Abarth 595, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SIDE AIRBAGS (Side bag
- Window bag)
(where provided)
To increase protection of occupants in
the event of side impact, the car is
equipped with side bags for pelvis,
chest and shoulder protection (Side
bags) for the driver and the passenger
and airbags protecting the head.
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Front side airbags (Side bags)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests fig.
71 which protect the pelvic, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side impact of
medium-high severity.
Head protection side bags (Window
bags)
These include two window bags
located behind the side roof cover and
covered by special trim fig. 72. They are
designed to protect the head of front
passengers in the event of side
impacts, as a result of their wide
inflation surface.
Important notes
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 front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to
heavy knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps,
pavements or low obstacles, the car
falling in big holes or dips in the road.
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
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.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
only be carried out at an Abarth
Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have
the system deactivated at an Abarth
Dealership.
Pretensioners, front airbags and side
bags are deployed according to
different logics on the basis of the type
of collision. Failure to activate one or
more of the devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.
Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices are activated,
take the vehicle to an Abarth Dealership
to have the activated devices replaced
and to have the whole system checked.
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