2007 Lancia Musa warning

PRESETTING FOR
MOUNTING THE “ISOFIX TYPE” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (where provided)
This car is created preset for mounting the Isofix type child restraint
system. “Isofix” is a 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. The Isofix type child’s seat covers three weight groups: 0,0+
and 1.
Due to its different anchoring system, the Isofix type child’s seat shall
be anchored to the proper metal brackets set between rear seat back
and cushion, which can be identified by the slots in the seat cover A.
It is possible to mount both the traditional restraint system and the
Isofix type one, one on the left and the other on the right, for
example.
Since sizes are different, it is possible to install max two traditional
child’s seats on the rear side seats secured by seat belts. Only
traditional child’s seats can be installed on front seat.
These child’s seats are recommended since they have been designed
and experimented expressly for this car.
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Mount the child restraint system only with the car stationary. The Isofix 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 Manufacturer.

FITTING THE ISOFIX TYPE SEAT
0 and 0+ group
For children of the 0, 0+ weight group, the child’s seat is facing
backwards (babies up to
13 kg) and the child is restrained by the child’s seat belts D.
As the child grows, passing to weight group 1, remove the child’s seat
from the base and refit it facing forwards.
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒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 inhibit improper coupling with
only one coupling locked.
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GROUP 1
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒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;
❒for seats positioned facing the running direction, hook the upper
belt (in the upper child's seat pocket) to the ring D located on the
rear seat back;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the
built-in safety mechanism actually inhibit improper coupling with
only one coupling locked.
With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts
and by the upper belt. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to
the child’s seat handbook.
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FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver
and for the passenger, and window bags (head
protection system); upon request the car can be
fitted also with front side bags;
The front air bag (driver and passenger) has 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 air bags 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.
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 air bag (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 air bag is
reduced.
Front air bag may not be activated in the following
situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable objects
not affecting the vehicle front surface
(e.g. bumper collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒in case of wedging under other vehicles or
protective barriers (for example under a truck or
guard rail), the air bag is not triggered 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 circumstance does not mean that the
system is not working properly.
The driver’s and passenger’s front Air bags have
been designed and calibrated to improve the
protection of a person wearing seat belts.
At its maximum inflation, its volume fills most of
the space between the dashboard and the passenger.

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DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess
in the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess
A in the dashboard and the cushion has a volume bigger than that of
the driver. In minor crashes (for which the restraining action of the
seat belts is sufficient), the air bags are not deployed. Also in this case
it is of vital importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side
crash they guarantee proper positioning of the occupant and prevent
the occupants to be pitched out of the car in case of violent crashes.
WARNING
On cars provided with front passenger's air bag, the air bag shall be deactivated
when placing a child' seat on the front passenger's seat. The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between
child’ seat and dashboard. Even if not compulsory by law, you are recommended to
reactivate the air bag immediately as soon as child transport is no longer necessary.
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SERIOUS DANGER: The car is fitted with an air bag on the passenger’s side. Never
place cradle child’s seats on the front passenger’s seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects on the
steering wheel, in area A of the passenger’s
air bag on the passenger's side air bag or
on the side covering. Never put objects on
the dashboard on the passenger’s side (e.g.
mobile phones) because they may interfere
with the correct air bag deployment and
cause serious injuries to the car occupants.
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MANUALLY DEACTIVATING PASSENGER'S FRONT AIR BAG
(FRONT AND SIDE BAG) (where provided)
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front seat,
the passenger's air bags (front and side bag) can be deactivated.
Air bag deactivation/reactivation takes place with ignition key at
STOP, using the ignition key and the suitable key switch located in
the upper right compartment of the instrument panel
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 air bags (front and side bag) activated (ON
positionP): warning light Fon instrument panel off; it is
absolutely prohibited to carry a child on the front seat.
❒passenger's front air bags (front and side bag) deactivated (OFF
positionF): warning light Fon instrument panel on; it is
possible to carry a child protected by special restraint system on
the front seat.
The warning light Fon instrument panel stays on permanently until
reactivating the passenger's air bags (front and side bag).
The key can be removed when in both positions.
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SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
(where fitted)
SIDE BAGS (where fitted)
They are formed of an instantaneously-inflating cushion housed in
the back rest of front seats and their task is to increase protection of
the occupants in the event of a side crash of medium-high severity.
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Covers for Side bag seats are available at Lineaccessori Lancia.
WINDOW BAGS (where fitted)
They are “curtain” cushions located behind the side coverings of the
roof and covered by proper finishings, studied for the head protection
to offer the best protection to the front and rear occupants in the
event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The side air bag 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.
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 a correct window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags 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 low obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in the
road.
Do not cover the back rest of front seats
with trims or covers there are not set for
the use of side bags.
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IMPORTANT When the air bag 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.
The air bag system has a validity of 14 years as to
the pyrotechnic charge, and 10 years as to the
twisted contact. As this date approaches, contact
Lancia Dealership to have it replaced.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which
any of the safety devices is activated, take the car to
a Lancia Dealership to have the devices activated
replaced and to have the system checked.All check, repair and replacement operations
concerning the air bags must only be carried out c/o
Lancia Dealership.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the air bag
system deactivated at a Lancia Dealership first. If
the car changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this “Owner
handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of pretensioners, front
air bags and front side bags is decided in a
differentiated manner. The failure to deploy one or
more of them does not mean that the system is not
working properly.
WARNINGNever rest head, arms and elbows on the door, on the windows and in the window
bag area to prevent possible injuries during the inflation phase.
WARNINGNever put head, arms and elbows out of the window.