Get SAFETY Guide for Fiat Panda SUV Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

SAFETY

The following section is very important:

it describes the safety systems fitted

on the car and provides the necessary

information on how to use them

correctly.

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ........... 69

DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS ................................... 76

OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS ................................... 80

SEAT BELTS ............................... 80

SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)

SYSTEM ..................................... 82

PRE-TENSIONERS....................... 83

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 85

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG.............. 98

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system gets noisier: this is entirely

normal with the system operating.

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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. The ESC system switches

on automatically when the engine is

started and cannot be switched off.

The ESC system also includes the

following subsystems:

ACTIVE SAFETY

SYSTEMS

ABS (Anti-lock Braking

System)

MSR (Motor Schleppmoment

Regelung) SYSTEM

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,

irrespective of the intensity of the

braking action, ensuring that the

vehicle can be controlled even during

emergency braking.

The MSR system is an integral part of

the ABS, that intervenes, if there is

a sudden change to a lower gear,

restoring torque to the engine, thereby

preventing excessive drive at the drive

wheels which, especially in poor grip

conditions, could lead to a loss in

stability of the vehicle.

HH (Hill Holder)

ASR

HBA

HDC

System intervention

MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist)

SYSTEM

WARNING 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.

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.

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(for versions/markets, where provided)

This system (which cannot be

deactivated) recognises emergency

braking conditions according to the

speed of operation of the brake pedal

and provides an additional hydraulic

braking pressure to support that

provided by the driver. This allows

faster and more powerful operation of

the braking system.

HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM

This system is an integral part of the

ESC system and facilitates starting on

slopes.

The ABS also integrates the following

systems:

EBD (Electronic Braking Force

Distribution), MSR (Motor

Schleppmoment Regelung) and

MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist) (for

versions/markets, where provided).

It is automatically activated in the

following conditions:

ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) SYSTEM

uphill: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%,

engine running, brake pressed and

transmission in neutral or gear other

than reverse engaged;

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This is an electronic system that

controls car stability in the event of loss

of tyre grip, helping maintain directional

control. The system is capable of

recognising potentially dangerous

System intervention

The driver can feel that the ABS system

has come into action because the

brake pedal pulsates slightly and the

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downhill: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, motor

running, brake pressed and reverse

gear engaged. 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.

grip on wet roads (aquaplaning) and

acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy

roads, etc.

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.

Depending on the slipping conditions,

two different control systems are

activated:

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing

the power transmitted by the engine;

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 car is started

the ASR is automatically activated.

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.

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When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.

During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about

to move.

Engagement/disengagement of the

system

The ASR system switches on

automatically each time the engine is

started.

HBA (Hydraulic Brake

Assist) SYSTEM

Whilst driving, the ASR can be

switched off and subsequently

switched on again by pressing the ASR

OFF button fig. 79.

The HBA system is designed to

improve the car’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.

NOTE The Hill Holder system is not

active with parking brake engaged.

WARNING 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.

This can reduce the braking distance:

the HBA system therefore completes

the ABS.

ASR (AntiSlip

Maximum assistance from the HBA

system is obtained pressing the

brake pedal very quickly. In addition,

the brake pedal must be pressed

Regulation) SYSTEM

It is an integral part of the ESC system.

It is automatically activated in the

case of drive wheels slipping, loss of

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continuously during braking, avoiding

intermittent presses, to benefit from the

system.

contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

differential lock effect on the front

and rear axles, via the braking system,

to improve drive on uneven surfaces.

Do not reduce pressure on the

brake pedal until braking is no longer

necessary.

Enabling the system

To arrange operation of the ELD

system press button (A) fig. 80 (Panda

4x4 versions) or turn the ring fig. 82 to

the right (Panda Cross 4x4 versions)

and keep it in this position until LED (2)

on the selector lights up.

The HBA system is deactivated when

the brake pedal is released.

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ELD (Electronic Locking

Differential) SYSTEM

(Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4

versions)

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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.

The activation of the ELD system

involves the following functions being

switched on:

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Notifications

The warning light shown in fig. 81

and flashing indicates activation of

the electronic locking differential (ELD)

function.

Disabling the system

To disable the system, press button (A)

fig. 80 (Panda 4x4 versions) or turn the

ring fig. 82 to the left (Panda Cross 4x4

versions) and keep it in this position

until LED (1) on the selector lights up.

The switching on of the general failure

warning light indicate that a fault is

present in the 4x4 drive. In this case,

contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

inhibition of the ASR function, in

order to fully exploit the engine torque;

The ESC warning lights indicates

ELD system failure. Also in this case,

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the set speed, in order to prevent

possible engine stalling. While the

Gravity Control system is operating it

is also possible to take control of the

vehicle again by pressing the brake

and accelerator pedals. If the Gravity

Control 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.

GRAVITY CONTROL

SYSTEM

(Panda Cross 4x4 versions)

WARNING This function can be

activated only with "Off Road" mode

activated.

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 Gravity Control function

assists the driver on steep gradients

in low-grip conditions and/or on rough

terrain. Noise and vibrations coming

from the wheel sides (brakes) when the

Gravity Control system is activated are

normal.

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WARNING The Gravity Control system

is available for speeds between 5 km/h

and 25 km/h. It is advisable to use the

system in low gears (first, second and

third).

WARNING System intervention set-up

can be engaged only with "Off Road"

mode activated.

System intervention

You must travel at a speed slower than

25 km/h for the system to activate.

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.

WARNING On level ground in urban

areas it is advisable to deactivate the

Gravity Control system intervention set-

up, since for speeds below 25 km/h in

some usage conditions, such as when

setting off, shifting gear and driving

over road humps without using the

accelerator pedal, the system might

activate.

WARNING 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.

WARNING 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.

Enabling the system

Disabling the system

To arrange operation of the Gravity

Control system, turn ring fig. 82, with

LED (2) on, to the right, and keep it

in this position until LED (3) on the

To deactivate the system, turn the ring

nut fig. 82 to the left, keeping it in this

position until LED (3) on the selector

switches off.

WARNING For speeds above 9 km/h,

the Gravity Control system must be

used with a gear that is suitable for

selector lights up. The warning light

switches on in the instrument panel.

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WARNING If the braking system

overheats the system will deactivate

through a gradual release of the

braking pressure, leaving vehicle

control to the driver. The deactivation

of the Gravity Control system is

accompanied by the flashing of the

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

WARNING

55) When the Mechanical Brake Assist

intervenes, noises may be heard from

the system. This is normal. In any case,

while braking keep the brake pedal firmly

depressed.

56) For the correct operation of the ESC

system, the tyres must necessarily be of

the same make and type on all wheels,

in perfect condition and, above all, of the

prescribed type and size.

57) 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.

58) ESC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unfounded risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is always

responsible for road safety.

59) The ESC system cannot alter the

natural laws of physics, and cannot

increase grip, which depends on the

condition of the road.

60) The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

61) 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.

47) The ABS gets the most from the

available grip, but it cannot improve it; you

should therefore take every care when

driving on slippery surfaces and not take

unnecessary risks.

48) When the ABS cuts in and you feel

the brake pedal pulsating, do not remove

your foot, but keep the pedal pushed

down; in doing so you, will stop in the

shortest distance possible under the road

conditions at the time.

49) If the ABS system intervenes, this

indicates that the traction of the tyres on

the road is nearing its limit. You must slow

down to a speed compatible with the

available traction.

50) 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.

51) The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the

grip available according to the condition of

the road.

52) The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those due to excessive speed

on corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or

aquaplaning.

53) 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.

warning light

and an acoustic

warning. To reactivate the system

intervention set-up wait for the system

to cool down and turn the ring nut

again.

WARNING The Gravity Control system

is deactivated when exceeding 25

km/h and at speeds lower than

50 km/h it remains enabled to be

reactivated when the speed returns

under 25 km/h. In this case, the

indication on the instrument panel

is switched off and the LED on the

ring stays on. If car speed exceeds

50 km/h, the Gravity Control system

completely deactivates and each

individual action made by the system

on the brakes is blocked. To reactivate

it, turn the ring again when the speed is

again below 25 km/h.

54) For the correct operation of the ABS,

the tyres must of necessity be the same

make and type on all wheels, in perfect

62) For the correct operation of the ASR

system, the tyres must of necessity be

the same make and type on all wheels,

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in perfect condition and, above all, of the

prescribed type and dimensions.

63) 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 always responsible for road

safety.

64) The ASR cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the

grip available according to the condition of

the road.

65) The ASR system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

66) The capability of the ASR must never

be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,

in such a way as to compromise personal

safety and the safety of others.

67) 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.

68) The HBA system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on bends, travelling on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

69) 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 capability of

the HBA system must never be tested

irresponsibly and dangerously, in such a

way as to compromise the safety of the

driver, the other occupants of the car or

any other road user

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Notifications

Engagement and activation/deactivation of the Gravity Control function are indicated on the ring fig. 104 and on the instrument

panel as shown in the following table:

ꢀ

Notifications

Operating Mode

Descriptions

Warning light

on panel

LED on ring nut

Function available but not activated (between

25 km/h and 50 km/h)

STAND-BY

LED 1 off, LEDs 2-3 on

Off

On (green)

Off

Function activated (between 5 km/h and 25

km/h)

ACTIVATED

DEACTIVATED

LED 1 off, LEDs 2-3 on

LEDs 1-3 off, LED 2 on

Function not available

The activation and deactivation light indications are accompanied by the following information on the display:

Gravity Control on: function activated manually.

Gravity Control off: function deactivated manually or automatically.

Gravity Control cannot be set: the function cannot be activated.

Gravity Control off, wait brake cooling: function off for brake cooling.

Note Deactivation of the Gravity Control function is accompanied by an acoustic warning.

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T+ (Traction Plus)

SYSTEM

Operation

This function operates under a

threshold of 30 km/h. Over this speed,

it is automatically deactivated (the

LED on the button is still on) and it is

reactivated again when the speed is

below 30 km/h.

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Traction Plus is a driving aid, useful

for setting off in poor grip conditions

(snow, ice, mud, etc.) which allows the

drive force to be distributed in the best

way over the front axle when one wheel

is slipping.

The activation of the Traction Plus

system causes the differential locking

effect on the front axle, through the

braking system, to improve traction on

irregular grounds.

Traction Plus 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.

On/off

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The system is only active if:

the ignition key is at MAR;

the car speed is between 5 and

30 km/h;

the front seat belts are fastened.

Anyway, the system can be

deactivated (then reactivated) through

the Setup Menu on the display. 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 car

ahead could be hit, it may prepare the

car to a possible emergency braking.

If the driver does not carry out any

action to prevent the collision, the

system may automatically slow down

the car, in order to prepare it to a

possible impact.

If the "Traction Plus" system is faulty,

the instrument panel warning light

comes on steady.

The system is deactivated when

starting.

DRIVING

ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

To activate the Traction Plus system,

press the T+ button fig. 83: the LED

on the button switches on; the display

shows a dedicated message. To

disengage the system press the T+

button again.

CBC (City Brake

Control) system

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32) 33)

This is a driving assistance system,

which includes a laser sensor, located

in the upper part of the windscreen

fig. 84, 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.

When there is risk of impact, if the

action on the brake pedal by the

driver is not sufficient, the system

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may intervene in order to improve

the reaction of the braking system,

therefore reducing car speed further.

When driving uphill on a steep slope,

the system may intervene, activating

the braking system.

Driving in special conditions

In certain driving conditions, such as,

for example:

Lane change by other vehicles

cars suddenly changing lane, entering

the same lane as your car fig. 87 and

within the operating range of the laser

sensor, may cause the system to

intervene.

driving close to a bend

cars with small dimensions and/or

not aligned in the driving lane

lane change by other cars

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" chapter of the

"Starting and driving" section.

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.

system intervention can be unexpected

or delayed. The driver must therefore

be very careful, keeping control of the

car to drive in complete safety.

WARNING 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.

WARNING In particularly complicated

traffic conditions, the driver can

deactivate the system manually with

the Setup menu (see paragraph “Menu

items” in this chapter).

WARNING After the car is stopped, the

brake callipers may be locked for about

2 seconds for safety reasons. Press the

brake pedal if the car should advance

slightly.

Driving close to a bend

When entering or leaving a wide bend,

the laser sensor may detect a car that

is in front of you, but that is not driving

in the same lane fig. 85: the system

may cut intervene in this case.

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WARNING The system does NOT

activate when reverse is engaged. The

system does NOT activate if the front

seat belts are not fastened.

Vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving

lane

The system cannot detect the

presence of vehicles in front of you but

outside the range of action of the laser

sensor and may therefore not react in

the presence of small vehicles, such as

bicycles or motorcycles fig. 86.

Engagement / disengagement

The system can be deactivated (then

reactivated) through the Setup Menu

on the display.

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To carry out the RESET procedure,

with the vehicle stopped and the

ignition device at MAR, use the Main

Menu as follows:

switching on the

on the instrument panel.

warning light fixed

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.

briefly press button: the display

will show Reset;

press button or

(“Yes” or “No”);

to select

This warning is displayed also when

turning the engine off and on again until

the RESET procedure is carried out.

briefly press the button: the

display will show "Confirm";

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Reset procedure

press

button or

to select

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.

The Reset procedure must be carried

out:

("Yes" to reset or "No" to exit the video

page);

hold the button down again to

return to the standard screen or to the

main menu according to where you are

in the menu.

At the end of the “Reset” procedure,

the display will show the dedicated

message, which indicates that self-

learning has started.

each time tyre pressure is modified;

when even only one tyre is changed;

when tyres are rotated/inverted;

when the space-saver wheel is fitted.

Before carrying out the “Reset”

procedure, inflate the tyres to the

rated pressure values specified in

the inflation pressure table (see the

"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical

specifications" section).

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Operating conditions

The system is active for speeds above

15 km/h.

iTPMS (indirect Tyre

Pressure Monitoring

System)

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.

Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle

loaded asymmetrically on one side,

towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,

fitting the space-saver spare wheel, use

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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The car can be equipped with

the iTPMS (indirect Tire Pressure

Monitoring System) which monitors the

tyre inflation status thanks to wheel

speed sensors. The system warns the

driver if one or more tyres are flat by

If the Reset procedure is not carried

out, in all above cases, the

warning

light may give false indications on one

or more tyres.

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of the "Fix&Go" kit, fitting snow chains,

fitting different tyres on the axles) the

system may give false indications or be

temporarily deactivated. If the system

is temporarily deactivated, the warning

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.

braking with caution and avoiding abrupt

steering.

80) The system only warns that the tyre

pressure is low: it is not able to inflate

them.

81) Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel

consumption, reduces the tread duration

and may affect the capacity to drive safely.

74) The system intervenes on cars

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.

75) 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.

76) If the system signals a pressure drop

on a specific tyre, it is recommended to

check the pressure on all four tyres.

77) The iTPMS does not relieve the driver

from the obligation to check the tyre

pressure every month; the system does

not replace servicing or operate as a safety

system.

light flashes for about 75 seconds

and then is continuously.

This warning is also displayed after

the engine has been switched off and

then on again if the correct operating

conditions are not restored.

IMPORTANT

27) 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.

WARNING

28) Sensor operation may also be

compromised by the presence of

70) 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 car in

front.

71) The capability of the City Brake Control

system must never be tested irresponsibly

or dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

72) If the driver presses the accelerator

pedal fully or steers abruptly during

system operation, the automatic braking

function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible

manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).

73) 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.

dust, condensation, dirt or ice on the

windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g. cars

that are driving not aligned with you car,

cars 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.

29) 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.

30) If the windscreen must be replaced

due to scratches, chipping or breakage,

78) 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.

79) The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden

tyre pressure drops (for example when a

tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,

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correct way to guarantee the maximum

possible safety level for the driver and

the passengers.

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.

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.

31) 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.

32) 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.

33) If a trailer or a vehicle is towed the

system must be deactivated with the

display Setup Menu.

For the description of the head restraint

adjustment, see the "Head restraints"

chapter in the "Knowing your car"

section.

Press button (C) to release the belt.

Guide the belt 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.

82)

SEAT BELTS

All vehicle seats are equipped with

seat belts with three anchor points

and a retractor. The reel 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 car.

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.

OCCUPANT

PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat

belts with three anchoring points and

a retractor. Wear the rear seat belts as

shown in fig. 89 (4-seater versions) or

fig. 90 (5-seater versions).

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.

Some of the most important safety

equipment of the car comprise the

following protection systems:

seat belts;

SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;

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

Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

The belt should be worn keeping the

torso straight and rested against the

backrest.

To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening

tongue (A) fig. 88 and insert it into

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT

BELT HEIGHT

83) 84) 85)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

86) 87)

Four different adjustments in height are

provided. To adjust, press button (A)

fig. 91 and raise or lower the handle

(B).

Always adjust the height of the seat

belt to fit the person wearing it: this

precaution could greatly reduce the risk

of injury in the case of collision.

Correct adjustment is obtained when

the belt passes approximately half

way between the shoulder and the

neck. For some versions, front seat

belts have just one fixed anchor point

located on the door pillar.

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WARNING

82) Never press button (C) fig. 88 when

travelling.

83) 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.

84) The rear central seat belt (for

versions/markets, where provided) is

provided with a service buckle fig. 92. 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.

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WARNING When putting the back seat

to its normal position, make sure the

seat belts are positioned so they are

ready to use.

85) 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.

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2: rear left seat belt (*);

seconds, regardless of the status of the

front seat belts.

86) Make height adjustment of the seat

belts when the car is stationary.

3: rear central seat belt (*);

4: rear right side seat belt (*);

5: passenger side front seat belt (*);

A: seat belt not fastened;

B: seat belt fastened.

87) 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. 91

released, press downward more to allow

the anchoring device to click if it has

not been released in one of the possible

positions.

With car moving slower than 20 km/h,

if the driver side seat belt or the

passenger side seat belt (with

occupant seated) is unfastened, icon

and the corresponding icons on the

display stay on constantly.

(*) For versions/markets where

provided

As soon as a speed of over 20 km/h

is reached, with driver side seat

belt or the passenger side seat belt

(with occupant seated) unfastened,

an acoustic warning is activated

SBR (SEAT BELT

REMINDER) SYSTEM

The SBR system warns the

simultaneously with icon

and the

passengers of the front and rear (for

versions/markets, where provided)

seats if their seat belt is not fastened.

The system warnings unfastened seat

belts with visual warnings (warning

lights on in the instrument panel and

icons on the display) and an acoustic

warning (see the following paragraphs).

corresponding icons on the display

flashing for about 105 seconds.

Once activated, this indication cycle

stays active for the entire time if the

car is moving faster than 8 km/h or if

reverse gear is not engaged or until the

seat belts are fastened.

If the car speed drops to less than

8 km/h or if reverse gear is engaged

during the warning cycle, the acoustic

warning will be interrupted and icon

and the corresponding icons on

the display switch to constantly on

mode. If the entire time has not elapsed

and reverse gear is not engaged, the

warning cycle is reactivated as soon as

the car speed exceeds 20 km/h again.

Operation of rear seat belt icons

The icons are shown on the display

fig. 93.

WARNING Contact a Fiat Dealership

to deactivate this acoustic warning

permanently.

The acoustic warning can be

reactivated at any time through the

display Setup Menu.

Seat belts warning light operation

The icons shown on the display fig. 93

indicate:

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Operation of front seat belt icons

When the ignition device is turned to

MAR, icon

comes on for a few

1: driver side front seat belt;

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With the car travelling as speed lower

than 20 km/h, if a rear seat belt is

unbuckled, the icon stays on with fixed

light for a total of approximately 65

seconds.

of the seat belts (even if the seat belts

are all fastened).

WARNING To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

tight to the chest and pelvis.

All the icons will come on when at least

one belt changes from fastened to

unfastened status or vice versa.

The icons are displayed according to

the corresponding seat belts in the

rear seats, and stay on for about 65

seconds from the last seat belt status

change.

LOAD LIMITERS

PRE-TENSIONERS

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.

88) 89) 90) 91)

34)

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.

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 the car is travelling at a speed

faster than 20 km/h and reverse is

not engaged, if a rear seat belt is

unbuckled, an acoustic warning

is sounded when the icon blinks

for approximately 35 seconds.

Successively, the acoustic warning is

deactivated and the icon lights up with

fixed light until the end of the entire

cycle.

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

abdomen (see fig. 94). 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.

Furthermore the icons light up to

indicate the status of the seat belts

whenever one of the rear doors is

opened.

WARNING As far as the rear seats

are concerned, the SBR system will

only indicate whether the seat belts

are unfastened or fastened, not the

presence of any passengers.

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.

The icons will activate a few seconds

after the ignition device has been

turned to MAR, regardless of the status

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replace the seat belt when it shows

wear or cuts.

single belt to protect them both fig. 96.

In general, do not place any objects

between the person and the belt.

WARNING

88) The pretensioner may be used only

once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it

replaced after it has been deployed.

89) 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.

90) 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.

91) 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.

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The seat belt strap 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. 95) rather

than the abdomen of the occupant. Do

not use devices (clips, etc.) to hold the

seat belt away from your body.

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SEAT BELTS

MAINTENANCE

For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

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;

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;

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IMPORTANT

Each seat belt must be used by only

one person. Never travel with a child

sitting on the passenger's lap and a

34) Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

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the event of an accident, braking or

sudden manoeuvre.

around the pretensioner may cause

damage or make it deploy. Contact a

Fiat Dealership should intervention be

necessary on these components.

always carry children in a child restraint

system on the rear seat, which is the

most protected position in the event of a

collision.

93) There is a symbol on the label on

the sun visor that illustrates the need to

deactivate the air bag if you are installing a

rear-facing child seat. Always comply with

the instructions on the passenger side sun

visor (see the "Supplementary Restraint

System (SRS) - Airbag" chapter).

94) 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

Children must be seated safely

and comfortably. As far as the

characteristics of the child seats used

allow, you are advised to keep children

in rear facing child seats 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.

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 car by means

of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX

anchorages.

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

CARRYING CHILDREN

SAFELY

92) 93) 94) 95)

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 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.

checking 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.

95) Do not move the front or rear seat if

a child is seated on it or on the dedicated

child restraint system.

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.

Statistics on accidents indicate that

the rear seats offer greater safety for

children. 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

WARNING

92) 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 a crash could cause fatal

injuries to the child regardless of the

severity of the collision. It is advisable to

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In Europe the characteristics of child restraint systems are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into five weight

groups:

ꢀ

Group

Age

Weight groups

Size class / Fixing

ISO/L1

Group 0

Indicatively up to 9 months

up to 10 kg in weight

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

–

Group 0+

Indicatively up to 2 years

up to 13 kg in weight

Indicatively from 8 months to 4

years

Group 1

9-18 kg

Group 2

Group 3

Indicatively from 3 to 7 years

Indicatively from 6 to 12 years

15 - 25 kg

22 - 36 kg

–

All restraint devices must bear the type-approval 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 recommended having been

specifically designed for Fiat vehicles.

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WARNING For correct installation on the car, some universal child restraint systems require an accessory (base) sold separately

by the restraint system's producer. Therefore, the Manufacturer advises customers to check that their chosen child restraint

system can be installed on their vehicle by performing a trial installation, on the dealer's premises, before purchase.

87

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.

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

fig. 97 and it must restrain the child in

turn with its own belts.

INSTALLING A CHILD

CARSEAT WITH

SEATBELTS

96) 97) 98)

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.

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WARNING The figures are indicative

and provided for assembly purposes

only. Fit the child restraint system

according to the instructions, which

must be included.

Group 1

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Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may

be transported in forward facing child

restraint systems fig. 98.

Group 3

For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,

there are boosters which allow the seat

belt to be worn correctly.

WARNING 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.

The fig. 100 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.

Children over 1.50 m in height can

wear seat belts like adults.

Group 0 and 0+

Infants up to 13 kg must be carried

with a rearward facing child restraint

system of the type shown in fig. 97

which, supporting the head, does not

induce stress on the neck in the event

of sudden decelerations.

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Group 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the

vehicle seat belts directly fig. 99.

The child restraint system is restrained

by the vehicle seat belts, as shown in

In this case, the child restraint system

is used to position the child correctly

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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX

CHILD CARSEAT

99) 100) 101) 102)

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. You can use the

traditional mixed mounting carseats

and ISOFIX in different places in the

same car. To install an ISOFIX child

restraint system, attach it to the two

metal anchorings (A) fig. 101 located

where the rear seat cushion meets

the backrest, then fix the upper strap

(available together with the restraint

system) to the dedicated anchoring (B)

fig. 102 located at the bottom behind

the backrest.

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WARNING

96) 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.

97) When the child restraint system is

not used, secure it with the seat belt or

with the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove

it from the car. Do not leave it unsecured

inside the passenger compartment. In this

way, in the event of sudden braking or an

accident, it will not cause injuries to the

occupants.

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WARNING The fig. 103 is indicative

and for assembly purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

fig. 103 shows an example of a

Universal ISOFIX child restraint system

for weight group 1.

98) After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove the

child restraint system before making any

adjustment.

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better: the i-Size child restraint systems

can be considered as "Super ISOFIX";

this means that they can be perfectly

fitted in type-approved i-Size seats, but

can also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44)

type-approved seats.

101) 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.

102) 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.

WARNING If your car seats are i-Size

approved, the symbol shown in fig. 104

will appear on the seats near the

ISOFIX attachments.

i-Size CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

These child restraint systems, built and

type-approved according to the i-Size

(ECE R129) standard, ensure better

safety conditions to carry children on

board a vehicle:

the child must be transported

rearward facing until 15 months;

child restraint system protection

is increased in the event of a side

collision;

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WARNING

the use of the ISOFIX system is

promoted to avoid faulty installation of

the child restraint system;

efficiency in the choice of the child

restraint system, which isn't made

according to weight any more but

according to the child's height, is

increased;

WARNING See the table shown on the

following page to check whether your

car is approved for installing i-Size child

restraint systems.

99) 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.

100) Do not use the same lower anchoring

to install more than one child restraint

system.

compatibility between the vehicle

seats and the child restraint systems is

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Child restraint system installation

ꢀ

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the car

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards

3

2

1

6

5

4

ꢀ

Number of seats

3

Seat number

1

2

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for rearward

facing child restraint

systems (U)

X

NO

YES

NO

YES

X

YES

Seat suitable for forward

facing child restraint

systems (UF)

(a)

YES

i-Size seat (i-U)

X

NO

NO (1)

NO

X

NO (1)

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side fixtures (L1 / L2)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing fixtures

(R1/ R2 / R3) (IL)

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

X

NO

X

Sear suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing fixtures (F2/

F2X / F3) (IUF)

YES

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Number of seats

3

Seat number

1

2

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for forward

facing fixtures (B2/B3)

(IUF)

X

NO

NO (1)

X

NO (1)

U = Position suitable for a "universal" child restraint system approved for this weight category.

UF = Position suitable for a "universal" forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

IUF = Position suitable for an "ISOFIX" universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

i-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.

i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.

IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "car-specific", "restricted use"

and "semi-universal".

X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.

(a) = With forward facing child restraint system, the seat must be positioned no more forward than the longitudinal halfway point.

(1) = this car is not approved for use with i-Size child restraint systems. Nevertheless, it may still be possible to install an i-Size child restraint

system. Therefore, check the compatibility of this vehicle with the identified child restraint system on the Manufacturer's website.

** = It may be necessary to move the front seat in order to install a child restraint system.

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Child restraint system installation (right-hand drive version)

ꢀ

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the car

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards

3

2

1

6

5

4

ꢀ

Number of seats

1

Seat number

2

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for rearward

facing child restraint

systems (U)

NO

YES

NO

X

YES

X

YES

Seat suitable for forward

facing child restraint

systems (UF)

(a)

YES

i-Size seat (i-U)

NO

X

NO (1)

NO

X

NO (1)

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side fixtures (L1 / L2)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing fixtures

(R1/ R2 / R3) (IL)

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

NO

X

Sear suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing fixtures (F2/

F2X / F3) (IUF)

YES

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Number of seats

2

1

Seat number

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for forward

facing fixtures (B2/B3)

(IUF)

NO

X

NO (1)

X

NO (1)

U = Position suitable for a "universal" child restraint system approved for this weight category.

UF = Position suitable for a "universal" forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

IUF = Position suitable for an "ISOFIX" universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

i-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.

i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.

IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "vehicle-specific", "restricted

use" and "semi-universal".

X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.

(a) = With forward facing child restraint system, the seat must be positioned no more forward than the longitudinal halfway point.

(1) = this vehicle is not approved for use with i-Size child restraint systems. Nevertheless, it may still be possible to install an i-Size child

restraint system. Therefore, check the compatibility of this vehicle with the identified child restraint system on the manufacturer's website.

** = It may be necessary to move the front seat in order to install a child restraint system.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR PANDA

®

In the markets in which they are available, Lineaccessori MOPAR offers a complete range of child restraint systems to be

fixed using the seat belt with three anchor points or the ISOFIX anchorages.

WARNING The manufacturer recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be

included.

ꢀ

Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

BeSafe iZi Go Modular

Fiat order code: 71808564

Universal/i-Size child restraint system. It

must be installed facing rearwards, using

the car seat belts only, or the dedicated

i-Size base (which can be purchased

separately) and the car ISOFIX anchorages.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

Group 0+: from birth to 13

kg from 40 cm to 80 cm

+

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size Base

Fiat order code: 71808566

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size

Fiat order code: 71808565

i-Size approved child restraint system.

It must be installed on the car together

with the iZi Modular i-Size Base

(available separately). It can be

installed facing forwards or facing

backwards (refer to the child restraint

system manual).

Group 0+/1: from 9 to 18

kg / from 67 cm to 105

cm

+

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size Base

Fiat order code: 71808566

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

The Manufacturer will recommends

installing it using the ISOFIX anchorage

points of the car.

Britax Römer KidFix XP

(for versions/markets, where

provided)

Group 2: from 9 to 18 kg,

from 95 cm to 135 cm

Fiat order code: 71807984

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

The Manufacturer will recommends

installing it using the ISOFIX anchorage

points of the car.

Britax Römer KidFix XP

(for versions/markets, where

provided)

Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg

from 136 cm to 150 cm

Fiat order code: 71807984

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Always check that the seat belt is

well fastened by pulling on it.

Main recommendations to carry

children safely

Install the child restraint systems

on the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of an

impact.

SUPPLEMENTARY

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIRBAG

While travelling, do not let the child

sit incorrectly or unfasten the belts.

Never allow a child to put the belt's

diagonal section under an arm or

behind their back.

Never carry children on your lap,

even newborns. No-one can hold a

child in the case of a crash.

If the car has been involved in a 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.

The rear head restraint can be

removed if needed to install a child

restraint system. The head restraint

must always be present in the vehicle

and fitted if the seat is used by an

adult passenger or a child sitting in a

restraint system without backrest.

The car 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);

side bags for head protection of front

seat passengers and rear side seat

passengers (window bag).

Keep children in rearward facing

child restraint systems for as long as

possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.

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 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.

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 seats without instructions.

Only one child is to be strapped

into each restraint system; never carry

two children using one child restraint

system.

FRONT AIRBAGS

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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.

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

complementary to the seat belts, which

should always be worn, as specified by

law in Europe and most non-European

countries.

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

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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

belts is sufficient). Seat belts must

always be worn. In the event of a

frontal collision, they ensure that the

occupant is in the correct position.

Driver's side front airbag

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This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the

centre of the steering wheel fig. 105.

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Passenger front airbag

This consists of an instantly

inflating bag contained in a special

compartment in the dashboard

fig. 106: this bag has a larger volume

than the driver's.

Passenger's front airbag and child

restraint systems

105)

Rearward facing child restraint systems

must NEVER be fitted on the front seat

with an active passenger 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 stuck

on the passenger side sun visor

fig. 107.

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 front

airbags have been designed and

calibrated to protect front seat

occupants wearing seat belts.

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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.

The airbags are not deployed in the

event of minor frontal impacts (for

which the restraining action of the seat

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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

104) The airbag must be able to inflate

without obstruction in the event of

deployment. It is therefore recommended

not to drive with the body bent forward,

but to sit up resting your back and

shoulders on the backrest of the seat.

Adjusting the position of the seat so that

you can reach and manoeuvre the steering

wheel comfortably with your arms slightly

bent being as far away as possible from

the steering wheel. Being too close to

the steering wheel when the airbag is

deployed may cause serious injury.

deactivated, the warning light

((A) -

fig. 108) turns on in the dashboard, in

central position. Use the display Setup

Menu to deactivate.

106)

105) When there is an active passenger

airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing

child restraint systems on the front seat.

Deployment of the airbag in a crash could

cause fatal injuries to the child regardless

of the severity of the collision. 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) To deactivate the airbags using

the instrument panel menu, see the

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WARNING

103) 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

description in the "Knowing the instrument

panel" section, "Setup Menu" chapter.

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.

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Passenger's front airbag and child restraint systems: IMPORTANT

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SIDE BAGS (Side bag -

Window bag)

To help increase occupants protection

in the event of a side impact, the car

is equipped with front side bags (for

versions/markets, where provided)

and window bag (for versions/markets,

where provided).

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 car.

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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.

Non-activation of side bags in other

types of collisions (front collisions, rear

shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system

malfunction.

The window bag is not available for the

VAN version.

Side bag

(for versions/markets, where provided)

These comprise two types of bags

located in the front seat backrests

fig. 110 which protect the pelvis, chest

and shoulder area of the occupants in

the event of a side collision of medium-

high severity.

107) 108) 109) 110) 111) 112) 113) 114) 115) 116) 117)

118)

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Warnings

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or

at automatic seat washing stations).

The front airbags and/or side bags

may be deployed in the event of sharp

impacts to the underbody of the car

(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

Window bag

This consists of two "curtain" bags

housed behind the roof side lining

fig. 111 and covered with trims that

protect the heads of front and rear

occupants in the event of a side

impact.

The deployment of side bags in the

event of side impacts of low severity is

not required.

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this case, wash with neutral soap and

water.

112) On vehicles with side bags, do not

cover the front seat backrests with extra

covers.

WARNING

Airbag checking, repair and

replacement must be carried out at a

Fiat Dealership.

107) Do not affix rigid objects to the

garment hooks or support handles.

108) 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.

109) Never lean your head, arms or

elbows out of the window.

113) 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.

114) 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.

If the car is scrapped, have the

airbag system deactivated at a Fiat

Dealership. 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.

110) If the “red”

warning light does

115) The airbags may also be deployed

when the car is not moving if it is hit by

another moving car when the ignition

key is inserted and turned to MAR, even

if the engine is off. 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.

not switch on for a few seconds when the

key is turned to MAR, there may be a fault

in the retaining systems or the warning

light may be faulty. In the latter case, the

AUXILIARY BATTERY

DISCONNECTION

(for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version)

warning light will start flashing after a

few seconds. If the warning light

does

not turn on or stays on whilst driving, a

fault may have occurred in the restraint

systems. This means that the airbags or

pretensioners may not be deployed in an

impact or, in a lower number of cases,

they may be deployed accidentally. In

any case, contact a Fiat Dealership

immediately to have the system checked

before driving off.

WARNING In the event of a collision

that is serious enough to trigger

the airbag, the auxiliary battery is

automatically disconnected from the

electrical system in order to prevent

short circuits and/or fires.

111) In the event of “yellow”

warning

light failure, the “red” warning light

In this case, the airbag warning light

will turn on together with the

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).

engine failure warning light

instrument panel.

on the

Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible to have the electrical system

checked.

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are protected, in addition to any side

bags, only by their seat belts, which must

therefore always be fastened.

116) The

the passenger protection status. If

airbag warning light indicates

the warning light is off, the passenger

side protection is activated. It can be

deactivated from the menu, in which

case the warning light comes on. When

the car 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 not provided, and the warning light

switches on for less than one second

when the key is turned to MAR, then

switches off again.)

117) 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.

118) 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

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