Safety
All terrain (mud, damp grass, etc.)
or of the brakes in the event of a change of
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated automatically
from 31 mph (50 km/h) and whenever the
ignition is switched on.
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the
least grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the
most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))
Force limiting system
However, it does not permit off-road driving
such as:
Sand
This system reduces the pressure of the seat
belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving
their protection.
This mode allows little spin on the two
driving wheels at the same time to allow
the vehicle to move forward and limit the risks of
getting stuck in the sand.
– crossing and driving on terrain which
could damage the underbody or strip away
components (fuel pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due
to obstacles or stones in particular,
– driving on terrain with steep gradients and
poor grip,
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic
device may trigger before and independently
of airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
– crossing a stream.
Deactivation
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to the shape of the user. The seat
belt returns to its storage automatically when it
is not used.
You can deactivate the ASR and DSC
systems by turning the knob to the "OFF"
position.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.
The ASR and DSC systems will no
longer act on the operation of the engine
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
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