Fiat Panda (2022 year). Manual in english — page 6

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WARNING For correct installation on the vehicle, 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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CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

INSTALLING A CHILD

CARSEAT WITH

SEATBELTS

98) 99) 100)

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. 100

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 vehicle seat belts, as shown in

fig. 100 and it must restrain the child in

turn with its own belts.

100

F1D0055

Group 1

Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may

be transported in forward facing child

restraint systems fig. 101.

101

F1D0056

Group 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the

vehicle seat belts directly fig. 102.
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.

102

F1D0057

Group 3

For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,

there are boosters which allow the seat

belt to be worn correctly.
The fig. 103 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can

wear seat belts like adults.

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103

F1D0058

98)

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.

99)

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.

100)

After installing a child restraint

system, do not move the seat: always

remove the child restraint system before

making any adjustment.

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX

CHILD CARSEAT

101) 102) 103) 104)

The outer rear seats of the vehicle are

equipped with ISOFIX anchorages, a

European standard which makes fitting

a child restraint system quick, simple

and safe.

The ISOFIX system lets you install the

ISOFIX child restraining system without

using the car seat belts but connecting

them directly to the carseat with three

anchors in the car. You can use the

traditional mixed mounting carseats

and ISOFIX in different places in the

same car. To install an ISOFIX child

restraint system, attach it to the two

metal anchorings (A) fig. 104 located

where the rear seat cushion meets

the backrest, then fix the upper strap

(available together with the restraint

system) to the dedicated anchoring (B)

fig. 105 located at the bottom behind

the backrest.

fig. 106 shows an example of a

Universal ISOFIX child restraint system

for weight group 1.

104

F1D0060

105

F1D0061

WARNING The fig. 106 is indicative

and for assembly purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

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106

F1D0059

101)

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.

102)

Do not use the same lower anchoring

to install more than one child restraint

system.

103)

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.

104)

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.

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 vehicle

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.

WARNING If your car seats are i-Size

approved, the symbol shown in fig. 107

will appear on the seats near the

ISOFIX attachments.

107

F1B0124C

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

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for rearward

facing child restraint

systems (U)

X

X

NO

YES

YES

X

YES

Seat suitable for forward

facing child restraint

systems (UF)

X

X

YES (a)

NO

YES

X

YES

i-Size seat (i-U)

X

X

NO

NO

NO (1)

X

NO (1)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side fixtures (L1 / L2)

X

X

NO

NO

NO

X

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing fixtures

(R1/ R2 / R3) (IL)

X

X

NO

NO

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

X

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

Sear suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing fixtures (F2/

F2X / F3) (IUF)

X

X

NO

NO

YES

X

YES

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Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for forward

facing fixtures (B2/B3)

(IUF)

X

X

NO

NO

NO (1)

X

NO (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 "car-specific", "restricted use"

and "semi-universal".

X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.

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

(1) = this car is not approved for use with i-Size child restraint systems. Nevertheless, it may still be possible to install an i-Size child restraint

system. Therefore, check the compatibility of this vehicle with the identified child restraint system on the manufacturer's website.

** = It may be necessary to move the front seat in order to install a child restraint system.

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Child restraint system installation (right-hand drive version)

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

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for rearward

facing child restraint

systems (U)

NO

YES

X

X

YES

X

YES

Seat suitable for forward

facing child restraint

systems (UF)

YES (a)

NO

X

X

YES

X

YES

i-Size seat (i-U)

NO

NO

X

X

NO (1)

X

NO (1)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side fixtures (L1 / L2)

NO

NO

X

X

NO

X

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing fixtures

(R1/ R2 / R3) (IL)

NO

NO

X

X

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

X

YES (R1 and

R2 only) **

Sear suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing fixtures (F2/

F2X / F3) (IUF)

NO

NO

X

X

YES

X

YES

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Number of seats

Seat number

1

2

3

4

5

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for forward

facing fixtures (B2/B3)

(IUF)

NO

NO

X

X

NO (1)

X

NO (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.

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

(1) = this vehicle is not approved for use with i-Size child restraint systems. Nevertheless, it may still be possible to install an i-Size child

restraint system. Therefore, check the compatibility of this vehicle with the identified child restraint system on the manufacturer's website.

** = It may be necessary to move the front seat in order to install a child restraint system.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR PANDA

In the markets in which they are available, Lineaccessori MOPAR ® offers a complete range of child restraint systems to be

fixed using the seat belt with three anchor points or the ISOFIX anchorages.

WARNING FCA recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.

Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Group 0+ : from birth to

13 kg from 40 cm to 80

cm

BeSafe iZi Go Modular

Fiat order code: 71808564

Universal/i-Size child restraint system. It

must be installed facing rearwards, using

the car seat belts only, or the dedicated

i-Size base (which can be purchased

separately) and the car ISOFIX anchorages.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

+

+

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size Base

Fiat order code: 71808566

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Group 0+/1: from 9 to 18

kg / from 67 cm to 105

cm

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size

Fiat order code: 71808565

i-Size approved child restraint system.

It must be installed on the car together

with the iZi Modular i-Size Base

(available separately). It can be

installed facing forwards or facing

backwards (refer to the child restraint

system manual).

+

+

BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size Base

Fiat order code: 71808566

Group 2: from 9 to 18 kg,

from 95 cm to 135 cm

Britax Römer KidFix XP

(for versions/markets, where

provided)

Fiat order code: 71807984

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

Fiat

recommends installing it using the

vehicle’s ISOFIX anchor points.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg

from 136 cm to 150 cm

Britax Römer KidFix XP

(for versions/markets, where

provided)

Fiat order code: 71807984

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

Fiat

recommends installing it using the

vehicle’s ISOFIX anchor points.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

103

Main recommendations to carry

children safely

Install the child restraint systems

on the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of an

impact.

Keep children in rearward facing

child restraint systems for as long as

possible, until 3

–

4 years old if possible.

Should a rearward facing child

restraint system be installed on the rear

seats, it is advisable to position it as far

forward as the position of the front seat

allows.

If the passenger's front airbag is

deactivated, always check that the

warning light is on constantly in the

central dashboard, to make sure that it

has actually been deactivated.

Carefully follow the instructions

supplied with the child restraint system.

Keep the instructions in the vehicle

along with the other documents and

this handbook. Do not use second-

hand child seats without instructions.

Only one child is to be strapped

into each restraint system; never carry

two children using one child restraint

system.

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

Always check that the seat belt is

well fastened by pulling on it.

While travelling, do not let the child

sit incorrectly or unfasten the belts.

Never allow a child to put the belt's

diagonal section under an arm or

behind their back.

Never carry children on your lap,

even newborns. No-one can hold a

child in the case of a crash.

If the car has been involved in a road

accident, replace the child restraint

system with a new one. In addition,

and depending on the type of child

restraint system installed, replace the

Isofix anchorages or the seat belt with

which the child restraint system was

connected.

The rear head restraint can be

removed if needed to install a child

restraint system. The head restraint

must always be present in the vehicle

and fitted if the seat is used by an

adult passenger or a child sitting in a

restraint system without backrest.

SUPPLEMENTARY

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIRBAG

The car is equipped with:

front driver airbag;

front passenger airbag;

front side bags for pelvis, chest and

shoulder protection of driver and

passenger (for versions/markets, where

provided);

side bags for head protection of front

seat passengers and rear side seat

passengers (window bag).

FRONT AIRBAGS

105)

The front (driver and passenger)

airbags protect the front seat

occupants in the event of head-on

crashes of medium-high severity, by

placing the cushion between the

occupant and the steering wheel or

dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in

other types of collisions (side impacts,

rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not

indicate a system malfunction.
Driver and passenger front airbags

are not a replacement of but

complementary to the seat belts, which

should always be worn, as specified by

law in Europe and most non-European

countries.

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In the event of an impact, those not

wearing a seat belt are projected

forwards, and may come into contact

with the bag which is still inflating.

The protection offered by the bag is

compromised in these circumstances.
The front airbags may not activate in

the case of a frontal impact against

highly deformable objects not involving

the front surface of the vehicle (e.g.

wing collision against guard rail) or in

the case of the vehicle wedging under

other vehicles or protective barriers

(e.g. under trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions

described above is due to the fact

that they may not provide any

additional protection compared with

seat belts, so their activation would

be inappropriate. In these cases,

non-deployment does not indicate a

system malfunction.
The driver's and passenger's front

airbags have been designed and

calibrated to protect front seat

occupants wearing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their

volume fills most of the space between

the steering wheel and the driver

and between the dashboard and the

passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the

event of minor frontal impacts (for

which the restraining action of the seat

belts is sufficient). Seat belts must

always be worn. In the event of a

frontal collision, they ensure that the

occupant is in the correct position.

Driver's side front airbag

106)

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the

centre of the steering wheel fig. 108.

Passenger front airbag

This consists of an instantly

inflating bag contained in a special

compartment in the dashboard

fig. 109: this bag has a larger volume

than the driver's.

108

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109

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Passenger's front airbag and child

restraint systems

107)

Rearward facing child restraint systems

must

NEVER

be fitted on the front seat

with an active passenger airbag since

in the event of an impact the airbag

activation may cause fatal injuries to the

transported child.

ALWAYS

comply

with the instructions on the label stuck

on the passenger side sun visor

fig. 110.

110

F1D0126

105

Deactivating the passenger side

airbags: front airbag and side bag

If a child must be carried on the front

seat in a rearward facing child restraint

system, deactivate the passenger front

airbag and the side bags. With airbags
deactivated, the warning light

((A) -

fig. 111) turns on in the dashboard, in

central position. Use the display Setup

Menu to deactivate.

108)

111

F1D0153

105)

Do not apply stickers or other objects

on the steering wheel, on the dashboard

in the passenger side airbag area, on

the side upholstery on the roof and

on the seats. Never put objects (e.g.

mobile phones) on the passenger's side

dashboard since they could interfere with

correct inflation of the airbag and also

cause serious injury to the passengers.

106)

The airbag must be able to inflate

without obstruction in the event of

deployment. It is therefore recommended

not to drive with the body bent forward,

but to sit up resting your back and

shoulders on the backrest of the seat.

Adjusting the position of the seat so that

you can reach and manoeuvre the steering

wheel comfortably with your arms slightly

bent being as far away as possible from

the steering wheel. Being too close to

the steering wheel when the airbag is

deployed may cause serious injury.

107)

When there is an active passenger

airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing

child restraint systems on the front seat.

Deployment of the airbag in a crash could

cause fatal injuries to the child regardless

of the severity of the collision. Therefore,

always deactivate the passenger side

airbag when a rearward facing child

restraint system is installed on the front

passenger seat. The front passenger seat

must also be positioned back as far as

possible in order to prevent the child

restraint system from coming into contact

with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate

the passenger airbag as soon as the child

restraint system has been removed.

108)

To deactivate the airbags using

the instrument panel menu, see the

description in the "Knowing the instrument

panel" section, "Setup Menu" chapter.

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Passenger's front airbag and child restraint systems: IMPORTANT

112

F1D0127

107

SIDE BAGS (Side bag -

Window bag)

To help increase occupants protection

in the event of a side impact, the car

is equipped with front side bags (for

versions/markets, where provided)

and window bag (for versions/markets,

where provided).

Side bags protect occupants from

side-on crashes of medium/high

severity by placing the bag between

the occupant and the internal parts of

the side structure of the car.

Non-activation of side bags in other

types of collisions (front collisions, rear

shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system

malfunction.

Side bag

(for versions/markets, where provided)

These comprise two types of bags

located in the front seat backrests

fig. 113 which protect the pelvis, chest

and shoulder area of the occupants in

the event of a side collision of medium-

high severity.

113

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Window bag

This consists of two "curtain" bags

housed behind the roof side lining

fig. 114 and covered with trims that

protect the heads of front and rear

occupants in the event of a side

impact.

The deployment of side bags in the

event of side impacts of low severity is

not required.

114

F1D0067

In the event of a side impact, the

system provides best protection if the

passenger sits on the seat in a correct

position, thus allowing correct window

bag deployment.

The window bag is not available for the

VAN version.

109) 110) 111) 112) 113) 114) 115) 116) 117) 118) 119)

120)

Warnings

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or

at automatic seat washing stations).

The front airbags and/or side bags

may be deployed in the event of sharp

impacts to the underbody of the car

(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,

potholes or road bumps etc.).

When the airbag deploys it emits

a small amount of dust: the dust

is harmless and does not indicate

the beginning of a fire. The dust may

irritate the skin and eyes however: in