FIAT Idea - Manual (Page 172)

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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
SAFETY DEVICES
F0H0144m
F0H0145m
DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess (A) in
the dashboard and the cushion has a volume bigger than that of the driver.
In minor crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient), the air bags are not deployed. Also in this case it is of vital
importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side crash they guarantee
proper positioning of the occupant and prevent the occupants to be pitched
out of the car in case of violent crashes.
WARNING
On cars provided with front passenger's air bag, the air bag shall be deactivated
when placing a child' seat on the front passenger's seat. The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between
child’ seat and dashboard. Even if not compulsory by law, you are recommended to
reactivate the air bag immediately as soon as child transport is no longer necessary.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects on
the steering wheel, in area (A) of the
passenger’s air bag or on the side covering.
Never put objects on the dashboard on the
passenger’s side because they may
interfere with the correct air bag
deployment and cause serious injuries to
the car occupants.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER: The car is fitted with an air bag on the passenger’s side. Never
place cradle child’s seats on the front passenger’s seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal.