2013 FIAT FREEMONT Owner handbook (in English)

Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center
Intermediate Outboard
Right / Left Inter-
mediate Center
Other Sites
Carrycot F ISO/L1 X X X **IUF / X **IUF X
G ISO/L2 X X X X / **IUF X X (1) X X X X X X
0 — up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X
(1) X X X X X X
0+ — up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X
D ISO/R2 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X (1) X X X XX X
I – 9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X
C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF / *IUF *IUF X B ISO/F2 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X
B1 ISO/F2X X X X IUF / IUF IUF X A ISO/F3 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X (1) X X X XX X
II – 15 to 25 kg (1) X X X XX X
III – 22 to 36 kg (1) X X X XX X
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Key of letters used in the table above:
(1) = For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size
class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass
group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle
specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended
for each position.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints
systems of universal category approved for use in the
mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX
CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or
“semi-universal” catagories.
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child
restraint systems in this mass group and / or this size
class.
* = Seats in front of child restraint seats may need to be
adjusted forward to install the child restraint seat.
** = No access to 3rd row seating positions if Carrycot
is installed in vehicle.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat Owner's Manual to ensure you have the correctseat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for
your child.
Infants And Child Restraints
Safety experts recommend that children ride
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are two years
old or until they reach either the height or weight limit
of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child
restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers
and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant
carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either
rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Con-
vertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in
the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so
they can be used rearward-facing by children who have
outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at
least two years old. Children should remain rearward-
facing until they reach the highest weight or height
allowed by their convertible child seat. Both types of
child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/
shoulder belt or the ISOFIX child restraint anchor
system. Refer to “ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage
System”.
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WARNING!
Rearward-facing child seats must never
be
used in the front seat of a vehicle with
the front passenger air bag. An air bag deploy-
ment could cause severe injury or death to in-
fants in this position.
Older Children And Child Restraints
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride
forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child
seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-
facing direction are for children who are over two years
old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or
height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat.
Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat
with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest
weight or height allowed by the child seat. These child
seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder
belt or the ISOFIX child restraint anchorage system.
Refer to “ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System”. All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat
belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent
over the vehicle's seat cushion while the child's back is
against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning
booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
Integrated Child Booster Seat (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each
outboard second-row passenger seat.
NOTE:
Refer to the Integrated Child Booster Seat
information label located on the front lower panel of
the opened Booster Seat for child weight specifica-
tions.
To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster
Seat follow these steps:
1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to use the Integrated Child Booster Seat.
NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated Child
Booster Seat must remain in the full rear position
during use.
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2. Pull the release loop forward to release the latchand seat cushion. (fig. 128)
3. Lift the seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the booster seat position. (fig. 129)
4. Place the child upright in the seat with their back firmly against the seatback.
5. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.
6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as neces- sary to allow the seat belt to go around the child's
lap.
NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low
on the hips and as snug as possible. 7. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly,
insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear
a “click.” (fig. 130)
8. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on the shoulder portion of the seat belt.
9. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle.(fig. 128) Release Loop
(fig. 129) Booster Seat
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is
lock
ed securely into position before us-
ing the seat . Otherwise, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or passen-
gers. An improperly latched seat cushion could
cause serious injury.
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder
belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to
bend over the front of the seat when their back is
against the seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in
a rear seat.  Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
 The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
 Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position.
 If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never
allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or
behind their back.
WARNING!
 Impro
per installation can lead to fail-
ure of an infant or child restraint . It
could come loose in a collision.The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint .
 A rearward-facing child restraint should only
be used in a rear seat . A rearward-facing child
restraint in the front seat may be struck by a
deploying passenger air bag, which may cause
severe or fatal injury to the infant .
Here are some tips on getting the most out of
your child restraint:
 Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
(fig. 130) Seat Belts Latched With Booster Seat(s)
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Standards. FIAT also recommends that you make
sure that you can install the child restraint in the
vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
 The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint
for weight and height limits.
 Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
 Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions.
WARNING!
When your child restraint is not in use,
s
ecure it in the vehicle with the seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision,
it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System
Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are
equipped with the child restraint anchorage system
called ISOFIX. The ISOFIX system provides for the
installation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle's seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from
the child restraint to the vehicle structure.
ISOFIX-compatible child restraint systems are now
available. However, because the lower anchorages are
to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint
systems having attachments for those anchorages will
continue to have features for installation using the
vehicle's seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps
and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages
have been available for some time. For some older child
restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer
add-on tether strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged
to take advantage of all the available attachments pro-
vided with your child restraint in any vehicle.
All three second-row passenger seating positions have
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating
ISOFIX-compatible child seats. You should never install
ISOFIX-compatible child seats so that two seats share
a common lower anchorage. If installing child seats in
adjacent seating positions, or if your child restraints are
not ISOFIX-compatible, install the restraints using the
vehicle's seat belts. (fig. 131)
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Installing The ISOFIX-Compatible Child
Restraint System
We urge you to follow the manufacturer's directions
carefully when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described
here. Again, carefully follow the installation instruc-
tions that are provided with the child restraint system.
NOTE:When installing a child restraint, if it inter-
feres with the Head Restraint, recline the seatback
slightly to remove the interference.
The lower anchorages are round bars located
at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets
the seatback and are just visible when you
lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You
will easily feel them if you run your finger along the
intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.
(fig. 132)
(fig. 131) ISOFIX Anchorages1 — Outer 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor
Loops A and B. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle,
use the Outer 40% Seating Position and Lower Anchor
Loops D and E. DO NOT USE Middle 60% Seating Posi-
tion and Lower Anchorage Loops B and C.
2 — Middle 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor
Loops B and C. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle,
use the Outer 40% Seating Position and Lower Anchor
Loops D and E. DO NOT USE Outer 60% Seating Position
and Lower Anchor Loops A and B.
3 — Outer 40% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor
Loops D and E. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle,
use Outer 60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor Loops
A and B or Middle 60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor
Loops B and C.
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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages located
behind each rear seatback, near to the floor. (fig. 133)Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped
with separate straps on each side, with each having a
hook or connector for attachment to the lower an-
chorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rear-
facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a
tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap
anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the
strap.
You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the
lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can
more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the
vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or
connectors over the top of the seatcover material.
Then attach the tether strap to the anchorage directly
behind the seat where you are placing the child re-
straint, being careful to route the tether strap to
provide the most direct path between the anchor and
the child restraint, preferably between the head re-
straint posts underneath the head restraint. For center
seating position, adjust the head restraint to the up-
ward position and route the tether strap between the
head restraint posts underneath the head restraint.
Then, attach the hook to the tether anchor located on
the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as
you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to
the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.(fig. 132)
ISOFIX Anchorages(fig. 133)
Tether Strap Anchors
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