handbook. Do not use second-hand
child restraint systems without
instructions.
Only one child is to be strapped
into each restraint system; never carry
two children using one child restraint
system.
Below is a summary of
the main safety rules
to be followed when
carrying children
Main recommendations to carry
children safely:
SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
The vehicle may be equipped with:
front driver airbag;
passenger front airbag;
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
passenger chest-pelvis side bag.
The location of the airbags on the
vehicle is marked by the word
"AIRBAG" in the middle of the steering
wheel, on the dashboard, on the side
lining or on a label placed next to the
airbag deployment area.
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.
FRONT AIRBAGS
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Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No-one can hold a
child in the case of a crash.
The vehicle is fitted with front
Install the child restraint systems
airbags for driver and passenger (for
versions/markets, where provided).
The front driver/passenger airbags (for
versions/markets, where provided) are
designed to protect the front-seat
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.
on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
If the vehicle has been involved in
a 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 head restraint can be
removed if needed to install a child
restraint system. The headrest must
always be fitted in the vehicle if the
seat is used by an adult passenger or
a child sitting in a restraint system
without a backrest.
Keep children in rearward facing
child restraint systems for as long as
possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.
If the passenger's front airbag
is deactivated always check the
warning light always lighted on
the central dashboard fig. 152 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 papers and this
An electronic control unit will make
the bag inflate in the event of a frontal
impact.
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