Abarth Punto Evo Owner's Handbook Manual page 129

IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the
KNOWING
system offers the best protection if you are positioned
YOUR VEHICLE
correctly on the seat because this allows the side bags
to inflate correctly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to strong impact involving
SAFETY
the underbody area, such as violent impacts against
steps, kerbs or low obstacles, the car entering large
holes or hollows in the road.
STARTING
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
AND DRIVING
when the airbags are deployed. The dust is harmless and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore,
the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the
WARNING LIGHTS
car may be covered with dusty residue. This dust can
AND MESSAGES
irritate skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in
the event of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the
IN AN
clock wire are shown on a label contained in the glove
EMERGENCY
box. Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the devices
replaced when the expiry date approaches.
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AND CARE
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IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
Every check, repair and replacement operation
concerning the airbags must be carried out at Abarth
Dealerships.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Abarth Dealership first. If the
car changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of how to use the airbags and the above
warnings: they must also be given this "Owner's
Handbook".
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed differently according to the type of
collision. Non-deployment of one of the devices does
not necessarily indicate a system malfunction.