Fiat 500L 2012, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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WARNING
If the belt has been sharply pulled, for
example as the result of an accident, the
safety belt, together with the anchoring devices,
the anchoring device mounting screws and the
pretensioner must be completely replaced. Even
if the belt does not present any exterior signs
of wear or damage, it may have lost its
restraining properties.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
To maintain the seat belts in efficient conditions,
observe the following:
❒
always use the belt with the strap well stretched
and never twisted; make sure that it is free to
run without obstructions;
❒
replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the belt if the pretensioners were
deployed;
❒
to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade.
Never use strong detergents, bleach, paints or any
other substance which could damage the belt
fibres;
❒
prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is only guaranteed if water does not
get inside;
❒
replace the seat belt when it shows wear or cuts.
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all
passengers must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
This is even more important for children since their
head is larger and heavier than an adult's in
proportion to their body, while their muscular and
bone structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are necessary
which are different from adult seat belts.
The results of research into the best protection for
children are contained in the European Standard
ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems and classifies them into five groups:
Group Weight groups
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child seat which must never be
removed.
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GETTINGTO KNOW
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
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TECHNICAL
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