2009 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO child seat

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MANUAL DEACTIVATION
OF FRONT AND SIDE CHEST/
PELVIS PASSENGER AIRBAGS
(for versions/markets where provided)
Whenever a child needs to be carried on
the front seat, the passenger’s front and
side chest/pelvis airbags (for versions/ mar-
kets where provided) must be deactivated.
The warning light on the instrument pan-
el stays on steadily until the passenger’s
front and side chest airbags (for versions/
markets where provided) are re-activated.
WARNING: Do not put child
seats facing backwards on
the front seat if the passen-
ger’s airbag is enabled
(ON). Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could
cause fatal injuries to the baby.
Should it be absolutely necessary to
place a child seat on the front seat,
always deactivate the passenger
airbag. Also, the passenger seat
should be as far back as possible to
avoid contact between the child seat
and the dashboard. Although this is
not mandatory by law, the airbag
should be immediately reactivated
when children are no longer carried
to ensure better protection for adults.
WARNING
To manually deactivate the
passenger’s front and side
chest/pelvis airbags (for versions/mar -
kets where provided), refer to para-
graphs “Digital display” and “Mul -
tifunction display” in the section
“Dashboard and controls”.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or if it stays on when
travelling (together with the message
on the multifunction display, where
provided), there could be a failure in
the safety systems; in this event,
airbags or pretensioners may not trig-
ger in case of impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they could trigger
accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
Do not cover the backrest of
front and rear seats with
trims or covers that are not suitable
to be used with side bags.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
your lap, in front of your
chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-
tween your lips; serious injury may re-
sult in the event of the airbag being
triggered.
WARNING
Always drive with your hands
on the steering wheel rim so
that the airbag can inflate freely if
needed. Do not drive with your body
bent forward. Keep your back straight
against the backrest.
WARNING
If the key is turned to MAR,
even if the engine is switched
off, airbags may be deployed when
the car is stationary and hit by an-
other vehicle. For this reason, children
must never occupy the front seat,
even if the car is not moving. Con-
versely, remember that when the key
is inserted in the STOP position, no
safety device (air bag or pretension-
ers) will activate following an impact;
non-activation of these devices in such
cases cannot therefore be considered
an indicator of system malfunction.
WARNING
If the vehicle has been sub-
ject to theft or a theft at-
tempt, or if it has been affected by
vandalism or flooding, have the airbag
system checked at a Fiat Dealership.
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The handbrake is located between the
two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to secure the car on flat
terrain, while nine or ten may be neces-
sary on a steep slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership to have the hand-
brake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the igni-
tion key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
xwill come on.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒engage a gear (first gear if the vehicle
is parked uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
also advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch as this drains the bat-
tery. 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 with you.
WARNING
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To release the handbrake, proceed as
follows:
❒pull up slightly on the lever and press
release button A;
❒hold button Adown and lower the
lever. The xwarning light on the in-
strument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
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AND DEVICES– version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 70
Boot ................................................. 67
– opening the boot
in an emergency ...................... 67
– opening and closing
the boot .................................... 67
– extension .................................. 68
Boot extension .............................. 68
Brake Assist (emergency
braking assistance) ..................... 75
Brake fluid level ............................. 172
Brakes
– properties ................................. 187
– fluid level ................................... 172
Bulb (replacement)
– general information ................ 141
– bulb types ................................. 142
Car inactivity ................................ 116
Card/CD holder ........................... 58Carrying children safely ............... 93
Ceiling lights ................................... 51
Changing a wheel .......................... 131
Chassis (marking) ......................... 182
Checking levels ............................. 168
Child lock ....................................... 64
Child seats
(suitability for use) ..................... 96
Cigarette lighter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 186
CO
2emissions .............................. 197
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumptions
– fuel ............................................. 197
– engine oil .................................. 170
Control buttons ............................ 53
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard .................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Ability to install
navigation system ....................... 82
ABS .................................................. 74
ABS system .................................... 74
Accessories purchased
by the owner ............................... 82
Air filter .......................................... 173
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest ......................................... 57
Ashtray ........................................... 59
ASR .................................................. 77
– activation/deactivation ............ 77
ASR system .................................... 77
Battery
– jump starting ............................ 130
– checking the charge ............... 173
– recharging ................................. 157
– replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 178
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