deactivate passenger airbag Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

The failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
flashing, for more than the normal 4 seconds, of the
front passenger airbag deactivated warning light
.
In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the airbags
on the passenger’s side (front airbag and side bags for
versions/markets, where provided). In this case, the
warning
light may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems. Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
Passenger side airbag/side
bags deactivated (amber)
The
warning light switches on when the front passenger side airbag
and side bag are disabled.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the
warning light switches on constantly for several seconds,
flashes for another few seconds and then should switch off.A failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
warning light switching on. In addition, the airbag
system automatically disables the airbags on the
passenger's side (front and side bags where provided). Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
Seat belts not fastened (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at stationary and
the driver's seat belt not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in
motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently
deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer. The system can
be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.Low battery charge (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off as soon as the engine is started (with the engine
idling, a brief delay is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains on or flashes.
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Belt reminder (Reactivation of SBR
buzzer)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can only be displayed after Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services have deactivated the SBR system (see "SBR system" in the
"Safety" chapter).Service (Scheduled servicing)With this function it is possible to view information on servicing
deadlines depending on kilometres travelled or daily intervals.
With the Service function it is also possible to view the interval (in
kilometres or miles) before the next engine oil change is due.
To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the display shows when servicing
is due in km or mi according to the previous setting (see paragraph
"Units of measurement");
❒briefly press the SET/button to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to the standard screen.IMPORTANT According to the "Scheduled Servicing Plan", the car
must be serviced every 30,000 km (1.4 petrol versions) or 35,000 km
(1750 Turbo petrol and diesel versions). This message is displayed
automatically when the key is turned to MAR, starting at 2,000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) from when the next service is due and
reappearing every 200 km (or equivalent value in miles). Below 200
km the signals become more frequent. The display will be in km or
mi depending on the measurement unit settings. When the next
scheduled service is approaching and the key is turned to MAR, the
word Service will appear on the display, followed by the number
of kilometres or miles left. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be performed
and the message will be reset.
Passenger airbag/side bag (front
passenger side airbag and side bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection - Side bag -
activation/deactivation)This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the SET/
button and, after the message (Bag pass: Off) (to
deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons "
" and "
", press the SET/
button again;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the display;
❒by pressing the "
"or"
" buttons select "Yes" (to
confirm activation/deactivation) or "No" (to cancel);
❒press the SET/
button briefly, a message confirming the
selection will be displayed and you will return to the menu screen or,
pressing the button for longer, you will return to the standard screen
without memorising.
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is even more
important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries according to
Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared with an adult, a child's head is
larger and heavier in proportion to his/her body and the child's
muscular and bone structures are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems other than adult seat belts are necessary to
reduce as much as possible the risk of injuries in case of accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be suitably restrained inside the vehicle according to
their weight. Several children restraint system types are available;
always choose the one most suitable for the child.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and wear the seat belts normally.
The results of research on the best child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems classified into five weight groups:Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data along with the
control mark on a label firmly secured to the child seat which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended having been specifically tested for
Alfa Romeo cars.
When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install child seats to be fitted facing backwards on the
front seat. Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby regardless of the severity of
the collision. It is advisable to always carry children in a child
seat on the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the
event of a collision.Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
passenger side front seat in a child seat facing backwards,
the passenger side airbags (pelvis/chest protection front
and side bags) must be deactivated through the Setup
menu. Deactivation should be verified by checking if the
warning light is on the instrument panel. Slide the passenger seat
back as far as possible to avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
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Main safety rules to be followed
when carrying children❒Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an accident;
❒if the front passenger airbag is deactivated always check the
warning light on the instrument panel to make sure that it has
actually been deactivated.
❒Follow the instructions supplied with the child seat itself, which the
manufacturer must provide. Keep the instructions in the car along
with the other documents and this handbook. Do not use child seats
without instructions;
❒always check that the seat belt is well fastened by pulling on it;
❒only one child is to be strapped into each retaining system; never
carry two children using one child seat;
❒always check that the belts do not rest on the child’s neck;❒while travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or release the
belts;
❒never carry children on your lap, even newborns. No-one could
restrain them in the event of an accident;
❒in the event of an accident, replace the child seat with a new one.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment in the dashboard fig. 115.
When the passenger side airbag is activated, child seats
facing backwards must NEVER be placed on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the baby regardless of the severity of the
collision. Always deactivate the passenger side airbag
when placing a child seat on the front seat. The passenger seat must
also be positioned back as far as possible in order to avoid the child
seat from coming into contact with the dashboard. Though not required
by law, we recommend that you reactivate this airbag as soon as the
child no longer needs to be transported to ensure better protection
for adults.
Deactivating passenger side airbags:
front airbag and seat-mounted side
bag for pelvis, chest and shoulders
protection (Side bag)If a child must be carried on the front seat in a child seat facing
backwards, deactivate the passenger side front airbag and seat-
mounted side bag for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (side back).
With the airbags deactivated, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car”
section, “Menu Options” paragraph.
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