Fiat 500 Manual page 110

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The seat belt strap must not be
twisted. The upper part must pass
over the shoulder and cross the
chest diagonally. The lower part must
adhere to the pelvis (as shown in
fig. 101) rather than the abdomen of
the passenger. Never use devices
(clips, clamps, etc.) that hold the seat
belt away from your body.
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Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger's lap and
a single belt to protect them both
fig. 102. In general, do not place any
objects between the person and the
belt.
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SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, carefully observe the
following warnings:
always use the seat belt with the
strap well stretched and not twisted;
make sure that it is free to run without
obstructions;
check seat belt operation as follows:
attach the seat belt and pull it hard;
replace the seat belt after an
accident of a certain severity even if
it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the
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pretensioners were deployed;
prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get inside
replace the seat belt when it shows
wear or cuts.
WARNING
93) The pretensioner may be used only
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it
replaced after it has been deployed.
94) For maximum safety, keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the
seat belts on both the front and the rear
seats! Travelling without wearing seat belts
F0S0080 will increase the risk of serious injury and
even death in the event of an accident.
95) Removing or tampering with seat
belt and pretensioner components is
strictly prohibited. Any intervention on
these components must be performed
by qualified and authorised technicians.
Always go to a Fiat Dealership.
96) If the belt has been sharply pulled, for
example as the result of an accident, the
seat belt, together with the anchoring
devices, the anchoring device fixing
screws and the pretensioner must be
completely replaced. Even if the belt does
not present any exterior signs of wear or
damage, it may have lost its restraining
properties.
IMPORTANT
37) Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
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