FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 104)

WARNING
Always drive with your hands on the rim
of the steering wheel rim so that the
airbag can inflate freely if required. Do not
drive with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it, if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the air
bag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Airbags may be deployed if another
vehicle crashes if the key is inserted and
at MAR even if the engine is not running and
the car is stationary. For this reason, children
must never sit on the front seat, even if the car
is not moving. On the other hand, if the key is
inserted in STOP position, none of the safety
devices (air bags or pretensioners) will be
deployed in the event of collision. Non-
deployment of these devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light
turns on and flashes
for a few seconds to remind you that the
passenger's air bag will be deployed in a crash,
after which it should go off.
WARNING
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
WARNING
The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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