Fiat 500 2017 User Manual page 30

GETTING STARTED
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag
deployment.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occu-
pants through side windows in certain side impact events.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon-
necting wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below:
Air Bag System Components
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something
is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur:
• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the oc-
cupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope
burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blister-
ing, see your doctor immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-
mal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag infla-
tion. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have
skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move
to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer' s instructions for cleaning.
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