FIAT 500 User Manual

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of front passengers in the event of side collisions,
thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.

IMPORTANT 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.

IMPORTANT The front air bags 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, kerbs or
low obstacles, the car falling in big holes or dips
in the road.

IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the air bags 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 by a dusty
residue: this may irritate skin and eyes. Wash with
mild soap and water in the event of exposure. The
expiration date of the explosive charge and the clock
spring are shown on a specific label on the edge of
the door. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the devices
replaced when the expiry date approaches.

IMPORTANT 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 air bags must only be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have the air
bag system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first.
If the car changes ownership, the new owner must
be informed of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this "Owner
Handbook".

IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front air bags and side
bags are deployed according to different logics on the
basis of the type of collision. Failure to deploy of
one of the devices does not necessarily indicate
a system malfunction.

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F0S0106

GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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