FIAT 2013 500 User Manual

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air-
bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Side Knee Airbag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column.

NOTE:

These airbags are certified to the Federal regu-

lations for Advanced Airbags.

Advanced Front Airbag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Ad-

vanced Front Airbags

3 — Supplemental Driver Side

Knee Airbag

2 — Knee Bolster

The Advanced Front Airbags are designed to allow the
airbags to have different inflation levels based on the
severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation level of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon
seat position.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation level of
the Advanced Front Airbags.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
are located above the side windows. The trim covering
the SABIC is labeled SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Airbags (SAB). The SAB are marked with
an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the front
seats.

NOTE:
• Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;

but they will open during airbag deployment.

• After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an

authorized dealer immediately.

Airbag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag
system components:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Airbag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel