FIAT 500 User Manual

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S.B.R. SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The car is provided with the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system, which warns the driver and the
front passenger if their seat belts are not fastened, as
follows:
❒ warning light switched on constantly and

continuos beep for the first 6 seconds;

❒ warning light flashes and intermittent beep for

the next 96 seconds.

For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
The SBR system can be reactivated through the
display setup menu.

PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of front seat belts, the car
is fitted with pretensioners which, in the case of a
violent frontal collision, rewind the belt a few
centimetres ensuring that it adheres perfectly to the
wearer before the restraining action begins.
The retractor locks to indicate that the pretensioner
has intervened.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in
the kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by
the shortening of the metal cable.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioner, wear
the seat belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
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. 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 absolutely
be replaced.

GETTINGTO KNOW

YOURCAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX