Airbag FIAT BRAVO 2013 2.G User Guide

SIDE AIRBAGS (Side bag - Window
bag)The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and
passenger, protecting the chest/pelvis, and window
bags for protecting front and rear passengers’
heads.
Side airbags protect occupants from side impacts of
medium/high severity by placing the bag between
the occupant and the internal parts of the side
structure of the car.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of
collisions (frontal impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc...) is not an indication of system malfunction.
In the event of a side impact, an electronic control
unit triggers the inflation of the bag if required.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself
between the occupant's body and structures that
could cause injuries. Immediately after, the cushion
deflates.
Side bags are not a replacement of, but rather a
complement to, seat belts, which you are
recommended to wear at all times, as specified by
law in Europe and most non-European countries.
SIDE BAGS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The side bags comprises two types of instantly
inflating bags arranged in the front seat backrests
fig. 134. They are designed to protect the chest and
the pelvis of occupants in case of medium-to-high
severity side impacts.WINDOW BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This comprises two “curtain” window bags located
behind the side roof cover and are covered by
special trim fig. 135. They are designed to protect
the head of front and rear passengers in the event
of side impacts, thanks to the wide cushion inflation
surface.
The airbags are not deployed in the event of
low-severity side impacts (for which the retaining
action of the seat belts is sufficient).
For this reason, the seat belt must be worn at all
times. In the case of side impacts, the seat belts
hold occupants in the correct position and prevent
them from being thrown out of the car by a very
violent collision.
fig. 134
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Therefore, front side bags (for versions/markets,
where provided) are not a replacement of, but
complementary to, seat belts, which you are
recommended to always wear, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European countries.
IMPORTANT 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.
IMPORTANT Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at automatic
seat washing stations).
WARNING
Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
WARNING
Do not cover the backrest of the front
seats with covers which are not suitable
for use with side bags.
WARNING
Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, on the windows and on the
window bag area to avoid injuries during
inflation.
WARNING
Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
GENERAL WARNINGS
1) The front airbags and/or front side bags (for
versions/markets, where provided) may be deployed
if the car is subject to heavy collisions or accidents
involving the underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
falling of the car in big holes or sags in the road.
2) A small amount of dust will be released 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
fig. 135
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the interior of the car may be covered with dusty
residue. This dust can irritate skin and eyes. Wash
with mild soap and water in the event of exposure.
3) Should an accident occur in which any of the
safety devices are activated, take the vehicle to
a Fiat Dealership to have the activated devices
replaced and to have the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement operation
concerning the airbags must only be carried out at
a Fiat Dealership.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If
the car changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of the method of use of the airbags and
the above warnings, and also be given this "Owner's
Handbook".
4) Pretensioners, front airbags and front side bags
are deployed differently according to the type of
collision. Failure to deploy of one or more of
the devices does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If the warning light
does not turn on
when the key is turned to MAR-ON,
or if it stays on when travelling (together with
the message on the display on some versions),
there could be a failure in the restraint
systems. If this is the case, the airbags or
pretensioners may not trigger in the event of
an accident or, less likely, they may trigger
accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
The expiration dates of the explosive
charge and the clock spring are shown
on a specific label contained in the lower glove
compar tment . Contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the devices replaced when the expiration
date approaches.
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 airbag is deployed in an
accident .
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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
airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The airbags may also be deployed
when the car is not moving, if the key is
in the ignition and turned to MAR-ON, even
with the engine off, if the car is hit by another
moving vehicle. 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
inserted in STOP position, none of the safety
devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be
deployed in the event of impact . Non-
deployment of these devices does not indicate
a system malfunction.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the warning light
(with
passenger's front airbag activated) turns on
and flashes for a few seconds to remind you
that the passenger's airbag will be deployed in
a crash, after which it should go off.
WARNING
The front airbag is designed to be
deployed for impacts of a greater
intensity than for the pretensioners. For
impacts whose intensity falls between the two
activation levels, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
WARNING
The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts, side
impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the seat belts
which must therefore be fastened at all
times.
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HANDBRAKE APPLIED
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
applied. If the car is moving the buzzer will also
sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when
the car is in motion, check that the handbrake
is not on.
BRAKE PAD WEAR (amber)
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the front brake pads show signs
of wear; under these circumstances have them
replaced as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a
wear detection system only for the front brake
pads, when these are replaced the rear brake pads
should also be checked for wear.AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds. The warning light stays on
constantly if there is a failure in the airbag system.
WARNING
If when turning the key to MAR-ON
the warning light
does not turn on or
stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred 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.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
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 (both front and
side airbags for versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the warning light
may not indicate a fault in the restraint
systems. Before continuing, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
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PASSENGER/SIDE AIRBAGS
DEACTIVATED (amber)
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-ON, 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 (both front and side airbags
where provided). Before continuing, contact
a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.
UNFASTENED SEAT BELTS (red)
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.The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer can
only be permanently switched off by a Fiat
Dealership.
The system can be reactivated using the Setup
Menu.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the
warning light (for versions/markets, where
provided) switches on but should switch off as soon
as the engine is started (with the engine idling, a
brief delay is acceptable). If the warning light (or
symbol on the display) comes on, either constantly
or flashing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.CONTINUOUSLY ON: LOW
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)
ON FLASHING: ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED
(only MultiJet versions with DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the
warning light switches on but should switch off
as soon as the engine is started.
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WARNING
If a general protective fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed
and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING
Contact a Fiat Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), engine system
(engine, gearbox) or steering system general
protection fuse blows.FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are grouped in three fuse boxes:
❒dashboard fuse box;
❒engine compartment fuse box;
❒luggage compartment fuse box.
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Control panel and
instruments ................................. 4
Controls .................. 56-60-66-82-95
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 207
Cruise Control ............................. 78D
ashboard .................................... 3
Description ................................... 66
Diesel filter ................................... 240
Diffusers......................................... 54
Dipped headlights ........................ 71
– bulb replacement ................... 197
Direction indicators .................... 71
– bulb replacement ................... 199
Display functions (see
Multifunction display or
Reconfigurable
multifunction display)................ 36
Door mirrors ................................ 51
Doors ............................................. 92
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) ........................................... 131
"Dualdrive" electric power
steering system ......................... 119EBD (system) .............................. 107
Electric windows.......................... 95Emergency manoeuvre ............... 92
Engine codes ................................ 254
Engine compartment
– opening/closing ...................... 102
– washing .................................... 249
Engine coolant ............................. 237
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................. 25
Engine
– identification codes ............... 254
– marking .................................... 253
– technical data ......................... 255
Engine oil
– Check ....................................... 236
– Consumption ......................... 237
– specifications .......................... 275
– Topping up .............................. 236
Environment protection ............ 130
EOBD system .............................. 116
ESP (system)................................. 108
Exterior lights ............................... 71
Failure indications ...................... 119
Fan speed adjustment ...... 58-63-67
Fast front window
demisting/defrosting ............. 57-62Fiat CODE (system) ................... 8
Fitting "Universal" child seat..... 145
Fix&Go Automatic Kit............... 188
Flashing ........................................... 71
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ........................... 275
Fog lights ................................. 82-200
"Follow me home" device ......... 72Front airbags ............................... 147
Front armrest with storage
compartments ............................ 84
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ................... 204
Front roof light with spot
lights.............................................. 80
Front seats with electric
adjustment................................... 47
Fuel cut-off switch ....................... 83
Fuel cut-off system ...................... 83
Fuel
– Fuel savings ............................. 159
Fuel level gauge ............................ 24
Fuel reserve.................................. 273
Fuel savings ................................... 159
Fuel supply .................................... 257
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Parking.......................................... 157
Parking lights ................................. 71
Parking sensors............................ 124
Passenger compartment
heating ..................................... 57-61
Performance (top speed) .......... 270
Pollen filter ................................... 240
Power socket ................................ 87
Pretensioners ............................... 135
Protecting the environment ..... 130Radio ............................................. 117
Rain sensor.................................... 75
Raising the car ............................. 221
Rapid front window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF function) ................ 67
Rear armrest ................................. 85
Rear diffuser.................................. 55
Rear door emergency
locking device ............................. 93
Rear fog lights ........................ 82-201
Rear roof light .............................. 81
– bulb replacement ................... 204
Rear view mirrors ........................ 51
Rear window washer nozzles... 246
Rear window washer/wiper ...... 76
Rear window wiper– blade replacement ................. 246
– blades ....................................... 245
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 31
Refuelling
– capacities table ....................... 273
Refuelling the car ........................ 128
Replacing fuses............................. 208
Replacing the battery in the
key with remote control .......... 13
Rev counter................................... 24
Reverse lights ............................... 201
Rims
– wheels and tyres.................... 243
Roof lights...................................... 80
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 104
Safe Lock device.......................... 15
Safety
– carrying children safely......... 138
– "Isofix" child seat (fitting) .... 144
SBR system ................................... 134
Scheduled Servicing Plan ........... 225
Seat belts ...................................... 132
– load limiters ............................ 135
– maintenance ........................... 137
– pretensioners ......................... 135Seats................................................ 46
– Backrest angle adjustment ... 46
– Height adjustment.................. 46
– Longitudinal adjustment ....... 46
– Lumbar adjustment ................ 46
Servicing and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .... 229
– periodic checks ...................... 229
Set temperature alignment
(MONO function) ..................... 69
Setup menu (multifunction
display) ......................................... 29
Setup menu (reconfigurable
multifunction display)................ 34
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag)............................... 150
Side bags........................................ 150
Side lights....................................... 71
– bulb replacement ................... 198
Snow chains.................................. 164
Snow tyres .................................... 163
Spark plugs (type) ....................... 255
Speedometer ................................ 23
Starting the engine ............. 154-181
Starting up and driving............... 154
Start&Stop system ...................... 112
Start&Stop (system) ................... 112
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