FIAT FREEMONT 2015 1.G Owners Manual

ISOFIX Restraint System
(fig. 149)
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint an-
chorage system called ISOFIX. This system allows ISO-
FIX - equipped child seats to be installed without using
the vehicle’s seat belts. The ISOFIX system has two
lower anchorages located at the back of the seat
cushion where it meets the seatback and a top tether
anchorage located behind the seating position.
An example of a Universal ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem for weight group 1 is shown in fig. B. ISOFIX child
restraints are also available in the other weight groups.LOCATING THE LOWER ISOFIX
ANCHORAGES
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat-
back. They are just visible when you lean into the rear
seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the gap between the
seatback and seat cushion.
(fig. 150)
(fig. 149)
(fig. 150)
Lower ISOFIX Anchorages
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LOCATING THE UPPER TETHER
ANCHORAGESThere are tether strap anchorages behind
each second row rear seating position, lo-
cated near the floor. (fig. 151)
ISOFIX child restraint systems will be equipped with a
rigid bar on each side. Each will have a connector to
attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the
connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child re-
straints and some rear-facing child restraints may also
be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will
have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether
anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is
attached to the anchorage. CENTER SEAT ISOFIX:
This vehicle has 5 lower ISOFIX anchorages in the rear
seat. Anchorages A and B are used for the right out-
board rear seating position (1). Anchorages D and E are
used for the left outboard rear seating position (3).
Anchorages B and C are used for the center seating
position (2). Do not install an ISOFIX child restraint
using anchorages C and D. This is not an ISOFIX
position in your vehicle.
(fig. 151)
Tether Strap Anchorage Locations
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You can install up to two child seats using the ISOFIX
system at the same time. If you are installing three child
restraints, you must use the seat belt to install the
center child restraint. You can use either the ISOFIX
anchors for positions (1) and (3) or the vehicle’s seat
belt for installing the child seats in the outboard
positions.
(fig. 152)
Options for installing two child seats using the ISOFIX
anchorages in this vehicle:
1. Right and left outboard seating positions (1 and 3):Install the child seats in the right and left outboard
seating positions using lower anchorages A and B,
and D and E. Do not use the center seat anchorage,
C. If the child seats do not block the center seat belt
webbing and buckle, the center seat belt can be used to restraint an occupant or child restraint in
the center seating position.
2. Left outboard and center seating positions (3 and 2): Install the first child seat in the left outboard seating
position using lower anchorages D and E. Install the
second child seat using the center anchorages, B and
C. Do not use the outer anchorage closest to the
opposite door, A. Do not use the remaining right
outboard seating position (1) for any occupant. The
center child restraint will block the seat belt buckle
for this position.
WARNING!
• Use anchorages B and C to install an
IS OFIX

child restraint in the center seat-
ing position (2). Do not install an ISOFIX child
restraint using anchorages C and D.This is not an
ISOFIX position in your vehicle.
• A child restraint installed in the center position
(2) will block the seat belt buckle for the empty
right outboard seating position (1). Do not use
this seat for another occupant .
• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach
more than one child restraint .
(Continued)
(fig. 152)
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WARNING! (Continued)
• If you are installing three child restraints next
to each other, you must use the seat belt and the
center tether anchor for the center position.You
can then use either the ISOFIX anchors or the
vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seats in
the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing
the ISOFIX Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions. SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The table below shows the various installation possi-
bilities for ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats
fitted with ISOFIX anchorages in accordance with Eu-
ropean standard ECE 16.
Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass
Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center Interme-
diateOut-
board
Right / Left Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
Carrycot F ISO/L1 X X X **IUF / X **IUF X
G ISO/L2 X X X X / **IUF X X (1)XXXXX X
0—upto 10 kg E ISO/R1 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
(1)XXXXX X
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass
Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center Interme-
diateOut-
board
Right / Left Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
0+—up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
D ISO/R2 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
(1)XXXXX X
I–9to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
B ISO/F2 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X
B1 ISO/F2X X X X IUF / IUF IUF X A ISO/F3 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X (1)XXXXX X
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass
Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center Interme-
diateOut-
board
Right / Left Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
II–15to 25 kg (1)XXXXX X
III–22to 36 kg (1)XXXXX X
Key of letters used in the table above
(1) = For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size
class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass
group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle
specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended
for each position.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint sys-
tems of universal category approved for use in the mass
group.
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child
restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size
class. *IUF = With the seat in the mid-track position, seat
back must be adjusted so that it does not touch the
child seat.
**IUF = The CarrycotF&Gcanonlybeinstalled with
the convertible top in the down position.
Always follow the directions of the child re-
straint manufacturer when installing your child
restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be
installed as described here. When using a Uni-
versal ISOFIX child restraint system, you can
only use approved child restraint systems with
the marking ECE R44 (release R44/03 or supe-
rior) “Universal ISOFIX”.
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TO INSTALL AN ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT:
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower connectors andon the tether strap of the child seat so that you can
more easily attach the connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.
2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row
seats, you may need to recline the seat and / or raise
the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat
can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle,
you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to
make room for the child seat. You may also move
the front seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.
3. Attach the connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 25 mm in any
direction.
WARNING!
• Improper installation of a child re-
s t

raint to the ISOFIX anchorages can
lead to failure of the restraint .The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer ’s directions exactly when install-
ing an infant or child restraint .
• Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-
fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances
are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses,
or for attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
• Install the child restraint system when the ve-
hicle is stationary. The ISOFIX child restraint
system is correctly fixed to the brackets when
you hear the click.
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INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS USING
THE TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE:
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall the child restraint to find the tether anchor-
age. You may need to move the seat forward to
provide better access to the tether anchorage. If
there is no top tether anchorage for that seating
position, move the child restraint to another posi-
tion in the vehicle if one is available. (fig. 153) 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct
path for the strap between the anchor and the child
seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear
head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where
possible, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. If not possible,
lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the dia-
gram. (fig. 154)
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
(fig. 153)
Seat Track Release Lever(fig. 154)Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap
c ould

lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor-
age position directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear
seat , make sure the tether strap does not slip into
the opening between the seatbacks as you re-
move slack in the strap.
WARNING!
The child restraint owner ’s manual pro-
vides ins

tructions for installing the child
restraint using the seat belt . Read and follow
these instructions to install the child seat
properly.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your
pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and
possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic
braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet har-
nesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
par k

ed vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• On seven passenger models, do not drive the
vehicle with the second row passenger seat in the
easy entry/exit position (seat cushion flipped up-
ward and seat moved forward), as this position is
only intended for entering and exiting the third
row seats. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• On seven passenger models, do not allow a
passenger to sit in a third row seat with the
second row seatback(s) folded flat . In a collision,
the passenger could slide underneath the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
con tain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all win-
dows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use
the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect
the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned
parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compart-
ment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time
the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question
regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the seat
belt.
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