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It is recommended to always choose

the restraint system most suitable

for the child; for this reason always refer

to the Owner Handbook provided with

the child restraint system, to be sure

that it is of the right type for the children

it is intended for.

CARRYING

CHILDREN SAFELY

WARNING

For optimal protection in the event of an

impact, all passengers must be seated

and wearing adequate restraint

systems.

65) The pretensioner may be used only

once. After it is triggered, have it replaced

at a Fiat Dealership.

66) For maximum safety, keep the backrest

upright, lean back into it and make sure

the seat belt fits closely across your chest

and pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts

on both the front and the rear seats!

Travelling without wearing seat belts will

increase the risk of serious injury and even

death in the event of an accident.

This is even more important for

children.

When over 1.50 m in height, from the

point of view of restraint systems,

children are considered as adults and

wear seat belts normally.

This prescription is compulsory in all EU

countries according to EC Directive

2003/20/EC.

In Europe child restraint systems are

classified, among other criteria, into five

weight groups:

Compared with an adult, a child's head

is larger and heavier in proportion to

their body and the child's muscular and

bone structures are not fully developed.

Therefore, correct restraint systems

other than adult seat belts are

necessary to reduce as much as

possible the risk of injuries in the event

of an accident, braking or a sudden

manoeuvre.

67) 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.

Group

Weight groups

up to 10 kg in

weight

Group 0

up to 13 kg in

weight

Group 0+

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

9 - 18 kg

15 - 25 kg

22 - 36 kg

WARNING

Children must be seated safely and

comfortably.

16) Operations which lead to knocks,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area

around the pretensioners may cause

damage or trigger them. These devices are

not affected by vibrations caused by

irregularities of the road surface or low

obstacles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a

Fiat Dealership for any assistance.

Depending on the characteristics of the

child restraint systems used, you are

advised to keep children in rear-facing

child restraint systems for as long as

possible (at least until 3-4 years old),

since this is the most protected position

in the event of an impact.

All restraint devices must bear the

certification data, together with the

control mark, on a label solidly fixed to

the child restraint system which must

never be removed.

Lineaccessori Fiat offers child restraint

systems for each weight group. These

devices are recommended having been

specifically designed for Fiat vehicles.

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68)

GROUP 3

GROUP 0 and 0+

For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,

there are boosters which allow the

seat belt to be worn correctly.

The fig. 130 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat. Children

over 1.50 m in height can wear seat

belts like adults.

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried

rearward facing on a cradle restraint

system, which, supporting the head,

does not induce stress on the neck

in the event of sharp decelerations.

The cradle is restrained by the vehicle's

seat belts, as shown in fig. 127 and it

must restrain the child in turn with

its own belts.

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GROUP 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the

vehicle's seat belts directly fig. 129. The

child restraint system is needed only

to position the child correctly with

respect to the belts so that the diagonal

section crosses the child's chest and

never the neck, and the lower part

is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.

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130

69)

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127

GROUP 1

From 9 to 18 kg in weight, children may

be carried facing forwards fig. 128.

69) 70)

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129

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE

The Fiat Doblò (only for vehicles designed to carry people), (homologation M1) complies with the new European Directive

2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint systems on the seats of the vehicle as shown in the

following table:

Group

Weight groups

Rear passenger

(1st row)

Rear passenger

(2nd row)

Front passenger (*)

Airbag enabled

Airbag deactivated

Group 0, 0+

up to 13 kg

9-18 kg

X

U

X

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

15-25 kg

22-36 kg

U

(*) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front

passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph (Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”)

X= seat not suitable for children in this weight category.

U= Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".

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WARNING

68) 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 the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event of a collision. 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 (for versions/markets, where provided) must be deactivated through the Setup menu. Deactivation should be verified by checking that

the warning light above the front courtesy light is switched on. Move the passenger's seat as far back as possible to avoid contact

between the child seat and the dashboard.

69) The figures are only examples for fitting purposes. Fit the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.

70) Child seats with Isofix attachments are available for a safe anchoring to the seat without using the car seat belts. Follow the assembly

instructions carefully.

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Due to its different anchoring system,

the child restraint system must be

attached to the dedicated lower metal

rings A fig. 132, located between the

backrest and rear cushion. After

removing the rear parcel shelf

(if present), secure the upper belt

(provided with the child restraint

system) to ring B fig. 133 (one on each

side) located behind the rear seat

cushion.

ISOFIX CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SETUP

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Only for vehicles designed to carry

people, (M1 approval), provision has

been made on some versions to fit

a Universal Isofix child restraint system,

a European standardised system for

carrying children safely.

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The ISOFIX system lets you install the

ISOFIX child restraining system without

using the car seat belts but connecting

them directly to the carseat with three

anchors in the car.

Isofix systems can be fitted alongside a

traditional child restraint system. An

example of a child restraint system is

shown in fig. 131. The Universal Isofix

child's seat covers weight group: 1.

Specific Isofix systems are provided for

the other weight classes and may be

used only if specifically designed,

tested and approved for use on this

vehicle (see list attached to the child

seat).

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Note To prevent possible scoring of the

table seat backrest, with folded rear

seat (for versions/markets, where

provided), anchorage ring Isofix B fig.

133 (one on each side) is covered with

a cloth cap, to be removed for correctly

fastening the child restraint system.

Remember that when using a Universal

Isofix child restraint system, you can

only use approved child restraint

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system with the marking ECE R44

(R44/03 or superior) “Universal Isofix”.

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The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child

restraint system and the special "G 0/1"

one are available from Lineaccessori

Fiat.

For any further installation/usage

details, refer to the “Instruction Manual”

provided with the child restraint system.

71)

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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE

The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix child restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix

anchorages in compliance with European standard ECE 16.

Child restraint

system position

Rear central

passenger

Rear side Isofix

positions

Weight group

Isofix size class

Front passenger

Rear facing

E

D

X

IL

Group 0+ up to 13

kg

IL

Rear facing

C

Rear facing

D

IL

Rear facing

C

IL

Group 1 from 9 up to

18 kg

Forward facing

B

IUF — IL

B1

A

X ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child protection systems for this weight and/or size category.

IL: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be positioned forward facing, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), approved for the relevant weight

group.

IL

IUF: suitable for special Isofix type child restraint systems and approved for this type of vehicle.

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74) Do not move the front or rear seat if a

child is seated on it or on the dedicated

child restraint system.

Below is a summary of

the main safety rules to

be followed when

never carry children on your lap,

even newborns. No one can hold

a child in the case of an accident.

carrying children:

75) 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.

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.

install the child restraint systems on

the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of an

accident;

if you need to deactivate the

passenger airbag, always check that

the

warning light above the front

76) 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.

courtesy light is on constantly to make

sure that it has actually been

deactivated;

72) 73) 74) 75) 76) 77) 78) 79) 79)

carefully follow the instructions that

came with the child restraint system,

which the manufacturer must supply by

law. Keep the instructions in the vehicle

along with the other papers and this

handbook. Do not install second-hand

child restraint systems without

WARNING

71) Fit the child restraint system only when

the vehicle is stationary. The child restraint

system is correctly fixed 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.

77) After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove

the child restraint system before making

any adjustment.

78) Always make sure that the diagonal

section of the seat belt does not pass

under the arms or behind the back of the

child. In the event of an accident the seat

belt will not be able to secure the child,

with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.

Therefore the child must always wear

the seat belt correctly.

instructions.

always check that the seat belt is

well fastened by pulling on it;

72) When there is an active passenger

airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing

child restraint systems on the front seat.

Always deactivate the passenger airbag

when a rear facing child restraint system is

installed on the front passenger seat.

only one child is to be strapped into

each restraint system; never carry

two children using one child restraint

system;

79) Do not use the same lower anchorage

to install more than one child restraint

system.

73) On the sun visor there is a label with

suitable symbols reminding the user 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 side sun visor (see the

"Airbags" paragraph).

always check that seat belts do not

rest on the child’s neck;

while travelling, do not let the child

sit incorrectly or release the belts;

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