Air bags FIAT PANDA 2013 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

AIR BAGSThe car is fitted with front air bags for driver and
passenger, front side bags for driver and passenger
chest-shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided) and window bags for protecting the
heads of front occupants.
FRONT AIR BAGS
The front (driver and passenger) air bags protect the
front seat occupants in the event of head-on impacts
of medium-high severity, by placing the bag between
the occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of impacts
(side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.
Front (driver and passenger) air bags are not a
replacement of but complementary to the seat belts,
which you are recommended to always wear, as
specified by law in Europe and most non-European
countries.
In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat
belt move forwards and may come into contact with
the bag which is still inflating. The protection offered
by the bag is compromised in these circumstances.
Front airbags may not deploy in the following
situations:❒frontal impacts against highly deformable objects
not involving the front surface of the car (e.g.
wing collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they may not provide any additional protection
compared with seat belts, so their activation would
be inappropriate. In these cases, non-deployment
does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard
in the passenger side air bag area, on side
upholstery on roof and on the seats. Never put
objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger's
side dashboard since they could interfere with
correct inflation of the air bag and also cause
serious injur y to the passengers.
Driver's front air bag
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in
a special recess in the centre of the steering wheel
fig. 104.
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Deactivation of passenger side front air bag
and side bag for chest/pelvis protection (for
versions/markets, where provided)
If a child must be carried in backwards-facing seat on
the front seat, deactivate the front passenger side
air bag and side bags for chest/shoulder protection
(for versions/markets where provided). With the air
bags deactivated, the
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the air bags see the
description in the "Getting to know your car"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
The car is fitted with front side airbags for driver and
passenger (for versions/markets where provided)
for protecting the chest and pelvis, and window bags
(for versions/markets where provided) for protecting
the heads of front and rear occupants.
Side bags protect occupants from side-on crashes of
medium/high severity by placing the bag between
the occupant and the internal parts of the side
structure of the vehicle.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of
collisions (head-on collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc...) is not an indication of system malfunction.Side bags
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 106 which protect the chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in the event of
a side impact of medium-high severity.
fig. 106
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Window bag
This consists of two "curtain" bags housed behind
the side upholstery of the roof fig. 107 and covered
with finishing elements, which protect the heads
of front and rear occupants in the event of a side
impact thanks to a wide bag deployment area.
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.
The window bag is not available for the VAN version.
IMPORTANT Do not hook rigid objects to the coat
hooks and to the support handles.IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or the area in which the
window bag is located to avoid possible injury during
air bag inflation.
IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front air bags and/or side bags may be deployed
if the car is subject to violent impacts involving the
underbody area (e.g. violent impacts against steps or
kerbs, big holes or dips in the road etc.).
When the air bag 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.
Air bag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the air bag system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners and air bags are deployed in different
ways, according to the type of impact. Failure to
deploy of one of the devices does not necessarily
indicate a system malfunction.
fig. 107
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WARNING
If the
warning light stays on whilst
driving, a fault may have occurred in the
restraint systems. In this case the air bags or
pretensioners may not be deployed in an impact
or, in a few cases, they may be deployed
accidentally. Before continuing, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
In the event of “yellow”
warning light
failure, the “red”
warning light
switches on and, for versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charges of the passenger
air bag and the side bags are deactivated.
When the "red" warning light is on, before
proceeding, contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the system immediately checked (see previous
warning).
WARNING
On vehicles with side bags, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra
covers.
WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc .): they could cause
severe injur y if the air bag is deployed.
WARNING
The expiry dates of the explosive charge
are shown on a specific label contained
in the glove box. Refer to the Fiat Dealership
when it's time to replace them.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it , if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the air
bag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
If the key is inser ted and turned to MAR
when no faults are indicated by the
warning lights, air bags may be deployed if
another vehicle crashes into the vehicle even if
the engine is not running and the vehicle is
stationary. For this reason, children must never
occupy the front seat , even if the car is not
moving. On the other hand, if the key is inser ted
in STOP position, none of the safety devices
(air bags or pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of impact . Non-deployment of these
devices does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
For versions/markets where provided,
when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the “yellow”
warning light switches on for a
few seconds. If the passenger air bag/side bag is
active, the “yellow” warning light switches off
after a few seconds. If the passenger air bag/side
bag is NOT active, the “yellow” warning light
stays on.
WARNING
The air bag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
WARNING
The air bag does not replace seat belts
but increases their effectiveness.
Because front air bags are not deployed for
low-speed crashes, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or rollovers, occupants are protected, in
addition to any side bags, only by their seat
belts, which must therefore always be fastened.
WARNING
If the “red”
warning light does not
switch on for a few seconds when the
key is turned to MAR, there may be a fault with
the “red” warning light . In this case, the
“yellow” warning light star ts to flash after a few
seconds and, for versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charges of the passenger
air bag and the side bag are deactivated. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
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IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is
not engaged.
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) and
(amber) warning lights with the
engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this
case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive very
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system inspected immediately. On some versions the
display shows the dedicated message.
ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
with a message on the display and a symbol on
the display) when the system is not efficient. In this
case the braking system maintains its own efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly (on some
versions, with a message on the display and a symbol
on the display) to indicate an airbag system fault.
WARNING
If, when turning the key to MAR, the
warning light
does not switch on or
stays on whilst driving, a fault may be present in
the restraint systems. In this case the airbags
or pretensioners may not be deployed in an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Before continuing,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
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WARNING
Afaultwiththe
warning light is
indicated by flashing of the
warning
light , which signals the deactivation of the
passenger side front airbag. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger's side (front and side
bags - for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, the
warning light may not
indicate faults in the restraint systems. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
PASSENGER/SIDE AIRBAGS
DEACTIVATED (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The
warning light switches on when the front
passenger's 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, it flashes for another
few seconds and then it should switch off.
WARNING
A failure of the
warning light is
indicated by
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
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver's side or passenger side
seat belt (when the passenger is present) not
fastened. The warning light will flash and a buzzer will
sound if the car is in motion and the front seat belts
are not correctly fastened.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you wish to permanently
deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system
buzzer. The system can be reactivated using the
Setup menu (see the description in the "Knowing
your car" section).
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INDEX
A
BS ............................................. 72
ABS (system) ............................. 72
Air Bag
– Deactivation of
passenger front air bag
and side bag ........................ 117
– side bag ................................ 117
– window bag ......................... 118
Air Bags ..................................... 115
Air cleaner ................................ 189
Ashtray ....................................... 54
ASR system................................ 75
ASR (system) ............................. 75
Automatic climate control ..... 37
– controls ................................. 37
– maintenance ......................... 43
B
attery...................................... 190
– advice for extending
lifetime ................................. 190
– replacement ........................ 190
Battery (recharging) ............... 171Bodywork
– bodywork codes ................ 202
– maintenance ........................ 196
– protection against
atmospheric agents ........... 195
– warranty .............................. 196
Bodywork versions ................. 202
Bonnet ........................................ 68
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) ................. 191
Brakes
– brake fluid level .................. 188
– specifications ...................... 206
bulb replacement ............ 158-160
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ..................... 157
– interior lights ...................... 162
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) .......... 154
– general instructions........... 154
– types of bulbs ..................... 155
C
ar dimensions ....................... 215
Carrying children safely ......... 107
– Carrying children safely.... 107
– child seats ............................ 114Central air diffusers ................. 31
Changing a wheel .................... 144
Checking levels ...............................
183-184-185-186
Children (safe transport)
– "Isofix" child seat setup .... 112
Child seats (compliance for
use) ........................................... 111
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ....................................... 83
CITY function ........................... 90
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................ 195
– car interior .......................... 198
– engine compartment ........ 197
– front headlights .................. 197
– Plastic and coated parts ... 198
– seats...................................... 198
– windows............................... 197
Climate control ........................ 31
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers........................... 32
Climatic comfort ...................... 32
Clutch ........................................ 206
CO2 emissions ........................ 226
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Conditions of use ................... 127
Control panel and
instruments.............................. 4
Controls ..................................... 51D
aytime running lights
(DRL)
– "Daytime Running
Lights".................................... 45
Diesel filter ............................... 189
Dipped beam headlights
– control................................... 45
Dipped headlights
– control................................... 45
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ............... 158
– control................................... 46
Display ........................................ 7
– Control buttons .................. 8
Doors.......................................... 58
– door locking/unlocking ...... 58
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter)......................................... 98
DPF filter .................................... 98
Driving style ............................. 126DRL (Daytime Running
Lights) ....................................... 45
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ................................... 90
Dualdrive electric power
steering ..................................... 90
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ................................... 90
E
lectric windows ..................... 62
Engine codes ............................ 202
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels........... 182
– opening/closing .................... 68
– washing ................................ 197
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................. 6
Engine
– Engine cooling system
fluid level.............................. 187
– identification codes ........... 202
– marking ................................ 201
– technical specifications ..... 204
Engine oil
– consumption ....................... 187
– level check ........................... 187
– specifications ...................... 222Environment protection ......... 98
EOBD system............................ 87
EOBD (system)......................... 87
ESC system ................................ 74
ESC (system) ............................. 74
Exterior lights ........................... 45
Extinguisher ............................... 55
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 18
Fiat CODE system ................... 18
Filling the tank........................... 95
Fitting "Universal" child
seat ........................................... 108
FIX&GO automatic kit .......... 149
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ....................... 222
Fog lights ................................... 158
Follow me home (device) ....... 46
Front
– Air Bags................................ 115
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ............... 162
– control................................... 49
Fuel consumption.................... 225
Fuel level gauge ......................... 6
Fuel reserve .............................. 219
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Sensors
– parking................................... 88
Servicing and care ................... 175
– heavy-duty use of the
car ......................................... 181
– periodic checks .................. 181
– scheduled servicing ........... 175
– scheduled servicing plan... 176
Side air diffusers ....................... 31
Side Bag ..................................... 117
Side
– bags ....................................... 117
Snow chains .............................. 130
Sound system (wiring)............. 91
Speedometer ............................. 6
Speedometer (speed
indicator) .................................. 6
Starting the engine ......... 121-143
Starting up and driving ........... 121
Start&Stop system ................... 79
Start&Stop (system) ................ 79
Steering lock.............................. 22
Steering system ....................... 208
Steering wheel .......................... 28
Steering wheel stalks– left stalk ................................ 45
Storing the car ......................... 131
Sun roof ...................................... 56
Sun visors ................................... 55
Suspension ................................ 207
T
echnical data ......................... 200
Third brake lights .................... 160
Top speed ................................. 217
Towing the car ......................... 173
Towing trailers ......................... 128
Traction Plus system................ 78
Transmission ............................ 206
TRIP button ............................... 17
Trip computer
– TRIP button ......................... 17
– Trip Computer .................... 16
– Trip Computer values........ 16
Tyres
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– inflation pressure ............... 213
– reading the tyre code ....... 209
– Rim Protector tyres .......... 214
– snow tyres........................... 210
– tyres provided .................... 210Tyres - maintenance ............... 192
"Universal" child seat
fitting........................................ 114U
niversal Isofix (child
seat) ......................................... 112
Using the gearbox ................... 125
W
arning lights on panel ....... 132
Weights and loads ................... 218
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
rim code .............................. 210
– dimensions .......................... 210
– rim protector ..................... 214
– rims and tyres..................... 209
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ................ 144
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– spare wheel ......................... 209
– tyre inflation pressure ...... 213
– Wheels and tyres .............. 192
Window bag ............................. 118
Window cleaning...................... 47
Windows (cleaning)................ 197
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