Fiat 124 Spider (2020 year). Manual in english — page 6

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SAFETY SYSTEMS

NOTE:

WARNING! (Continued)

† Braking distances may be longer on loose

The vehicle has the following safety systems:

† Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will

surfaces

(snow or gravel, for example)

diminish their effectiveness and may

† Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

which usually have a hard foundation. A

lead to a collision. Pumping makes the

vehicle with a normal braking system may

† Traction Control System (TCS)

stopping distance longer. Just press

require less distance to stop under these

firmly on your brake pedal when you

† Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

conditions because the tires will build up

need to slow down or stop.

a wedge of surface layer when the wheels

For the operation of the systems, see the

skid.

† The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws

following pages.

of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor

† The sound of the ABS operating may be

can it increase braking or steering effi-

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

heard when starting the engine or immedi-

ciency beyond that afforded by the

ately after starting the vehicle; however, it

The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) control

condition of the vehicle brakes and tires

does not indicate a malfunction.

unit continuously monitors the speed of each

or the traction afforded.

wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the

† The ABS cannot prevent collisions,

WARNING!

ABS responds by automatically releasing and

including those resulting from excessive

reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will

† The ABS contains sophisticated elec-

speed in turns, following another vehicle

feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and

tronic equipment that may be suscep-

too closely, or hydroplaning.

may hear a chattering noise from the brake

tible

to interference caused by

† The capabilities of an ABS equipped

system. This is normal ABS system opera-

improperly installed or high output radio

vehicle must never be exploited in a

tion. Continue to depress the brake pedal

transmitting equipment. This interfer-

reckless or dangerous manner that could

without pumping the brakes. The warning

ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock

jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety

light turns on when the system has a

braking capability. Installation of such

of others.

malfunction. Refer to “Warning Lights And

equipment should be performed by qual-

Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instru-

ified professionals.

ment Panel” for further information.

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DSC OFF Indicator Light

NOTE:

WARNING!

The

indicator light stays on for a few

† When DSC is on and you attempt to free

† Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) cannot

the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out

seconds when the ignition is placed in the

prevent the natural laws of physics from

ON mode. It also illuminates when the DSC

on freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the

acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase

DSC system) will activate. Depressing the

OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is

the traction afforded by prevailing road

switched off.

accelerator will not increase engine power

conditions. DSC cannot prevent acci-

and freeing the vehicle may be difficult.

dents, including those resulting from

If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/

When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.

excessive speed in turns, driving on very

DSC is not switched off, contact your autho-

† If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is

slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. DSC

rized dealer. The DSC may have a malfunc-

turned off, it automatically activates when

also cannot prevent accidents resulting

tion.

the ignition is placed in the ON mode.

from loss of vehicle control due to inap-

DSC OFF Switch

propriate driver input for the conditions.

Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver

Push the switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The

can prevent accidents. The capabilities

indicator light in the instrument cluster

of an DSC equipped vehicle must never

will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn

be exploited in a reckless or dangerous

the TCS/DSC back on. The indicator light will

manner which could jeopardize the

turn off.

user’s safety or the safety of others.

(Continued)

DSC OFF Switch

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The system detects vehicles approaching

WARNING! (Continued)

from the rear while traveling forward at a

† Vehicle modifications, or failure to prop-

speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) or faster, and

erly maintain your vehicle, may change

will activate the BSM warning lights

the handling characteristics of your

equipped within the door mirrors.

vehicle, and may negatively affect the

If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a

performance of the DSC system.

lane change in the direction in which the

Changes to the steering system, suspen-

warning light is illuminated, the system

sion, braking system, tire type and size

warns the driver of a vehicle in the detection

or wheel size may adversely affect DSC

area by flashing the warning light and acti-

performance. Improperly inflated and

vating an audible alert.

unevenly worn tires may also degrade

DSC performance. Any vehicle modifica-

The detection area on this system covers the

tion or poor vehicle maintenance that

driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and

reduces the effectiveness of the DSC

from the rear part of the doors to about

system can increase the risk of loss of

164 ft (50 m) behind the vehicle.

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

AUXILIARY DRIVING

SYSTEMS

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is

designed to assist the driver during lane

changes by alerting the driver to the pres-

ence of vehicles approaching from the rear in

BSM Detection Areas

an adjacent lane.

1 — Detection Area

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† Immediately after pushing the BSM switch

The system switches to the Rear Cross

warning lights equipped on the door mirrors

and the system becomes operable

Traffic Alert function when the gear selector

according to the conditions.

is shifted to the REVERSE position.

If the road width is extremely narrow, vehi-

Additionally, while a warning light is illumi-

cles two lanes over may be detected. The

BSM Warning Lights

nated, if the turn signal lever is operated to

detection area of the rear radar sensors is set

signal a turn in the direction in which the

The BSM warning lights are equipped on the

according to the road width of expressways.

warning light is illuminated, the warning

left and right door mirrors.

light flashes.

The BSM warning lights may turn on in reac-

tion to stationary objects on the road or the

Reverse Driving (RCTA System Operation)

roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, side-

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system

walls, and parked vehicles. A BSM warning

detects vehicles approaching from the left

light may flash or the audible alert may be

and right of your vehicle and flashes the

activated several times when making a turn

BSM warning lights.

at a city intersection.

Function For Canceling Illumination Dimmer

Turn off the BSM system while pulling a

trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle

When the headlight switch is in the

or

carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle.

position, the brightness of the Blind Spot

BSM Warning Light

Otherwise, the radar’s sound system waves

Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.

will be blocked causing the system to not

The warning lights turn on when a vehicle

If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

operate normally.

approaching from the rear in an adjacent

lights are difficult to see due to glare from

lane is detected.

surrounding brightness when traveling on

In the following cases, it may be difficult to

snow-covered roads or under foggy condi-

view the illumination/flashing of the BSM

When the ignition is placed in the ON posi-

tions, push the dimmer cancellation button

warning lights equipped on the door mirrors:

tion, the malfunction warning light in the

to cancel the dimmer and increase the

† Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

instrument cluster illuminates momentarily

brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

and then turns off after a few seconds.

warning lights when they turn on.

† The door glass is fogged or covered in

snow, frost or dirt.

Forward Driving (BSM System Operation)

Refer to “Getting To Know Your Instrument

The BSM system detects vehicles

Panel” for further information.

approaching from the rear and turns on the

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BSM Warning Beep

was turned off is maintained. For example,

if the ignition is placed in the OFF position

The BSM audible alert is activated simulta-

while the BSM and RCTA systems are

neously with the flashing of a BSM warning

operational, the BSM and RCTA systems

light.

remain operational the next time the igni-

BSM Switch

tion is placed in the ON position.

When the BSM switch is pushed, the BSM

† The BSM and RCTA systems are turned off

and RCTA systems are turned off and the

when the battery is disconnected such as

BSM off indicator light in the instrument

when the battery terminals or fuses have

cluster turns on.

been removed and reinstalled. To turn the

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

BSM and RCTA systems back on, push the

If the switch is pushed again, the BSM and

1 — Your Vehicle

BSM switch.

RCTA systems become operable

and

the

2 — Approaching Vehicles Left And Right

BSM off indicator light turns off.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Function

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is

RCTA Operation

designed to assist the driver in checking the

area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides

The RCTA system operates when the gear

while the vehicle is in REVERSE by alerting

selector is shifted to the REVERSE position.

the driver to the presence of vehicles

If there is the possibility of a collision with an

approaching the rear of the vehicle.

approaching vehicle, the BSM warning light

The RCTA system detects vehicles

flashes and the audible alert is activated

approaching from the left and right sides of

simultaneously.

the vehicle while the vehicle is reversing out

With Rear View Camera

of a parking space, and notifies the driver of

BSM Switch Location

possible danger using the BSM warning

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning

NOTE:

lights and an audible alert.

indication in the rearview monitor also

synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring

† When the ignition is placed in the OFF

(BSM) warning indicator light on the door

postion, the condition before the system

mirrors.

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In the following cases, the BSM off indicator

NOTE:

light turns on and operation of the system is

Under the following conditions, the rear

deactivated. If the BSM off indicator light in

radar sensors cannot detect objects or it may

the instrument cluster remains illuminated:

be difficult to detect them:

† A problem with the system including the

† The vehicle speed while in REVERSE is

BSM warning lights has occurred.

about 6 mph (10 km/h ) or faster.

† A large change in the position of a rear

† The rear radar sensor detection area is

radar sensor on the vehicle has occurred.

obstructed by a nearby wall or parked

vehicle (reverse the vehicle to a position

† There is a large accumulation of snow or

where the radar sensor detection area is no

ice on the rear bumper near a rear radar

longer obstructed).

sensor.

† A vehicle is approaching directly to the

† Driving on snow-covered roads for long

rear of your vehicle.

periods.

† The vehicle is parked on an incline.

† The temperature near the radar sensors

becomes extremely hot due to driving for

† Immediately after pushing the BSM switch

long periods on inclines during warm

and the system becomes operable.

weather.

† The battery voltage has decreased.

Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

RCTA Detection

Sensors Obstructed By Nearby Vehicles

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Turn off the RCTA system while pulling a

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle

d`Innovation, Science and Economic Devel-

carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle.

opment applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est

Otherwise, the sound system waves emitted

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

by the radar will be blocked causing the

system to not operate normally.

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-

lage, et

General Information

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter

The following regulatory statement applies to

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

Another Vehicle Approaching Directly To The

all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped

même si le brouillage est susceptible

Rear Of Your Vehicle

in this vehicle:

d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

siguientes dos condiciones:

Economic

Development

Canada

license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo

is subject to the following two conditions:

no cause interferencia perjudicial y

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar

ference, and

cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la

que pueda causar su operación no

2. This device must accept any interference

deseada.

received, including interference that may

Your Vehicle Parked On An Incline

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

In the following cases, it may be difficult to

Changes or modifications not expressly

view the illumination/flashing of the BSM

approved by the party responsible for compli-

warning lights equipped on the door mirrors:

ance could void the user’s authority to

† Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

operate the equipment.

† The door glass is fogged or covered in

snow, frost or dirt.

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Initialization Method

NOTE:

The tire pressure sensors installed on each

wheel send tire pressure data by radio signal

Proceed as follows:

† If the system initialization is performed

to the receiver unit in the vehicle.

without adjusting the tire pressure, the

1.

Park the car in a safe place and firmly

system cannot detect the normal tire pres-

TPMS does not alleviate your need to check

apply the parking brake.

sure and it may not illuminate the

the pressure and condition of all four tires

2.

Be sure the tires are cool, then adjust the

warning light even if a tire pressure is low,

regularly.

tire pressure of all four (4) tires to the

or it may illuminate the light even if the

Each tire, including the spare (if equipped),

specified pressure indicated on the tire

pressures are normal.

should be checked monthly when cold and

placard label located on the driver's door

† Adjust the tire pressure on all four tires

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

frame (door open).

and initialize the system when the

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

3.

Place the ignition in the ON mode.

warning light is turned on. If the warning

light turns on for a reason other than a flat

label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different

4.

While the vehicle is parked, press and

size than the size indicated on the vehicle

tire, the tire pressure of all four tires may

hold the TPMS system set switch and

have decreased naturally.

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

verify that the

warning light in the

should determine the proper tire inflation

† The system initialization will not be

pressure for those tires.)

instrument cluster flashes twice and a

performed if the switch is pressed while

beep sound is heard once.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

the vehicle is being driven.

been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni-

Tire Pressure Monitoring System — Abarth

toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale when one or more of

The TPMS monitors the pressure for each

your tires is significantly under-inflated.

tire.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-

If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires,

tale illuminates, you should stop and check

the system will inform the driver via the

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

warning light in the instrument cluster and

them to the proper pressure. Driving on a

by the warning beep sound.

significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

TPMS Set Switch

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency

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NOTE:

NOTE:

When having a tire or wheel or both replaced,

If the vehicle is driven within about

the following types of tire pressure sensor

† Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID

15 minutes of changing tires, the warning

installations are possible:

signal code. The signal code must be

light will flash because the sensor ID signal

† The tire pressure sensor is removed from

registered with the TPMS before it can

code would not have been registered. If this

the old wheel and installed to the new one.

work. The easiest way to do it is to have an

happens, park the vehicle for about

authorized dealer change your tire and

15 minutes, after which the sensor ID signal

† The same tire pressure sensor is used with

complete ID signal code registration.

the same wheel. Only the tire is replaced.

code will register upon driving the vehicle for

† When an authorized dealer changes your

20 minutes.

† A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a

vehicle's tires, they will complete the tire

new wheel.

Replacing Tires And Wheels

pressure sensor ID signal code registra-

tion.

NOTE:

NOTE:

If you or someone else changes tires, you or

† When replacing/repairing the tires or

† The tire pressure sensor ID signal code

someone else can also undertake the steps

wheels or both, have the work done by an

must be registered when a new tire pres-

for the TPMS to complete the ID signal code

authorized dealer, or the tire pressure

sure sensor is purchased. For purchase of

registration:

sensors may be damaged.

a tire pressure sensor and registration of

the tire pressure sensor ID signal code,

† After tires have been changed, place the

† The wheels equipped on your vehicle are

consult an authorized dealer.

ignition in the ON mode, then back to ACC

specially designed for installation of the

or OFF modes.

† When reinstalling a previously removed

tire pressure sensors. Do not use

non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may not

tire pressure sensor to a wheel, replace the

† Wait for about 15 minutes.

grommet (seal between valve body/sensor

be possible to install the tire pressure

† After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle

sensors.

and wheel) for the tire pressure sensor.

at a speed of at least 16 mph (25 km/h)

for

20 minutes and the tire pressure

Be sure to have the tire pressure sensors

sensor ID signal code will be registered

installed whenever tires or wheels are

automatically.

replaced.

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Read the information given in the following

Mexico

Belt retraction may become difficult if the

pages with the utmost care.

belts and seat belt guides are soiled, so try to

All the seats have lap/shoulder belts. These

keep them clean. Refer to “Lap/Shoulder

It is of fundamental importance that the

belts have retractors with inertia locks that

Belt” in ”Interiors”, found in “Servicing And

protection systems are used in the correct

keep them out of the way when not in use.

Maintenance” for further information.

way to guarantee the maximum possible

The locks allow the belts to remain comfort-

safety level for the driver and the passengers.

able on users, but they will lock in position

during a collision.

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

Except Mexico

Buckle up even though you are an excellent

All of the seat belt retractors are designed to

driver, even on short trips. Someone on the

keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way

road may be a poor driver and could cause a

when not in use.

collision that includes you. This can happen

far away from home or on your own street.

The driver's seat belt has no provisions for

child-restraint systems and has only an

Research has shown that seat belts save

Seat Belt Routing Guide

emergency locking mode.

lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of

injuries in a collision. Some of the worst inju-

The driver may wear it comfortably, and it

WARNING!

ries happen when people are thrown from the

will lock during a collision.

vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of

† Relying on the air bags alone could lead

ejection and the risk of injury caused by

However, the passenger's seat lap/shoulder

to more severe injuries in a collision. The

striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in

belt retractor operates in two modes: emer-

air bags work with your seat belt to

a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

gency locking mode, and for child-restraint

restrain you properly. In some collisions,

systems, automatic locking mode. If you

the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always

Seat Belt Precautions

must use the passenger seat for a child, slide

wear your seat belt even though you have

the passenger seat as far back as possible

air bags.

Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of

and make sure any child restraint system is

(Continued)

severe injury during accidents and sudden

secured properly.

stops. FCA US LLC recommends that the

driver and passengers always wear seat belts.

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WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

† In a collision, you and your passengers

† Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could

† A twisted seat belt may not protect you

can suffer much greater injuries if you

make your injuries in a collision much

properly. In a collision, it could even cut

are not properly buckled up. You can

worse. You might suffer internal injuries,

into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat

strike the interior of your vehicle or other

or you could even slide out of the seat

against your body, without twists. If you

passengers, or you can be thrown out of

belt. Follow these instructions to wear

can’t straighten a seat belt in your

the vehicle. Always be sure you and

your seat belt safely and to keep your

vehicle, take it to an authorized dealer

others in your vehicle are buckled up

passengers safe, too.

immediately and have it fixed.

properly.

† Two people should never be belted into a

† A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong

† It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

single seat belt. People belted together

buckle will not protect you properly. The

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli-

can crash into one another in a collision,

lap portion could ride too high on your

body, possibly causing internal injuries.

sion, people riding in these areas are

hurting one another badly. Never use a

more likely to be seriously injured or

lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more

Always buckle your seat belt into the

buckle nearest you.

killed.

than one person, no matter what their

size.

† A seat belt that is too loose will not

† Do not allow people to ride in any area of

protect you properly. In a sudden stop,

your vehicle that is not equipped with

you could move too far forward,

seats and seat belts.

WARNING!

increasing the possibility of injury. Wear

† Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a

your seat belt snugly.

† A lap belt worn too high can increase the

seat and using a seat belt properly.

risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt

† A seat belt that is worn under your arm is

Occupants, including the driver, should

forces won’t be at the strong hip and

dangerous. Your body could strike the

always wear their seat belts whether or

pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.

inside surfaces of the vehicle in a colli-

not an air bag is also provided at their

Always wear the lap part of your seat belt

sion, increasing head and neck injury. A

seating position to minimize the risk of

as low as possible and keep it snug.

seat belt worn under the arm can cause

severe injury or death in the event of a

(Continued)

internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as

crash.

shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over

(Continued)

your shoulder so that your strongest

bones will take the force in a collision.

(Continued)

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Here are some simple steps you can take to

6.

All occupants should always wear their

WARNING! (Continued)

minimize the risk of harm from a deploying

lap and shoulder belts properly.

† A shoulder belt placed behind you will

air bag:

7.

The driver and front passenger seats

not protect you from injury during a colli-

1.

Children 12 years old and under should

should be moved back as far as practical

sion. You are more likely to hit your head

always ride buckled up in the rear seat of

to allow the front air bags room to inflate.

in a collision if you do not wear your

a vehicle with a rear seat.

shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt

8.

Do not lean against the door or window.

are meant to be used together.

2.

A child who is not big enough to wear the

If your vehicle has side air bags, and

vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to “Child

† A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart

deployment occurs, the side air bags will

Restraints” in this section for further

in a collision and leave you with no

inflate forcefully into the space between

information) must be secured in the

protection. Inspect the seat belt system

occupants and the door and occupants

appropriate child restraint or belt-posi-

periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or

could be injured.

tioning booster seat in a rear seating

loose parts. Damaged parts must be

replaced immediately. Do not disas-

position.

9.

If the air bag system in this vehicle needs

semble or modify the seat belt system.

to be modified to accommodate a

3.

If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced

disabled person, refer to the “Customer

rear-facing child restraint) must ride in

after a collision.

Assistance” section for customer service

the front passenger seat, move the seat

contact information.

as far back as possible and use the

Important Safety Precautions

proper child restraint. Refer to

“Child

WARNING!

Restraints” in this section for further

Please pay close attention to the information

information.

† Never place a rear-facing child restraint

in this section. It tells you how to use your

restraint system properly, to keep you and

in front of an air bag. A deploying

4.

Never allow children to slide the shoulder

passenger front air bag can cause death

your passengers as safe as possible.

belt behind them or under their arm.

or serious injury to a child 12 years or

younger, including a child in a

5.

You should read the instructions

rear-facing child restraint.

provided with your child restraint to make

sure that you are using it properly.

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Persons with serious medical conditions also

If the belt feels tight and hinders comfort-

WARNING! (Continued)

should wear seat belts. Check with your

able movement while the vehicle is stopped

† Never install a rear-facing child restraint

doctor for any special instructions regarding

or in motion, it may be in the automatic

in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a

specific medical conditions.

locking mode because the belt has been

rear-facing child restraint in the rear

pulled too far out.

Emergency Locking Mode

seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear

To return the belt to the more comfortable

seat, do not transport a rear-facing child

When the seat belt is fastened, it will always

emergency locking mode, wait until the

restraint in that vehicle.

be in the emergency locking mode.

vehicle has stopped in a safe, level area,

retract the belt fully to convert it back to

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

In the emergency locking mode, the belt

emergency locking mode and then extend it

remains comfortable on the occupant and

Pregnant Women And Persons With Serious

around you again.

the retractor will lock in position during a

Medical Conditions

collision.

Automatic Locking Mode

Pregnant women should always wear seat

If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled

Always use the automatic locking mode to

belts. Ask your doctor for specific recom-

out, retract the belt once, and then try

keep the child-restraint system from shifting

mendations.

pulling it out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt

to an unsafe position in the event of an acci-

The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND

strongly one time and loosen, then pull it out

dent.

AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.

again slowly.

The shoulder belt should be worn across your

To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,

shoulder properly, but never across the

Seat Belt With Automatic Locking Mode

pull it all the way out and connect it as

stomach area.

instructed on the child restraint system. It

When the seat belt is fastened, it will always

will retract down to the child restraint system

be in the emergency locking mode until it is

and stay locked on it.

switched to automatic locking mode by

pulling it all the way out to its full length.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

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Position the lap belt as low as possible, not

WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

on the abdominal area 2, then adjust the

† Never place a rear-facing child restraint

† Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode

shoulder belt 3 so that it fits snugly against

in front of an air bag. A deploying

to restrain occupants who are wearing

your body.

passenger front air bag can cause death

the seat belt or children who are using

or serious injury to a child 12 years or

booster seats. The locked mode is only

younger, including a child in a

used to install

rear-facing

or

rear-facing child restraint.

forward-facing child restraints that have

a harness for restraining the child.

† Never install a rear-facing child restraint

in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a

Lap/Shoulder Belts

rear-facing child restraint in the rear

seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear

Fastening The Seat Belt

seat, do not transport a rear-facing child

restraint in that vehicle.

Adjusting The Seat Belt

WARNING!

1 — Position Lap Belt Across Lap Area

2 — Lap Belt Routing

† The seat belt assembly must be replaced

3 — Shoulder Belt Routing

if the switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat

belt function is not working properly

when checked according to the proce-

dures in the Service Manual.

Fastening The Seat Belt

† Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in colli-

1 — Seat Belt Tongue

sions.

2 — Seat Belt Buckle

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Unfastening The Seat Belt

be able to provide adequate protection in

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If

an accident, which could result in serious

Equipped)

Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.

injury.

If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out

Seat Belt Warning Systems

and check for kinks or twists. Then make

sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

The LED on dashboard trim turns on if the

driver or passenger's seat is occupied and

the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition

cycled to on.

If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfas-

tened (only when the passenger seat is occu-

pied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed

faster than about 12 mph (20 km/h), the

LED flashes. After a short time, the LED

Seat Belt Routing Guides

stops flashing, but remains illuminated.

1 — Shoulder Belt Routing Guides

If a seat belt remains unfastened, the LED

Latching/Unlatching The Seat Belt

flashes again for a given period of time. In

1 — Seat Belt Release Button

Seat Belt Warning Systems

this case, fasten the seat belt.

If it detects that the occupant seat belt is

Seat Belt Pretensioner

NOTE:

unfastened, the warning light or beep alerts

For optimum protection, the driver and

the occupant.

† If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for

passenger seat belts are equipped with

kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting

Refer to “Warning Lights And Messages” in

pretensioner and load limiting systems. For

properly, have it inspected: contact an

“Getting To Knowing Your Instrument Panel”

both these systems to work properly you

authorized dealer.

for further information.

must wear the seat belt properly.

† Always wear the seat belt with it correctly

Refer to

“Seat Belt Warning Light” in

The seat belt pretensioners are designed to

routed in its guide. Wearing a seat belt

“Getting To Knowing Your Instrument Panel”

deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near

without the seat belt routed in its guide is

for further information.

frontal collisions. In addition, during a side

dangerous because the seat belt would not

collision, the pretensioner operates on the

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