2016 FIAT TALENTO Owners Manual

FITTING A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
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The seat belt must be adjusted to
ensure it works in case of abrupt
braking or collision. Comply with the
belt direction indicated by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly.
Check that the child seat is correctly
locked in place by moving it left/right
and forwards/backwards: the seat
should remain firmly in place. Make sure
that the child restraint system is not
installed crosswise and is not resting
against a window.
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2 seater van
check the airbag status before settling a passenger in or installing a child seat.
: seat where installing a child seat is prohibited.
Child seat fastened with additional belt
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal".
189T36600
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3 seater van
check the airbag status before settling a passenger in or installing a child seat.
: seat where installing a child seat is prohibited.
Child seat fastened with additional belt
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal".
190T36601
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagrams to show how to respect current laws.
Van version with 2 or 3 seats
Child restraint systems The child's weightFront passenger seat(s) (2)
With single passenger
seat (1)With 2 single seats
Central seat Side seat
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0, 0+ and 1 18 kgUXU
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from9to18kg U X U
Booster seatGroups
2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg and
from 22 to 36 kgUXU
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal"; check possible installation.
(1): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. Remove the headrest. Position
the vehicle's seat as far back and as high as possible, then slightly incline the backrest (about 25°).
(2) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.Before installing a rear-facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat,
check that the air bag has been correctly deactivated (refer to the "Passenger side airbag and child restraint systems – how to
deactivate the airbags" paragraph in this chapter).
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Combi 5 seats
check the airbag status before settling a passenger in or installing a child seat.
Child seat fastened with additional belt
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal".
: seat where installing a child seat is prohibited.
191T36605
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
5-seater combi versions
Child restraint systems The child's weightFront passenger seat
(1) (2)Rear side seat Rear central seat
Central cotGroup 0 < to 10 kg XU (3)
U (3)
U (3)
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 0+ Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+ 18 kgU U (4) U (4)
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from9to18kg X U(5) U(5)
Booster seatGroups
2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg and
from 22 to 36 kgX U (5) U (5)
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal"; check possible installation.
(2): position the vehicle's seat as far back and as high as possible, then slightly incline the backrest (about 25°).
(3): the cot is installed crosswise with respect to the vehicle and takes up at least two seats. The child's head must be opposite
the vehicle's door.
(4): move the front seat as far forward as possible to install the child seat backwards from driving direction, then move it back
to maximum so it does not come into contact with the child seat.
(5): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. In any case, remove the rear
seat headrest that the child seat is positioned against. This should be done before positioning the child seat (please see the
paragraph "Rear headrest" in chapter "Knowing your vehicle"). Do not move the seat in front of the child back more than half
the distance and do not incline it more than 25°.
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Combi 6 seats
check the airbag status before settling a passenger in or installing a child seat.
Child seat fastened with additional belt
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal";
: seat where installing a child seat is prohibited.
192T36603
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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
6-seater combi versions
Child restraint
systemsThe child's weightPassenger front seat Rear seat
Central - - Central
Central cotGroup 0 < to 10 kg X X U (2) U (2)
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 0+ Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+ 9to18kgX U U (3) U (3)
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to 18 kg X X U (4) U (4)
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg and
from 22 to 36 kgX X U (4) U (4)
X: seat not authorised to install a child restraint of this type.
U: seat allowing fastening with seat belt for an approved child seat like "Universal"; check possible installation.
(2): the cot is installed crosswise with respect to the vehicle and takes up at least two seats. The child's head must be opposite
the vehicle's door.
(3): move the front seat as far forward as possible to install the child seat backwards from driving direction, then move it back
to maximum so it does not come into contact with the child seat.
(4): child seat facing forward: position the child seat backrest in contact with the seat backrest. In any case, remove the rear
seat headrest that the child seat is positioned against. This should be done before positioning the child seat (please see the
paragraph "Rear headrest" in chapter "Knowing your vehicle"). Do not move the seat in front of the child back more than half
the distance and do not incline it more than 25°.
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