Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (2022 year). Manual in english — page 5

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SBA (Seat Belt Alert) SYSTEM

The SBA system warns front seat and

rear seat (GTA versions only) passengers

that their seat belts are not properly

fastened via visual warnings (warning

lights on in the instrument panel and

icons on the display) and an acoustic

warning (see the following paragraphs).

FRONT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT

BEHAVIOUR

When the ignition device is turned to
the ON position, the

warning light

(see fig. 70) turns on for a few seconds,

regardless of the status of the front

seat belts (seat belts fastened or

unfastened).
With car moving slower than 12 mph (20

km/h), if the driver side seat belt or the

passenger side seat belt (with occupant

seated) is unfastened, the warning light

stays on constantly.

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As soon as a speed threshold than 12 mph

(20 km/h) (variable speed according

to car conditions) is reached, with

driver side seat belt or the passenger

side seat belt (with occupant seated)

unfastened, an acoustic signal is

activated simultaneously with warning
light

flashing for about 105 seconds.

Once activated, this warning cycle

remains active for the entire time if the

car is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h),

if reverse gear is not engaged or until the

seat belts are fastened.
If reverse is engaged during the warning

cycle, the acoustic signal is deactivated
and the

warning light turns on fixed.

The warning cycle will be reactivated as

soon as the car exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h)

again.
If the car speed drops to less than 5 mph

(8 km/h) or if reverse gear is engaged

during the warning cycle, the tone will

be interrupted and the warning light will

turn on continuously.
If the entire time has not elapsed

and reverse gear is not engaged, the

indication cycle is reactivated as soon as

the car speed 12 mph (20 km/h) again.

REAR SEAT BELT ICON BEHAVIOUR

(GTA versions only)
The icons are shown on the instrument

panel display (fig. 71) a few seconds after

the ignition device is turned to the ON

position. The icons will turn off after

about 65 seconds.
After a door closes, or following a change

in seat belt fastening status, the icons

are shown again for approximately 65

seconds before disappearing.
The icons shown on the display indicate:

1 - rear left

seat belt

;

2 - rear central

seat belt

(where

provided);

3 - rear right

seat belt

.

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With the car travelling as speed lower

than 12 mph (20 km/h), if a rear seat belt

is unbuckled, the icon stays on with fixed

light for a total of approximately 65

seconds.
The icons are displayed according to the

corresponding rear seat belts and stay

on for about 65 seconds from the last

seat belt status change:

if the seat belt is fastened

the

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PRE-TENSIONERS

(GTA and GTAm versions)
The car is equipped with front (GTA and

GTAm versions) and rear (GTA versions

only) lateral seat belt pretensioners,

which draw back the seat belts by

several centimetres in the event of a

strong frontal impact. This guarantees

the perfect adherence of the seat belts

to the occupant's bodies before the

retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have

been activated when the belt withdraws

toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second

pretensioner on the front seat belts

(fitted in the kick plate area). Its

activation is signalled by the shortening

of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be

produced during the activation of the

pretensioner which is not harmful and

does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any

maintenance or lubrication: any changes

to its original conditions will invalidate

its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,

sea storms, etc.), the device has been

affected by water and/or mud, contact

a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to

have it replaced.

WARNING To obtain the highest degree

of protection from the action of the

pretensioner, wear the seat belt tight to

the torso and pelvis.
WARNING The pretensioners do not

act on the 6-point harnesses (these

harnesses are supplied as kits and are

only for use on race tracks).

LOAD LIMITERS

(GTA and GTAm versions)

61)

18)

To increase safety in the event of an

accident, the front (GTA and GTAm

versions) and rear (GTA versions only)

lateral seat belt retractors contain a load

limiter which controls the force acting

on the chest and shoulders during the

belt restraining action in the event of a

frontal collision.
WARNING The load limiters do not act

on the 6-point harnesses of the GTAm

version (these harnesses are supplied as

kits and are only for use on race tracks).

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

THE SEAT BELTS

62) 63) 64)

Respect and ensure that all the other

occupants of the vehicle comply with the

local laws in force regarding the use of

seat belts.

corresponding icon will be green;

if the seat belt is unfastened

the

corresponding icon will be red.
Furthermore the icons will light up again

for 30 seconds each time one of the rear

doors is closed.
If the car is travelling at a speed faster

12 mph (20 km/h) and reverse is not

engaged, if a rear seat belt is unbuckled,

an acoustic warning is sounded when the

icon blinks for approximately 35 seconds.

Successively, the acoustic warning is

deactivated and the icon lights up with

fixed light until the end of the entire

cycle.

WARNINGS

As far as the rear seats are concerned,

the SBA system will only indicate

whether the seat belts are unfastened

(red icon) or fastened (green icon), not

the presence of any passengers.
The warning lights/icons all stay off if all

seat belts (front seats and rear seats)

are fastened when the ignition device is

set to ON.
For the rear seats, the icons will activate

a few seconds after the ignition device

has been turned to ON, regardless of the

status of the seat belts (even if the seat

belts are all fastened).
All the warning lights/icons will come on

when at least one seat belt changes from

fastened to unfastened status or vice

versa.

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Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.
Seat belts are also to be worn by

pregnant women: the risk of injury in

the case of impact is greatly reduced

for them and the unborn child if they are

wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the

lower part of the belt very low down so

that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 72. While pregnancy

progresses, the driver must adjust both

seat and steering wheel to have full

control over the vehicle (pedals and

steering wheel must be easy to access).

The maximum clearance should be kept

between the abdomen and the steering

wheel.

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The seat belt strap must not be twisted.

The upper part must pass over the

shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.

The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis fig. 73, not to the abdomen of

the occupant. Never use devices (clips,

clamps, etc.) that hold the seat belt away

from your body.

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Each seat belt must be used by only one

person. Never travel with a child sitting

on the passenger's lap and a single belt
to protect them both fig. 74. In general,

do not place any objects between the

person and the belt.

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SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE

For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

always use the seat belt well stretched

and never twisted; make sure that it is

free to run without obstructions;

check seat belt operation as follows:

attach the seat belt and pull it hard;

replace the seat belt after an accident

of a certain severity even if it does not

appear to be damaged. Always replace

the seat belt if the pretensioners were

deployed;

prevent the retractors 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.

WARNING

61)

The pretensioner may be used only once.

After its activation, contact a Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it replaced.

62)

Removing or otherwise tampering with

pretensioner and seat belt components is

strictly prohibited. Any intervention on

these components must be performed

by qualified and authorised technicians.

Always contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

63)

For maximum safety, keep the backrest

upright, lean back into it and make sure the

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seat belt fits closely across your chest and

pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts for both

the front and rear seats! Travelling without

wearing seat belts will increase the risk of

serious injury and even death in the event of

an accident.

64)

If the belt has been subjected to high

levels of stress, for example after an

accident, it should be changed completely

together with the attachments, attachment

fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,

even if the belt has no visible defects, it may

have lost its resilience.

IMPORTANT

18)

Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

around the pretensioner may cause damage

or make it deploy. Contact the Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership if there is the need

to operate on those components.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

(GTA versions only)

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

65) 66) 67) 68)

For optimal protection in the event of

an impact, all occupants must be seated

and wearing adequate restraint systems,

including newborn and other children!
This prescription is compulsory in all

EC countries according to EC Directive

2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50 metres

and up to 12 years must be protected

with suitable restraint systems and be

seated on the rear seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that

the rear seats offer greater safety for

children.
Compared with an adult, a child's head

is larger and heavier in proportion to

their body and the child's muscular and

bone structures are not fully developed.

Therefore, correct restraint systems

other than adult seat belts are necessary,

to reduce as much as possible the risk

of injuries in the event of an accident,

braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely

and comfortably. As far as the

characteristics of the child seats used

allow, you are advised to keep children

in rear facing child seats for as long as

possible (at least until 3–4 years old),

since this is the most protected position

in the event of a collision.
The choice of the most suitable child

restraint system depends on the weight

and size of the child. There are various

types of child restraint systems, which

can be secured to the car by means of

the seat belts or with the ISOFIX/i-Size

anchorages.
It is recommended to always choose

the restraint system most suitable for

the child; for this reason always refer to

the Owner Handbook provided with the

child restraint system, to be sure that it

is of the right type for the children it is

intended for.

WARNING

65)

SEVERE DANGER When a front

passenger airbag is fitted, do not install

rearward facing child restraint systems on

the front passenger seat. Deployment of the

airbag in a crash could cause fatal injuries

to the child regardless of the severity of

the collision. It is advisable to always carry

children in a child restraint system on the

rear seat, which is the most protected

position in the event of a collision.

66)

On the sun visor there is a label with

suitable symbols reminding the user that

it is compulsory to deactivate the airbag if

a rearward facing child restraint system is

fitted. Always comply with the instructions

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on the passenger side sun visor (see the

"Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Airbag" paragraph).

67)

Should it be necessary to carry a

child on the passenger side front seat

in a rear facing child restraint system,

the passenger side front air bag and

side bag must be deactivated through

the Connect system main menu (see the

Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Air bag" paragraph), verifying deactivation
by checking whether the

OFF

LED has

illuminated on the front courtesy light. Move

the passenger's seat as far back as possible

to avoid contact between the child seat and

the dashboard.

68)

Do not move the front or rear seat if a

child is seated on it or on the dedicated child

restraint system.

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In Europe the characteristics of child restraint systems are governed by regulation ECE-R44, which divides them into five weight

groups.
Regulation ECE-R44 is supplemented by regulation ECE R-129, which defines the characteristics of the new i-Size child restraint

systems.

Group

Age

Weight groups

Size class / Fixing

Group 0

Indicatively up to 9 months

up to 22 lb (10 kg)

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

Group 0+

Indicatively up to 2 years

up to 28.7 lb (13 kg)

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

Group 1

Indicatively from 8 months to 4

years

20 - 40 lb (9 - 18 kg)

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

Group 2

Indicatively from 3 to 7 years

33 - 55 lb (15 - 25 kg)

–

Group 3

Indicatively from 6 to 12 years

48.5 - 79.4 lb (22 - 36 kg)

–

All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data, together with the control mark, on a label solidly fixed to the child restraint

system which must never be removed.

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Lineaccessori MOPAR® includes child restraint systems for each weight group. These devices are recommended having been

specifically tested for Alfa Romeo cars.
WARNING For correct installation on the car, some universal child restraint systems require an accessory (base) sold separately by

the restraint system's producer. Therefore, FCA recommends confirming the retailer if the desired child seat can be installed in the

car by having it done, before buying the seat.

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INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM WITH SEAT BELTS

The Universal child restraint systems

installed with the seat belts only are

type-approved on the basis of the ECE

R44 standard and are divided into

various weight groups.

69) 70) 71) 72)

WARNING The figures are indicative and

provided for assembly purposes only. Fit

the child restraint system according to

the instructions, which must be included.

Group 0 and 0+

Infants up to 28.7 lb (13 kg) must be

carried with a rearward facing child

restraint system of the type shown in
fig. 75 which, supporting the head, does

not induce stress on the neck in the event

of sudden decelerations.

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The child restraint system is restrained
by the car seat belts, as shown in fig. 75

and it must restrain the child in turn with

its own belts.

Group 1

Children weighing from 9 to 40 lb (from 9

to 18 kg) may be transported in forward
facing child restraint systems fig. 76.

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Group 2

Children from 33 up to 55 lb (from 15 to 25

kg) may be restrained directly by the car
seat belts fig. 77.

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In this case, the child restraint system

is used to position the child correctly

with respect to the seat belts so that

the diagonal belt section crosses the

child’s chest and not the neck, and the

lower part is snug on the pelvis not the

abdomen.

Group 3

For children between 48.5 and 79.4 lb

(from 22 to 36 kg), there are dedicated

restraint systems that allow the seat belt

to be worn correctly.
The fig. 78 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.

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Children over 4.9 ft (1.50 m) tall wear

seatbelts like adults.

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WARNING

69)

Incorrect fitting of the child restraint

system may result in an inefficient

protection system. In the event of an

accident the child restraint system may

become loose and the child may be injured,

even fatally. When fitting a restraint system

for newborns or children, strictly comply

with the instructions provided by the

Manufacturer.

70)

When the child restraint system is not

used, secure it with the seat belt or with

the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from

the car. Do not leave it unsecured inside the

passenger compartment. In this way, in the

event of sudden braking or an accident, it

will not cause injuries to the occupants.

71)

After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove the

child restraint system before making any

adjustment.

72)

Always make sure that the chest section

of the seat belt does not pass under the

arms or behind the back of the child. In the

event of an accident the seat belt will not

be able to secure the child, with the risk

of injury, including fatal injury. Therefore

the child must always wear the seat belt

correctly.

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(GTA versions only)

73) 74) 75) 76) 77)

The rear side seats of the car are

equipped with ISOFIX attachments, for

fitting child restraint systems quickly,

simply and safely.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the

ISOFIX child restraint system without

using the car seat belts but connecting

them directly to the car seat with three

anchorages in the car.
Traditional child restraint systems can

be fitted alongside ISOFIX child restraint

systems on different seats in the same

car.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint

system, attach it to the two metal
anchorings (1) fig. 79 which can be

reached by lifting the flaps 2 located

where the rear seat cushion meets

the backrest, then fix the upper strap

(available together with the restraint

system) to the dedicated anchoring (3)
fig. 80 located at the bottom behind the

backrest.

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fig. 81 shows an example of a Universal

ISOFIX child restraint system for weight

group 1.
WARNING The fig. 81 is indicative and

for assembly purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

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NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child

restraint system is used, only ECE R44

"ISOFIX Universal" (R44/03 or further

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upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used (see fig. 82).
The other weight groups are covered by

specific ISOFIX child restraint systems,

which can be used only if specifically

tested for this car (see list of cars

provided with the child restraint system).

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WARNING

73)

Do not use the same lower anchoring to

install more than one child restraint system.

74)

If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint

system is not fixed to all three anchorages,

it will not be able to protect the child

correctly. In a crash, the child could be

seriously or fatally injured.

75)

Fit the child restraint system when the

car is stationary. The child restraint system

is correctly secured to the brackets when

you hear the click. Follow the instructions

for assembly, disassembly and positioning

that the Manufacturer must supply with the

child restraint system.

76)

If the car was involved in an accident

of a certain severity, have the ISOFIX

anchorages and the child restraint system

replaced.

77)

If the car was involved in an accident

of a certain severity, have both the child

restraint system and the seat belt it was

attached to replaced.

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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE

ISOFIX POSITIONS ON THE CAR

Weight categories

Size category

Device

Front passenger

Rear side

passengers

Rear central

passenger

(where provided)

Group 0 (up to 22 lb) (10 kg)

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

X

Group 0+ (up to 28.7 lb) (13

kg)

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

X

D

ISO/R2

X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3

X

IL (*)

X

Group 1 (from 20 to 40 lb)

(from 9 to 18 kg)

D

ISO/R2

X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3

X

IL (*)

X

B

ISO/F2

X

IUF – IL

X

B1

ISO/F2X

X

IUF – IL

X

A

ISO/F3

X

IUF – IL

X

Group 2 (from 33 to 55 lb)

(from 15 to 25 kg)

X

IL

X

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ISOFIX POSITIONS ON THE CAR

Weight categories

Size category

Device

Front passenger

Rear side

passengers

Rear central

passenger

(where provided)

Group 3 (from 48.5 to 79.4

lb) (from 22 to 36 kg)

X

IL

X

X ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child protection systems for this weight and/or size category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the "Specific for the vehicle", "Restricted", or "Semiuniversal" categories, approved for this type of

vehicle.
IL (*) It is possible to install the ISOFIX child restraint system by adjusting the front seat (adjustment is not required if the Sparco Carbonshell Sport

seats are installed).
IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child restraint systems of the universal category, approved for use in the weight group.

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i-Size CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

(GTA versions only)
The rear side seats of the car are type-

approved to house the state-of-the-art

i-Size child restraint systems.
These child restraint systems, built and

type-approved according to the i-Size

(ECE R129) standard, ensure better

safety conditions to carry children on

board a vehicle:

the child must be transported

rearward facing until 15 months;

child restraint system protection is

increased in the event of a side collision;

the use of the ISOFIX system is

promoted to avoid faulty installation of

the child restraint system;

efficiency in the choice of the child

restraint system, which isn't made

according to weight any more but

according to the child's height, is

increased;

compatibility between the car seats

and the child restraint systems is better:

the i-Size child restraint systems can

be considered as "Super ISOFIX"; this

means that they can be perfectly fitted

in type-approved i-Size seats, but can

also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44) type-

approved seats.
NOTE If your car seats are i-Size
approved, the symbol shown in fig. 83

will appear on the seats near the ISOFIX

attachments.

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NOTE See the table shown on the

following page to check whether your

car is approved for installing i-Size child

restraint systems.

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Child restraint system installation

The table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the vehicle seats. Each

child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards.

Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5*

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child

restraint systems

X

X

X

X

YES (U)1

X

YES (U)1

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child

restraint systems

X

X

X

X

YES (UF)1

X

YES (UF)1

i-Size seat

X

X

X

X

YES (i-U)1

X

YES (i-U)1

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side child restraint systems

(L1 / L2)

X

X

X

X

NO1

X

NO1

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child

restraint systems (R1 / R2 /

R3)

X

X

X

X

YES (IL)1 / 2

X

YES (IL)1 / 2

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Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5*

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing child

restraint systems (F2 / F2X

/ F3)

X

X

X

X

YES (IUF)1

X

YES (IUF)1

Seat suitable for auxiliary

child restraint systems (B2

/ B3)

X

X

X

X

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)1

X

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)1

U = Position suitable for a "universal" child restraint system approved for this weight category.
UF = Position suitable for a "universal" forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
IUF = Position suitable for an "ISOFIX" universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
i-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.
i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.
IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "vehicle-specific", "restricted use"

and "semi-universal".
X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.
* = Child restraint systems with support leg cannot be installed on this seat.
1 =

Children cannot be transported in GTAm version cars without rear seats

.

2 = The ISOFIX child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
Remove/adjust the head restraint (if adjustable) if it interferes with installation of the child restraint system.

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Child restraint system installation (right-hand drive version)

The table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the vehicle seats. Each

child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards.

Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5*

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child

restraint systems

X

X

X

X

YES (U)1

X

YES (U)1

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child

restraint systems

X

X

X

X

YES (UF)1

X

YES (UF)1

i-Size seat

X

X

X

X

YES (i-U)1

X

YES (i-U)1

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side child restraint systems

(L1 / L2)

X

X

X

X

NO1

X

NO1

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child

restraint systems (R1 / R2 /

R3)

X

X

X

X

YES (IL)1 / 2

X

YES (IL)1 / 2