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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 sudden

manoeuvre.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

29) Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

around the pretensioner may cause

damage or make it deploy. Contact a

Fiat Dealership should intervention be

necessary on these components.

86) 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

always carry children in a child restraint

system on the rear seat, which is the

most protected position in the event of a

collision.

87) 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

"Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Airbag" paragraph).

88) 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 air bag and side

bag must be deactivated through the

Uconnect™ system main menu (see the

Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Air bag" paragraph), verifying deactivation

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 a collision.

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/i-Size

anchorages.

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

CARRYING CHILDREN

SAFELY

86) 87) 88) 89)

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.

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.

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.

by checking whether the LED

on the

dashboard is on. Move the passenger's

seat as far back as possible to avoid

contact between the child seat and the

dashboard.

89) Do not move the front or rear seat if

a child is seated on it or on the dedicated

child restraint system.

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

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In Europe the characteristics of child restraint systems are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into five weight

groups:

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Group

Age

Weight groups

Height groups

Size class / Fixing

ISO/L1

Indicatively up to 9

months

Group 0

up to 10 kg in weight

Approximately 45 - 75 cm

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

Group 0+

Indicatively up to 2 years

up to 13 kg in weight

Approximately 45 - 85 cm

Indicatively from 8

months to 4 years

Group 1

9 - 18 kg

Approximately 60 - 105 cm

Indicatively from 3 to 7

years

Group 2

Group 3

15 - 25 kg

22 - 36 kg

Approximately 100 - 135 cm

Approximately 125 - 150 cm

–

Indicatively from 6 to 12

years

The ECE R44 standard supplements the ECE R-129 regulation, which defines the characteristics of i-Size child restraint

systems (see the "Suitability of passenger seats for i-Size child restraint system use" paragraph for more information).

All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data, together with the control mark, on a label solidly fixed to the child

restraint system which must never be removed.

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Lineaccessori MOPAR includes child restraint systems for each weight group. These devices are recommended having been

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specifically designed for Fiat vehicles.

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INSTALLING A CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WITH SEAT BELTS

The Universal child restraint systems

installed with the seat belts only are

type-approved on the basis of the

ECE R44 or ECE R129 standards and

are divided into various weight and/or

height groups.

90) 91) 92) 93)

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The child restraint system is secured

by the car seat belts, as shown in and

it must restrain the child in turn with its

own belts.

In this case, the child restraint system

is used to position the child correctly

with respect to the seat belts so that

the diagonal belt section crosses the

child’s chest and not the neck, and the

lower part is snug on the pelvis not the

abdomen.

WARNING The figures are indicative

and provided for assembly purposes

only. Fit the child restraint system

according to the instructions, which

must be included.

Group 1

Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may

be transported in forward facing child

restraint systems fig. 107.

Group 0 and 0+

Group 3

Infants up to 13 kg must be carried

with a rearward facing child restraint

system of the type shown in fig. 106

which, supporting the head, does not

induce stress on the neck in the event

of sudden decelerations.

For children between 22 and 36 kg,

there are dedicated restraint systems

that allow the seat belt to be worn

correctly.

The fig. 109 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.

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Group 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may be

restrained directly by the car seat belts

fig. 108.

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located at the bottom behind the

backrest.

child restraint system before making any

adjustment.

93) 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.

fig. 114 shows an example of a

Universal ISOFIX child restraint system

for weight group 1.

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).

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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX

CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM

Children over 1.50 m in height can

wear seat belts like adults.

WARNING The fig. 114 is indicative

and for assembly purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

94) 95) 96)

The rear side seats of the car are

equipped with ISOFIX anchors, for

fitting child restraint systems quickly,

simply and safely. The ISOFIX system

lets you install the ISOFIX child restraint

system without using the car seat belts

but connecting them directly to the car

seat with three anchorages in the car.

Traditional child restraint systems

can be fitted alongside ISOFIX child

restraint systems on different seats in

the same car.

IMPORTANT

90) 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.

NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child

restraint system is used, only ECE

R44 or ECE R129 "ISOFIX Universal”

(R44/03 or further upgrades) type-

approved child restraint systems can

be used fig. 112. (R129 or further

upgrades fig. 113)

91) When the child restraint system is

not used, secure it with the seat belt or

with the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove

it from the car. Do not leave it unsecured

inside the passenger compartment. In this

way, in the event of sudden braking or an

accident, it will not cause injuries to the

occupants.

To install an ISOFIX child restraint

system, attach it to the two metal

anchors (1) fig. 110 located where the

rear seat cushion meets the backrest,

then fix the upper strap (available

together with the restraint system) to

the dedicated anchoring (2 ) fig. 111

92) After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove the

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IMPORTANT

94) Do not use the same lower anchoring

to install more than one child restraint

system.

95) 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.

96) 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. Follow the instructions for

assembly, disassembly and positioning

that the Manufacturer must supply with the

child restraint system.

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i-Size CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS

These child restraint systems, built and

type-approved according to the i-Size

(ECE R129) standard, ensure better

safety conditions to carry children on

board a vehicle:

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the child must be transported

rearward facing until 15 months;

child restraint system protection

is increased in the event of a side

collision;

the use of the ISOFIX system is

promoted to avoid faulty installation of

the child restraint system;

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efficiency in the choice of the child

restraint system, which isn't made

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according to weight any more but

according to the child's height, is

increased;

compatibility between the car seats

and the child restraint systems is

better: the i-Size child restraint systems

can be considered as "Super ISOFIX";

this means that they can be perfectly

fitted in type-approved i-Size seats, but

can also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44)

type-approved seats.

NOTE If your car seats are i-Size

approved, the symbol shown in fig. 115

will appear on the seats near the

ISOFIX attachments.

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NOTE See the table shown on the

following page to check whether your

car is approved for installing i-Size child

restraint systems.

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Child restraint system installation

ꢀ

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the car

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards

ꢀ

Number of seats

3

Seat number

1

2

4

5*

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child

restraint systems

X

NO

YES (U)

X

YES (U)

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child

restraint systems

a

X

YES (UF) ( )

NO

YES (UF)

YES (i-U)

NO

X

YES (UF)

YES (i-U)

NO

i-Size seat

NO

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side child restraint

systems (L1 / L2)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child

restraint systems (R1/ R2

/ R3)

X

NO

YES (IL) (1)

X

YES (IL) (1)

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Number of seats

3

Seat number

1

2

4

5*

6

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing child

restraint systems (F2 /

F2X / F3)

X

NO

YES (IUF)

X

YES (IUF)

Seat suitable for auxiliary

child restraint systems (B2

/ B3)

YES (Only

B2) (IUF)

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)

NO

U = Position suitable for a "universal" child restraint system approved for this weight category.

UF = Position suitable for a "universal" forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

IUF = Position suitable for an "ISOFIX" universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.

ii-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.

i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.

IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "vehicle-specific", "restricted

use" and "semi-universal".

X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.

(a) = with forward facing child restraint system, the seat must be positioned no more forward than the longitudinal halfway point.

(1) = The ISOFIX child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat (for R3 fixtures).

* = Child restraint systems with support leg cannot be installed on this seat.

Adjust the head restraint (if adjustable) if it interferes with installation of the child restraint system.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR CAR

In the markets in which they are available, Lineaccessori MOPAR offers a complete range of child restraint systems to be

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fixed using the seat belt with three anchor points or the ISOFIX anchorages.

WARNING The manufacturer recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be

included.

ꢀ

Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio i-

Size

Fiat order code: 50290501

Universal/i-Size child restraint system.

It is installed in the opposite direction to

the travel direction with the mandatory use

of the i-Size sub-base (can be purchased

together with the child restraint system or

separately) and the isofix anchorages of the

car.

Group 0+: from birth to 13

kg

from 40 cm to 80 cm

+

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

Peg Perego Base i-Size

Fiat order code: 50290505

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Peg Perego Viaggio FF105

Fiat order code: 50290502

i-Size approved child restraint system.

It must be installed on the car absolutely

together with the Peg Perego Base i-Size

sub-base (to be purchased separately

or together with the Peg Perego Primo

Viaggio i-Size child restraint system).

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

Group 0+/1: from 9 up to

18 kg

from 67 cm to 105 cm

+

Peg Perego Base i-Size

Fiat order code: 50290505

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

The Manufacturer will recommends

installing it using the ISOFIX anchorage

points of the car.

Group 2: from 15 kg to 25

kg

from 95 cm to 135 cm

Britax Römer Kidfix i-Size

MOPAR order code: 71809272

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the vehicle, if present.

The Manufacturer will recommends

installing it using the ISOFIX anchorage

points of the car.

Group 3: from 22 kg to 36

kg

from 136 cm to 150 cm

Britax Römer Kidfix i-Size

MOPAR order code: 71809272

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system's producer. Therefore, the

Manufacturer advises customers to

check that their chosen child restraint

system can be installed on their vehicle

by performing a trial installation, on the

dealer's premises, before purchase.

Always check that the seat belt is

well fastened by pulling on it.

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 a

collision.

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.

Keep children in rearward facing

child restraint systems for as long as

possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.

The rear head restraint can be

removed if needed to install a child

restraint system. The head restraint

must always be present in the car and

fitted if the seat is used by an adult

passenger or a child sitting in a child

restraint system without backrest.

If the passenger's front airbag

is deactivated always check the

dedicated warning light on the trim

located on the dashboard to make sure

that it has actually been deactivated.

Carefully follow the instructions

supplied with the child restraint system.

Keep the instructions in the car 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 using one child restraint

system.

Never carry children on your lap,

even newborns. No-one can hold a

child in the case of a collision.

SUPPLEMENTARY

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIRBAG

If the car 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 car is equipped with:

front driver airbag;

front passenger airbag;

driver and passenger front side

bags for pelvis, chest and shoulder

protection (Side bags);

side bags for head protection of front

seat passengers and rear side seat

passengers (window bag).

For any child restraint system

mounted facing the direction of

travel of the car on the external rear

seats, independently of its weight

group, mount it after removing the

corresponding rear seat head restraint.

This does not apply to child restraint

systems that only consist of a cushion

(without backrest): these child restraint

systems must be installed when the

relative headrest is fitted.

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

trim or on a label placed next to the

airbag deployment area.

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front (driver and passenger)

airbags protect the front seat

occupants in the event of head-on

crashes of medium-high severity, by

placing the cushion between the

WARNING For correct installation

on the car, some universal child

restraint systems require an accessory

(base) sold separately by the restraint

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

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