2016 FIAT QUBO child seat

WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. After it is triggered, have it
replaced at a Fiat Dealership. Consult the card
in the glove box to check the status of the
pretensioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the device replaced when the expiration date
approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may cause damage or
trigger them.These devices are not affected by
vibrations caused by irregularities of the road
surface or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc .
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To increase passenger safety, the front and rear (for
versions/markets where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which controls the force acting
on the chest and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of a head-on collision.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting (and ensuring
that all the other passengers also respect) the local
laws in force regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers:
the risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women must position
the lower part of the belt very low down so that
it passes over the hips and under the abdomen (see
fig. 100).
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must cross the shoulder and the chest
diagonally. The lower part must fit over the hips (as
shown in fig. 101) rather than the abdomen of the
passenger. Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to hold the
seat belt away from your body.
fig. 100
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WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright , lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten the seat belts
on both the front and the rear seats! Travelling
without seat belts will increase the risk of
severe injur y and even death in the event of an
accident .
WARNING
Never disassemble or tamper with the
seat belt or pretensioner components. All
operations must be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always go to a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
stress, for example after an accident ,
it should be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the
pretensioner. In fact , even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child sitting on the
passenger's lap and a single belt to protect them
both fig. 102. In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
fig. 101
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fig. 102
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WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
stress, for example after an accident ,
it should be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the
pretensioner. In fact , even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions,
observe the following:
❒always use the belt with the tap taut and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without
impediments;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
mild soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade.
Do not use strong detergents, bleach, paints or
any other chemicals which could damage the belt
fibres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is guaranteed only if water does not
get inside;
❒replace the seat belt if it shows significant signs of
wear and tear.
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimum protection in the event of a crash, all
passengers must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child's head is larger and
heavier in proportion to his/her body and the child's
muscular and bone structures are not fully
developed. For this reason, they require restraint
systems which are different from those used by
adults to protect them in the event of an accident.
The results of research on the best child restraint
systems are contained in the European Standard
ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems classified into five 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
As you can see, the groups overlap partly and, in fact,
there are devices on sale that cover more than one
weight group.
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All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child seat which must never be
removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of
restraint systems, children are considered as adults
and wear seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat has child seats for each weight
group. These devices are recommended, having been
specifically designed for Fiat cars.
WARNING
DANGER: Do not put cradle seats facing
backwards on the front seat if the front
passenger air bag is enabled.
Deployment of the air bag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the child.
It is advisable to carr y children on the rear seat ,
which is the most protected position in the
event of an accident . Child seats must not be
fitted on the front seat of vehicles with a
passenger air bag; their deployment in
an accident , however serious, could cause fatal
injuries to the child. If necessary, children can
travel in the front seat , if the front passenger air
bag can be disabled. In this case, check that
the air bag is actually deactivated by making
sure the “ warning light appears on the
instrument panel (see “Front passenger air bag”
in the “Front air bags” section). Also, the
passenger seat should be as far back as possible
to avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
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GROUPS 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards
on a cradle seat, which, by supporting the head,
does not induce stress on the neck in the event of
sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehicle seat belts, as
shown in fig. 103 and, in turn, it must restrain the
child with its own belts.
WARNING
The diagrams are indicative and
provided for assembly purposes only. For
assembly, refer to the instructions supplied with
the child seat by low.GROUP 1
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight can be carried
facing forwards if the child seat is fitted with a front
cushion, through which the car seat belt restrains
both child and seat fig. 104.
WARNING
The diagrams are indicative and
provided for assembly purposes only. For
assembly, refer to the instructions supplied with
the child seat by law.
fig. 103
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fig. 104
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WARNING
Some child restraint systems for weight
groups 0 and 1 have a rear attachment
to the car seat belts and their own seat belts for
securing the child. Due to their weight , they
may be dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if
fastened to the vehicle seat belts placing a
cushion in between). Follow the assembly
instructions carefully.
GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be secured using the
car seat belts directly fig. 105.
The child seat is needed 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 lower part is snug on the hips
not the abdomen.
WARNING
The diagrams are indicative and
provided for assembly purposes only. For
assembly, refer to the instructions supplied with
the child seat by law.
fig. 105
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GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg, the size of the
child's chest no longer requires a support to distance
the child's back from the back of the seat.
The figure fig. 106 shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
WARNING
The diagrams are indicative and
provided for assembly purposes only. For
assembly, refer to the instructions supplied with
the child seat by low.
fig. 106
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement
possibilities for child restraints on the seats of a vehicle as shown in the following table:
Group Weight range Front passenger seat Rear passenger seat
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg
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Group 1 9-18 kg
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Group 2 15-25 kg
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Group 3 22-36 kg
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U suitable for “Universal” child seats, according to European standard ECE-R44 for the specified “Groups”.
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