Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 114

GETTING TO KNOW
If the belt has been sharply pulled, for
YOUR CAR
example as the result of an accident, the
safety belt, together with the anchoring devices,
the anchoring device mounting screws and the
SAFETY
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.
STARTING AND
DRIVING
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
Observe the following precautions for correct seat
WARNING LIGHTS
belt maintenance:
AND MESSAGES
❒ always use the belt with the strap well stretched
and never twisted; make sure that it is free to
run without obstructions;
IN AN EMERGENCY
❒ replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the belt if the pretensioners were
SERVICING AND
deployed;
MAINTENANCE
❒ to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade.
Never use strong detergents, bleach, paints or any
TECHNICAL
other substance which could damage the belt
SPECIFICATIONS
fibres;
INDEX
110
WARNING
❒ prevent the reels 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
The front passenger belt (for versions
where provided) is provided with an
adjustment device for the metal tongue position
(metal hook). Adjust the tongue position with
respect to the seat belt to improve comfort and
reduce noise inside the passenger compartment.