Operation Manual

SAFETY
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Important notes
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.
The front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to heavy
knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps, pavements
or low obstacles, the car falling in big
holes or dips in the road.
A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The dust
is not harmful and does not indicate the
beginning of a fire. Furthermore, the
surface of the deployed bag and the
interior of the car may be covered in a
dusty residue: this may irritate skin and
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in
the event of exposure.
Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, take the
vehicle to a Fiat Dealership to have the
activated devices replaced and to have
the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
be carried out only by a Fiat Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners, front airbags and side
bags are deployed according to different
logics on the basis of the type of
collision. Failure to activate one or more
of the devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.