airbag FIAT PANDA 2017 319 / 3.G User Guide

In the event of an impact, those not
wearing a seat belt are projected
forwards, and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating.
The protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
The front airbags may not activate in
the case of a frontal impact against
highly deformable objects not involving
the front surface of the vehicle (e.g.
wing collision against guard rail) or in
the case of the vehicle wedging under
other vehicles or protective barriers
(e.g. under trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
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.
The driver's and passenger's
front airbags have been designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
occupants wearing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their volume
fills most of the space between the
steering wheel and the driver and
between the dashboard and the
passenger.The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for
which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient). It is therefore always
necessary to wear seat belts.
Front airbag driver's side
100)This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 70.
Passenger side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard fig. 71 which has a larger
volume than that of the driver.Passenger side front airbag and
child restraint systems
101)Rearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger side
airbag since in the event of an impact
the airbag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label on the passenger side
sun visor fig. 72.
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Deactivating the passenger side
airbags: front airbag and side bag
If a child must be carried on the front
seat in a rearward facing child restraint
system, deactivate the passenger
front airbag and the side bags. With
airbags deactivated, the
(A-fig.
73 warning light turns on in the
dashboard, in central position). Use the
display Setup Menu to deactivate.
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Passenger side front airbag and child restraint systems: IMPORTANT
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SIDE BAGS (Side bag -
Window bag)
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of a side impact, the
vehicle is equipped with front side bags
(for versions/markets, where provided)
and window bag (for versions/markets,
where provided).
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 (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Side bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests fig.
75 which protect the pelvic, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side impact of
medium-high severity.
Window bag
This comprises two "curtain" bags
located behind the side roof cover and
covered by special trim fig. 76. They are
designed to protect the head of front
and rear passengers in the event of
side impacts.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.
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112) 113) 114)
Important notes
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side airbags
may activate in the event of sharp
impacts to the underbody of the vehicle
(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,
potholes or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag 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.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership.
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If the vehicle is scrapped, have the
airbag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
in different ways on the basis of the
type of collision. Failure to activate one
or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
99)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on the
side upholstery on the 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 airbag and also
cause serious injury to the passengers.
100)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.101)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
102)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
103)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 airbag inflation.
104)Never lean your head, arms or
elbows out of the window.
105)If, when the ignition device is turned
to MAR, the
warning light does not
switch on or stays on whilst driving, a fault
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.106)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 airbag 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).
107)On vehicles with side bags, do not
cover the front seat backrests with extra
covers.
108)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could
cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.
109)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.
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110)The airbags may also be deployed
when the car is not moving, if the key is in
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or
when the engine is off, if the car is hit by
another moving vehicle. Therefore, even if
the vehicle is stationary, when an active
front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rearward
facing child restraint system is installed on
the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from coming
into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger
airbag as soon as the child restraint system
has been removed. Also remember that, if
the key is turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of collision.
Non-deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.111)The airbag warning lightindicates
the passenger protection status. If the
warning light is off, the passenger side
protection is activated. It can be
deactivated from the menu, in this case the
warning light comes on. When the vehicle
is started (ignition key in MAR position), the
warning light comes on for approx. 8
seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds
have elapsed from the previous switching
off. If this does not happen please contact
a Fiat Dealership. If the vehicle is switched
off/on again in less than 5 seconds the
warning light may remain off. In this case,
to check correct warning light operation,
switch the vehicle off, wait at least 5
seconds and switch on again. During the
first 8 seconds, the activation of the
warning light does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
checks its correct operation. The warning
light may light up with various intensity
levels depending on the vehicle conditions.
The intensity may also vary during the
same key cycle. (The warning light is tested
also for markets where the passenger
protection deactivation function is
not provided, and the warning light
switches on for less than one second when
the key is turned to MAR, then switches
off again.)
112)The airbag 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.113)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Because front airbags 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.
114)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,
after a few seconds, the
warning light
starts flashing. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
115)To deactivate the airbags using the
instrument panel menu, see the description
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter, "Setup Menu" paragraph.
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WARNING
136)If the replaced fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
137)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
138)Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE.
139)If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact a
Fiat Dealership.
140)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.
141)Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), engine system
(engine, gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
WARNING
52)If you need to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motors
with the water jet.
CHANGING A WHEEL
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JACK
Important notes:
the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the
jack
temperature below -40°C
on sandy or muddy ground
on uneven ground
on steep roads
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
in direct contact with the engine or
to carry out repairs under the vehicle
on boats.CHANGING PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1stgear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the vehicle;
open the luggage compartment, pull
tab A fig. 110 and lift up the mat;
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DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSION)
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
1. Adjustable and directable air diffusers 2. Exterior light control stalk 3. Driver front airbag 4. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer
control lever 5. Adjustable and directable centre air vents 6. Passenger front airbag 7. Glove compartment (for versions/markets, where provided)
8. Radio (for versions/markets, where provided) 9. Control buttons 10. Gear lever 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Ignition
device 13. Instrument panel 14. Electric front windows 15. ECO/ASR OFF buttons (for versions/markets, where provided)
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INDEX
3
rd brake light (bulb
replacement)
................................ 111
ABS (system)
................................ 60
Active safety systems ..................... 60
Airbag ............................................ 84
ASR (system) ................................. 61
Battery (recharging)
....................... 135
Bonnet ........................................... 26
CBC system
................................. 65
Checking levels .............................. 137
Child protection systems ................ 74
Climate control system ................... 22
CO2 emissions............................... 175
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 37.................................. 202
Dashboard
.................................... 8
Daytime running lights (DRL)
– "Daytime Running Lights" .......... 17
Dimensions .................................... 158
Dipped beam headlights
– control....................................... 17
Dipped headlights
– control....................................... 17
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 108
Direction indicators
– control....................................... 17Direction indicators (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 108
Display ........................................... 38
Doors ............................................. 11
– door locking/unlocking .............. 11
Driving assistance systems ............ 65
DRL (daytime running lights) ........... 17
Dualdrive electric power steering .... 97
Dualogic gearbox ........................... 95
ECO function
................................ 98
Electric windows ............................ 26
Engine............................................ 147
Engine compartment...................... 137
ESC (system) ................................. 60
External lights................................. 17
Fiat CODE (system)
....................... 11
Fix&Go Airflat kit ............................. 118
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 168
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 109
Follow me home (device) ................ 17
Front airbags .................................. 84
Front roof light ................................ 19
Front/rear fog lights ........................ 18
Fuel consumption .......................... 173
Fuel cut-off system......................... 122
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 112
Gear Shift Indicator
....................... 38
Handbrake
.................................... 93Hazard warning lights..................... 106
HBA (system) ................................. 61
Head restraints............................... 14
HH (system) ................................... 60
Ignition device
............................... 10
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 204
Instrument panel ............................ 201
Interior lights .................................. 19
iTPMS ............................................ 66
Jump starting
................................ 121
Keys
– key with remote control ............. 9
– key without remote control ........ 9
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 143
Luggage compartment................... 28
Main beam headlights
– control....................................... 17
Manual gearbox ............................. 94
Mode selector ................................ 96
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)
................................ 111
Occupant protection systems
....... 69
Parking lights
................................ 17
Parking sensors ............................. 100
Parking the vehicle ......................... 93
Performance (top speed) ................ 172

Pre-tensioners................................ 72
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 176
Radio
............................................ 178
Rear fog lights ................................ 18
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 110
Rear view mirrors ........................... 16
Refuelling ....................................... 166
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 101
Replacing a bulb ............................ 106
Reversing light/rear fog light ........... 110
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system
......................................... 71
Scheduled servicing ....................... 126
Seat belts....................................... 69
Seats ............................................. 12– Adjustments .............................. 12
Side bags....................................... 88
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 110
Smartphone Docking ..................... 30
Snow chains .................................. 156
Starting the engine ......................... 92
Steering lock .................................. 10
Steering wheel ............................... 15
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk..................................... 17
– right stalk .................................. 20
Stop/Start system .......................... 99
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag .............................. 84
Symbols......................................... 3
Technical data146The keys ........................................ 9
Towing the vehicle .......................... 123
Towing trailers ................................ 103
Uconnect RADIO
.......................... 186
USB ports and AUX input............... 29
Version with LPG system
.............. 31
Version with methane system
(Natural Power) ............................ 33
Warning lights on panel
................ 40
Weights.......................................... 161
Wheel (changing)............................ 115
Wheels ........................................... 151
Wheels and tyres ........................... 143
Window cleaning............................ 20
Windscreen/rear window wiper ...... 142
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