2016 FIAT PANDA child restraint

SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 61
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS .. 66
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 71
SEAT BELTS ................................... 71
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)
SYSTEM ......................................... 72
PRETENSIONERS........................... 74
CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS ..... 76
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................ 85
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OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprises the following
protection systems:
❒seat belts;
❒SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
❒head restraints;
❒child restraint systems;
❒front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the headrest
adjustment see the "Headrests"
paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 55 and insert it into buckle B, until
it clicks into place. On removal, if the
seat belt jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the retractor, the
belt automatically adapts to the body of
the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
81)The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor. Wear the rear seat belts
as shown in fig. 56 (4-seater versions)
or fig. 57 (5-seater versions).
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CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
91) 92) 93) 94)For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint
systems, including newborn and other
children! This prescription is
compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50
metres and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear
seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that the
rear seats offer greater safety for
children.
Compared with an adult, a child's head
is larger and heavier in proportion to
their body and the child's muscular and
bone structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are
necessary to reduce as much as
possible the risk of injuries in the event
of an accident, braking or sudden
manoeuvre.Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. Depending on the
characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as
possible (at least until 3–4 years old),
since this is the most protected position
in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the vehicle by means
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX
anchorages.
It is recommended to always choose
the restraint system most suitable
for the child; for this reason always refer
to the Owner Handbook provided with
the child restraint system, to be sure
that it is of the right type for the children
it is intended for.
In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group Weight range
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9 - 18 kg
Group 2 15 - 25 kg
Group 3 22 - 36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.
FITTING A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
95) 96) 97)The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the ECE
R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.
IMPORTANT The figures are indicative
and provided for assembly purposes
only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which
must be included.
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IMPORTANT Following an accident of a
certain importance, it is recommended
to replace both the child restraint
system and the seat belt to which it
was bound.
Group 0 and 0+
Infants up to 13 kg must be carried with
a rearward facing child restraint system
of the type shown in fig. 63 which,
supporting the head, does not induce
stress on the neck in the event of
sudden decelerations.
The child restraint system is restrained
by the vehicle seat belts, as shown
in fig. 63 and it must restrain the child in
turn with its own belts.
Group 1
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be carried in forward facing position
fig. 64Group 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle seat belts directly fig. 65.
In this case, the child restraint system is
used to position the child correctly
with respect to the seat belts so that
the diagonal belt section crosses the
child’s chest and not the neck, and the
lower part is snug on the pelvis not
the abdomen.Group 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,
there are boosters which allow the
seat belt to be worn correctly.
The fig. 66 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint
systems on the various seats of the vehicle as shown in the following table:
Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system
Group Weight range Front passengerRear central passenger
(for versions/markets,
where provided)Rear side passengers
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgUXU
Group 1 9 - 18 kgUXU
Group 2 15 - 25 kgUXU
Group 3 22 - 36 kgUXU
U= suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".
X = seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
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() IMPORTANT: NEVER fit rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat with an active passenger side airbag.
Deactivate the respective airbag to install a rearward facing child restraint system (see instructions in the “Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbag” paragraph).
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FITTING AN ISOFIX
CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
98) 99) 100) 101)The vehicle 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, attach it to the two metal
anchorages A fig. 67 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. 68
located at the bottom behind the
backrest.
For versions with sliding split rear seat,
use the suitable catches shown in
fig. 69 on the tube at the base of the
backrest.
fig. 70 shows an example of a Universal
ISOFIX child restraint system for weight
group 1.IMPORTANT The fig. 70 is indicative
and for assembly purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according to
the instructions, which must be
included.
IMPORTANT Following an accident of a
certain importance, it is recommended
to replace both the child restraint
system and the Isofix anchoring
devices.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The table below shows the various installation possibilities for ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with the specific
anchorages in accordance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight group Child seat position ISOFIX size class Rear side Isofix positions
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards EIL (*)
Group 0+ up to 13 kgFacing backwards E
IL (*)
Facing backwards DIL (*)
Facing backwards CX
Group1from9upto18kgFacing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards CX
Facing forwards BIUF
Facing forwards BIIUF
Facing forwards AIUF
IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems specific and approved for this type of car.
(*): the Isofix child seat can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child seats in this group of weight and/or size class.
IUF: suitable for Isofix restraint systems to be positioned facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), approved for the relevant weight group.
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).
IMPORTANT The rear central seat (for versions/markets where provided) and the passenger front seat are not approved for any
type of Isofix child restraint system.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR PANDA
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the three-point seat belt or the
ISOFIX anchorages.
Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installation
Group 0+: from birth
to 13 kg
Britax Baby Safe plus
Type-approval number: E1
04301146
Fiat order code: 71806415
Universal/ISOFIX child restraint system.
It must be installed rear facing, using
the vehicle seat belts only, or the
dedicated ISOFIX base (which can be
purchased separately) and the vehicle
ISOFIX anchorages.
It must be fitted on the rear side seats. ++
Britax Baby Safe ISOFIX base
Fiat order code: 71806416
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