FIAT 500 User Manual

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WARNING

The pretensioner may be used only
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have

it replaced after it has been activated.
Pretensioner validity is indicated on the label
located on the door contour sheet metal.
Pretensioners should be replaced at a Fiat
Dealership as this date approaches.

Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area

around the pretensioner may cause damage or
trigger them.This device is not affected by
vibrations caused by irregularities of the road
surface or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase occupant safety, the retractors contain a
load limiter to dose the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt restraining action
in the case of frontal collisions.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respecting, and ensuring
that all the other occupants of the car also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the use of the
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before setting
off.
Seat belts are also to be worn by pregnant women:
the risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women must position
the lower part of the belt very low down so that
it passes over the pelvis and under the abdomen (see
fig. 78).

fig. 78

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GETTINGTO KNOW

YOURCAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX