child restraint FIAT 500 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctlyACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 68
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS .. 72
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 73
SEAT BELTS ................................... 74
SBR SYSTEM (SEAT BELT
REMINDER) .................................... 75
PRE-TENSIONERS ......................... 75
CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS ..... 77
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................ 89
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Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
damaged or worn tyre, fitting the
space-saver spare wheel, fitting snow
chains, fitting different tyres on the
axles) the system may give false
warnings or be temporarily deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a warning message.
This warning is displayed also after the
engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.
WARNING
77)If the system signals a pressure
decrease on one or more tyres, it
is recommended to always check the
pressure on all four tyres.
78)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not to
be considered a system to replace
maintenance or a safety system.
79)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold.80)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (for example when a tyre
bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
81)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
82)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter.
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WARNING
35)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 a Fiat Dealership should
intervention be necessary on these
components.
CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
89) 90) 91) 92)
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.
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 the event
of an accident, braking or sudden
manoeuvre.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.
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.
For correct installation on the car, some
universal child restraint systems require
an accessory (base) sold separately
by the restraint system's producer.
Therefore, FCA advises customers to
check that their chosen child restraint
system can be installed on their vehicle
by performing a trial installation, on
the vendor's premises, before
purchase.
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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:
Group Weight range
Group 0up to 10 kg in
weight
Group 0+up to 13 kg in
weight
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15 - 25 kg
Group 3 22 - 36 kg
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.
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.
INSTALLING A CHILD
CARSEAT WITH
SEATBELTS
93) 94) 95) 96)
The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the ECE
R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.IMPORTANT The figures are indicative
and provided for assembly purposes
only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which
must be included.
IMPORTANT Following an accident of a
certain importance, it is recommended
to replace both the child restraint
system and the seat belt to which it
was bound.
Group 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
with a rear facing child restraint system
of a type as shown in fig. 58 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 vehicle seat belts, as shown in
and it must restrain the child in turn
with its own belts.Group 1
Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may
be transported in forward facing child
restraint systems fig. 59.
Group 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle seat belts directly fig. 60.
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.
Group 3
For children between 22 and 36 kg,
there are dedicated restraint systems
that allow the seat belt to be worn
correctly.
The fig. 61 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The car complies with European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint systems on
the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Group Weight rangeFront passenger(*)Rear passenger
Airbag enabled Airbag disabled
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgXUU
Group 1 9 - 18 kgXUU
Group 2 15 - 25 kgUUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUUU
(*) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a rearward-facing child restraint system in
the front passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph "Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”).
X Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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SAFETY

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX
CHILD CARSEAT
97) 98) 99) 100) 101)
The car is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which
makes fitting a child restraint system
quick, simple and safe.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the
ISOFIX child restraining system without
using the car seat belts but connecting
them directly to the carseat with three
anchors in the car. Traditional child
restraint systems can be fitted
alongside ISOFIX child restraint systems
on different seats in the same vehicle.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint
system, attach it to the two metal
anchor points A fig. 62 located where
the rear seat cushion meets the
backrest and identified by the symbol
, then remove the parcel shelf
and fix the upper strap (available
together with the restraint system) to
the anchor point B fig. 63 located at the
bottom behind the backrest.
As an example, fig. 64 shows an
example of a Universal Isofix child
restraint system for weight group 1.
IMPORTANT The diagram is indicative
and for fitting purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according to the
instructions, which must be included.NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system is used, only ECE R44
"ISOFIX Universal” (R44/03 or further
upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child
restraint system and the special "G 0/1"
seat are available from Lineaccessori
MOPAR
®.
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 possibilities for installing Isofix child restraint systems on seats fitted with specific
attachments in accordance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side Isofix position
Group 0 up to 10 kg Rear facing EX
Group0+0to13kgRear facing E
X
Rear facing DX
Rear facing CX
Group1from9to18kgRear facing D
X
Rear facing CX
Forward facing BIUF
Forward facing B1IUF
Forward facing AIUF (*)
X: Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child restraint system 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.
(*)This Isofix position is not suitable for Isofix child restraint systems in this group of weight and/or size class.
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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SUITABILITY OF
PASSENGER SEATS FOR
i-SIZE CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM USE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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:
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;
efficiency in the choice of the child
restraint system, which isn't made
according to weight any more
but according to the child's height, is
increased;
compatibility between the vehicle
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: 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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The following table, according to European standard ECE 129, indicates the possibility of i-Size child restraint system
installation.
i-Size POSITIONS ON THE CAR
Device Front passenger Rear right passenger Rear left passenger
i-Size child restraint
systemsISO/R2X i-U(*) X
ISO/F2X i-U(*) X
X Seat not suitable for Universal i-Size child restraint systems.
i-U(*) Installation only possible by moving the corresponding front seat forward. In this configuration, the seat must not be occupied.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FIAT FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three
anchorage points or the ISOFIX anchorages.
IMPORTANT FCA 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
Group 0+:
from birth to 13 kg
from 40 cm to 80
cm
BeSafe iZi Go Modular
Fiat order code: 71808564
Universal/i-Size child restraint system.
It must be installed facing rearwards,
using the car seat belts only, or the
dedicated i-Size base (which can be
purchased separately) and the car
ISOFIX anchorages.
It must be fitted on the rear outer
seats. ++
BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size
Base
Fiat order code: 71808566
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