child restraint Abarth 500 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

PREPARATION TO
INSTALL A PORTABLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Install the portable navigation system
in the housing on the dashboard fig. 39.
WARNING
15) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it with
caution and do not allow it to be
used by children to avoid the
risk of fire or burns.
16) On both sides of the passenger
side sun visor there is a label
advising that it is compulsory to
deactivate the airbag if a rear
facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the
instructions on the label (see the
"Airbags" paragraph in chapter
"Safety").
17) Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure
the passenger in the event of a
crash.
IMPORTANT
6) Accessories with a maximum
power of 180 W (maximum
electrical input 15 A) can be
connected to the socket.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.SEAT BELTS ...................................102
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)
SYSTEM .........................................102
PRETENSIONERS...........................103
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......105
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (WITH SEAT
BELTS) ............................................107
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SETUP .............................110
FRONT AIRBAGS............................114
SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS -
WINDOW BAGS) .............................118
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69) Removing or otherwise
tampering with seat belt and
pretensioner components is
strictly prohibited. Any operations
on these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always
contact an Abarth Dealership.
70) If the belt has been subjected to
a high level of stress, for example
after an accident, it must be
completely replaced together with
the attachments, attachment
fixing screws and the
pretensioner. In fact, even if the
belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
IMPORTANT
15) 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
damage or deploy it. Contact an
Abarth Dealership should
intervention be necessary on
these components.
CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint
systems, including newborn and
children!
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
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 case of
accident, braking or sudden
manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. 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.
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16)
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint device depends on the weight
of the child; there are various types of
child restraint systems and you are
advised always to choose the one that
is most suitable for the child.
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.
In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group Weight range
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
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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 Abarth offers child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been specifically
designed for Abarth cars.
WARNING
71) SEVERE 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
an impact.72) On the sun visor there is a label
with suitable symbols reminding
the user that it is compulsory
to deactivate the airbag if a rear
facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the
instructions on the passenger side
sun visor (see the "Front airbags"
paragraph).
73) On the sun visor there is a label
with suitable symbols
remembering that it is compulsory
to deactivate the airbag if a rear
facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the
instructions on the passenger side
sun visor (see the "Front airbags"
paragraph).
IMPORTANT
16) If necessary, children can stay
on the front seat, only if the
passenger's front airbag can be
disabled. In this case, check that
the airbag is actually deactivated
by making sure the warning light
appears on the instrument panel
(see "Passenger side front airbag"
in the "Front airbags" paragraph).
The passenger seat must also
be positioned back as far as
possible in order to avoid the child
restraint system from coming
into contact with the dashboard.
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FITTING
"UNIVERSAL" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(with seat belts)
GROUP 0 and 0+
75)
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
with a rear facing child restraint system
of a type as shown in fig. 79 which,
supporting the head, does not induce
stress on the neck in the event of
sudden decelerations.
The child restraint system is secured by
the car seat belts, as shown in fig. 79
and it must restrain the child in turn
with its own belts.GROUP 1
74) 75)
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may
be carried in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 80.GROUP 2
75)
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
car seat belts directly fig. 81.
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.
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GROUP 3
75)
For children between 22 and 36 kg,
there are dedicated restraint systems
that allow the seat belt to be worn
correctly.
The fig. 82 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.
WARNING
74) Child restraint systems with
Isofix anchorages are available,
which allow them to be secured to
the seat safely without using the
car seat belts. See paragraph
"Isofix child restraint system
setup" for the fitting instructions.
75) The figure is indicative for fitting
purposes only. Fit the child
restraint system according to the
instructions, which must be
included.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following table:
Group Weight range Front passenger's seatRear (side and central)
seats
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgUU
Group 1 9–18 kgUU
Group 2 15–25 kgUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUU
U= suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SETUP
The car is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which
makes fitting a child restraint system
quick, simple and safe.
Traditional child restraint systems can
be fitted alongside Isofix child restraint
systems on different seats in the same
car.
fig. 83 shows an example of a Universal
Isofix child restraint system for weight
group 1.
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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).
IMPORTANT The central rear seat is
not approved for any type of Isofix child
restraint system.
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INSTALLING A
UNIVERSAL ISOFIX
CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
Attach the child restraint system to the
two metal anchorages A fig. 84 located
where the rear seat cushion meets
the backrest, then, after having
removed the parcel shelf, fix the upper
strap (available together with the child
restraint system) to the dedicated
anchorage B fig. 85 located at the
bottom behind the backrest.Remember that when using a Universal
Isofix child restraint system, you can
use approved child restraint systems
with the marking ECE R44/03 (R44/03
or superior) "Universal Isofix".
The Universal Isofix "Duo Plus" child
restraint system and the special "G 0/1"
system are available from Lineaccessori
Abarth.
For any further details on installation/
use, refer to the instruction manual for
the child restraint system.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix
attachments in accordance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side seats
Group 0 up to 10 kg Rear facing EX
Group 0+ up to 13 kgRear facing EX
Rear facing DX
Rear facing CX
Group1from9upto18kgRear facing DX
Rear facing CX
Forward facing BIUF
Forward facing BIIUF
Forward facing AIUF
X: Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child restraint systems in this weight group and/or size class.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
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