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SAFETY 108 this case, wash with neutral soap and water. Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be carried out at a Fiat Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership. Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different ways on the basis of the type of collision. Failure to activate one or more of the devices does not indicate a system malfunction. AUXILIARY BATTERY DISCONNECTION (for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version) WARNING In the event of a collision that is serious enough to trigger the airbag, the auxiliary battery is automatically disconnected from the electrical system in order to prevent short circuits and/or fires. In this case, the airbag warning light will turn on together with the engine failure warning light on the instrument panel. possible to have the electrical system checked. 109) Do not affix rigid objects to the garment hooks or support handles. 110) Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the door, windows or the area in which the window bag is located to avoid possible injury during airbag inflation. 111) Never lean your head, arms or elbows out of the window. 112) If the “red” warning light does not switch on for a few seconds when the key is turned to MAR, there may be a fault in the retaining systems or the warning light may be faulty. In the latter case, the warning light will start flashing after a few seconds. If the warning light does not turn on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may have occurred in the restraint systems. This means that the airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may be deployed accidentally. In any case, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked before driving off. 113) In the event of “yellow” warning light failure, the “red” warning light switches on and, for versions/markets where provided, the explosive charges of the passenger airbag and the side bags are deactivated. When the "red" warning light is on, before proceeding contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system immediately checked (see previous warning). 114) On vehicles with side bags, do not cover the front seat backrests with extra covers. 115) Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of your chest or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause severe injury if the airbag is deployed. 116) 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 airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership. 117) The airbags may also be deployed when the car is not moving if it is hit by another moving car when the ignition key is inserted and turned to MAR, even if the engine is off. Therefore, even if the vehicle is stationary, when an active front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat. Deployment of the airbag following an impact could cause fatal injuries to the child. Therefore, always deactivate the passenger side airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must also be positioned back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been removed. Also remember that, if the key is turned to STOP, none of the safety devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed in the event of collision. Non-deployment in such cases does not indicate a system malfunction. |