2008 FIAT LINEA child seat

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“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”
CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a new
European standardised system for carry-
ing children safely.
An example of child seat is shown as an
example in fig. 11.
The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers
weight group: 1.
Due to its different anchoring system, the
Universal Isofix child’s seat shall be an-
chored to the proper lower metal rings
A-fig. 12, set between rear seat back and
cushion. The upper belt (provided with
the child’s seat) shall be then secured to
ring B-fig. 13set in the boot at child’s seat
level.
It is possible to mount at the same time
both the traditional restraint system and
the “Universal Isofix” one.
Remember that in case of Universal Isofix
child’s seat, you can only use all those
seats approved with the marking EEC
R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
fig. 12F0R0097m
fig. 11F0R0096mfig. 13F0R0098m
Fit the child seat when the
car is stationary. The child
seat is correctly anchored to the
brackets when you hear the click. Fol-
low the instructions for assembly, dis-
assembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child seat.
WARNINGUniversal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat is
available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further installation/use detail, re-
fer to the “Instructions Manual” that must
be provided by the child restraint system
Manufacturer.
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FRONT AIRBAGS
The car is provided with front airbags for
the driver and the passenger.
The front driver / passenger air bags have
been designed to protect the occupants in
the event of head-on crashes of medium-
high severity, by placing the cushion be-
tween the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect
car’s occupants in front crashes and there-
fore non-activation in other types of col-
lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate in the event of a frontal crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously placing
itself between the front occupant’s body
and the structures which could cause in-
jury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
Driver and passenger front airbags are not
a replacement of but complementary to
the belts, which you are recommended to
always wear, as specified by law in Europe
and most non-European countries.
The volume of front air bags at max. in-
flation fills most of the space between the
steering wheel and the driver and between
the dashboard and the passenger.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON
UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE
The table below, according to EKE 16 European Directive, shows the different instal-
lation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fas-
teners.
Weight group Orientation Class Isofix position child seat Isofix size rear side
Group 0 0 to 10 kg
Group 0+ 0 to 13 kg
Group 1
to 9 up to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be set facing forwards, universal class
(fitted with third upper fastener), approved for the weight group.
IL: suitable for special child restraint systems. Isofix type suitable and tested for this type
of car. The seat may be installed by moving the front seat forward.
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IUF
IUF
IUF Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
AND SIDE BAG (where provided)
Should it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
front air bag and the Side Bag (where pro-
vided) can be deactivated.
The instrument panel warning light
Fwill stay on glowing steadily until reacti-
vating the passenger’s front air bag and the
Side Bag (where provided).
SEVERE DANGER: Do not
arranged cradle child re-
straints facing backwards if
the passenger’s airbag is on.
Deployment of the airbag in
an accident could cause fa-
tal injuries to the baby. Always deac-
tivate the passenger’s airbag when
placing a child seat on the front seat.
Move the passenger’s seat as far back
as possible to avoid contact between
the cradle and the dashboard. Al-
though this is not mandatory by law,
the airbag should be immediately re-
activated when children are no longer
carried to ensure better protection to
adults.
WARNING
To deactivate the passen-
ger’s front air bag and the
Side Bag (where provided), refer to
paragraphs “Digital display” and
“Multifunctional display” in section
“Dashboard and controls”.
WARNING
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Always drive holding your
hands on the steering wheel
rim so that the airbag can inflate
freely in the case of need. Do not dri-
ve with your body bent forward. Keep
your back straight against the back
rest.
WARNING
Airbags may be deployed if
another vehicle crashes if the
key is inserted and at MAR also if the
engine is not running and the car is
stationary. For this reason, children
must never sit on the front seat, even
if the car is not moving. On the oth-
er hand, if the key is inserted and at
STOP, none of the safety devices
(airbag or pretensioners) will be de-
ployed in a collision. Non deployment
of the devices in this case does not in-
dicate a system fault.
WARNING
Do not wash the seats with
pressurised water or steam
(by hand or in automatic seat wash-
ing stations).
WARNING
The airbag deployment
threshold is higher than that
of the pretensioners. For collisions in
the range between the two thresh-
olds, it is normal for only the preten-
sioners to be activated.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to
the coat hooks and to the
support handles.
WARNING
Airbags do not replace seat
belts but increase their effi-
ciency. Furthermore, since front
airbags are not deployed in low speed
collisions, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or roll-overs, the occupants are
only protected by the seat belts which
must be fastened at all times.
WARNING
When the key is turned to
MAR warning light F(with
passenger front airbag activate) will
blink for a few seconds to remind you
that the airbag will be deployed in the
event of a collision after which it
should go out.
WARNING
Have the airbag system
checked by a Fiat Dealership
if the car was stolen, if theft was at-
tempted, or if the car was subjected
to vandalism or flooding.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CARHANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to lock the car on flat ter-
rain, while nine or ten may be necessary
on a steep slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is atMAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first
gear if the car is faced uphill or reverse
if it is faced downhill) and leave the
wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
further advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch to prevent draining the
battery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING
fig. 1F0R0103m
Proceed as followed to release the hand-
brake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A;
❒hold button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xon the instru-
ment panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
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Boot ........................................................ 86
– extension........................................ 87
– opening/closing the tailgate ......... 86
– emergency opening....................... 83
Boot light............................................... 74
Brake assist .......................................... 92
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 188
– technical data ................................ 207
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 158
– types of bulbs ................................ 158
Capacities ............................................ 106
Car inactivity ....................................... 132
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 183
– scheduled servicing ...................... 178
– service schedule ...................179-181
– use of the car under
heavy conditions................................ 183
Card box - CD box............................. 72
Carrying children safely ..................... 109
Ceiling lights.......................................... 72
– boot light ....................................... 66
– courtesy ......................................... 66– front ................................................ 64
– puddle/door .................................. 74
– rear ................................................. 65
Central console oddment
compartment..................................... 71
Chassis (marking) ............................... 203
Checking fluid....................................... 184
Child lock.............................................. 83
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 114
– Passenger’s seat compliance ...... 115
Cigar lighter.......................................... 80
Clutch ................................................... 207
CO
2emissions...................................... 221
Code Card ........................................... 6
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 186
– fuel ................................................... 219
Controls................................................ 75
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control..................................... 70
Courtesy lights..................................... 74
– bulb replacement .......................... 174
– control button .............................. 74
Current outlet...................................... 73
ABS system.......................................... 92
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 100
Additional heater................................. 56
Air bag
– front................................................. 115
– side .................................................. 118
Air cleaner............................................. 190
Adjustable Air vents ........................... 50
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 79
Ashtray................................................... 80
ASR system........................................... 95
– activation/deactivation................. 95
At the filling station ............................ 101
Automatic climate
control system .................................. 59
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 190
– jump starting ................................. 146
– recharging ...................................... 185
– replacing ......................................... 191
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 196
– version codes ............................... 204
Bonnet .................................................. 88
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Pretensioners ...................................... 106
Prolonged car inactivity...................... 138
Protecting the environment ............. 102
Puddle lights.......................................... 74
– bulb replacement .......................... 174
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ......................................... 100
Radionavigator presetting system .... 104
Rain sensor............................................ 69
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement........................... 165
– control ............................................ 72
Rear doors emergency
lock device.......................................... 79
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control button .............................. 75
Rear window washer
– control ............................................ 61
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Rear window wiper
– blades .............................................. 207
– control ............................................ 61
– nozzles ............................................ 208
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors ................................. 47
– driving mirror ................................ 48Reconfigurable
Multifunctional Display ................... 32
Refuelling............................................... 101
Rev. counter......................................... 16
Reversing light ..................................... 162
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 90
Rubber hoses ....................................... 194
Safety ................................................... 103
Seat adjustment ................................... 44
Seat belts
– general instructions ..................... 107
– load limiters ................................... 106
– maintenance .................................. 109
– using the seat belts ........................ 104
Seats
– adjustment ..................................... 44
– cleaning ........................................... 199
– tilting (rear seats).......................... 87
Side/taillights
– control ............................................ 57
– front bulb replacement................. 168
– rear bulb replacement.................. 170
Smart washing ..................................... 60
Smoker’s kit ......................................... 72
Snow chains ......................................... 131
Sound system ...................................... 99
Load limiters ...................................... 106
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 161
– control ............................................ 66
– flashing ............................................ 66
Manual climate control system ........ 53
Multifunctional display........................ 23
Number plate light ............................ 164
Oddment compartments.................. 78
Paint ..................................................... 195
Parking .................................................. 125
Parking sensors.................................... 97
Performance ........................................ 214
Plates
– bodywork paint
identification plate ........................... 203
– model plate .................................... 202
Pollen filter ........................................... 190
Power socket ...................................... 73
Power steering .................................... 96
Power windows .................................. 79
Presetting for mounting the
“Isofix Universal” child
restraint system................................. 120
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