Get SAFETY -> PRE-TENSIONERS Guide for Fiat Punto SUV 2011-2018

LOAD LIMITERS

PRE-TENSIONERS

To increase occupant safety, the front

seat belt 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.

73) 74) 75) 76)

26)

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

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USING THE SEAT BELTS

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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. 51) rather than the

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

pretensioners have been activated

when the safety belt withdraws toward

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: any

abdomen of the occupant. Do not use

devices (clips, etc.) to hold the seat belt

away from your body.

abdomen (see fig. 50). 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

changes to its original conditions will

invalidate its efficiency.

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.

accessed). The maximum clearance

should be kept between the abdomen

and the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

tight to the chest and pelvis.

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76) 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.

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.

52). In general, do not place any

objects between the person and the

belt.

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. Replace the seat belt also

when it shows wear or cuts;

prevent the retractors from getting

wet: their correct operation is only

guaranteed if water does not get inside.

WARNING

26) 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

WARNING

73) The pretensioner may be used only

once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it

replaced after it has been deployed.

necessary on these components.

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74) 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.

SEAT BELTS

MAINTENANCE

For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

75) 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.

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;

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