the event of an accident, braking or
sudden manoeuvre.
around the pretensioner may cause
damage or make it deploy. Contact a
Fiat Dealership should intervention be
necessary on these components.
always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the
most protected position in the event of a
collision.
93) There is a symbol on the label on
the sun visor that illustrates the need to
deactivate the air bag if you are installing a
rear-facing child seat. Always comply with
the instructions on the passenger side sun
visor (see the "Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbag" chapter).
94) 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 and side airbags
must be deactivated through the display
main menu, verifying deactivation by
Children must be seated safely
and comfortably. As far as the
characteristics of the child seats used
allow, you are advised to keep children
in rear facing child seats 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.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the car by means
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX
anchorages.
CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
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For optimal protection in the event
of an impact, all occupants must
be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems, including newborn
and other children! This prescription
is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50
metres and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear
seats.
checking that the warning light
located
in the central part of the dashboard has
switched on. Move the passenger's seat
as far back as possible to avoid contact
between the child seat and the dashboard.
95) Do not move the front or rear seat if
a child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
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.
Statistics on accidents indicate that
the rear seats offer greater safety for
children. 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
WARNING
92) SEVERE DANGER When a front
passenger airbag is fitted, do not install
rearward facing child restraint systems
on the front passenger seat. Deployment
of the airbag in a crash could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the
severity of the collision. It is advisable to
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