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83) After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove

the child restraint system before making

any adjustment.

Driver and passenger front airbags are

not a replacement of but

SUPPLEMENTARY

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIRBAG

complementary to the seat belts, which

should always be worn, as specified

by law in Europe and most non-

European countries.

84) 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.

The vehicle is equipped with:

front driver airbag;

front passenger airbag;

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.

driver side knee bag (for versions/

markets, where provided);

front driver and passenger side bags

for protecting the chest and pelvis (for

versions/markets, where provided);

85) Do not use the same lower anchorage

to install more than one child restraint

system.

side bags for protecting the heads of

occupants of the front and rear seats

(window bags) (for versions/markets,

where provided).

86) 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.

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87) 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.

88)

The front driver/passenger airbags and

the driver's knee bag (for versions/

markets, where provided) protect the

front seat occupants in the event of

frontal impacts of medium/high severity,

by placing the bag 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.

The driver's and passenger's front

airbags have been designed and

calibrated to protect front seat

Passenger side front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the

dashboard fig. 61; this bag has a larger

volume than that of the driver's.

occupants wearing seat belts. 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 belts

is sufficient). Seat belts must always be

worn. In the event of frontal impacts

they guarantee correct positioning

of the passenger.

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Driver side knee bag

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This is located in a dedicated

compartment under the steering wheel

fig. 63. It provides additional protection

in the event of a frontal impact.

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Front airbag driver's side

Passenger side front airbag and

child restraint systems

89)

This consists of an instantly inflating

90) 91)

bag contained in a special

compartment in the centre of the

steering wheel fig. 60.

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 stuck on the passenger

side sun visor (see the figure).

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DISABLING THE

briefly press the MENU/

button,

PASSENGER AIRBAG:

FRONT CHEST AND

PELVIS PROTECTION

AIRBAG AND FRONT

SIDE AIRBAG (SIDE BAG)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

a message confirming the selection

will be displayed and you will return to

the menu screen or, pressing the button

for longer, you will return to the

standard screen without saving.

92)

Rotating the starting device to MAR,

the

warning light comes on for a few

If a child must be carried on the front

seat in a rear-facing child restraint

system, deactivate the passenger side

front airbag and front side bag.

seconds. If not, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

During the first seconds, the activation

of the warning light

does not actually

The

warning light will stay on

show the passenger protection status,

but only tests its correct operation.

Following the check, which lasts a few

constantly until the passenger side front

airbag and the front side bag are

reactivated.

seconds, if the

warning light is on,

Airbag deactivation procedure

it indicates passenger airbag protection

status (passenger protection

deactivated: warning light on

constantly / passenger protection

activated: warning light off).

Proceed as follows, using the display

Setup Menu:

press the MENU/

button and,

after the “Pass bag: Off" (to deactivate)

message or the "Pass bag: On” (to

activate) message is displayed, using

the + and – buttons, press the MENU/

button again;

the display shows the confirmation

request message: press the + or –

buttons and select "Yes" (to confirm

activation/deactivation) or "No" (to

abort);

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: IMPORTANT

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SIDE AIRBAGS

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.).

to protect the head of front and rear

occupants in the event of a side

collision, thanks to the wide cushion

inflation surface.

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).

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)

93)

These consist of two instantly inflating

bags located in the front seat backrests

fig. 65 that protect the chest and pelvis

of the occupants in the event of a

Airbag checking, repair and

replacement must be carried out at a

Fiat Dealership.

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side impact of medium/high severity.

If the vehicle is scrapped, have the

airbag system deactivated at a Fiat

Dealership.

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.

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.

The deployment of side bags in the

event of side impacts of low severity is

not required.

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WARNING

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or at

automatic seat washing stations).

Window bag

(for versions/markets, where provided)

88) Do not apply stickers or other objects

on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in

the passenger side airbag area, on side

upholstery on the roof or on the seats.

Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on

the passenger side of the dashboard

since they could interfere with correct

inflation of the passenger airbag and also

cause serious injury to the passengers.

102)

This consists of a "curtain" bag housed

behind the roof side linings and covered

by special trims fig. 66. It is designed

89) 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.

94) 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.

97) The

warning light indicates the

passenger side airbag protection status. If

the warning light is off, passenger's airbag

protection is active: to deactivate it, use the

Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights

up). When the vehicle is started (ignition

key turned to the MAR position), the

warning light turns on for about 8 seconds,

provided that at least 5 seconds have

elapsed from when it was switched off. If

not, contact a Fiat Dealership. If the vehicle

is switched off/on again in less than 5

seconds, the warning light remains off. In

this case, to check correct warning light

operation, switch the vehicle off, wait

at least 5 seconds and switch it on again.

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.

95) If the car has been stolen or in

the event of an attempt to steal it, if it has

been subjected to vandalism or floods,

have the airbag system checked by a Fiat

Dealership.

90) SERIOUS DANGER: 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.

96) 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.

98) In some versions, in case of a LED

failure (located on the plate of the

instrument panel), the

the instrument panel turns on and the

passenger side airbags are deactivated.

warning light on

91) If, when the key 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.

99) During the first seconds after starting

the vehicle (ignition key turned to the MAR

position), the

not show the actual passenger protection

status, but is only to check that it operates

correctly. After a test of a few seconds,

LED coming on does

the LED will indicate the status of the

passenger airbag protection.

92) When an active passenger airbag is

fitted, NEVER install rear-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 collision.

100) 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.

93) On cars with side bags, do not cover

the front seat backrests with extra covers.

101) 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.

102) Never rest head, arms and elbows on

the doors, on the windows and in the

side air bag head protection area (Window

Bag) to prevent possible injuries during

inflation phase.

103) Do not affix rigid objects to the

garment hooks or support handles.

104) Never lean your head, arms or elbows

out of the window.

105) The flashing

a possible

case, the

warning light indicates

warning light fault. In this

warning light may not indicate

a possible problem with the airbag

restraint system. Contact a Fiat Dealership

immediately to have the system

checked.

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