Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 166

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Therefore, even if the car 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 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.
• When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
turns on and flashes for a few seconds to remind you
that the passenger's airbag will be deployed in a crash, after
which it should go off.
• Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam
(wash by hand or at automatic seat washing stations).
• The front airbag is designed to be deployed for impacts of a
greater intensity than for the pretensioners. For impacts whose
intensity falls between the two levels, normally, only the
pretensioners will be activated.
• Do not affix rigid objects to the garment hooks or support
handles.
• The airbag does not replace seat belts but increases their
efficiency.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Furthermore, since front airbags are not deployed in low-speed
frontal impacts, side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the seat belts which must
therefore be fastened at all times.
26) STARTING THE ENGINE
• It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The engine
takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases.
• Remember that the servo-brake and power steering are not
operational until the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
• For vehicles featuring a Dualogic gearbox, if the engine is not
started with a gear engaged, a warning is sounded to notify the
driver of the potential danger due to the gear being automatically
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put into neutral.
• This procedure must be performed by qualified personnel as
incorrect actions may cause high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do not cause sparks.
• Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings, watches, bracelets), that
might cause an accidental electrical contact and cause serious
injury.
• Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery: it must be thawed
first, otherwise it may explode.
If freezing has occurred, the battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
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