FIAT 500 User Manual
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Driver's knee bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It consists of an instantly inflating cushion housed
into a special compartment under the lower post
guard fig. 90; at driver's knee level, designed to give
further protection in the event of a head-on crash.
Manual deactivation of passenger front air bag
and side bag
(for versions/markets where provided)
Whenever a child needs to be carried on the front
seat, the passenger's front and side airbags (for
versions/markets where provided) must be
deactivated.
The instrument panel warning light
will stay on
constantly until the passenger's front air bag and the
Side Bag for chest protection are reactivated (for
versions/markets where provided).
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the passenger's
front air bag and the Side Bag for chest protection
(for versions/markets where provided), refer to
section "Knowing your car", paragraphs
“Multifunction display”.
SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Side bag
It consists of an instantly inflating bag housed in the
front seat backrest fig. 91. It protects the chest
and the pelvis of the passengers in the event of side
crashes of medium-high severity.
Window bags
This is formed by two "curtain" window bags located
behind the side roof cover fig. 92 and covered by
special trim. They are designed to protect the head
fig. 90
F0S0105
fig. 91
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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