Abarth 595, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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102) When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the warning light switches for few
seconds, then if the passenger airbag
protection is active it should switch off.
103) Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
104) 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.
105) Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
106) 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.
107) Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, on the windows or in
the window bag area to prevent injury
during deployment.
108) Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
109) 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.
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