The safety devices complementary to
the front passenger seat belt have to be
activated.
Functioning defects
If the activation/deactivation system for
the front passenger air bags is not
functioning, you cannot install the child
restraint on the front seat with the head
facing rear. We advise you also not to
travel with passengers seated there.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
100)The air bag system uses a
pyrotechnical principle, meaning that its
activation produces heat, emits smoke
(that does not mean fire) and generates an
explosive sound. Air bag deployment,
which should be immediate, can cause
skin injuries or other problems.
101)Do not attach any object (pins, logos,
watches, phone support, etc.) to the
steering wheel.
102)The steering wheel must not be
covered in any way.
103)Dismantling the steering wheel is
prohibited (except by a qualified Fiat
Dealership technician).
104)Do not drive to close to the steering
wheel: adopt a driving position with your
arms slightly bent. This position will ensure
a sufficient distance for the air bag to
deploy efficiently.
105)Do not glue anything (pins, logos,
watches, phone supports, etc.) to the
dashboard near the airbag.
106)Do not place anything (animals,
umbrella, cane, boxes, etc.) between the
dashboard and the passenger.
107)Do not rest your feet on the
dashboard or the seat: these positions
could cause serious injuries. In general,
keep all parts of the body (knees, hands,
head, etc.) away from the dashboard.108)The passenger air bag only protects
the side front seat passenger; the centre
front seat passenger is only protected by
the seat belt. We recommend you respect
normal safety regulations (fasten your seat
belt). There may be serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
109)The passenger airbag must be
activated/deactivated when the vehicle is
stationary. If deactivated while driving, the
andwarning lights turn on. To turn
these lights off, you need to deactivate
then reactivate the passenger air bag again
when the vehicle is stopped.
110)When the child restraint is no longer in
use, reactivate the front seat belt
complementary safety devices to ensure
front passenger protection in case of an
accident. Installing a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger is
prohibited until the front seat belt
complementary safety devices have been
deactivated (refer to the "Passenger side
airbag and child restraint systems – how to
deactivate the airbags" paragraph in the
"Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
111)Because of the incompatibility of the
front passenger air bag deployment and
the positioning of a child seat facing
forward, NEVER INSTALL a child restraint
system facing backwards on a seat
equipped with FRONT AIRBAG
ACTIVATION. It could result in a CHILD'S
DEATH or could SERIOUSLY INJURE
him/her.
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The height-adjustable backrest and
seat belt track is recommended to
position the belt at the centre of the
shoulder. It must never rest on the neck
or arm. Choose an encompassing child
seat for better side protection.
INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT
SEAT
Some child seats cannot be installed.
The diagrams on the following pages
show the child seat attachment
position.
Before using a child restraint system,
make sure that it can be fitted.
In the front seat
Carrying children in the front passenger
seat is country-specific. Check with the
current laws and follow the indications
in the following diagram.
Before installing a child seat in this seat
(if authorised):
lower the seat belt completely;
move the seat back completely;
incline the backrest slightly (about
25°);
for vehicles that are able to do so,
raise the seat as high as possible.
Raise headrest as far up as possible so
that it does not interfere with the child
restraint system (refer to the "Front
headrest" paragraph in the "Knowing
your vehicle” chapter).
After installing the child seat, you can
move the seat forwards again (to leave
enough space in the rear for other
passengers or child seats). With a
rear-facing child restraint system, it
should not touch the dashboard or
anything in front of it.
Do not change any other adjustments
after installing the child seat.
In the rear side seat
The cot is installed crosswise with
respect to the vehicle and takes up at
least two seats. Place the child's head
opposite the door. 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.
For the safety of children who are facing
forward, do not move the seat in front
of the child back farther than the centre
of its travel, do not incline the backrest
excessively (25° at most) and raise the
seat up as far as possible.Remove the headrest from the rear seat
with the child restraint system on it
(refer to the "Rear headrest" paragraph
in the "Knowing your vehicle” chapter).
This must be done before positioning
the child seat.
Make sure that the forward-facing child
restraint system is resting against the
seat backrest.
In the rear central seat
Make sure the seat belt is adapted to
your child seat. Consult a Fiat
Dealership.
127)
FITTING A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
128) 129)
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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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+
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+
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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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 cotGr
oup 0 < to 10 kg X X U (2) U (2)
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 0+
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+
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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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
Combi/bus version 8 seats
Child restraint
systemsThe child's
weightFront passenger
seat (1) (2)Rear seat
Side 2nd row Centre 2nd row Side 3rd row Centre 3rd row
Transverse cot
Gr
oup 0< to 10 kg X U (3) U (3) U (3) U (3)
Child restraint
seat facing
backwards
Groups 0 and 0+< to 13 kg U U (4) U (4) U (4) U (4)
Child restraint
seat facing
backwards
Groups 0 and 1+
Child seat
facing forward
Group 1from 9 to 18 kg X U (5) U (5) U (5) U (5)
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg
and from 22 to
36 kgU U (5) U (5) 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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(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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The following table has the same information as the previous diagram to show how to respect current laws.
5-seater combi versions
Child restraint
systemsThe child's weightISOFIX child seat
dimensionsPassenger front
seatRear side seat Rear central seat
Transverse cot
Group 0
G
Child restraint seat
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 0+
facing backwards
Groups 0 and 1+
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X IUF/IL (3) X
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg and
from 22 to 36 kgX IUF/IL (3) X
X= Seat not authorised to install an ISOFIX child restraint.
IUF/IL= For vehicles that allows it, it allows attaching thanks to the ISOFIX fasteners for a "Universal/semi-universal or
vehicle-specific" approved child car seat; check possible installation.
(1)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.
(2)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.
(3)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 restraint system (refer to
the "Rear headrest" paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle” chapter). 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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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 weightISOFIX child seat
dimensionsPassenger front seat Rear seat
central
passengerside
passenger-
Central
Transverse cot
Gr
oup 0
G
Child restraint
seat facing
backwardsGroups
0 and 0+
seat facing
backwardsGroups
0 and 1+
XXXX
D
Child seat facing
forwardGroup 1from 9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X X IUF/IL (3) X
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3from 15 to 25 kg
and from 22 to
36 kgX X IUF/IL (3) X
X= Seat not authorised to install an ISOFIX child restraint.
IUF/IL= For vehicles that allows it, it allows attaching thanks to the ISOFIX fasteners for a "Universal/semi-universal or
vehicle-specific" approved child car seat; check possible installation.
(1)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.
(2)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.
(3)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 restraint system (refer to
the "Rear headrest" paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle” chapter). 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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