Seating Position
Mass GroupRear
OutboardRear CentreRecommended Child Restraint
SystemsUN-R44 Approval No.
0—Upto10kg U U — —
0+—Upto
13 kgU, L U, L BABY-SAFE plus: MZ314393 E1-04301146
1—9to18kg U,L U,LG 0/1 S ISOFIX (Child restraint system
for East area): MZ314390E
G 0/1 S ISOFIX (Child restraint system
for Central- South area): MZ314390CS
G 0/1 S ISOFIX (Child restraint system
for North area): MZ314390N
DUO plus: MZ313045E4-03443416
E1-04301133
II & III —15 to
36 kgU, L XKID plus: MZ314250
KIDFIX: MZ314804E1-04301169
E1-04301198
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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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Installing a child
restraint system to the
lower anchorage
(ISOFIX child restraint
mountings) and tether
anchorage (Double cab)
Lower anchorage location
Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with
lower anchorages for attaching a child
restraint system with ISOFIX mountings.Tether anchorage location
There are 2 child restraint anchorage
points on the vertical panel, located
behind the rear seat.
These are for securing a child seat
tether strap to each of the 2 rear
seating positions in your vehicle.
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Child restraint systems
with ISOFIX mountings
(Double cab)
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. Push the child restraint system’s
connectors (A) into the lower
anchorages (B) in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child
restraint system’s manufacturer.
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A. Connector
B. Lower anchorage
If your child restraint system has a
support leg, make sure that there is a
support leg at the stable position on the
floor. If your child restraint system with a
tether strap, perform the step 4 through
8.
If your child restraint system without a
tether strap, perform the step 8.
4. Drop the child restraint’s tether strap
(C) down from the clearance between
the rear seatback and back panel trim.5. Tip the armrest forward. Open the
two fasteners (D) that’s located in the
space where the armrest are stowed.
6. Open the inner cover.7. Put your hand in the opening of the
two fasteners, attach the tether strap
hook (E) to the tether anchorage (F),
and securely tighten the tether strap.
If it is difficult to latch the tether strap
hook, turn the hook sideways.
8. Push and pull the child restraint
system in all directions to be sure it is
firmly secured.
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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. When installing a child restraint
system in the front passenger seat,
adjust seat slide to its most rearward
position.
3. Route the belt through the child
restraint according to the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
4. Remove all slack by using the locking
clip (A).
5. If your child restraint system has a
support leg, make sure that there is a
support leg at the stable position on the
floor.
6. 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.
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WARNING
158)When installing a child restraint
system, remove the head restraint from the
seat.
159)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.
160)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
73)When attaching a child restraint system
to the rear seat, adjust the front seat to
prevent the front seatbacks from touching
the child's feet and child restraint system.
74)When installing a child restraint system
(Mass group II & III) on the front passenger
seat, please move the seatbacks position
to 2 steps rearward from upright position.
75)Child restraint system with support leg
can not be suitable on the rear centre seat.
76)Pull down the head restraint of the child
restraint after the child gets down from the
child restraint when you use the “KID-FIX”
or “KID PLUS” in the rear seat to prevent
the head restraint of the child restraint from
touching the rear glass. And make sure the
head restraint is adjusted and properly
positioned when the child sits in the child
restraint system.
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SAFETY
Only when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is under the following
conditions, the airbags will operate.
Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system: the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “START”
position.
Vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system: the operation mode
is in ON.
When the airbag control unit detects
rollover of the vehicle, curtain airbags
will be deployed (if so equipped).
The airbags deployment produces a
sudden, loud noise, and releases some
smoke and powder, but these
conditions are not injurious, and do not
indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with
respiratory problems may feel some
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.
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173)
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.
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NOTE The labels may be in different
positions depending on the vehicle
model.
Front passenger’s airbag ON OFF
switch (Club cab and Double cab)
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch can be used to disable the front
passenger’s airbag. If you have a child
restraint system that cannot be fitted to
any seat other than the front passenger
seat, be sure to turn OFF the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
before using it. Refer to “To turn an
airbag off”.
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch is located as shown in the
illustration.
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SAFETY
168)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.
169)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.
170)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.
171)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.
172)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.173)Older children should be seated,
properly wearing the seat belt, with an
appropriate booster seat if needed.
174)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.
175)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.176)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.
177)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.
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178)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.
179)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.
180)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.
181)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.
182)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.
183)Right after the airbag inflation, several
airbag system components will be hot. Do
not touch these components. There is a
danger of being burnt.
184)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.
185)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.186)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.
187)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.
188)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.
189)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.
190)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.
191)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.
192)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.193)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.
194)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.
195)We recommend work around and on
the side airbags and curtain airbags
system to be done by a Fiat Dealership.
196)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.
197)Do not modify your steering wheel,
seat belt retractor or any other SRS
components. For example, replacement of
the steering wheel, or modifications to the
front bumper or body structure can
adversely affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
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SAFETY
DRIVING, ALCOHOL
AND DRUGS
Drunk driving is one of the most
frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired even with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you
have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab or a friend, or use public
transportation. Drinking coffee or taking
a cold shower will not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and
non-prescription drugs affect your
alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist
before driving while under the influence
of any of these medications.
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WARNING
220)NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your
perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes
are slower and your judgment is impaired.
SAFE DRIVING
TECHNIQUES
Driving safety and protection against
injury cannot be fully ensured. However,
we recommend that you pay extra
attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
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Carrying children in the vehicleNever leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the
vehicle. Children may play with the
driving controls and this could lead to
an accident.
Make sure that infants and small
children are properly restrained in
accordance with the laws and
regulations, and for maximum
protection in case of an accident.
Prevent children from playing in the
luggage compartment. It is quite
dangerous to allow them to play there
while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to
load above the height of seats. This is
dangerous not only because rearward
vision will be obstructed, but also the
luggage may be projected into the
passenger compartment under hard
braking.
WARNING
221)Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle. To prevent the floor mats
from slipping out of position, securely
retain them using the hook etc. Note that
laying a floor mat over a pedal or laying one
floor mat on top of another can obstruct
pedal operation and lead to a serious
accident.
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