Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 112

GETTING TO KNOW
If the key is inserted and turned to MAR
YOUR CAR
when no faults are indicated by the
warning lights, air bags may be deployed if
another vehicle crashes into the vehicle even if
SAFETY
the engine is not running and the vehicle is
stationary. For this reason, children must never
occupy the front seat, even if the car is not
moving. On the other hand, if the key is inserted
STARTING AND
in STOP position, none of the safety devices
DRIVING
(air bags or pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of impact. Non-deployment of these
devices does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
For versions/markets where provided,
IN AN EMERGENCY
when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the "yellow"
few seconds. If the passenger air bag/side bag is
active, the "yellow" warning light switches off
SERVICING AND
after a few seconds. If the passenger air bag/side
MAINTENANCE
bag is NOT active, the "yellow" warning light
stays on.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
108
WARNING
WARNING
warning light switches on for a
WARNING
The air bag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
WARNING
The air bag does not replace seat belts
but increases their effectiveness.
Because front air bags are not deployed for
low-speed crashes, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or rollovers, occupants are protected, in
addition to any side bags, only by their seat
belts, which must therefore always be fastened.
WARNING
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 with
the "red" warning light. In this case, the
"yellow" warning light starts to flash after a few
seconds and, for versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charges of the passenger
air bag and the side bag are deactivated. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.