Fiat Tipo 5Door / Tipo Station Wagon (2018 year). Manual — part 6

activated together with the flashing of
the

warning light for approximately

100 seconds.

When this cycle of warnings is activated
it will stay on for its entire length
(regardless of the vehicle speed) or until
the seat belts are fastened again.

When the reverse is engaged, during
the cycle of warnings, the acoustic
signal is deactivated and the

warning light turns on constantly.

The cycle of warnings will be
reactivated as soon as speed exceeds
8 km/h again.

Operation of rear seat belt symbols
The icons are shown on the display
(fig. 92 versions with multifunction
display or fig. 93 versions with
reconfigurable multifunction display)
after a few seconds have elapsed since
the ignition device is turned to MAR.

The symbols are displayed according to
the corresponding seat belts and turn
off at least 30 seconds after the doors
have been closed or after a change in
the seat belt fastening status.

for versions with multifunction display

seat belt unfastened

seat belt fastened

for versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display

seat belt unfastened

seat belt fastened.

The symbols shown on the display
indicate:

A: rear left seat belt;
B: rear central seat belt;
C: rear right seat belt.

If a rear seat belt is unfastened, an
acoustic warning (3 "beeps") will be
activated along with the relevant symbol
lighting up on the display.

Furthermore the symbols will light up
again for 30 seconds each time one of
the rear doors is closed.

The symbol will change status after the
corresponding seat belt has been
fastened again.

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After about 30 seconds from the last
indication, the rear seat symbols will
switch off, irrespective of the seat belt
status.

IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as the rear seats are concerned,
the SBR system will only indicate
whether the seat belts are unfastened
or fastened, not the presence of any
passengers.

The warning lights/symbols are all off if
all seat belts (front and rear) are
fastened when the ignition device is at
MAR.

For the rear seats, the symbols will
activate a few seconds after the ignition
device has been turned to MAR,
regardless of the status of the seat belts
(even if the seat belts are all fastened).

All the warning lights/symbols will come
on when at least one belt changes from
fastened to unfastened status or vice
versa.

PRE-TENSIONERS

The vehicle is equipped with front 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 safety belt
withdraws toward the retractor.

This vehicle is also equipped with a
second pretensioner (in the kick plate
area). Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable and rolling
up of the protective sheath.

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 Fiat Dealership to have it replaced.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the torso and pelvis.

LOAD LIMITERS

76)

38)

To increase safety in the event of an
accident, the front 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 head-on collision.

GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS

77) 78) 79)

Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is 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. 94. 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.

The seat belt must not be twisted.

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The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and cross the chest
diagonally. The lower part must adhere
to the pelvis fig. 95, not to the
abdomen of the occupant. Never use
devices (clips, clamps, etc.) that hold
the seat belt away from your body.

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. 96. In general, do
not place any objects between the
person and the belt.

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 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

76) The pretensioner may be used only
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have it
replaced after it has been deployed.
77) 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 go to a Fiat Dealership.
78) 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 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.
79) 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.

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IMPORTANT

38) 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 a Fiat
Dealership should intervention be
necessary on these components.

CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS

CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY

80) 81) 82) 83)

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. Depending on the
characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible
(at least until 3-4 years old), since this is
the most protected position in the event
of an impact.

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.

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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

Weight range

Group 0

up to 10 kg in

weight

Group 0+

up to 13 kg in

weight

Group 1

9-18 kg

Group 2

15 - 25 kg

Group 3

22 - 36 kg

The ECE-R44 standard was recently
paired with the ECE R-129 regulation,
which defines the characteristics of the
new i-Size child restraint systems (see
the "Suitability of passenger seats for
i-Size child restraint system use"
paragraph for more information).

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.

FITTING 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.

84) 85) 86) 87)

IMPORTANT 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+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
with a rear facing child restraint system
of a type as shown in fig. 97 which,
supporting the head, does not induce
stress on the neck in the event of
sudden decelerations.

The child restraint system is secured by
the vehicle seat belts, as shown in and
it must restrain the child in turn with its
own belts.

Group 1
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be transported in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 98.

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Group 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may be
restrained directly by the car seat belts
fig. 99.

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 22 kg and 36 kg,
there are dedicated restraint systems
that allow the seat belt to be worn
correctly.

The fig. 100 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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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE

According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following table:

Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system

Group

Weight groups

Front passenger

(*)

Rear central

passenger

Rear side

passengers

Airbag enabled

Airbag disabled

Group 0

up to 13 kg

X

U

X

U

Group 0+

up to 13 kg

X

U

X

U

Group 1

9-18 kg

X

U

X

U

Group 2

15-25 kg

U

U

X

U

Group 3

22-36 kg

U

U

X

U

(*)IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front

passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph (Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”)

X = Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.

U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.

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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX
CHILD CARSEAT

88) 89) 90)

The rear side seats of the car are
equipped with ISOFIX anchors, for
fitting child restraint systems quickly,
simply and safely. 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.

Traditional child restraint systems can
be fitted alongside ISOFIX child restraint
systems on different seats in the same
vehicle.

To install an ISOFIX child restraint
system, attach it to the two metal
anchors 1 fig. 101 located behind the
cushion of the rear seat, in the point
where it meets the backrest, then fix the
upper hook of the child restraint system
to the dedicated anchor 2
fig. 102located behind the seat
backrest.

As an example, fig. 104 shows an
example of a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system for weight group 1.

The other weight groups are covered by
specific ISOFIX child restraint systems,
which can be used only if specifically
tested for this vehicle (see list of
vehicles provided with the child restraint
system).

IMPORTANT The fig. 104 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
upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used (see fig. 103 ).

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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE

ISOFIX POSITIONS ON THE VEHICLE

Weight categories

Size category

Device

Front passenger

Rear side

passengers

Rear central

passenger

Group 0 (up to 10 kg)

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

X

Group 0+ (up to 13 kg)

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

X

D

ISO/R2

X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3

X

IL (*)

X

Group 1 (from 9 up 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

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 categories for "specific vehicles", "restricted", or "semiuniversal", approved for this type of car.
IL (*) The ISOFIX child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.

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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.

NOTE If your car seats are i-Size
approved, the symbol shown in
fig. 105 will appear on the seats near
the ISOFIX attachments.

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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The following table, according to European standard ECE 129, indicates the possibility of i-Size child restraint system
installation.

i-Size POSITIONS ON THE CAR

Device

Front passenger

Rear side

passengers

Rear central

passenger

i-Size child restraint systems

ISO/R2

X

i-U

X

ISO/F2

X

i-U

X

i-U: suitable for Universal i-Size child restraint systems, both rearward facing and forward facing.

X: seat not suitable for Universal i-Size child restraint systems.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FIAT FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Lineaccessori MOPAR

®

includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three

anchorage points or the ISOFIX anchorages.

IMPORTANT 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 up 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 15 to 25 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.

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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.

If the passenger's front airbag is

deactivated always check the
dedicated warning light on the trim
located on the 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.

Any child restraint system fitted

facing forward on an outside rear seat,
independently of its weight group, must
be fitted after removing the head
restraint relative to the seat where it is
to be fitted. This does not apply to child
restraint systems that only consist of a
cushion (without backrest): these child
restraint systems must be installed
when the relative headrest is fitted.

IMPORTANT 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.

WARNING

80) 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 an accident 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.
81) 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" paragraph).
82) 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 airbag and side bag must be
deactivated through the Connect system
main menu (see the "Supplementary
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag"
paragraph), verifying deactivation by
checking whether the

LED has

illuminated on the dashboard. Move the
passenger's seat as far back as possible to
avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
83) 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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