Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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2 . Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs): Located above the side win-
dows
.
The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG
.
”
SABICs may help reduce the risk of
head or other injuries to front and
rear seat outboard occupants in cer-
tain side impacts and/or vehicle roll-
over events, in addition to the injury
reduction potential provided by the
seat belts and body structure
.
The SABICs deploy downward, cov-
ering the side windows
. An inflating
SABIC pushes the outside edge of
the trim out of the way and covers
the window
. The SABICs inflate with
enough force to injure occupants if
they are not belted and seated
properly, or if items are positioned
in the area where the SABICs in-
flate
.
Children are at an even
greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag .
WARNING!
• Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the deployment of the SABICs
.
The trim covering above the side windows
where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from
any obstructions
.
• In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in
your vehicle which could alter the roof
. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to
your vehicle
.
Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or
screws) for installation on the vehicle roof
.
Do not drill into the roof of the ve-
hicle for any reason .
The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and
certain rollover events
.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether
the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is ap-
propriate, based on the severity and type of collision
.
Vehicle damage by itself is not a
good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed .
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system . Side Air Bags deploy in
less time than it takes to blink your eyes .
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur-
tain (SABIC) Label Location
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