2011 Lancia Ypsilon child restraint

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of a collision,
all passengers must be seated and wearing
adequate restraint systems.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
This is even more important for children.
Compared with adults, a child's head is
proportionally larger and heavier than the rest of
the body, while muscles and bone structure are not
fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are necessary
which are different from adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best child restraint
systems are contained in the European Standard
ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems classified into five groups:Group Weight groups
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg of weight
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child seat which must never be
removed. When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and have to wear the
standard seat belts. Lineaccessori Lancia includes
child seats for each weight group. These devices
are recommended having been specifically
designed for Lancia cars.
WARNING
Do not arrange cradle child seats
facing backwards if
the front air bag
on the passenger's side is enabled.
Deployment of the air bag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. It
is advisable to always carry children in a
child seat on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of a collision.
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GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, children may be
carried facing forwards fig. 98.
WARNING
Child seats with Isofix attachment are
available for a
safe anchoring to the
seat without using the car seat belts.
WARNING
The figures are only examples for
fitting purposes. Install
the car seat
according to the instructions, which are
mandatorily included with this type of
restraint system.GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat
belts directly fig. 99.
The child seat is now needed only to position the
child correctly with respect to the belts so that the
diagonal section crosses the child's chest and
never the neck, and the lower part is snug on the
pelvis not the abdomen.
fig. 98
L0F0187
fig. 99
L0F0014
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GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable
risers are available to position the seat belt
correctly.
Thefig. 100 shows an example of correct child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
WARNING
The figures are only examples for
fitting
purposes. Install the car seat
according to the instructions, which are
mandatorily included with this type of
restraint system.
fig. 100
L0F0015
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD 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:Group Weight groups Front passenger Rear central passengerRear side
passengers
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg
UXU
Group 1 9-18 kg
UXU
Group 2 15-25 kg
UXU
Group 3 22-36 kg
UXU
U= suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X= seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
Main safety rules to be followed when
carrying children:
❒Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is
the most protected position in the event of an
accident.
❒If the passenger's air bag is deactivated always
check the warning light on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually been
deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions supplied with
the child seat which are mandatory by law.
Keep the instructions in the car along with the
other documents and this handbook. Do not use
second-hand child seats without instructions.
❒Always check that the seat belt is well fastened
by pulling on it.❒Only one child is to be strapped into each
retaining system; never carry two children using
one child seat.
❒Always check that the seat belts do not restrain
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 can restrain a child in the
event of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace the child
seat with a new one.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted
with Isofix attachments in compliance with European standard ECE 16.Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear passenger
Portable cradleFacing backwards F
X
Facing backwards G
X
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E
IL (*)
Group 0+ up to 13 kgFacing backwards E
IL (*)
Facing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Group1from9upto18
kgFacing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Facing forwards B
IUF
Facing forwards BI
IUF
Facing forwards A
IUF
X: Isofix position not suitable for child seats in this weight group and/or size class.
IL (*): The Isofix child seat can be installed by adjusting the front seat
IUF: suitable for Isofix restraint systems to be positioned facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting),
approved for the relevant weight group.
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