FIAT Panda User Manual

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WARNING

The pretensioner may be used only
once. After it is triggered, have it

replaced at a Fiat Dealership. Consult the data
plate in the passenger compartment to check
the status of the device (on front door edge
panel or glove box). Go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the device replaced when the expiration
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 pretensioners may cause damage or
trigger them.These devices are 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 passenger safety, the front seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag
in such a way as 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
starting.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers:
the risk of injury in the event of an 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. 84).

fig. 84

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GETTINGTO KNOW

YOURCAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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