2012 Abarth Punto seats

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F0U108Abfig. 108
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Remember that, in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts represent a serious danger
not only to themselves but also to the front seat
passengers.
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Ensure that the backrest is properly
secured on both sides so that it does not
fly forwards in the event of sharp braking and
injure passengers.
WARNING
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their
travelling position, restore the seat belt position to
make them ready for use.
Never press button C-fig. 106 when
travelling.
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The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the
diagram in fig. 107.
IMPORTANT When the red band next to the backrest
folding levers fig. 108 disappears, it means the backrest
is properly secured.
If you can still see the red band, the backrest is not
securely fastened. When returning the backrest to its
normal position, make sure that it is correctly fastened
and you hear the lock click.
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The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must pass over the shoulder and
cross the chest diagonally. The lower part must
adhere to the pelvis fig. 110 not to the
abdomen. Do not use devices (clips, clamps,
etc.) that prevent the belts from being tight
against to the passengers’ bodies.
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F0U110Abfig. 110
Maximum protection is obtained if the
backrest is kept straight: the passenger’s
back must lean against the backrest and the
seat belt must be tight on the chest and pelvis.
Always fasten the seat belts on both the front
and the rear seats. Travelling without seat belts
fastened increases the risk of serious injuries or
even death in the event of a crash.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should the seat
belt and pretensioner components be
removed or tampered with. Any operations
must be carried out by qualified and authorised
personnel only. Always contact an Abarth
Dealership.
WARNING
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GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg, children may be carried facing
forwards fig. 113.
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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 always carry children
in dedicated child seats on the rear seat, which
is the most protected position in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
WARNING Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front
seat in a backwards-facing child seat, the
passenger’s front and side airbags should
be deactivated through the setup menu.
Deactivation can be verified by checking the “
warning light on the instrument panel. Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.
WARNING
The figures are only examples for fitting
purposes. Fit the child seat according to
the instructions mandatorily supplied with the
seat.
WARNING
There are seats with Isofix attachments
which enable secure fastening to the
seat without using the vehicle’s seat belts.
WARNING
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs\
the arrangement possibilities for child
seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Front passenger Rear passenger
Group Weight range
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U (▼)U
Group 19-18 kg U (▼)U
Group 215-25 kg U (▼)U
Group 322 -36 kg U (▼)U
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, \
according to European Standard ECE-R44 for
the specified “Groups”.
( ▼ ) on cars whose passenger seat is not adjustable in height, the backres\
t must be perfectly upright.
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Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be
followed for carrying children:
1) The recommended position for installing child seats
is on the rear seat, as it is the most protected area in
the event of a crash.
2) When disengaging the passenger airbag, always check
that the amber warning light on the instrument panel is
permanently on to make sure that the airbag has actually
been deactivated.
3) Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the
child restraint system 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.
4) Always check that the seat belt is well fastened by
pulling on it.
5) Only one child is to be strapped into each retaining
system; never carry two children using one child seat.
6) Always check that the seat belts do not restrain the
child’s throat.
7) While travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly
or release the belts.
8) Never carry children on your lap, even newborns.
No-one, however strong, can hold a child in the case of
an accident.
9) In the event of an accident, replace the child seat
with a new one.
Do not place a child seat facing
backwards on the front seat if the
passenger side airbag is enabled. 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
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“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY SETUP
The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child
restraint, a new European standardised system for
carrying children safely.
An example of a child seat is shown in fig. 116.
The Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1.
Due to its different attachment system, the Universal
Isofix child seat must be anchored to the special lower
metal rings A-fig. 117, located between the backrest and
rear cushion. The upper belt (provided with the child
seat) must then be secured to ring B-fig. 118 located on
the back of the backrest at child seat level.
It is possible to have a mixed assembly of traditional
child seats and Universal Isofix seats.
F0U116Abfig. 116
Remember that in the case of Universal Isofix child’s
seat, you can use all seats approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
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E
E
D C
D C B
B1 AIL
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
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix\
restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix
fasteners in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear side Isofix position
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group I from 9
up to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for forward-facing Isofix child restraint systems, universal cl\
ass (fitted with third upper fastener), approved f or the
weight group.
IL: suitable for specific Isofix-type child restraint systems approved for t\
his type of car. The seat may be fitted by moving the front seat forward.
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F0U121Abfig. 121
KNEE BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 121
This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in a
special compartment under the steering wheel at knee
level, designed to give further protection in the event of
a head-on crash.
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WARNING: Do not put child seats facing backwards on the front seat if the
passenger’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. Move the passenger’s seat
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
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