FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 103)

IMPORTANT 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 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 door
contour sheet metal. Contact a Fiat Dealership when
these dates approach.
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 airbags must only be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have the
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
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.
WARNING
Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, on the windows or in the
window bag area to prevent injury during
deployment. Never lean your head, arms or
elbows out of the window.
General warnings
WARNING
If when turning the key to MAR the
warning light
does not turn on or
stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this case
the air bags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
WARNING
Do not cover the front seat backrests
with extra covers if they are equipped
with side bags.
WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
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