Suitability for various seating positions
CLUB CAB
Mass GroupSeating Position
Front Passenger Rear Outbord
With Airbag Without Airbag
0—Upto10kg X U X
0+—Upto13kg X U X
1—9to18kg UF U X
II & III —15 to 36 kg UF U X
141)
Definition of characters to be inserted in the table above:
U — Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF — Suitable for front-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X — Seat position not suitable for child restraint systems in this mass group.
Important note:
Front passenger seat is NOT suitable for rearward facing child restraint system when the passenger airbag is active. It is
suitable for universal child restraint system when the airbag has been disabled (refer to “Supplemental restraint system —
Airbag”).
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Suitability for various seating positions
DOUBLE CAB
Mass GroupSeating Position
Front Passenger Rear Outbord Rear Centre
With Airbag Without Airbag3-point type seat
belt2-point type seat
belt
0—Upto10kg X U U U X
0+—Upto13kg X U U U X
1—9to18kg UF U U U X
II & III —15 to 36 kg UF U U U X
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Definition of characters to be inserted in the table above:
U — Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF — Suitable for front-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X — Seat position not suitable for child restraint systems in this mass group.
Important note:
Front passenger seat is NOT suitable for rearward facing child restraint system when the passenger airbag is active. It is
suitable for universal child restraint system when the airbag has been disabled (refer to “Supplemental restraint system —
Airbag”).
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SAFETY
Child restraint
anchorage points
(Double cab)
(where provided)
When fitting a child restraint, always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
using the approved anchorage points
shown and install the child restraint
fitting package.
Anchorage locations
Two child restraint anchorage points are
built into the vehicle and are located on
the vertical panel behind the rear
seatback.
68)
Tether anchor strap installation
142)
1 — Remove the head restraint from
the location in which you wish to install
a child restraint.
2 — Drop the child restraint’s tether
strap (A) down the back of the rear
seatback.
3 — Tip the armrest forward. Open the
fastener (B) that’s located in the space
where the armrest was stowed.4 — Open the inner cover.
5 — Put your hand in the opening of
the fastener, attach the tether strap’s
hook (C) to the tether anchorage (D),
and securely tighten the tether strap.
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Installing a child
restraint system to the
lower anchorage
(ISOFIX child restraint mountings of
Double cab)
143)
Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with
lower anchorages for attaching a child
restraint system with ISOFIX mountings.
Child restraint systems
with ISOFIX mountings
(Double cab)
(where provided)
The child restraint system is designed
only for seats that incorporate lower
anchorages. Retain the child restraint
system using the lower anchorages.
It is not necessary to retain the child
restraint system using the vehicle’s seat
belts.
A. Child restraint system connectors
To install
1. Remove any foreign material in or
around the connectors and ensure the
vehicle seat belt is in its normal storage
position.
2. Remove the head restraint from the
location in which you wish to install a
child restraint. Refer to “Head
restraints”.3. Open the gap a little between the
seat cushion (A) and the seatback (B)
with your hand to locate the lower
anchorages (C).
4. Push the child restraint system’s
connectors (D) into the lower
anchorages (C) in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child
restraint system’s manufacturer.
A. Vehicle seat cushion
B. Vehicle seaback
C. Lower anchorage
D. Connector
If your child restraint system requires
the use of a tether strap, fasten the
tether strap in accordance with step 5.
5. Latch the top tether strap hook (E) of
the child restraint system to the tether
anchor bracket (F) and tighten the top
tether strap so it is securely fastened.
D
C
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A
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CA
D
B
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If it is difficult to latch the tether strap
hook, turn the hook sideways.
6. Push and pull the child restraint
system in all directions to be sure it is
firmly secured.
To remove
Remove the child restraint system in
accordance with the instructions
provided by the child restraint system’s
manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint system to
a 3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
Installation
1. Put a child restraint system on the
seat in which you wish to install it and
remove the head restraint from the seat.
Refer to “Head restraints”.
2. Route the belt through the child
restraint according to the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions,then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
3. Remove all slack of a lap belt by
pulling the webbing through the belts
adjustment feature. 3 point type seat
belt requires no length adjustment,
remove all slack by using the locking
clip (A).
4. Before putting the child in the
restraint, push and pull the child
restraint in all directions to be sure it is
secure. Do this before each use.
144)
WARNING
141)When installing a child restraint
system, remove the head restraint from the
seat.142)Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
143)When installing a child restraint
system on the separate seat, adjust the
seatback angle to 1 step rearward from the
first locking position.
144)For some type of child restraint, the
locking clip (A) should be used to help
avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden manoeuvre. It must be fitted and
used in accordance with the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions. The locking
clip must be removed when the child
restraint is removed.
IMPORTANT
68)The anchorages are only applicable for
child restraints fitted in the seat.
F
E
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A
198AA0008772
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temporary irritation from chemicals
used to produce the deployment; open
the windows after airbag deployment, if
safe to do so.
The airbags deflate very rapidly after
deployment, so there is little danger of
obscured vision.
145) 146) 147) 148) 149) 150) 151) 152)
Caution for installing the child
restraint on vehicle with front
passenger’s airbag
The label shown here is attached on
vehicles with front passenger’s airbag.
153)
NOTE The labels may be in different
positions depending on the vehicle
model.
Driver’s and front passenger’s
airbag system
The driver’s airbag is located under the
padded cover in the middle of the
steering wheel. The front passenger’s
airbag is contained in the instrument
panel above the glove box.
The driver’s airbag inflates at two
different rates according to the severity
of the impact (if so equipped).
The driver’s airbag and the front
passenger’s airbag are designed toinflate at the same time even if the
passenger seat is not occupied.
Driver’s knee airbag system*
The driver’s knee airbag is located
under the steering wheel. The driver’s
knee airbag is designed to deploy at the
same time as the driver’s front airbag.201AF0009484
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WARNING
145)Airbags inflate at an extremely rapid
speed. In certain situations, contact with
inflating airbags can result in abrasions,
bruises, light cuts, and the like.
146)IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE
PROPERLY SEATED. A driver or front
passenger too close to the steering wheel
or instrument panel during airbag
deployment can be killed or seriously
injured. Airbags inflate very fast, and with
great force. If the driver and front
passenger are not properly seated and
restrained, the airbags may not protect you
properly, and could cause serious or fatal
injuries when they inflate.
147)Do not sit on the edge of the seat, or
sit with your lower legs too close to the
instrument panel, or lean head or chest
close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Do not put feet or legs on or against
the instrument panel.
148)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.149)Place all infants and small children in
the rear seat and properly restrained using
an appropriate child restraint system. The
rear seat is the safest for infants and
children.
150)Infants and small children should
never be unrestrained, stand up against
the instrument panel or held in your arms
or on your lap. They could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision, including
when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in an appropriate child
restraint system. See the “Child restraint”
section of this owner’s manual.
151)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
152)Older children should be seated,
properly wearing the seat belt, with an
appropriate booster seat if needed.
153)Extreme Hazard! NEVER use a
rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of
it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.154)Do not fit any accessory that makes
the indicator impossible to see, and do not
cover the indicator with a sticker. You
would not be able to verify the status of the
passenger airbag system.
155)To reduce risk of serious or fatal
injury: always turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or put the operation mode
in OFF, before operating the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Failure
to do so could adversely affect the airbag
performance; Wait at least 60 seconds to
operate the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting
the operation mode in OFF. The SRS
airbag system is designed to retain enough
voltage to deploy the airbag; Always
remove the key from the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch after operating that
switch. Failure to do so could lead to
improper position of the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch; Do not turn OFF
the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch except when a child restraint
system is fitted to the front passenger seat;
If the OFF indicator does not come on
when the front passenger’s airbag ONOFF
switch is turned OFF, do not fit a child
restraint system to the front passenger
seat. We recommend you to have the
system inspected by a Fiat Dealership; if
the OFF indicator remains on when the
front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is
turned ON, do not allow anyone to sit on
the front passenger seat. We recommend
you to have the system inspected by a Fiat
Dealership.
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SAFETY
156)Do not apply stickers or other objects
to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the
passenger side airbag area and the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on
the passenger side of the dashboard since
they could interfere with correct inflation of
the passenger airbag and also cause
serious injury to the passengers.
157)Do not set anything on, or attach
anything to, the instrument panel above the
glove box. It might strike and injure an
occupant if the airbag inflates.
158)Do not attach accessories to, or put
them in front of, the windscreen. These
objects could restrict the airbag inflation, or
strike and injure an occupant if the airbags
inflate.
159)Do not attach additional keys or
accessories (hard, pointed or heavy
objects) to the ignition key. Such objects
could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from
inflating normally or could be propelled to
cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.
160)Do not attach accessories to the
lower portion of the driver’s side instrument
panel. Such objects could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally
or could be propelled to cause serious
injury if the airbag inflates.
161)Do not put packages, pets or other
objects between the airbags and the driver
or front passenger. It could affect airbag
performance, or could cause injury when
the airbag inflates.
162)Right after the airbag inflation, several
airbag system components will be hot. Do
not touch these components. There is a
danger of being burnt.163)The airbag system is designed to
work only once. Once the airbags have
deployed, they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced and we
recommend you to have the entire airbag
system inspected by a Fiat Dealership.
164)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
165)Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or the area in
which the Window bag is located to avoid
possible injury during airbag inflation.
166)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts,
side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the seat
belts which must therefore be fastened at
all times.
167)The side airbags and curtain airbags
are designed to supplement the driver and
passenger seat belts in certain side
impacts. Seat belts should always be worn
properly, and the driver and passenger
should sit well back and upright without
leaning against the window or door.
168)The side airbag and curtain airbag
inflate with great force. The driver and
passenger should not put their arms out
the window, and should not lean against
the door, in order to reduce risk of serious
or possible fatal injury from the deploying
side airbag and curtain airbag.
169)Do not allow any rear seat occupant
to hold onto the seatback of either front
seat, in order to reduce risk of injury from
the deploying side airbag. Special care
should be taken with children.170)Do not place any objects near or in
front of the seatback of either front seat.
They could interfere with proper side airbag
inflation, and also could cause injury if
thrown free by side airbag deployment.
171)Do not install seat covers on seats
with side airbags. Do not re-cover seats
that have side airbags. This could interfere
with proper side airbag inflation.
172)Do not attach a microphone (A) or
any other device or object around the part
where the curtain airbags (B) activate such
as on the windscreen, side door glass,
front and rear pillars and roof side or assist
grips. When the curtain airbags inflate, the
microphone or other device or object will
be hurled with great force or the curtain
airbags may not activate correctly, resulting
in death or serious injury.
173)Do not allow the child to lean against
or close to the front door even if the child is
seated in a child restraint system. The
child’s head should also not be leaned
against or be close to the area where the
side airbag and curtain airbag are located.
It is dangerous if the side airbag and
curtain airbag inflate. Failure to follow all of
these instructions could lead to serious or
fatal injury to the child.
174)We recommend work around and on
the side airbags and curtain airbags
system to be done by a Fiat Dealership.
175)We recommend any maintenance
performed on or near the components of
the SRS to be performed by a Fiat
Dealership. Improper work on the SRS
components or wiring could result in
inadvertent deployment of the airbags, or
could render the SRS inoperative; either
situation could result in serious injury.
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