2018 FIAT 500 child seat

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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR USE WITH i-SIZE
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (for versions/markets, where provided)
The following table, according to European standard ECE 129, indicates the possibility of i-Size child restraint system installation.
DeviceFront
passengerRear right passenger
i-Size child restraint system ISO/R2 X i-U(*) X ISO/F2 X i-U(*) X
X: seat not suitable for Universal i-Size child restraint systems.
i-U(*): installation only possible by moving the corresponding front seat forward. In this configuration, the seat must not be occupied.
Rear left passenger
i-Size POSITIONS IN THE VEHICLE

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Weight groupChild safety seatType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
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Fair G0/1S
Type-approval number:
E4 04443718
Fiat order code: 71807388 Group 0+:
from newborn
to 13 kg from 40 cm
to 80 cm
Universal/ISOFIX child restraint system.
It can be fitted forward facing/rearward facing
using only the vehicle seat belts or the Isofix
anchorages. FCA recommends fitting it using
the rear facing ISOFIX platform
(RWF “A” type - to be purchased separately) or
the forward facing ISOFIX platform (FWF
specific “M” type - to be purchased separately),
the rigid headrest
(to be purchased separately) and the ISOFIX
anchorages for the vehicle. It must be fitted on
the rear outer seats.
FAIR rigid headrest
Fiat order code: 71807387
Fair ISOFIX RWF platform
“A” type for G 0/1S
Fiat order code: 71805368
or
Fair ISOFIX RWF platform
“M” type or G 0/1S
Fiat order code: 71806374
Group 1:
from 9 up to 18 kg
from 67 cm to
105 cm

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Weight groupChild safety seatType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions markets,
where provided) Group 2:
from 15 to 25 kg
from 95 cm
to 135 cmIt can only be installed facing forwards, using
the three-point safety belt and the vehicles
ISOFIX anchor points, if provided.
Fiat recommends installing it using the
vehicle’s ISOFIX anchor points. It must be
installed in the outside rear seats.
It can only be installed facing forwards, using
the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX
anchorages of the vehicle, if present.
Fiat recommends installing it using the
vehicle’s ISOFIX anchor points.It must be
fitted on the rear outer seats.
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions markets,
where provided) Group 3:
from 22 to 36 kg
from 136 cm
to 150 cm
It must only be installed facing forward, using
the three-point seat belt Safety 1st Manga
E13 045072 Group 3:
from 22 to 36 kg
from 136 cm
to 150 cm

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Main recommendations to carry
children safely
❒ Install the child seats on the rear
seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an accident.
❒ Keep children in backward-facing
child restraint systems for as long
as possible, until 3–4 years old if
possible.
❒ Keep children in backward-facing
child restraint systems for as long
as possible, until 3–4 years old if
possible.
❒ 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 restraint
systems without instructions.❒ Only one child is to be strapped to
each retaining system.
❒ 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 an accident.❒ If the car has been involved in a
medium-high severity road
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 headrest can be removed
if needed to install a child restraint
system. The headrest must always
be fitted in the car if the seat is used
by an adult passenger or a child
sitting in a restraint system without
a backrest.

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Driver’s front airbag
(A-fig. 79)
This consists of an instant inflating bag
contained in a special recess in the
centre of the steering wheel.
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Passenger’s front airbag
(B-fig. 80)
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard: this bag has a larger
volume than that on the driver side.
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Passenger’s front airbag and
child restraint systems
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Rearward facing child restraint systems
must NEVERbe fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger side
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 stuck on the passenger
side sun visor (fig. 81).
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Driver’s knee bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
(C-fig. 82)
It consists of an instantly inflating
cushion housed into a special
compartment under the lower post
guard at driver’s knee level, designed
to give further protection in the event of
a head-on crash.
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Deactivating the passenger side
airbags: front airbag and front side
bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If a child must be carried on the front
seat in a backward-facing child
restraint system, deactivate the
passenger’s airbag and front side bag
(side bag) (for versions/markets, where
provided).
The
“warning light in the centre of the
dashboard will stay on constantly until
the passenger’s airbag and the front
side bag are reactivated
(for versions/markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate
the passenger’s front airbag and the
front side bag (for versions/markets,
where provided), refer to section
“Knowing your car”, paragraphs
“Multifunction display”.
SIDE AIRBAGS
(Side bags - Window bag)25)
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of a side impact, the
vehicle is equipped with front side
bags (for versions/markets, where
provided) and window bag
(for versions/markets, where provided).
Side bags protect occupants from
side-on crashes of medium/high
severity by placing the bag between
the occupant and the internal parts of
the side structure of the vehicle.
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
3) ADJUSTMENTS
Any and all adjustments to seats, head restraints, steering wheel or
rear view mirrors must be performed exclusively with the
vehicle stationary and the engine off.
4) SEATS
•If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to use
seat covers not available from Lineaccessori MOPAR
®.
•Once you have released the adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide
and cause the driver to lose control of the car.
5) HEAD RESTRAINTS
• All adjustments must be carried out only with the car stationary
and engine off. The head restraints should be adjusted to support
the back of your head and not your neck. Only in this position do
they exert their protective action.
• To make the best use of the protective action of the head
restraints, adjust the backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to the head restraint.
6) REAR VIEW MIRRORS
As door mirrors are curved, they may slightly alter the perception
of distance. When driving, these mirrors must always be in the
open position.
We recommend you carefully read the following environmental information.
In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free phone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
Go to the www.fiat500.com website to locate the Fiat Dealership closest to you.
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1) THE KEYS
Press button B fig. 9 only with the key away from your body,
especially your eyes and from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes).
Do not leave the key unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being handled, e.g. by a child.
2) STARTING DEVICE
• Never remove the key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel will automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
• It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market operation
involving steering system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the vehicle with type-approval requirements.
•If the ignition device has been tampered with
(e.g. an attempted theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership before driving again.
•Always remove the key when you leave your car to prevent
someone from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
If the car is parked on a slope uphill, engage the first gear; if the
car is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.

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24) ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FITTING
•Fit the child restraint system according to the instructions, which
must be included.
•Child restraint systems with ISOFIX attachments are available for
safely anchoring to the seat without using the car seat belts. For
this type of seats see paragraph “Installation of an Isofix child
restraint system” in the “Safety” chapter.
•If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint 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.
•Fit the child restraint system when the car is stationary. The child
restraint system is correctly fixed to the brackets when you hear the
click. Always follow the instructions for assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the manufacturer of the car seat is required
to provide with it.
•Should it be necessary to carry a child on the passenger side front
seat in a rear facing child restraint system, the passenger side front
airbag and side bag must be deactivated through the display main
menu, verifying deactivation by checking that the warning light has
switched on in the
“central part of the dashboard. Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid contact between
the child seat and the dashboard.
•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.
•When the child restraint system is not used, secure it with the seat
belt or with the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it unsecured inside the passenger compartment. In this
way, in the case of sudden braking or an accident, it will not cause
injuries to the occupants.
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•If the belt has been sharply pulled, for example as the result
of an accident, the seat belt, together with the anchoring
devices, the anchoring device fixing screws and the
pretensioner must be completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs of wear or damage, it may
have lost its restraining properties.
23) CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
SERIOUS DANGER: When an active passenger airbag is fitted,
DO NOT install rear 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.
It is advisable to always carry children in a child restraint
system on one of the rear seats, which is the most protected
position in the event of a collision.
•If a child must be carried on the front seat in a rearward
facing child restraint system, it is compulsory to deactivate the
passenger side front airbag, making sure that it is deactivated by
checking the dedicated warning light on the instrument panel (see
“Passenger front airbag” in the “Front airbags” section). Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid contact
between the child seat and the dashboard.
•On both sides of the sun visor there is a label advising that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag if a rearward facing child
restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on the passenger’s side sun
visor (see the “Front airbag” paragraph).
•Do not move the front or rear seat if a child is seated on it or on
the dedicated child restraint system.