.  
F1D0057  
65  
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD  
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE  
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraints  
on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:  
Rear central  
Front passenger's seat(*)  
passenger (for  
versions/markets,  
where provided)  
Rear side  
passengers  
Group  
Weight groups  
Airbag enabled  
Airbag disabled  
Group 0  
Group 0+  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Group 3  
up to 10 kg  
up to 13 kg  
9-18 kg  
X
X
X
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
X
X
X
X
X
U
U
U
U
U
15-25 kg  
22-36 kg  
X= Seat not suitable for children in this weight category  
U= Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".  
(*) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a  
rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph  
(Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”)  
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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX  
CHILD CARSEAT  
95) 96) 97) 98)  
The outer rear seats of the vehicle are  
equipped with ISOFIX anchorages,  
a European standard which makes  
fitting a child restraint system quick,  
simple and safe.  
The ISOFIX system lets you install the  
ISOFIX child restraining system without  
using the car seat belts but connecting  
them directly to the carseat with three  
anchors in the car. Traditional child  
restraint systems can be fitted  
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67  
alongside ISOFIX child restraint systems  
on different seats in the same vehicle.  
To install an ISOFIX child restraint  
system, attach it to the two metal  
anchorages A fig. 67 located where the  
rear seat cushion meets the backrest,  
then fix the upper strap (available  
together with the restraint system) to  
the dedicated anchorage B fig. 68  
located at the bottom behind the  
backrest.  
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F1D0061  
68  
IMPORTANT Following an accident of a  
certain importance, it is recommended  
to replace both the child restraint  
system and the Isofix anchoring  
devices.  
As an example, fig. 69 shows an  
example of a Universal ISOFIX child  
restraint system for weight group 1.  
IMPORTANT The fig. 69 is indicative  
and for assembly purposes only. Fit the  
child restraint system according to  
the instructions, which must be  
included.  
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE  
The table below shows the various installation possibilities for ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with the specific  
anchorages in accordance with European standard ECE 16.  
Child restraint system  
Weight group  
Isofix size class  
Rear side Isofix positions  
position  
Rear facing  
Rear facing  
Rear facing  
Rear facing  
Rear facing  
Rear facing  
Forward facing  
Forward facing  
Forward facing  
Group 0 up to 10 kg  
E
E
IL (*)  
IL (*)  
IL (*)  
X
Group 0+ up to 13 kg  
D
C
D
IL (*)  
X
C
B
Group 1 from 9 up to 18 kg  
IUF-IL  
IUF-IL  
IUF-IL  
B1  
A
IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems specific and approved for this type of vehicle.  
(*): the Isofix child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.  
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this group of weight and/or size class.  
IUF-IL: Suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be positioned in forward facing position, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), type-approved for the  
relevant weight group.  
NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child restraint system is used, only ECE R44 "ISOFIX Universal" (R44/03 or further upgrades)  
type-approved child restraint systems can be used.  
The other weight groups are covered by specific ISOFIX child restraint systems, which can be used only if specifically tested for  
this vehicle (see list of vehicles provided with the child restraint system).  
IMPORTANT The rear central seat (for versions/markets where provided) and the passenger front seat are not approved for any  
type of Isofix child restraint system.  
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR PANDA  
Lineaccessori MOPAR® includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three  
anchorage points or the ISOFIX anchorages.  
Weight group  
Child restraint system  
Type of child restraint system  
Child restraint system installation  
Britax Baby Safe plus  
Type-approval number: E1  
04301146  
Fiat order code: 71806415  
Universal/ISOFIX child restraint system.  
It must be installed facing rearwards,  
using the vehicle seat belts only, or the  
dedicated ISOFIX base (which can be  
purchased separately) and the vehicle  
ISOFIX anchorages.  
Group 0+: from birth  
to 13 kg  
+
+
It must be fitted on the rear outer  
seats.  
Britax Baby Safe ISOFIX base  
Fiat order code: 71806416  
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Weight group  
Child restraint system  
Type of child restraint system  
Child restraint system installation  
Fair G0/1S  
Type-approval number: E4  
04443718  
Fiat order code: 71807388  
Universal/ISOFIX child restraint system.  
It can be fitted forward facing/rearward  
facing using only the vehicle seat belts  
or the Isofix anchorages.  
+
+
FCA recommends fitting it using the  
rear facing ISOFIX platform (RWF  
specific "A" type - to be purchased  
separately) or the forward facing  
ISOFIX platform (FWF specific "M" type  
- to be purchased separately), the rigid  
head restraint (to be purchased  
separately) and the ISOFIX anchorages  
for the vehicle.  
Fair ISOFIX RWF platform,  
"A" type for G 0/1S  
Fiat order code: 71805368  
or  
Fair ISOFIX FWF platform,  
"M" type for G 0/1S  
Fiat order code: 71806374  
Group 1: from 9 up  
to 18 kg  
It must be fitted on the rear outer  
seats.  
+
+
FAIR head restraint  
Fiat order code: 71807387  
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Weight group  
Child restraint system  
Type of child restraint system  
Child restraint system installation  
It must be fitted facing forwards only,  
using the ISOFIX attachments and the  
upper strap, provided with the child  
restraint system.  
It must be fitted on the rear outer  
seats.  
Britax Safefix TT  
Type-approval number: E1  
04301199  
Fiat order code: 71805956  
Group 1: from 9 up  
to 18 kg  
It must be fitted facing forwards only,  
using the ISOFIX attachments and the  
upper strap, provided with the child  
restraint system.  
It must be fitted on the rear outer  
seats.  
Britax Roemer Duo Plus  
Type-approval number: E1  
04301133  
Fiat order code: 71803161  
Fair Junior Fix  
It can only be fitted facing forwards,  
using the three-point seat belt and the  
ISOFIX attachments of the vehicle, if  
present in the selected position.  
Group 2: from 15 kg  
to 36 kg  
Type-approval number: E4  
04443721  
Fiat order code: 71806570  
IMPORTANT FCA recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.  
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Main recommendations to carry  
children safely  
Always check that the seat belt is  
well fastened by pulling on it.  
WARNING  
Install the child restraint systems on  
the rear seat, which is the most  
protected position in the event of an  
impact.  
While travelling, do not let the child  
sit incorrectly or unfasten the belts.  
88) SEVERE DANGER When a front  
passenger airbag is fitted, do not install  
rearward facing child restraint systems on  
the front passenger seat. Deployment of  
the airbag in an accident could cause fatal  
injuries to the child regardless of the  
severity of the collision. It is advisable to  
always carry children in a child restraint  
system on the rear seat, which is the most  
protected position in the event of a  
collision.  
Never allow a child to put the belt's  
diagonal section under an arm or  
behind their back.  
Keep children in rearward facing  
child restraint systems for as long as  
possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.  
Never carry children on your lap,  
even newborns. No one can hold  
a child in the case of an accident.  
Should a rearward facing child  
restraint system be installed on the rear  
seats, it is advisable to position it as  
far forward as the position of the front  
seat allows.  
If the car has been involved in a  
medium-high severity road accident,  
replace the child restraint system with a  
new one. In addition, and depending  
on the type of child restraint system  
installed, replace the isofix anchorages  
or the seat belt with which the child  
restraint system was connected.  
89) On the sun visor there is a label with  
suitable symbols reminding the user that it  
is compulsory to deactivate the airbag if  
a rearward facing child restraint system is  
fitted. Always comply with the instructions  
on the passenger side sun visor (see the  
"Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)  
- Airbag" paragraph).  
If the passenger's front airbag is  
deactivated, always check that the  
warning light is on constantly in the  
central dashboard, to make sure that  
it has actually been deactivated.  
Before installing a child restraint  
system of any kind on the rear seat  
facing in the direction of movement of  
the vehicle, it is necessary to remove  
the head restraint from the rear seat  
position in which the child restraint  
system is to be installed. On the other  
hand, before installing a child restraint  
system composed of only the seat  
cushion (without backrest) on the rear  
seat, it is necessary to ensure that  
the head restraint of the rear seat  
position in which the child restraint  
system is to be installed is correctly  
fitted.  
90) Should it be necessary to carry a child  
on the passenger side front seat in a rear  
facing child restraint system, the passenger  
side front and side airbags must be  
deactivated through the display main  
menu, verifying deactivation by checking  
Carefully follow the instructions  
supplied with the child restraint system.  
Keep the instructions in the vehicle  
along with the other documents and  
this handbook. Do not use second-  
hand child restraint systems without  
instructions.  
that the warning light  
located in the  
central part of the dashboard has switched  
on. Move the passenger's seat as far  
back as possible to avoid contact between  
the child seat and the dashboard.  
Only one child is to be strapped into  
each restraint system; never carry two  
children using one child restraint  
system.  
91) Do not move the front or rear seat if a  
child is seated on it or on the dedicated  
child restraint system.  
Always check that the seat belts do  
not rest on the child’s neck.  
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92) Incorrect fitting of the child restraint  
system may result in an inefficient  
protection system. In the event of an  
accident the child restraint system may  
become loose and the child may be  
injured, even fatally. When fitting a restraint  
system for newborns or children, strictly  
comply with the instructions provided  
by the Manufacturer.  
98) Fit the child restraint system when the  
car is stationary. The child restraint system  
is correctly fixed to the brackets when  
you hear the click. Follow the instructions  
for assembly, disassembly and positioning  
that the Manufacturer must supply with  
the child restraint system.  
SUPPLEMENTARY  
RESTRAINT SYSTEM  
(SRS) - AIRBAG  
The vehicle is equipped with:  
front driver airbag;  
front passenger airbag;  
front side bags for pelvis, chest and  
shoulder protection of driver and  
passenger (for versions/markets, where  
provided);  
93) When the child restraint system is not  
used, secure it with the seat belt or with  
the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from  
the vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured  
inside the passenger compartment. In this  
way, in the case of sudden braking or an  
accident, it will not cause injuries to the  
occupants.  
side bags for head protection of  
front seat passengers and rear side  
seat passengers (window bag).  
94) After installing a child restraint system,  
do not move the seat: always remove  
the child restraint system before making  
any adjustment.  
FRONT AIRBAGS  
99)  
The front (driver and passenger) airbags  
protect the front seat occupants in the  
event of head-on crashes of medium-  
high severity, by placing the cushion  
between the occupant and the steering  
wheel or dashboard.  
95) Always make sure that the chest  
section of the seat belt does not pass  
under the arms or behind the back of the  
child. In the event of an accident the seat  
belt will not be able to secure the child,  
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.  
Therefore the child must always wear  
the seat belt correctly.  
Therefore non-activation of airbags in  
other types of collisions (side impacts,  
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not  
indicate a system malfunction.  
Driver and passenger front airbags are  
not a replacement of but  
96) Do not use the same lower anchorage  
to install more than one child restraint  
system.  
97) If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint  
system is not fixed to all three anchorages,  
it will not be able to protect the child  
correctly. In a crash, the child could be  
seriously or fatally injured.  
complementary to the seat belts, which  
should always be worn, as specified  
by law in Europe and most non-  
European countries.  
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In the event of an impact, those not  
wearing a seat belt are projected  
forwards, and may come into contact  
with the bag which is still inflating.  
The protection offered by the bag is  
compromised in these circumstances.  
The front airbags may not activate in  
the case of a frontal impact against  
highly deformable objects not involving  
the front surface of the vehicle (e.g.  
wing collision against guard rail) or in  
the case of the vehicle wedging under  
other vehicles or protective barriers  
(e.g. under trucks or guard rails).  
Failure to activate in the conditions  
described above is due to the fact that  
they may not provide any additional  
protection compared with seat belts, so  
their activation would be inappropriate.  
In these cases, non-deployment does  
not indicate a system malfunction.  
The driver's and passenger's  
The airbags are not deployed in the  
event of minor frontal impacts (for  
which the restraining action of the seat  
belts is sufficient). It is therefore always  
necessary to wear seat belts.  
Front airbag driver's side  
100)  
This consists of an instantly inflating  
bag contained in a special  
compartment in the centre of the  
steering wheel fig. 70.  
F1D0064  
71  
Passenger side front airbag and  
child restraint systems  
101)  
Rearward facing child restraint systems  
must NEVER be fitted on the front  
seat with an active passenger side  
airbag since in the event of an impact  
the airbag activation may cause fatal  
injuries to the transported child.  
ALWAYS comply with the instructions  
on the label on the passenger side  
sun visor fig. 72.  
F1D0063  
70  
front airbags have been designed and  
calibrated to protect front seat  
occupants wearing seat belts.  
Passenger side front airbag  
This consists of an instantly inflating  
bag contained in a special recess in the  
dashboard fig. 71 which has a larger  
volume than that of the driver.  
At their maximum inflation, their volume  
fills most of the space between the  
steering wheel and the driver and  
between the dashboard and the  
passenger.  
F1D0126  
72  
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Deactivating the passenger side  
airbags: front airbag and side bag  
If a child must be carried on the front  
seat in a rearward facing child restraint  
system, deactivate the passenger  
front airbag and the side bags. With  
airbags deactivated, the  
73 warning light turns on in the  
(A-fig.  
dashboard, in central position). Use the  
display Setup Menu to deactivate.  
115)  
F0W0689  
73  
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Passenger side front airbag and child restraint systems: IMPORTANT  
F1D0127  
74  
87  
SIDE BAGS (Side bag -  
Window bag)  
The deployment of side bags in the  
event of side impacts of low severity is  
not required.  
To help increase occupants protection  
in the event of a side impact, the  
vehicle is equipped with front side bags  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
and window bag (for versions/markets,  
where provided).  
In the event of a side impact, the  
system provides best protection if the  
passenger sits on the seat in a correct  
position, thus allowing correct window  
bag deployment.  
The window bag is not available for the  
VAN version.  
Side bags protect occupants from  
side-on crashes of medium/high  
severity by placing the bag between the  
occupant and the internal parts of the  
side structure of the vehicle.  
102) 103) 104) 105) 106) 107) 108) 109) 110) 111)  
112) 113) 114)  
Important notes  
Non-activation of side bags in other  
types of collisions (front collisions, rear  
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system  
malfunction.  
Do not wash the seats with water or  
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at  
automatic seat washing stations).  
The front and/or side airbags  
may activate in the event of sharp  
impacts to the underbody of the vehicle  
(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,  
potholes or road bumps etc.).  
When the airbag deploys it emits a  
small amount of dust: the dust is  
harmless and does not indicate the  
beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate  
the skin and eyes however: in this  
case, wash with neutral soap  
and water.  
Side bag  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
F1D0066  
75  
These comprise two types of bags  
located in the front seat backrests fig.  
75 which protect the pelvic, chest  
and shoulder area of the occupants in  
the event of a side impact of  
medium-high severity.  
Window bag  
This comprises two "curtain" bags  
located behind the side roof cover and  
covered by special trim fig. 76. They are  
designed to protect the head of front  
and rear passengers in the event of  
side impacts.  
Airbag checking, repair and  
replacement must be carried out at a  
Fiat Dealership.  
F1D0067  
76  
88  
101) When there is an active passenger  
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing  
child restraint systems on the front seat.  
Deployment of the airbag in an accident  
could cause fatal injuries to the child  
regardless of the severity of the impact.  
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger  
side airbag when a rearward facing child  
restraint system is installed on the front  
passenger seat. The front passenger seat  
must also be positioned back as far as  
possible in order to prevent the child  
restraint system from coming into contact  
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate  
the passenger airbag as soon as the child  
restraint system has been removed.  
106) In the event of “yellow”  
light failure, the “red” warning light  
warning  
If the vehicle is scrapped, have the  
airbag system deactivated at a Fiat  
Dealership.  
switches on and, for versions/markets  
where provided, the explosive charges of  
the passenger airbag and the side bags  
are deactivated. When the "red" warning  
light is on, before proceeding contact a Fiat  
Dealership to have the system immediately  
checked (see previous warning).  
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed  
in different ways on the basis of the  
type of collision. Failure to activate one  
or more of the devices does not  
indicate a system malfunction.  
107) On vehicles with side bags, do not  
cover the front seat backrests with extra  
covers.  
WARNING  
108) Do not travel carrying objects in your  
lap, in front of your chest or between  
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could  
cause severe injury if the airbag is  
deployed.  
99) Do not apply stickers or other objects  
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in  
the passenger side airbag area, on the  
side upholstery on the roof and on the  
seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile  
phones) on the passenger's side  
dashboard since they could interfere with  
correct inflation of the airbag and also  
cause serious injury to the passengers.  
102) Do not affix rigid objects to the  
garment hooks or support handles.  
109) If the car has been stolen or in the  
case of attempt to steal it, if it has been  
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the  
airbag system checked by a Fiat  
Dealership.  
103) Do not rest your head, arms or  
elbows on the door, windows or the area in  
which the window bag is located to avoid  
possible injury during airbag inflation.  
104) Never lean your head, arms or  
elbows out of the window.  
100) Always drive with your hands on the  
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag  
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive  
with your body bent forward. Keep your  
back straight against the backrest.  
105) If, when the ignition device is turned  
to MAR, the  
warning light does not  
switch on or stays on whilst driving, a fault  
may have occurred in the restraint  
systems. In this case the airbags or  
pretensioners may not be deployed in an  
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they  
may be deployed accidentally. Contact a  
Fiat Dealership immediately to have the  
system checked.  
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110) The airbags may also be deployed  
when the car is not moving, if the key is in  
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or  
when the engine is off, if the car is hit by  
another moving vehicle. Therefore, even if  
the vehicle is stationary, when an active  
front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT  
install rearward facing child restraint  
systems on the front passenger seat.  
Deployment of the airbag following an  
impact could cause fatal injuries to the  
child. Therefore, always deactivate the  
passenger side airbag when a rearward  
facing child restraint system is installed on  
the front passenger seat. The front  
passenger seat must also be positioned  
back as far as possible in order to prevent  
the child restraint system from coming  
into contact with the dashboard.  
Immediately reactivate the passenger  
airbag as soon as the child restraint system  
has been removed. Also remember that, if  
the key is turned to STOP, none of the  
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)  
will be deployed in the event of collision.  
Non-deployment in such cases does  
not indicate a system malfunction.  
111) The airbag warning light  
indicates  
113) The airbag does not replace seat  
belts but increases their efficiency.  
Because front airbags are not deployed for  
low-speed crashes, side collisions,  
rear-end shunts or rollovers, occupants are  
protected, in addition to any side bags,  
only by their seat belts, which must  
therefore always be fastened.  
the passenger protection status. If the  
warning light is off, the passenger side  
protection is activated. It can be  
deactivated from the menu, in this case the  
warning light comes on. When the vehicle  
is started (ignition key in MAR position), the  
warning light comes on for approx. 8  
seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds  
have elapsed from the previous switching  
off. If this does not happen please contact  
a Fiat Dealership. If the vehicle is switched  
off/on again in less than 5 seconds the  
warning light may remain off. In this case,  
to check correct warning light operation,  
switch the vehicle off, wait at least 5  
seconds and switch on again. During the  
first 8 seconds, the activation of the  
warning light does not actually show the  
passenger protection status, but only  
checks its correct operation. The warning  
light may light up with various intensity  
levels depending on the vehicle conditions.  
The intensity may also vary during the  
same key cycle. (The warning light is tested  
also for markets where the passenger  
protection deactivation function is  
114) If the “red”  
warning light does not  
switch on for a few seconds when the  
key is turned to MAR, there may be a fault  
with the “red” warning light. In this case,  
after a few seconds, the  
warning light  
starts flashing. Contact a Fiat Dealership  
immediately to have the system checked.  
115) To deactivate the airbags using the  
instrument panel menu, see the description  
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"  
chapter, "Setup Menu" paragraph.  
not provided, and the warning light  
switches on for less than one second when  
the key is turned to MAR, then switches  
off again.)  
112) The airbag deployment threshold is  
higher than that of the pretensioners.  
For collisions in the range between the two  
thresholds, it is normal for only the  
pretensioners to be activated.  
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