Operation Manual

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 damage or deploy
it. Contact a Fiat Dealership should intervention
be necessary on these components.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase occupant safety, the retractors of the
safety belts 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.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and have all car
passengers follow) any local regulations in force
concerning the use of seat belts. Always fasten the
seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts are also to be worn by pregnant women:
the risk of injury in the case of accident 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. 77). The best way
to protect the unborn child is to protect the mother.
When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more
likely that the unborn child will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to
making safety belts effective is wearing them
properly.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat 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 or even death
in the event of an accident. Removing or
otherwise tampering with seat belt and
pretensioner components is strictly prohibited.
Any operations on these components must
be performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always go to a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 77
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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