FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD
SEAT (with seat belts)GROUP 0 and 0+Infants up to 13 kg must be carried with a child seat facing backwards
of a type as shown in fig. 107 which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event of sudden decelerations.
The child seat is secured by the car seat belts, as shown in fig. 107
and it must restrain the child in turn with its own belts.
GROUP 1Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may be carried in child seats
facing forwards fig. 108.
The figures are only examples for fitting purposes. Fit
the child seat according to the instructions, which must
be included with the seat itself.Child seats with Isofix attachments are available,
which allow them to be secured to the seat safely
without using the car seat belts.
fig. 107
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PREPARATION FOR “ISOFIX”
CHILD SEATThe car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child seat, a new European
standardised system for carrying children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside traditional child seats.
An example of a Universal Isofix child seat for weight group 1 is
shown in fig. 111.
The other weight groups are covered by the specific Isofix child seat,
which can be used only if specifically designed, tested and approved
for this car (see car list provided with the child seat).IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not approved for any type of Isofix
child seats
fig. 111
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INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX
CHILD SEATProceed as follows:
❒attach the child seat to the special lower metal rings B fig. 112,
located inside the rear seat backrest (to access the rings lift hinge A);
❒secure the upper belt (available together with the seat) to the special
attachments C fig. 113 located in the rear part of the backrest.
It is possible to have a mixed assembly of traditional seat and
Universal Isofix ones. Remember that when using a Universal Isofix
child seat, you can only use type-approved child seats with the
marking ECE R44 (R44/03 or superior) “Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special “G 0/1 S”
seat are available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo.
For further details on child seat installation and/or use, refer to the
instruction manual provided with the child seat.
Fit the child seat only when the car is stationary. The
child seat is correctly secured to the brackets when you
hear the click. Follow the instructions for fitting,
removing and positioning that the manufacturer must supply
with the child seat.
fig. 112
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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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– 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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