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partial in detecting the contemporary

deflation of more than one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. car

loaded asymmetrically on one side,

towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,

fitting the space-saver wheel, use

of the "Fix&Go" tyre repair kit, fitting

snow chains, fitting different tyres on

the axles) the system may provide

false indications or be temporarily

deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated

the

warning light flashes for about

75 seconds and then is continuously

on; at the same time, the display

shows a warning message and the

symbols "

– –

" will appear next to the

shape of the car next to each tyre.
This warning is displayed also after

the engine has been switched off and

then on again if the correct operating

conditions are not restored.
In the case of abnormal signals, it is

recommended to perform the RESET

procedure. If the indications appear

again after a successful RESET, check

that the tyres used on all four wheels

are the same and that the tyres are

not damaged. As soon as possible,

refit the standard tyre instead of the

space-saver wheel, remove the snow

chains, if possible, check correct load

distribution and repeat the RESET

procedure by driving on a clean,

tarmacked road. If the indications

persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.

ATTENTION ASSIST

SYSTEM

(where provided)
This is an auxiliary driving assistance

system that detects when the driver is

tired.

ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION

The system can be

activated/deactivated via the "Settings"

menu of the

Uconnect™

system

(see "Settings" in the"Vehicle mode"

paragraph in the "Multimedia" section)

or via the instrument panel (see

"Settings" in the "Display" paragraph

in the "Knowing the instrument panel"

section).

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

The system intervenes if the camera in

the middle of the windscreen fig. 108

detects that the driver is tired, based

on variations in car trajectory and

getting too close to the side of the

road.

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The (red)

symbol appears on

the instrument panel screen with a

dedicated message suggesting the

driver to stop and take a break. An

acoustic warning is also emitted.

If the driver

accepts

the suggestion

provided by the system and stops for

a pause, by pressing the OK button

on the left side of the steering wheel,

the message will disappear from the
display and the symbol

will be

displayed in the dedicated area of the

instrument panel display up to the next

time the engine is started/stopped.

If the driver

ignores

the warning

provided by the system and does

not stop, the message will remain on

the instrument panel display until the

OK

button located on the left hand

side controls of the steering wheel is
pressed. The symbol

, will remain

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displayed in the dedicated area of the

instrument panel display.
IMPORTANT In the event of a system
fault, the amber

symbol appears on

the instrument panel display together

with a dedicated message.

LANE CONTROL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

The Lane Control makes use of a

camera located on the windscreen to

detect the lane limits and calculate the

position of the car within such limits,

in order to make sure that it remains

inside the lane.
When the one of the lane lines is

detected and the car crosses it without

the awareness of the driver (direction

indicator off), the Lane Control system

provides a tactile warning in form of

torque applied to the steering wheel

(vibration) when the lane limit is

approached, thus advising the driver

that he must take an action to remain in

the lane.

WARNING The torque applied to

the steering wheel by the system is

sufficient for the driver to notice it,

but always limited, so that they can

easily override it, and the driver always

maintains control of the car. The driver

can therefore turn the steering wheel as

required at all times.

If the car continues going beyond the

line of the lane without any intervention
from the driver, the warning light

(or the icon on the reconfigurable

multifunction display) will be displayed

on the instrument panel to urge the

driver to bring the car back into the

limits of the lane.

SYSTEM ON/OFF

When the car is started the system is

disabled.
To disengage the system, press the

(A) fig. 109 on the lever on the left

steering wheel twice. If the button is

not pressed twice within 5 seconds,

the system will remain enabled.
On some versions, a specific message

indicating disabling is shown on the

display.

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Activation conditions

Once switched on, the system

becomes active only if the following

conditions are met:

the driver always keeps at least one

hand on the steering wheel;

car speed ranges between 60 km/h

and 150 km/h;

the lane is delimited at least on one

side;

there are suitable visibility conditions;

the road is straight or with wide

radius bends;

the direction indicator (lane

departure) is not activated in the same

lane departure direction as the vehicle.

WARNING The system does not apply

the torque to the steering wheel when

a safety system is activated (brakes,

ABS, ASR system, ESC system,

Autonomous Emergency Brake Control

(AEB) system, etc.).

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON

THE DISPLAY

The Lane Control also warns the driver

when the car strays out of lane by

displaying symbols and messages on

the instrument panel display.

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Versions with reconfigurable

multifunction display

When the system is active and the lane

limits have not been detected, the lane

lines are grey and a dedicated icon is

shown in the dedicated top area of the

display.

Exiting a lane with detection of a

single limit

When the system is active and only,

for example, the left lane limit has

been detected, the car icon is shown

in the dedicated area of the display;

the system is ready to provide visual

warnings in the event of unintentional

exiting (direction indicator not activated)

of the lane to the left.
When the system detects that the car

has approached the lane line, the left

line on the display turns yellow and

the car icon shown on the display

becomes yellow.
When the system detects that the car

has approached the lane line and is

about to pass it, the left line on the

display (yellow) flashes and the car icon

shown on the display turns yellow.
The system operates in the same way,

but mirrored, in the event of exiting the

right lane when only the right lane limit

has been detected.

Exiting a lane with detection of

both limits

When the system is active, the lane

lines on the display become white to

indicate the successful detection of the

limits.
When both lane limits have been

detected, the car shown in the graphic

icon on the display changes green and

the system is ready.
In accordance with the different

conditions detected, the system can

attract the attention of the driver by

altering the lines that identify the lanes

on the display. In particular, the system

can alter their colour (from white to

yellow and vice versa), and make them

flash. Equally, the system alters the

colour of the car icon shown on the

display.

Changing the system settings

The settings of the system can be

changed through the

Uconnect™

system (see description in the

dedicated supplement).

System limited operation warning

34) 35)

If the dedicated message is shown

on the display, a condition limiting the

system operation may have occurred.

The possible reasons of this limitation

are something blocking the camera

view or a fault.

If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen by the interior

rear-view mirror and check that the

message has disappeared.
Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

not completely available.
When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

No hands on steering wheel

detection

If the system detects no hands from

the steering wheel during active system

intervention, the system will produce an

escalation of visual-acoustic warnings,

which will take 15 seconds to invite

the driver to put the hands on the

steering wheel. If you do not put your

hands on the wheel within this time, the

system will disconnect and provide an

additional warning for 5 seconds.

System Fault Message

If the system switches off and a

dedicated message is shown on the

display, it means that there is a fault on

the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive

the car, but you are advised to contact

a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

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74)

The system is an aid for car driving,

it DOES NOT warn the driver about

incoming cars outside of the detection

areas. The driver must always maintain

a sufficient level of attention to the traffic

and road conditions and for controlling the

trajectory of the vehicle.

75)

The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

76)

The capability of the Autonomous

Emergency Brake Control system

must never be tested irresponsibly

or dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

77)

If the driver presses the accelerator

pedal fully or steers abruptly during

system operation, the automatic braking

function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible

manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).

78)

The system intervenes on vehicles,

pedestrians and cyclists travelling in

the same lane. Animals and things

(e.g. pushchairs) are not taken into

consideration.

79)

If the car must be placed on a roller

bench for maintenance or if it is washed in

an automatic car wash with an obstacle

in the front part (e.g. another vehicle, a

wall or another obstacle), the system

may detect its presence and activate.

Therefore, in this case the system must be

deactivated.

80)

If the iTPMS system signals a pressure

drop on the tyres, it is recommended to

check the pressure on all four tyres.

81)

The iTPMS does not relieve the driver

from the obligation to check the tyre

pressure every month; it is not even to be

considered a replacement system for

maintenance or a safety system.

82)

Tyre pressure must be checked with

tyres cold. Should it become necessary for

whatever reason to check pressure with

warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even

though it is higher than the prescribed

value, but repeat the check when tyres are

cold.

83)

The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden

tyre pressure drops (for example when a

tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,

braking with caution and avoiding abrupt

steering.

84)

The system only warns that the tyre

pressure is low: it is not able to inflate

them.

85)

Insufficient tyre inflation increases

electrical energy consumption, reduces the

tread duration and may affect your ability

to drive safely.

29)

The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions

such as, low sun, heavy rain, hail, thick

fog, heavy snow.

30)

System intervention might be

unexpected or delayed when other cars

transport loads projecting from the side,

above or from the rear, with respect to the

normal size of the car.

31)

Operation can be adversely affected

by any structural change made to the

car, such as a modification to the front

geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load

than the standard load of the car.

32)

Incorrect repairs in the zone where the

camera is mounted may interfere with its

field of vision and reduce its performance

(e.g. application of fillers or glues to

remove scratches). Go to a Fiat Dealership

for any operation of this type.

33)

Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera on the windscreen. In the event of

a sensor failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.

34)

The camera may have limited

or absent operation due to weather

conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick

fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on

the windscreen glass.

35)

Camera operation may also be

compromised by the presence of

dust, condensation, dirt or ice on the

windscreen glass, by traffic conditions

(e.g. cars that are driving not aligned

with yours, car driving in a transverse or

opposite way on the same lane, bend

with a small radius of curvature), by

road surface conditions and by driving

conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make

sure the windscreen is always clean. Use

specific detergents and clean cloths to

avoid scratching the windscreen. The

camera operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

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OCCUPANT

PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety

equipment of the car comprise the

following protection systems:

seat belts;

SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;

head restraints;

child restraint systems;

front airbags and side bags.

Read the information given the

following pages with the utmost care.

It is of fundamental importance that

the protection systems are used in the

correct way to guarantee the maximum

possible safety level for the driver and

the passengers.

For the description of the head restraint

adjustment, see the "Head restraints"

chapter in the "Knowing your car"

section.

SEAT BELTS

All car seats are equipped with seat

belts with three anchorage points and a

retractor. The reel mechanism operates

locking the belt in the event of sharp

braking or strong deceleration due to a

collision.

This allows the belt strap to slide

freely and to adapt to the body

of the occupant. In the event of

an accident, the belt will lock

reducing the risk of impact inside the

passenger compartment and of being

projected outside the car. The driver

is responsible for respecting, and

ensuring that all the other occupants of

the vehicle also respect, the local laws

in force in relation to the use of the seat

belts.

Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.
The belt should be worn keeping the

torso straight and rested against the

backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening

tongue (A) fig. 110 and insert it into

buckle (B), until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it

rewind for a short stretch, then pull it

out again without jerking.

Press button (C) fig. 110 to release the

belt.
Guide the belt while it is rewinding to

prevent it from twisting. Through the

retractor, the belt automatically adapts

to the body of the passenger wearing

it, allowing freedom of movement.

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The retractor may lock when the car

is parked on a steep slope: this is

perfectly normal. Furthermore, the

reel mechanism locks the belt if it is

pulled sharply or in the event of sudden

braking, collisions and high-speed

bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat

belts with three anchoring points and a

retractor.

WARNING For the rear door version,

the passenger side seat belt is installed

on the rear side door. Always make

sure the door is closed before fastening

the seat belt.

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WARNING Wear the rear seat belts as

shown in fig. 111.

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WARNING When putting the back seat

to its normal position, make sure the

seat belts are positioned so they are

ready to use.

86) 87)

86)

Never press button (C) fig. 110 when

travelling.

87)

Remember that in the event of an

accident, the rear seat passengers not

wearing seat belts are exposed to a very

serious risk and also represent a serious

danger for the front seat occupants.

SBR (SEAT BELT

REMINDER) SYSTEM

(where provided)

The SBR system warns the

passengers of the front and rear (for

versions/markets, where provided)

seats if their seat belt is not fastened.

The system warnings unfastened seat

belts with visual warnings (warning

lights on in the instrument panel and

icons on the display) and an acoustic

warning (see the following paragraphs).

NOTE Contact a Fiat Dealership to

deactivate this acoustic warning

permanently. The acoustic warning can

be reactivated at any time through the

display Setup Menu.

Seat belts warning light operation

When the ignition device is turned to

ENGINE, the warning light

comes

on for a few seconds, regardless of the

status of the front seat belts.

With car moving slower than 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.

As soon as a speed threshold of

20 km/h is reached, with driver side

seat belt or the passenger side seat

belt (with occupant seated) unfastened,

an acoustic warning is activated

simultaneously with warning light

flashing for about 105 seconds.

Once activated, this indication cycle

stays active for the entire time if the

car is moving faster than 8 km/h or if

reverse gear is not engaged or until the

seat belts are fastened.

If the car speed drops to less than

8 km/h or if reverse gear is engaged

during the warning cycle, the tone will

be interrupted and the warning light

switches on fixed.

If the entire time has not elapsed and

reverse gear is not engaged, the

indication cycle is reactivated as soon

as the car speed exceeds 20 km/h

again.

Operation of rear seat belt icons

The icons are shown on the display

fig. 112.

P

POWER

A

B

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The icons shown on the display

indicate:

A: rear left seat belt;

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B: rear right seat belt.

With the car travelling as speed lower

than 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 seat belts in the

rear seats, and stay on for about 65

seconds from the last seat belt status

change:

if the seat belt is fastened the

corresponding icon will be green;

if the seat belt is unfastened the

corresponding icon will be red.

If the car is travelling at a speed

faster than 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. Furthermore, the icons lights up

for a few seconds whenever one of the

rear doors is opened.

WARNING As far as the rear seats

are concerned, the SBR system will

only indicate whether the seat belts

are unfastened (red icon) or fastened

(green icon), not the presence of any

passengers.

The icons all stay off if all seat belts

(front and rear) are fastened when the

ignition device is set to the ENGINE

position. For the rear seats, the icons

will activate a few seconds after the

ignition device has been turned to

ENGINE regardless of the status of the

seat belts (even if the seat belts are all

fastened).

All the icons will come on when at least

one belt changes from fastened to

unfastened status or vice versa.

PRE-TENSIONERS

The car is equipped with front and rear

seat belts pretensioners, that reduce

slack in the belts in the event of a

severe frontal collision. This guarantees

the perfect adherence of the seat belts

to the occupants' bodies before the

restraining action begins.

It is evident that the pretensioners have

operated when the belt withdraws

towards the retractor. This car is also

equipped with a second pretensioner

(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 or mud,

have it replaced.

WARNING To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action of

the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

tight to the chest and pelvis.

88) 89) 90)

36)

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase occupant safety, the

retractors of the safety belts contain a

load limiter to dose the force acting on

the chest and shoulders during the belt

restraining action in the case of frontal

collisions.

GENERAL WARNINGS

FOR USING THE SEAT

BELTS

91)

Seat belts are also to be worn by

pregnant women: the risk of injury in

the case of collision 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

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that it passes over the pelvis and under

the abdomen (see fig. 113).
While pregnancy increases, the driver

must adjust both seat and steering

wheel to have full control over the car

(pedals and steering wheel should be

easily accessed).
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 (as shown in

fig. 114) rather than the abdomen of

the passenger. 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. 115. 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 with the

strap well stretched and not 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.

88)

The pretensioner may be used only

once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it

replaced after it has been deployed.

89)

For maximum safety, keep the

backrest upright, lean back into it and

make sure the seat belt fits closely across

your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the

seat belts on both the front and the rear

seats! Travelling without wearing seat belts

will increase the risk of serious injury and

even death in the event of an accident.

90)

Removing or tampering with seat

belt and pretensioner components is

strictly prohibited. Any intervention on

these components must be performed

by qualified and authorised technicians.

Always go to a Fiat Dealership.

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91)

If the belt has been sharply pulled, for

example as the result of an accident, the

seat belt, together with the anchoring

devices, the anchoring device fixing

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.

36)

Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100

°

C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

around the pretensioners may damage or

deploy them. Contact a Fiat Dealership

should intervention be necessary on these

components.

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

CARRYING CHILDREN

SAFELY

92) 93) 94) 95)

For optimal protection in the event

of an impact, all occupants must be

seated and wearing adequate restraint

systems, including newborn and

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

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.
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 advises customers to

check that their chosen child restraint

system can be installed on their vehicle

by performing a trial installation, on the

vendor's premises, before purchase.

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92)

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.

93)

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

on the passenger side sun visor (see the

“Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Airbag” chapter).

94)

Should it be necessary to carry a child

on the passenger side front seat in a

rearward facing child restraint system, the

passenger side front airbag and side bag

must be deactivated through the display

main menu (see the "Display" chapter

in the "Knowing the instrument panel"

section), verifying deactivation by checking
whether the

OFF LED has switched on

in the trim located on centre ceiling light.

Move the passenger's seat as far back

as possible to avoid contact between the

child restraint system and the dashboard.

95)

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 ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into five weight

groups:

Group

Age

Weight groups

Size class/Fixing

Group 0

Indicatively up to 9 months

Up to 10 kg in weight

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

Group 0+

Indicatively up to 2 years

Up to 13 kg in weight

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

Group 1

Indicatively from 8 months to 4

years

9-18 kg

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

Group 2

Indicatively from 3 to 7 years

15 - 25 kg

–

Group 3

Indicatively from 6 to 12 years

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.

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

specifically designed for Fiat vehicles.

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INSTALLING A CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WITH SEAT BELTS

96) 97) 98) 99)

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.

WARNING The figures are indicative

and provided for assembly purposes

only. Fit the child restraint system

according to the instructions, which

must be included.

WARNING Following an accident of a

certain importance, it is recommended

to replace both the child restraint

system and the seat belt to which it

was bound.

Group 0 and 0+

Infants up to 13 kg must be carried

with a rearward facing child restraint

system of the type shown in fig. 116

which, supporting the head, does not

induce stress on the neck in the event

of sudden decelerations.

The child restraint system is restrained

by the car seat belts, as shown in

fig. 116 and it must restrain the child in

turn with its own belts.

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Group 1

Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may

be transported in forward facing child

restraint systems fig. 117.

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Group 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may be

restrained directly by the car seat belts

fig. 118.

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.

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Group 3

For children between 22 and 36 kg,

there are dedicated restraint systems

that allow the seat belt to be worn

correctly.

The fig. 119 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.

119

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Children over 1.50 m in height can

wear seat belts like adults.

123

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM

100) 101) 102) 103) 104)

The car is equipped with ISOFIX

anchorages (European standard which

makes the installation of the seats

quick and safe), on the rear seats and

on the front passenger seat.
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

anchorages (A) fig. 120 located in the

back of the passenger front seat and

of the rear seats indicated by the

symbol in the point where the seat

cushion meets the backrest, remove

the parcel shelf and fix the upper

strap (provided with the child restraint

system) to the dedicated anchoring (B)

fig. 121 located at the bottom of the

seat back.
fig. 122 shows an example of a

Universal ISOFIX child restraint system

for weight group 1.

A

120

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121

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WARNING The diagram is indicative

and for fitting purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child

restraint system is used, only ECE R44

"ISOFIX Universal" (R44/03 or further

upgrades) type-approved child restraint

systems can be used.

122

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WARNING Following an accident of a

certain severity, it is recommended to

replace both the child restraint system

and the ISOFIX anchorages. 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).

For any further details on

installation/use, refer to the instruction

manual for the child restraint system.

SUITABILITY OF

PASSENGER SEATS FOR

i-SIZE CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM USE

(where provided)
These child restraint systems, built and

type-approved according to the i-Size

(ECE R129) standard, ensure better

SAFETY

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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. 123

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.

96)

Child restraint systems with Isofix

attachments are available for safe

anchoring to the seat without using the

car seat belts. For this type of seats see

paragraph "Installation of an Isofix child

restraint system" in this chapter.

97)

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.

98)

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.

99)

After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove the

child restraint system before making any

adjustment.

100)

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.

101)

Never use the same lower anchorage

to attach more than one child restraint.

102)

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.

103)

Fit the child restraint system when

the car is stationary. The child restraint

system is correctly fixed 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.

104)

The diagram is indicative and for

fitting purposes only. Fit the child restraint

system according to the instructions,

which must be included.

125

Child restraint system installation

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the car

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards

Number of seats

Seat number

1

3

4

6

Airbag ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child restraint

systems

X

NO

YES (U)

YES (U)

YES (U)

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child restraint

systems

X

YES (UF)(a)

NO

YES (UF)

YES (UF)

i-Size rearward facing seat

X

NO

YES (i-U)

NO

YES ** (i-U)

i-Size forward facing seat

X

YES (i-UF) (a)

NO

NO

YES** (i-UF)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX side

child restraint systems (L1| L2)

X

NO

NO

NO

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child restraint

system (R1 | R2 | R3)

X

NO

YES (Only R1 and

R2) * (IL)

NO

YES (Only R1 and

R2) ** (IL)

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Number of seats

Seat number

1

3

4

6

Airbag ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing child restraint

system (F2 | F2X | F3)

X

YES (IUF)(a)

NO

YES (IUF)

YES (IUF)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

auxiliary child restraint

systems (B2/B3)

X

YES (Only B2)

(IUF) (a)

NO

YES (Only B2) (IUF)

YES (Only B2) (IUF)

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" 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.

* = Installation only possible by moving the seat backwards.

** = Installation only possible by moving the corresponding front seat forwards. In this configuration, the front seat must not be occupied.

(a) = With forward facing child restraint system, the seat must be positioned no more forward than the longitudinal halfway point.

NOTE It may be necessary to remove the head restraints when installing the seats.