FIAT 500L - Manual (Page 137)

DRIVER
If the driver is the only occupant and the seat belt is
not fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or when
travelling at a speed from 10 to 20 km/h for longer
than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal sequence will
be started (front seats) consisting of a tone for 6
seconds followed by a 90 second beep. The
warning light will flash.
The warning light will stay on constantly at the end
of the cycle until the engine is stopped. The acoustic
signal will be interrupted immediately when the
driver's seat belt is fastened and the warning light will
switch off.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual) will be
repeated as described above if the seat belt is
unfastened while travelling.
PASSENGER
A similar solution applies for the passenger, but the
indication is interrupted also when the passenger
leaves the car.
If both the front seat belts are unfastened with car in
motion and within a few seconds one from the
other, the acoustic signal and activation of the
warning light will refer to the most recent event.
PRETENSIONERS
The car is equipped with front seat belts
pretensioners, that reduce slack in the belts in the
event of a severe frontal impact. This guarantees the
perfect adherence of the seat belts to the occupants'
bodies before the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have been
activated when the 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.
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.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioner, wear
the seat belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance
or lubrication: any changes to its original conditions
will invalidate its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device has
been affected by water and mud, it must be replaced.
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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