2015 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

FITTING AN ISOFIX
CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
82) 83) 84) 85)
The car is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which
makes fitting a child restraint system
quick, simple and safe.
The ISOFIX system allows the ISOFIX
child restraint systems to be fitted,
without using the vehicle's seat belt,
but directly securing the child restraint
system to three anchorages present on
the vehicle. Traditional child restraint
systems can be fitted alongside ISOFIX
child restraint systems on different
seats in the same vehicle.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint
system, secure the restraint system to
the two metal anchorages A fig. 78
located where the rear seat cushion
meets the backrest, then fix the upper
strap (available together with the
restraint system) to the dedicated
anchorage B fig. 79 located at the
bottom behind the backrest.
500L Natural Power versions: should
the child restraint system anchorage
not be visible immediately, it is
recommended to remove the load
platform.
fig. 80 shows an example of a Universal
ISOFIX child restraint system for weight
group 1.IMPORTANT The fig. 80 is indicative
and for assembly purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according to
the instructions, which must be
included.
NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system is used, only ECE R44
"ISOFIX Universal" (R44/03 or further
upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used.The other weight groups are covered
by specific ISOFIX child restraint
systems, which can be used only if
specifically tested for this vehicle (see
list of vehicles provided with the child
restraint system).
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USEThe tables below show the various installation possibilities for ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with the specific
anchorages in accordance with European standard ECE 16.Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side passengersGroup 0 (up to 10 kg) Rearward facing E
IL
Group 0+ (up to 13 kg)Rearward facing E
IL
Rearward facing D
IL
Rearward facing C
IL (*)
Group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg)Rearward facing D
IL
Rearward facing 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", approved for this type of vehicle.
(*) : the Isofix child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
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7-seater 500L LIVING versions (for versions/markets, where provided)Weight group Front passenger2
nd
row rear central
passenger2
nd
row rear side
passengers3
rdrow rear side
passengers (where
provided)
Group0+,0+(upto13kg)UXUX
Group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg) U X U
UF
(*)
Group 2 (15 kg to 25 kg) U X U
UF
(*)
Group 3 (22 kg to 36 kg) U X U
UF
(*)
(*) = The 2
ndrow seat must be adjusted.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR 500LLineaccessori MOPAR
®includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three
anchorage points or the ISOFIX anchorages.
Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installationGroup 0+ – from 0 to
13 kg
Britax Baby Safe plus
Approval number: E1 04301146
Fiat order code: 71806415It must be fitted rearward facing with the three-
point seat belt only. If it is installed on the front
passenger seat, first remember to deactivate the
airbag.
Adjust the rear seat as far forward as the position
of the front seat allows.Britax Baby Safe plus
Approval number: E1 04301146
Fiat order code: 71806415
It must be fitted rearward facing using car's adult
seat belts and the reccomended Isofix base. It
must be fitted in the rear outer seats.
Adjust the rear seat as far forward as the position
of the front seat allows. ++Britax Baby Safe ISOFIX base
Fiat order code: 71806416
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Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installationGroup1–from9upto
18 kg
Fair G0/1S ISOFIX
Approval number: E4 04443718
Fiat order code for Central and
Southern Europe: 71806647
Fiat order code for Northern
Europe: 71806649
Fiat order code for Eastern
Europe: 71806650
It must be fitted rearward facing using the Isofix
platform "L" type, specific for 500L, the car's
Isofix anchorages and the recommended CRS
head restraint shown on the left.
It must be fitted in the rear outer seats. Adjust
the rear seat as far forward as the position of the
front seat allows. ++Fair ISOFIX RWF platform,
"L" type for G0/1S
Fiat order code: 71806634
++Fair head restraint
Fiat order code for Central and
Southern Europe: 71806648
Fiat order code for Northern
Europe: 71806652
Fiat order code for Eastern
Europe: 71806653
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Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installationGroup1–from9upto
18 kg
Britax Safefix TT
Approval number: E1 04301199
Fiat order code: 71805956Child restraint system, Isofix universal with Top
Tether
It must be fitted forward facing, using Isofix
anchorages and the upper belt, provided with
the child restraint system.
It must be fitted in the rear outer seats.
For optimum protection please adjust the rear
seat as far back as possible.Britax Roemer Duo Plus
Approval number: E1 04301133
Fiat order code: 71803161Child restraint system, Isofix universal with Top
Tether
It must be fitted forward facing, using Isofix
anchorages and the upper belt, provided with
the child restraint system.
It must be fitted in the rear outer seats.
For optimum protection please adjust the rear
seat as far back as possible.
Group2–3from15
kg to 36 kgFair Junior Fix
Approval number: E4 04443721
Fiat order code: 71806570It can only be fitted facing forwards, using the
three-point seat belt and the Isofix attachments,
if present in the selected position.
For optimum protection Fiat suggests adjusting
the rear seat as far back as possible.
IMPORTANT FCA recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.
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Main recommendations to carry
children safely
❒Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
❒Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as
possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.
❒Should a rearward facing child
restraint system be installed on the rear
seats, it is advisable to position it as
far forward as the position of the front
seat allows.
❒If the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated always check the
dedicated LED on the trim located on
the dashboard switches on, to make
sure that it has actually been
deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system
itself. Keep the instructions in the
vehicle along with the other documents
and this handbook. Do not use
second-hand child restraint systems
without instructions.
❒Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system.
❒Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.❒Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
❒Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or
behind their back.
❒Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No one can hold
a child in the case of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a new
one.
WARNING
75)SEVERE DANGER When a front
passenger airbag is fitted, do not install
rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat. Deployment of
the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the
severity of the collision. It is advisable to
always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
76)On the sun visor there is a label with
suitable symbols reminding the user that it
is compulsory to deactivate the airbag if
a rearward facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the instructions
on the passenger's side sun visor (see
the "Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag" paragraph).77)Should it be necessary to carry a child
on the passenger side front seat in a
rearward facing child restraint system, the
passenger side front airbag and side bag
must be deactivated through the display
main Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter), verifying
deactivation by checking whether the LED
has switched on in the trim located
on the dashboard. Move the passenger's
seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child restraint system
and the dashboard.
78)Do not adjust the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
79)Incorrect fitting of the child restraint
system may result in an inefficient
protection system. In the event of an
accident the child restraint system may
become loose and the child may be
injured, even fatally. When fitting a restraint
system for newborns or children, strictly
comply with the instructions provided
by the Manufacturer.
80)When the child restraint system is not
used, secure it with the seat belt or with
the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from
the vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured
inside the passenger compartment. In this
way, in the case of sudden braking or an
accident, it will not cause injuries to the
occupants.
81)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove
the child restraint system before making
any adjustment.
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82)Always make sure that the chest
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear
the seat belt correctly.
83)Do not use the same lower anchorage
to install more than one child restraint
system.
84)If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint
system is not fixed to all three anchorages,
it will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
85)Fit the child restraint system only when
the vehicle is stationary. The child restraint
system is correctly fixed to the brackets
when you hear the click. Follow the
instructions for assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the Manufacturer must
supply with the child restraint system.
SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAGThe vehicle is equipped with:
❒front driver airbag;
❒front passenger airbag;
❒driver knee bag (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒front side bags for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection of driver and
passenger (for versions/markets, where
provided);
❒side bags for head protection of front
seat passengers and rear side seat
passengers (window bag).FRONT AIRBAGSThe front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (for versions/
markets, where provided) protect the
front seat 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 in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
should always be worn, as specified
by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
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.
The front airbags may not activate in
the case of a frontal impact against
highly deformable objects not involving
the front surface of the vehicle (e.g.
wing collision against guard rail) or in
the case of the vehicle wedging under
other vehicles or protective barriers
(e.g. under trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
they may not provide any additional
protection compared with seat belts, so
their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
Driver's side front airbag
86) 87)
This consists of an instantly inflating
cushion contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 81.
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