Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual page 107

SIDE BAGS
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of side impact collisions,
the vehicle is equipped with front side
bags and window bags.
Side bag
These comprise two bags located in
the front seat backrests fig. 88 which
protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder
area of the occupants in the event of a
side collision of medium-high severity.
They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label
sewn on the outer side of the front
seats.
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Window bag
These consist of two "drop-down"
cushions, housed behind the side trim
of the roof and covered with finishing
elements fig. 89.
They are designed to protect the head
of front and rear occupants in the event
of a side collision, thanks to the wide
cushion inflation surface.
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The deployment of side bags in the
event of side impacts of low severity is
not required.
In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the
passenger sits on the seat in a correct
position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
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Important notes
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
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automatic seat washing stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags
may be deployed in the event of sharp
impacts to the underbody of the car
(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,
potholes or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits
a small amount of dust: the dust
is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may
irritate the skin and eyes however: in
this case, wash with neutral soap and
water.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the
airbag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are
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deployed in different ways on the
basis of the type of collision. Failure
to activate one or more of the
devices does not indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
89) Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard
in the passenger side airbag area, on side
upholstery on the roof or on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on
the passenger side of the dashboard since
they could interfere with correct inflation
of the passenger airbag and also cause
serious injury to the passengers.
90) The airbag must be able to inflate
without obstruction in the event of
deployment. It is therefore recommended
not to drive with the body bent forward,
but to sit up resting your back and
shoulders on the backrest of the seat.
Adjusting the position of the seat so that
you can reach and manoeuvre the steering
wheel comfortably with your arms slightly
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