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SEAT BELTS

system operation if you think that the

position of camera sensor has changed

(e.g. due to low-speed frontal impact or

damaged windshield). In these cases, go

to a Fiat Dealership to have the camera

sensor realigned or replaced.

All car seats are equipped with seat

belts with three anchorage points and a

retractor.

The reel mechanism operates locking

the belt in the event of sharp braking

or strong deceleration due to a

collision. 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.

OCCUPANT

PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

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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 air bags, side air bags and

drop down air bags (where provided).

Read the information given the

following pages with the utmost care.

It is of fundamental importance that

the protection systems are used in the

correct way to guarantee the maximum

possible safety level for the driver and

the passengers.

On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it

rewind for a short stretch, then pull it

out again without jerking.

To unfasten the seat belts, press

button (3) fig. 97 and guide the seat

belt with your hand while it is rewinding,

to prevent it from twisting.

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.

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The retractor may lock when the car

is parked on a steep slope: this is

perfectly normal. Furthermore, the

reel mechanism locks the belt if it is

pulled sharply or in the event of sudden

braking, collisions and high-speed

bends.

Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

The seat belt should be worn keeping

the chest straight and rested against

the backrest.

To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening

tongue (1) fig. 97 and insert it into

buckle (2), until it clicks into place.

Once seated, wear the rear seat belts

as shown in fig. 98.

For the description of the head restraint

adjustment see the "Head restraints"

paragraph in the "Knowing your car"

chapter.

SBR (SEAT BELT

REMINDER) SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The SBR system warns the passengers

of the front and rear (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 symbols on the display) and an

acoustic warning (see the following

paragraphs).

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IMPORTANT

NOTE To deactivate the acoustic

warning permanently go to a Fiat

Dealership. The acoustic warning can

be reactivated at any time through

the display menu (see the "Display"

paragraph in the "Knowing the

instrument panel" chapter).

80) Never press button (3) when travelling.

81) 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.

Front seat belt warning light

operation

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When the ignition device is at MAR,

the warning light (see fig. 99 figure

for versions with the Base display or

fig. 100 for versions with the Premium

display) comes on for a few seconds,

regardless of the status of the front

seat belts.

As soon as a speed threshold of 20

km/h is reached, with driver seat belt

or passenger side seat belt (with

occupant seated) are unfastened,

an acoustic warning is activated

simultaneously with warning light

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.

With the car stopped or at a speed

under 20 km/h, if the driver seat belt

or the passenger side seat belt (with

occupant seated) are unfastened, the

warning light stays on constantly.

When the reverse is engaged, during

the alert cycle, the acoustic signal is

deactivated and the warning light

turns on fixed. The cycle of warnings

will be reactivated as soon as speed

exceeds 8 km/h again.

seat belt fastened

The symbols shown on the display

(fig. 101 on versions with Base display

or fig. 102 on versions with Premium

display) indicate:

A: rear left seat belt;

B: rear central seat belt;

C: rear right seat belt.

If the car speed drops to less than

8 km/h or if reverse gear is engaged

during the warning cycle, the tone will

be interrupted and the warning light

switches on fixed.

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If the entire time has not elapsed and

reverse gear is not engaged, the

indication cycle is reactivated as soon

as the car speed exceeds 20 km/h

again.

With the car travelling as speed lower

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

unbuckled, the symbol stays on with

fixed light for a total of approximately

65 seconds.

Operation of rear seat belt symbols

The symbols are shown on the display

(fig. 101 versions with the Base display

or fig. 102 versions with the Premium

display) a few seconds after setting the

ignition device to MAR.

The symbols are displayed according

to the corresponding rear seat belts

and stay on for about 65 seconds from

the last seat belt status change:

if the seat belt is fastened the

corresponding symbol will be green;

if the seat belt is unfastened the

corresponding symbol will be red.

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 symbol blinks

for approximately 35 seconds.

Successively, the acoustic warning is

deactivated and the symbol lights up

with fixed light until the end of the entire

cycle.

The symbols are displayed according

to the corresponding seat belts in the

rear seats and remain on for about 65

seconds after the doors are closed or

following a change in belt status.

For versions with Base display fig. 101:

seat belt unfastened

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seat belt fastened.

For versions with Premium display

fig. 102:

seat belt unfastened

Furthermore, the symbols lights up for

a few seconds whenever one of the

rear doors is opened.

WARNING To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

tight to the torso and pelvis.

PRE-TENSIONERS

The car is equipped with seat belt

pretensioners for the front seats (on

some versions for the rear seats as

well). These draw the seat belts back

by several centimetres in the event of

a strong frontal impact to ensure that

the seat belts adhere perfectly to the

occupants' bodies before retention

begins.

WARNINGS

As far as the rear seats are concerned,

the SBR system will only indicate

whether the seat belts are unfastened

(red symbol) or fastened (green

symbol), not the presence of any

passengers.

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To increase safety in the event of an

accident, the front seat belt retractors

contain a device which controls the

force acting on the chest and shoulders

during the belt restraining action in the

event of a frontal collision.

The warning lights/symbols all stay

off if all seat belts (front and rear) are

fastened when the ignition device is set

to MAR.

It is evident that the pretensioners have

been activated when the safety belt

withdraws toward the retractor.

This car is also equipped with a second

pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its

activation is signalled by the shortening

of the metal cable and rolling up of the

protective sheath.

For the rear seats, the symbols will

activate a few seconds after the

ignition device has been turned to

MAR, regardless of the status of the

seat belts (even if the seat belts are all

fastened).

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USING THE SEAT BELTS

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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

changes to its original conditions will

invalidate its efficiency.

Seat belts must also be worn by

pregnant women: the risk of injury in

the event of an accident is reduced for

them and the unborn child if they are

wearing a seat belt.

All the warning lights/symbols will come

on when at least one belt changes from

fastened to unfastened status or vice

versa.

Pregnant women must position the

lower part of the belt very low down so

that it passes over the pelvis and under

the abdomen fig. 103.

NOTE The rear seat passenger must

fasten the seat belt when seated.

The car may emit a prolonged beep

indicating that the rear seat passenger

needs to check that they have fastened

their seat belt.

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.

While pregnancy progresses, the

driver must adjust both seat and

steering wheel to have full control

over the vehicle (pedals and steering

wheel must be easy to access). The

maximum clearance should be kept

between the abdomen and the steering

wheel.

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. 105. In general, do not place any

objects between the person and the

belt.

prevent the retractors from getting

wet: their correct operation is only

guaranteed if water does not get inside;

replace the seat belt when it shows

wear or cuts.

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 fig. 104, not to the

abdomen of the occupant. Never use

devices (clips, clamps, etc.) that hold

the seat belt away from your body.

IMPORTANT

82) The pretensioner may be used only

once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it

replaced after it has been deployed.

83) Removing or tampering with seat

belt and pretensioner components is

strictly prohibited. Any intervention on

these components must be performed

by qualified and authorised technicians.

Always go to a Fiat Dealership.

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84) 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.

85) If the belt has been subjected to high

levels of stress, for example after an

accident, it should be changed completely

together with the attachments, attachment

fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,

even if there are no visible defects, the belt

could have lost its resistance properties.

SEAT BELTS

MAINTENANCE

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For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

always use the seat belt well

stretched and never 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;

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