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PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
“ISOFIX TYPE” CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Fiat Multipla is created preset for mounting the Isofix type child restraint
system, a new European standardised system for mounting child
restraints. Isofix type child restraint system is an additional option that
does not prevent from using traditional child restraint systems.
Isofix type child restraint system covers three groups: 0, 0+ and 1.
Due to its different anchoring system, the Isofix type child’s seat shall be
anchored just using the proper metal brackets set between rear seat back
and cushion, which can be identified by the slots (A).
It is possible to mount both the traditional restraint system and the Isofix
type one. Max. two Isofix type child’s seats can be installed on the rear
seat using the proper couplings. On the front passenger’s seat only
traditional child’s seats can be mounted.
Only adopt Isofix type child’s seats designed, tested and approved for Fiat
Multipla.
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WARNINGMount the child restraint system only with the car stationary. The Isofix type child
restraint system is properly anchored to the mounting brackets when clicks are
heard. In any case, keep to the installation instructions that must be provided by
the child restraint system’s Manufacturer.

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FITTING THE ISOFIX TYPE CHILD’S SEAT
Groups 0 and 0+
For children of the 0, 0+ weight group (babies up to 13 kg), the child’s
seat is facing backwards and the child is restrained by the child’s seat
belts (D).
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒move the seat where you want to install the child’s seat completely
forward and set the front seat with the back in touch with the child’s
seat profile;
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibits improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
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Group 1
As the child grows, passing to weight group 1 (9-18 kg), refit the child’s
seat facing forwards following the installation instructions.
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒move the seat where you want to install the child’s seat completely
backwards;
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibits improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts and
by the upper belts. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to the
child’s seat handbook.
Adjust the front seat position moving it to half forward position.
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FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front airbags for driver and
passenger and front side airbags (side bag/window bag
as optional).
FRONT AIRBAGS
Front airbags (driver and passenger) have been
designed to protect the 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.
Front airbags are designed to protect car’s occupants
in front crashes and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic control unit, when
required, triggers the inflation of the cushion according
to the severity of the collision.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself as a
protection between the body of the front occupants
and the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.The front airbag (driver and passenger) is not a
replacement of but complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European countries.
In case of crash, a person not wearing the seat belt
moves forward and may come into contact with the
cushion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered by the airbag is
reduced.
Front airbags may not activate in the following
situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable objects not
affecting the vehicle front surface(e.g. bumper
collision against guard rail);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (for example under a truck or guard rail);
as it offers no additional protection compared with the
seat belts, consequently, it would be pointless.
Therefore, failure to come into action in the above
circumstances does not mean that the system is not
working properly.
WARNINGDo not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel or to the airbag cover
on the passenger’s side or on the side roof lining. Never apply objects on the
dashboard on passenger side since they could interfere with proper passenger’s
airbag inflation or cause injuries.

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Driver’s and passenger’s airbags have been designed and calibrated to
improve the protection of a person 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.
In minor front crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat belts
is sufficient), the airbags will not deploy. Also in this case it is of vital
importance to wear the seat belts since in case of front crash they
guarantee proper positioning of the car occupant.
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the dashboard; its volume is bigger than the driver’s one.
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WARNINGSERIOUS DANGER: The car is fitted with airbag on passenger’s side. Never place
cradle child’s seats on the front passenger seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
airbag since the airbag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal. In the
case of need, always deactivate the passenger’s airbag when a child’s seat is placed
on the front seat. The front passenger seat shall be adjusted in the most backward
position to prevent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard. Even if not
compulsory by law, you are recommended to reactivate the airbag immediately as
soon as child transport is no longer necessary.

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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front seat, the
passenger’s airbag on the car can be deactivated.
Deactivation/reactivation takes place with ignition key at STOP and
operating it in the special key switch set in dashboard box on driver’s
side.
The key can be inserted and removed in both positions.
IMPORTANT Operate the switch only when the engine is not running
and the ignition key is removed.
The key-operated switch has two positions:
❒passenger’s front airbag activated (ON position
P): warning light F
on instrument cluster off; it is absolutely prohibited to carry a child on
the front seat.
❒passenger’s front airbag deactivated (OFF position
F): warning light
Fon instrument cluster on; it is possible to carry a child protected
by special restraint system on the front seat.
Warning light
Fon the cluster stays on permanently until the
passenger’s airbag is reactivated.
Deactivation of the passenger’s front airbag does not inhibit operation of
the side airbag.
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SIDE AIR BAGS
(Side bag/Window bag) (where provided)
SIDE BAG
It consists of an instant-inflation cushion housed in the back rest of the
front seat to increase protection of the occupants’ chest in the event of a
side crash of medium-high severity.
WINDOW BAGS
Window bags are “curtain” cushions located behind the side coverings of
the roof and covered by proper finishing such to allow the cushion
unfolding downwards; this solution, studied for the head protection,
allows offering the best protection to the front and rear occupants in the
event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best
protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat, allowing
thus correct window bag unfolding.

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IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area, such as for
example violent shocks against steps, kerbs or
obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in the
road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag inflates it emits a small
amount of dusts. These dusts are harmless and is not
the beginning of a fire; then the unfold cushion surface
and the car interiors can be covered by a dusty
remains: this dust can irritate skin and eyes. In case of
contact, wash yourself using neutral soap and water.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices is activated, take the car to a Fiat
Dealership to have the devices activated replaced and
to have the system checked.All control, check, repair and replacement operations
concerning the airbags must be carried out c/o Fiat
Dealership only.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the car
changes ownership, the new owner must be informed
of the method of use of airbags and the above
warnings and also be given this “Owner Handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of pretensioners, front
airbags and side bags is decided in a differentiated
manner by the electronic control unit, depending on
the type of crash. The failure to deploy one or more
of them does not mean that the system is not working
properly.
WARNING
WARNING
Never rest head, arms and elbows on the door, on the windows and in the
windowbag area to prevent possible injuries during the inflation phase. Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge and coil contact are indicated on the label
inside the lower oddment compartment. As these dates approach, contact Fiat
Dealership to have them replaced.
WARNINGNever lean head, arms and elbows out of window.