Fiat 2013 Ducato 250, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the vehicle is subject to heavy knocks
or accidents involving the underbody area, such as
for example violent shocks, against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, vehicle falling into big potholes or
depressions in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the air bags are deployed. The dust is not
harmful and does not indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the deployed bag and
the interior of the vehicle may be covered in a dusty
residue: this may irritate your skin and eyes. Wash
with mild soap and water in the event of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the
clock wire are shown on a label contained in the
glove box. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
devices replaced when the expiry date approaches.
IMPORTANT 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 air bags must only be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership.
If you are having the vehicle scrapped, have the
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the
vehicle changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of how to use the air bags and the above
warnings and also be given this "Owner Handbook".
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front air bags and front
side bags are deployed differently according to the
type of collision. Failure to deploy of one of the
devices does not necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
Never rest your head, arms or elbows on
the doors, on the windows or in the
window bag area as this could cause injuries
during the inflation phase.
WARNING
Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
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WARNING LIGHTS
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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