Exhaust Gas; Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle - Fiat 500L 2018 User Manual

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon-
scious and can eventually poison you.To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or
in confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heating
or cooling controls to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle, or when the under-
side or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a
competent mechanic inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger com-
partment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or
oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning light
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the
light is either not on during starting, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with
a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag
System has been detected. It will stay on until the
fault is removed. If the light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving, have your
authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Refer to "Occupant Restraint Systems" in "Safety"
for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode
and place the blower control on high speed.You
should be able to feel the air directed against the
windshield. See your authorized dealer for service
if your defroster is inoperable.
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