2015 Alfa Romeo 4C child restraint

SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.SEAT BELTS .................................. 92
SBR SYSTEM (SEAT BELT
REMINDER) .................................... 94
PRETENSIONERS........................... 94
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ...... 95
FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (WITH SEAT
BELTS) ............................................ 96
FRONT AIRBAGS ........................... 99
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The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact
the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have it replaced.
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7)
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection, the seat belt
retractors contain a device which
controls the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
68) The pretensioner can be used
only once. After activation go to
the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have it replaced.
69) Removing or otherwise
tampering with pretensioner and
seat belt components is strictly
prohibited. Any operations on
these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
7) Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating
(over 100°C for a maximum of six
hours) in the area around the
pretensioner may damage
or deploy them. Contact the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
if there is the need to operate
on those components.
CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
Alfa Romeo 4C is a sporty car that can
be driven in town every day, provided
its driver and passengers fasten their
seat belts. Carrying a child on the
passenger's seat is also allowed,
provided the child weighs more than 9
kg and a suitable child restraint system
is used.
Children must be suitably restrained
inside the vehicle according to their
weight. Several child restraint system
types are available; always choose the
one most suitable for the child:
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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.
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat which must never be removed.
Child restraint systems are available
from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. These
products have been designed and
tested specifically for Alfa Romeo
vehicles.
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WARNING
70) The car passenger's seat is not
suitable for carrying rear facing
child restraint systems (Group
0 and 0+). On this car it is
therefore NOT allowed to carry
newborns (weighing up to 9 kg).
FITTING
“UNIVERSAL” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(with seat belts)
Only Group 1, 2 and 3 child restraint
systems, namely forward facing child
restraint systems, can be installed
on the 4C.
This car is NOT compliant for fitting rear
facing child restraint systems on the
passenger's seat.
GROUP 1
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be carried in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 69.
71)
GROUP2-3
Children from 15 to 36 kg may use the
car seat belts directly fig. 70.
The child restraint system is used only
to position the child correctly with
respect to the belts so that the diagonal
section crosses the child's chest and
never the neck, and the horizontal part
is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.
71)
WARNING
71) The figures are indicative and for
assembly purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according
to the instructions, which must be
included.
69A0L0059
70A0L0064
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SUITABILITY OF THE PASSENGER SEAT FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM USE
The car complies with the European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement of child restraint systems on the
passenger's seat of the car as shown in the following table:
Group Weight groups Passenger
Group 1 9-18 kg L
Group 2 15-25 kg L
Group 3 22-36 kg L
L = suitable for special child restraint systems for this type of car.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY ALFA ROMEO FOR YOUR 4C
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers two special forward facing child restraint systems for 4C, secured with the three-point seat
belt only.
Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group1–from9up
to 18 kg
Britax Romer Duo Plus
Approval number: E1
04301133
Fiat order code: 71803161Child restraint system to be fitted facing
forwards only using ONLY the car's safety
belts.
It is recommended not to use the ISOFIX
anchorages and the child restraint system
top tether as the car is not equipped with
ISOFIX anchorages and top tether.
Group2–3from15
kg to 36 kg
Fair Junior Fix
Approval number: E4
04443721
Fiat order code: 71806570It must be installed forward facing only,
using ONLY the car's seat belt.
It is recommended not to use the ISOFIX
anchorages as the car is not equipped with
ISOFIX anchorages.
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Main safety rules to be
followed when carrying
children
❒Follow the instructions supplied with
the child restraint system itself, which
the manufacturer must provide.
Keep the instructions in the car along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use child restraint
systems without instructions;
❒always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it;
❒only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system;
❒always check that seat belts do not
rest on the child’s neck;
❒while travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or release the belts;
❒never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one could restrain
them in the event of an accident;
❒in the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a
new one.FRONT AIRBAGS
DRIVER AND
PASSENGER FRONT
AIRBAGS
The car features multistage front
airbags (“Smart bag system”) for driver
and passenger.
The front driver/passenger airbags are
designed to protect occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium-high
severity, by placing the bag between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore, non-activation of the front
airbags in other types of collisions (side
collisions, rear shunts, rollovers, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Airbags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
you are recommended to always wear.
In the event of impact, those not
wearing a seat belt are projected
forwards and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The
protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
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Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:❒frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail);
❒jamming of the car underneath other
vehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
underneath a truck or a guard rail); in
this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to
the seat belt and their deployment
would be inappropriate. In these
cases, non-deployment does not
indicate a system malfunction.
Driver front airbag
This is located in a dedicated
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 71.
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71A0L0055
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– checking levels .......................... 145
– washing .................................... 157
Engine coolant indicator ................. 64
Engine cover
– Closing ...................................... 40
– Opening .................................... 39
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 147
– identification codes ................... 164
– marking ..................................... 163
– technical data............................ 165
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 147
– level check ................................ 147
EOBD system ................................ 49
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 42
Exterior lights ................................. 28
Extinguisher ................................... 36
Filling the tank ............................... 58
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system ......................................... 96
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 119
Flashing ......................................... 28
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ............................. 179
Follow Me Home device ............. 29
ront airbags................................. 99
Fuel consumption .......................... 182Fuel cut-off system......................... 33
Fuel level gauge ............................. 64
Fuel supply..................................... 166
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 133
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 64
Handbrake.................................... 105
Hazard warning lights..................... 33
HBA system ................................... 44
Headlights...................................... 41
– Adjusting the headlights
abroad ...................................... 41
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
– Light beam direction.................. 41
Heating and ventilation ................... 22
Hill Holder system .......................... 44
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 162
– chassis marking ........................ 162
– engine marking.......................... 163
Identification data
– identification data plate.............. 162
Ignition switch ................................ 14
– Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 50
Instrument panel ............................ 62
Interior fittings ................................ 34
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 157
Jack.............................................. 122
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 129
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 130
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 179
Luggage compartment / Engine
cover............................................ 39
Luggage compartment
– Opening .................................... 39
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 132
Main beam headlights .................. 28
– bulb replacement ...................... 129
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 144
– periodic checks ......................... 144
– scheduled servicing ................... 140
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 141
Manual climate control ................... 25
Menu options ................................. 66
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 131
Oddments pocket......................... 35
On-board instruments
– display....................................... 62
– engine coolant temperature
indicator .................................... 64
– fuel level gauge ......................... 64
– On-board instruments ............... 62

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