2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo child restraint

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Seat belts.................................................................... 132
S.B.R. system............................................................... 133
Pretensioners............................................................... 135
Carrying children safely ................................................. 138
Fitting “Universal” child seat .......................................... 139
“Isofix” child restraint assembly setup .............................. 143
Front Airbags ............................................................... 146
Side Air bags (Side bag - Window bag) ............................ 149

138SAFETY
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must
be seated and wear adequate restraint systems. This is even more
important for children. This prescription is compulsory in all EC coun-
tries according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared with adults,
their head is proportionally larger and heavier than the rest of the
body, while the muscles and bone structure are not completely
developed. For this reason, they require restraint systems which
are different from those used by adults to protect them in the event
of an accident.
The results of research on the best child restraint systems are con-
tained in the European Standard EEC-R44. This Standard enforces
the use of restraint systems classified in five 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 in weight
All restraint devices must bear the certification data, together with
the control brand, on a solidly fixed label which must absolutely
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 Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically designed
for Alfa Romeo cars.
Do not arrange child seats facing backwards if the
front airbag on the passenger’s side is enabled. De-
ployment 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 dedicated child
seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected posi-
tion in the event of an accident.
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child
on the front seat in a cradle seat facing away from
the direction of travel, the passenger’s front air bag
and Side Bag should be deactivated by using the
Set-Up Menu. Deactivation can be verified by
checking the
“warning light in the instrument panel.
Move the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.

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FITTING “UNIVERSAL”
CHILD SEAT (with seat belts)
GROUP 0 and 0+ fig. 8
Children weighing up to 13 kg must be carried in cradle seats fac-
ing backwards, which by supporting the head, do not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp deceleration. The cradle is re-
strained by the car seat belts, as shown in the diagram and in
turn it must restrain the child with its own belts.
fig. 8A0J0097mfig. 9A0J0371m
The figures are indicative for assembly purposes
only. To install the child restraint, refer to the in-
structions supplied with the same. Child seats with
Isofix attachments are available for a safe anchoring to
the seat without using the car seat belts.
GROUP 1 fig. 9
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight can be carried facing for-
wards if the child seat is fitted with a front cushion.

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL 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:
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified “Groups”.
Passenger Passenger rear
Group Weight ranges front side and central
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

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Main safety rules to be followed
when carr ying children:
❍Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most pro-
tected position in the event of an accident;
❍when the passenger-side front air bag is deactivated always
check that the
Fwarning light remains permanently lit to
confirm the deactivation;
❍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 papers and this handbook. Do
not use second-hand child seats without instructions;
❍always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling the belt;
❍only one child is to be strapped to each retaining system;
❍always check the seat belts do not rest 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 could
hold on to 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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“ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
Provision has been made on the car to mount a Universal Isofix
child restraint system, a new European standardised system for car-
rying children safely.
It is possible to mount at the same time both the traditional re-
straint system and the Isofix one. Fig. 12 shows a child’s seat by
way of example. The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers weight
group: 1.
Other weight groups are covered by a specific Isofix child seat
that can be used only if specifically designed, tested and approved
for his vehicle (see the list of vehicles accompanying the child seat).
fig. 12A0J0093m
WARNING The centre rear seat is not certified for any type of child’s
seat.

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INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEAT
Attach the child seat to the dedicated lower metal rings A-fig. 13
located between the backrest and the cushion, then fasten the
upper belt (that is supplied together with the child seat) to the spe-
cial mountings B-fig. 14 located at the rear of the backrest on the
rear seat.
It is possible to mount both the traditional restraint system and the
“Universal Isofix” one. Remember that when using a “Universal
Isofix” child seat, you can only use approved seats with the mark-
ing EKE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special “G 0/1”
seat are available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. For any further
installation/details on usage, refer to the “Instruction Manual” sup-
plied with the child seat.
fig. 13A0J0092m
Fit the child seat when the car is stationary. The
child seat is correctly anchored to the brackets
when you hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that the manu-
facturer must supply with the child seat.
fig. 14A0J0335m

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON 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 Isofix fasteners.
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper fastener), type-approved for use in this weight
group.
X: Isofix position not suited for child restraint systems in this weight group and/or in this size class
Weight group Orientation Grade Rear passenger
child seat Isofix size left side right side
Portable baby seatFacing backwards F X X
Facing backwards G X X
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E X X
Facing backwards E X X
Gruppo 0 + fino a 13 kg Facing backwards D X X
Facing backwards C X X
Facing backwards D X X
Facing backwards C X X
Group 1 from 9 to 18 kg Facing forwards B IUF IUF
Facing forwards BI IUF IUF
Facing forwards A X X