2009 FIAT IDEA seats

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Maximum expansion
Proceed as follows to run the expand the
boot:
❒remove the rear window shelf as
shown above;
❒make sure that the head rests are all
down;
❒use the levers Dand E-fig. 112to
fold the rear cushions;
❒make sure that the seats are all back
using the handles Bor C-fig. 111;
❒use the ribbons Fand G-fig. 112to
fully fold the seats.
IMPORTANT The seats can only be fold-
ed when they are in all back position.
The folded seats are held in this posi-
tion by the side shock absorbers.
Partial expansion
Proceed in the same manner on the re-
quired seat portion (right or left) to par-
tially expand the boot fig. 115.
fig. 111F0H0048mfig. 112F0H0109m
Never pull the ribbons B or
C-fig. 114 with the seats in
load position because this would
make the seats slide vertically and
prevent folding.
WARNING
fig. 113F0H0110mIMPORTANT You may need to move the
front seats forward to tip the rear seats
completely.
Reposition the cushions on the
floor
Use the ribbons B-fig. 113to position the
cushions on the floor.
Release the middle seat belt
if fastened before tipping.
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HEADLIGHTS
BEAM DIRECTION
Correct direction of the headlights is es-
sential for the comfort and safety of the
driver and the other road users. The head-
lights must be correctly directed to ensure
the best visibility conditions when the
headlights are on. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the headlights properly ad-
justed.
HEADLIGHT CORRECTOR
This device works with the key at MAR
and the dipped beam headlights on. The
car will slant backwards when it is loaded,
raising the light beam. The beams must
therefore be directed again in this case.
Adjusting headlight alignment
fig. 122
To adjust, press buttons
and Òon the
control panel.
The display shows the positions during the
adjustment operation.
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
fig. 122F0H0756m
Position 1- five occupants
Position 2- five passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS
WHEN ABROAD
The dipped headlamps are adjusted for
service in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased. When travelling
in countries on the other side of the road,
cover the headlight as shown in the figure.
Use non-transparent adhesive for this pur-
pose.The figures fig. 123-124 show how to
change from left-hand drive to right-hand
drive.
fig. 123F0H0118m
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fig. 5F0H0311m
To use the belt, make the webbing run
further and insert the fastening tab I-fig.
6in the seat of the buckle N. To release
the belt: press button Oand accompany
the belt as it winds back to prevent twi-
sting.
Expanding the boot: release the buckle by
pressing M-fig. 6and accompany the belt
to prevent it from twisting. Position the
tab M-fig. 6in the seat Pand the tab G
in the seat Hin the winder.
IMPORTANT After repositioning the
seats, arrange the seat belt for use as de-
scribed above.
fig. 6F0H0310m
Remember that in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.
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fig. 7F0H0133mfig. 8F0H0134mfig. 9F0H0135m
The belt must not be twisted.
The upper part must cross
the shoulder and the chest diagonal-
ly. The lower part must adhere to the
hips not to the abdomen. Do not use
devices (clips, etc.) to hold the seat
belt away from your body.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat upri-
ght, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the rear
seats! Travelling without seat belts
will increase the risk of severe injury
and even death in the event of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
Never disassemble or tamper
with the seat belt or preten-
sioner components. All operations
must be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel only. Always go
to a Fiat Dealership
WARNING
If the belt has been subjec-
ted to heavy stress, for
example after and accident, it should
be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
WARNING
Each seat belt may only be
used by one person at a ti-
me: do not carry children on your lap
with one seat belt protecting both. In
general, do not place any objects
between the person and belt.
WARNING
Of course they must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it
passes under the abdomen, see fig. 7.

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child
restraints on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
SEAT
Group Weight group Front passenger Rear passenger Middle passenger
side rear
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U *
Group 1 9 -18 kg U U *
Group 2 15 -25 kg U U *
Group 3 22 -36 kg U U *
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified “Groups”.
* Never mount child restraint systems on the rear central seat.

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Below is a summary of the
rules of safety to be followed for
carrying children:
❒The recommended position for in-
stalling child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the ca-
se of a crash.
❒If the passenger’s air bag is deactivated
always check the amber warning light
“on the cluster to make sure that it
has actually been deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions sup-
plied with the child restraint system
which are mandatory by law. Keep the
instructions in the car along with the
other papers and this handbook. Do
not use child seats without instruc-
tions.
❒Always check the seat belt is well fa-
stened by pulling the webbing.
❒Only one child is to be strapped to ea-
ch retaining system.
❒Always check the seat belts do not fit
around the child’s throat.
❒While travelling, do not let the child
sit incorrectly or release the belts.
❒Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one, however strong,
can hold a child in the event of an ac-
cident.
❒In case of an accident, replace the
child’s seat with a new one.
Do not place a cradle seat
facing backwards on the
front seat if the passenger side airbag
is on. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to
the baby regardless of the severity of
the collision. It is advisable to carry
children in an appropriate restraint
system on the rear seat which is the
most protected position in the event
of an accident.
WARNING
“ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a new
European standardised system for carrying
children safely.
It is possible to fit either traditional re-
straint systems and “Isofix” restraint sy-
stems.
An example of child seat is shown in
Fig. 14.
The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers
weight group: 1.
Specific Isofix systems are provided for the
other weight classes and may be used only
if specifically designed, tested and appro-
ved for use on this car (see list of cars at-
tached to the child restraint).

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fig. 15F0H0140m
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, di-
sassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child seat.
WARNING
fig. 14F0H0019m
Due to its different anchoring system, an
Isofix child restraint must be anchored to
the proper lower metal rings A-fig. 15,
between rear seat back and cushion. The
upper belt (provided with the child re-
strain) must be then secured to ring D-
fig. 16set in the boot at child’s seat le-
vel.
fig. 16F0H0143m
Remember that in case of Universal Iso-
fix child restrain systems, you can only use
all those seats approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat is
available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further details on installation/use,
refer to the “Instruction Manual” for the
child seat.

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems
on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fasteners.
Weight group Orientation Isofix position class
seat Isofix size side rear
Group 0 to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group I from 9
up to 18 kg
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwardsE
E
D
C
D
C
B
B1
AIL
IL
IL
IL (*)
IL
IL (*)
IUF
IUF
IUF
IUF suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be set facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper fastener), ap-
proved 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.
(*) Arrange the Isofix seat with the front seat in all up position.