2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

69)Incorrect fitting of the child restraint system may result in an inefficient protection system. In the event of an accident the child restraint
system may become loose and the child may be injured, even fatally. When fitting a restraint system for newborns or children, strictly comply with
the instructions provided by the Manufacturer.
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ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SETUP
The vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which makes
fitting a child restraint system quick,
simple and safe.
Traditional child restraint systems can be
fitted alongside Isofix child restraint
systems on different seats in the same
car.
As an example, fig. 52 shows an example
of a Universal Isofix child restraint
system for weight group 1.
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The other weight groups are covered by
specific Isofix child restraint systems,
which can be used only if specifically
tested for this car (see list of cars
provided with the child restraint system).
IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not
approved for any type of Isofix child
restraint system.
INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX
CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM
Proceed as follows:
attach the child restraint system to
the special lower metal rings 2 fig. 53,
located inside the rear seat backrest (to
access the rings lift hinge 1);
secure the upper belt (available
together with the child restraint system)
to the special attachments 1
fig. 54 located in the rear part of the
backrest.It is possible to have a mixed assembly of
traditional child restraint systems and
Universal Isofix ones. Remember that
when using a Universal Isofix child
restraint system, you can only use
approved child restraint systems with
the marking ECE R44 (R44/03 or
superior) “Universal Isofix”.
Refer to the instruction manual provided
with the child restraint system for
further details on installation/use.71)
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM USE
The table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix attachments
in accordance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight group Child restraint system position Isofix size class Rear side seats
Group 0 up to 10 kg Rear facing EIL (*)
Group 0+ up to 13 kgRear facing E
IL (*)
Rear facing DIL (*)
Rear facing CIL (*)
Group 1 from 9 up to 18 kgRear facing D
IL (*)
Rear facing CIL (*)
Forward facing BIUF-IL
Forward facing B1IUF-IL
Forward facing AIUF-IL
IL : suitable for certain Isofix child restraint systems of the categories "specific cars", restricted" or "semiuniversal"
(*) the Isofix child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be positioned in forward facing position, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), type-approved for the relevant
weight group.
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CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR THE CAR
Lineaccessori MOPAR®includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three anchorage
points 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
Group 1: from 9 up
to 18 kg
Fair G 0/1S
Type-approval number:
E4 04443718
Alfa Romeo order code:
71807388
Universal/ISOFIX child restraint system.
It can be fitted forward facing/rearward
facing using only the car seat belts or the
ISOFIX anchorages.
FCA recommends installing it using the
rear facing ISOFIX platform (RWF
specific “A” type - to be purchased
separately) or the forward facing ISOFIX
platform (FWF specific “A” type - to be
purchased separately), the rigid head
restraint (to be purchased separately)
and the ISOFIX anchorages for the car.
It must be fitted on the rear outer seats. ++
Fair ISOFIX RWF platform, “A”
type for G 0/1S
Alfa Romeo order code:
71805368
Fair ISOFIX FWF platform type
“A” for G 0/1S
Alfa Romeo order code:
71805364
++
FAIR head restraint
Alfa Romeo order code:
71807387
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Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installation
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Alfa Romeo order code:
71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if present.
FCA recommends installing it using the
ISOFIX anchor points of the car.It must
be fitted on the rear outer seats.
Group 3: from 22 to
36 kg from 136 cm
to 150 cm
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Alfa Romeo order code:
71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if present.
FCA recommends installing it using the
ISOFIX anchor points of the car.It must
be fitted on the rear outer seats.
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Group 2: from 15 to
25 kg from 95 cm
to 135 cm

Main recommendations to carry
children safely
Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible,
at least until 3–4 years old.
Should a rearward facing child
restraint system be installed on the rear
seats, it is advisable to position it as far
forward as the position of the front seat
allows.
If the passenger side front airbag is
deactivated always check the permanent
switching on of the warning light
in
the panel above the interior rear-view
mirror to make sure that it has actually
been deactivated.
Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand child
seats without instructions.
Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry two
children simultaneously.
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
Always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it.
While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or behind
their back.
Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can hold a child in the
case of a crash.
In the event of an accident, replace the
child restraint system with a new one. In
addition, and depending on the type of
child restraint system installed, replace
the Isofix anchorages or the seat belt
with which the child restraint system was
connected.
The rear head restraint can be
removed if needed to install a child
restraint system. The head restraint must
always be present in the vehicle and
fitted if the seat is used by an adult
passenger or a child sitting in a restraint
system without backrest.
WARNING
70)The diagram is indicative and for fitting
purposes only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must be
included.
71)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat system
is not fixed to all three anchorages, it will not
be able to protect the child correctly. In a
crash, the child could be seriously or fatally
injured.72)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly secured to the brackets when
you hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that
the Manufacturer must supply with the child
restraint system.
73)Do not use the same lower anchorage to
install more than one child restraint system.
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FRONT AIRBAGS
“SMART BAG”SYSTEM (MULTISTAGE
FRONT AIRBAGS)
The car features multistage front airbags
(“Smart bag”) for driver and passenger.
The front driver/passenger airbags are
designed to protect occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium-high
severity, by placing the bag between the
occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Airbags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
you are recommended to always wear. In
the event of impact, those not wearing a
seat belt are projected forwards and may
come into contact with the bag which is
still inflating. The protection offered by
the bag is compromised in these
circumstances.
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Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision
against guard rail, etc.);
jamming of the car underneath other
vehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
underneath a truck or a guard rail) as, in
this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to the
seat belt and their deployment would be
inappropriate. Failure to activate in the
conditions described above is due to the
fact that they may not provide any
additional protection compared with seat
belts, so their activation would be
inappropriate. In these cases,
non-deployment does not indicate a
system malfunction.
FRONT AIRBAG DRIVER'S SIDE
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the
centre of the steering wheel fig. 55.
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special recess in the
dashboard: fig. 56 this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver.
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FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND
CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEMS
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Rearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front seat
with an active passenger airbag since in
the event of an impact the airbag
activation may cause fatal injuries to the
transported child.ALWAYScomply with
the instructions on the label on the
passenger side sun visor fig. 57.
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Deactivating passenger side airbags:
front airbag and side bag for pelvis,
chest and shoulders protection (Side
bag)
If a child must be carried on the front seat
in a rear facing child restraint system,
deactivate the passenger side front
airbag and side bag for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection (Side bag). To
deactivate the airbags use the display
Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
With airbags deactivated, a warning light
lights up on the instrument panel in
the trim located above the internal
rearview mirror fig. 58.With front passenger airbag on, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light switches on constantly for several
seconds and then it should switch off.
If the warning light
flashes, this
indicates a fault in the warning light
.
Before proceeding, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
On moving the ignition device to MAR,
the warning light
switches on for a
few seconds. If not, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership. During the first
seconds, the activation of the warning
light
does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
tests its correct operation. After a test of
a few seconds, the warning light will
indicate the status of the passenger
airbag protection.Passenger's protection active: warning
light
off.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF: the warning light
switches on
with a steady light.
The warning light
may light up with
various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may vary
during the same key cycle.
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