2014 FIAT 500L LIVING child restraint

Front driver airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in
a special compartment in the centre of the steering
wheel fig. 144.
WARNING
Always drive with your hands on the rim
of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive with
your body bent forward. Keep your back
straight against the backrest .
Front passenger airbag
This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in
a special compartment in the dashboard fig. 145:
this bag has a larger volume than that on the driver's
side.
fig. 144
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WARNING
SEVERE DANGER:When an active
passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraints
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.Therefore, always release the
passenger airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint is installed on the passenger front seat .
The front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to
avoid the child restraint from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed.

WARNING
On cars with seat-mounted side airbags,
do not cover the front seat backrests
with extra covers.
WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc .).They could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it , if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
The airbags may also be deployed when
the car is not moving, if the key is in
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or when
theengineisoff,ifthecarishitbyanother
moving vehicle.Therefore, even if the car is
stationary, when an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install on the passenger seat
child restraint systems to be fitted rearward
facing on the front seat . Deployment of the
airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child.Therefore, always release
the passenger airbag when a rearward facing
child restraint is installed on the passenger front
seat .The front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to
avoid the child restraint from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed. Also
remember that , if the key is turned to STOP,
none of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in the event of
collision. Non-deployment of these devices does
not indicate a system malfunction.

INDSEATS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 305
INTERIOR FITTINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 310
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT................................................................................................................................. 310
SEAT BELTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 312
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (WITH SAFETY BELTS) ................................... 313
"FIX&GO AUTOMATIC" KIT ................................................................................................................................. 316
REPLACING A WHEEL ........................................................................................................................................... 317
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ............................................................................................................................ 326
ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS ................................................................................................................. 328
WHEELS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 329
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 336
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 338
WEIGHTS AND LOADS ......................................................................................................................................... 339
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 341
CO2 EMISSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 343
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WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp braking,
with possible impact with the occupants. A
metallic click is heard when locking is correct .
THIRD ROW SEAT BACKREST FOLDING
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the third row rear seat head
restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒pull upwards device A fig. 8 to fold the left or right
seat backrest. The backrest will be automatically
folded forwards. If necessary, accompany the
backrest during the initial stage of folding.The load compartment capacity increases when the
seat backrests are folded.
Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the seat when a child is
sitting in the car.
fig. 8
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a violent
impact the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very serious
risk and also represent a serious danger for the
front seat occupants.
IMPORTANT When putting the rear seat back in its
normal position, after folding, make sure that the seat
belt is positioned correctly, so that it is not pinched
(and therefore damaged).
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
(with safety belts)Only forward facing child restraint systems in Group
1, 2, 3 can be fitted on the third row of rear seats.
GROUP 1
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Install the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which are
compulsorily included with this type of restraint
system.
From 9 to 18 kg of weight, children may be carried
facing forward fig. 18.
fig. 18
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GROUP 2
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Install the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which are
compulsorily included with this type of restraint
system.
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car safety
belts directly fig. 19.
In this case, the child restraint system is needed only
to position the child correctly with respect to the
safety belts, so that the diagonal section of the safety
belt crosses the child’s chest and never the neck, and
the horizontal section of the safety belt is snug on
the pelvis, not the abdomen.GROUP 3
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Install the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which are
compulsorily included with this type of restraint
system.
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable child
restraint systems make fastening the safety belt
easier.
The fig. 20 figure shows the correct child restraint
system positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear safety belts
like adults.
fig. 19
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fig. 20
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The car complies with European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child
restraint systems on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
7-seater versions (for versions/markets, where provided)GroupWeight
groupsFront
passenger2
nd
row rear
central passenger2
nd
row rear
side
passengers3
rd
row rear
passengers
(*)
Group0,0+upto13kgUXUX
Group 1 9 - 18 kg U X U
UF
(**)
Group 2 15 - 25 kg U X U
UF
(**)
Group 3 22 - 36 kg U X U
UF
(**)
(*) = For versions/markets where provided
(**) = The 2
ndrow seat must be adjusted.
X = seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
U = Suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44
for the specified “Groups”.
UF = Suitable for forward facing child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European
Standard EEC-R44 for the specified “Groups”.
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INDEX
3rd brake light (changing
bulbs) .......................................... 219A
BS .............................................. 110
ABS (system)............................... 110
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................. 132
Additional heater ........................ 61
Airbag ........................................... 161
– Deactivation of front
passenger airbag and side
bag ........................................... 163
– window bag............................ 164
Airbags
– Front airbags ......................... 161
Air cleaner ................................... 252
ASR system ................................. 113
Automatic dual zone climate
control system .......................... 52
Battery (charge) ........................ 233
Battery ......................................... 253
– advice for extending
lifetime .................................... 253
– replacement ........................... 253
Body versions ............................. 265
Bodywork– body codes ............................ 265
– maintenance .......................... 260
– protection from
atmospheric agents.............. 259
– warranty ................................. 259
Bonnet .......................................... 106
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) .................... 254
Brakes ........................................... 269
– brake fluid level..................... 251
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ....................... 212
– interior lights......................... 221
Car dimensions ......................... 278"Cargo Magic Space" ................ 102Carrying children safely ........... 147
– Carrying children safely ...... 147
– child restraint systems ........ 156
– "Isofix" child restraint
system setup ......................... 154
Central air diffusers ................... 41
Changing a wheel ....................... 197
Checking
levels .......... 245-246-247-248-249
Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ............... 152Cigar lighter ................................. 83
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ........................................ 121
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................... 259
– car interior............................. 261
– engine compartment ........... 261
– front headlights ..................... 261
– Leather parts......................... 262
– Plastic and coated parts...... 262
– seats ........................................ 262
– windows ................................. 261
Climate control ........................... 41
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ............................. 42
Climatic comfort......................... 42
Clutch ........................................... 268
CO2 emissions ........................... 290
Conditions of use ...................... 175
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
controls ......................................... 93
Controls........................................ 76
“Cornering lights” ..................... 64Cruise Control ........................... 69
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