CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is even more
important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries according to
Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared with an adult, a child's head is
larger and heavier in proportion to his/her body and the child's
muscular and bone structures are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems other than adult seat belts are necessary to
reduce as much as possible the risk of injuries in case of accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be suitably restrained inside the vehicle according to
their weight. Several children restraint system types are available;
always choose the one most suitable for the child.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and wear the seat belts normally.
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 weight groups:Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
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.
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended having been specifically tested for
Alfa Romeo cars.
When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install child seats to be fitted facing backwards on the
front seat. 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 a child
seat on the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the
event of a collision.Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
passenger side front seat in a child seat facing backwards,
the passenger side airbags (pelvis/chest protection front
and side bags) must be deactivated through the Setup
menu. Deactivation should be verified by checking if the
warning light is on the instrument panel. Slide the passenger seat
back as far as possible to avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USEAccording to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child seats is shown in
the following table:Group Weight groups Front passengerRear side and central
passenger
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
U (*)With height-adjustable seat, move the backrest to a vertical position.
U= Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USEThe table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child seats on seats fitted with Isofix attachments in accordance with European
standard ECE 16.Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear passenger
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
IL (*)
Group 1 from 9 up to 18 kgFacing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
IL (*)
Forward facing B
IUF
Forward facing BI
IUF
Forward facing A
IUF
IL suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for "specific vehicles", "restricted" or "semiuniversal"
(*) the Isofix child seat can be installed by adjusting the front seat
IUF: suitable for Isofix child seats to be positioned in forward facing position, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), type-approvedfor the relevant weight
group.
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Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
Cruise Control ...................................... 68Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 62
Diesel filter .......................................... 192
Dimensions .......................................... 220
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Direction indicators ......................... 64-159
– bulb replacement............................. 158
– “Lane change” function .................... 64
Display................................................ 18
Doors .................................................. 83
– Child safety device .......................... 84
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 83
DST system
(Dynamic Steering Torque) .................. 99
Dual Pinion active steering .................... 107
Dusk sensor ......................................... 63Electric sun roof .................................. 81
Electric windows .................................. 86
– Controls .......................................... 86"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 98Engine codes ...................................... 204Engine compartment
– checking levels ................................ 185
– washing ......................................... 200
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 190
– identification codes.......................... 204
– marking.......................................... 203
– technical specifications..................... 206
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 190
– level check ...................................... 190
EOBD system ....................................... 106
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 97
Exterior lights ....................................... 62
– Left stalk ......................................... 62
External courtesy lights ......................... 65
Extinguisher ......................................... 80
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 122
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 149
Flashing .............................................. 64
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ...... 227
Fog lights........................................ 73-158"Follow Me Home" device ................... 64
Front airbags...................................... 129
Front armrest ....................................... 77
Front driver side airbag ........................ 129
Front passenger airbag ......................... 130
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 162
Fuel consumption.................................. 230
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 75
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 210
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 112
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 165G
ear Shift Indicator ............................ 20
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
H
andbrake ........................................ 135
Hazard warning lights .......................... 73
Headlights ........................................... 95
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 95
– bulb replacement............................. 157
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 95
– Light beam direction ........................ 95
Headlight washers................................ 198
Head restraints..................................... 44
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 44
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– Front headrests ................................ 44
– Rear head restraints......................... 45
Hill Holder system ................................ 97Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 203
– Chassis marking .............................. 203
– engine marking ............................... 203
– identification data plate ................... 202
Ignition device ..................................... 40
– Steering lock ................................... 40
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 108
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 127
Interior fittings ...................................... 76
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 200Jack................................................... 144Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb)............................ 157
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb)............................ 159
Lubricants (features).............................. 227
Luggage compartment .......................... 88
– Bag hooks ...................................... 92
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 89– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 89
– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 89
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 89
– Luggage retaining net ...................... 92
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 88
– Securing your load .......................... 92
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 163
M
ain beam headlights ....................... 64
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 184
– periodic checks ............................... 184
– scheduled servicing ......................... 177
– scheduled servicing plan .................. 178
Manual climate control ......................... 51
Menu options ....................................... 22
MSR system ......................................... 98
Multifunction display ............................ 18
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 161
Parking ............................................. 135– Handbrake ..................................... 135
Parking lights ....................................... 63
Parking sensors .................................... 109
Performance ........................................ 221
Plugs (type) .......................................... 206
Pollen filter........................................... 192
Power socket ........................................ 79
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 126
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system .............................. 108
Pretensioners........................................ 118
– Load limiters ................................... 118
Protecting the environment .................... 114
– Particulate filter (DPF)....................... 114
RAB system (Ready Alert Brakes) ......... 99
Radio transmitters and mobile phones.... 109
Rain sensor .......................................... 66
Raising the car ..................................... 174
Rear armrest ........................................ 78
Rear fog lights...................................... 73
Rear fog lights/reversing lights .............. 160
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 162
Rear view mirrors ................................. 46
– Door mirrors ................................... 47
– Internal mirror ................................. 46
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