isofix FIAT 500L 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

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/
i-Size anchoring points. 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.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 0 up 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
The ECE-R44 standard was recently
paired with the ECE R-129 regulation,
which defines the features of the new
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.
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.IMPORTANT For correct installation on
the vehicle, some universal child
restraint systems require an accessory
(base) sold separately by the restraint
system's producer. Therefore, FCA
recommends confirming the retailer if
the desired child seat can be installed in
the car by having it done, before
buying the seat.
500L PRO versions
IMPORTANT The Highway Code
forbids transporting children on this
version, regardless of the child restraint
system: seat, ISOFIX/i-Size seat and
seat belts. This limitation also applies to
rear seats.
INSTALLING A CHILD
CARSEAT WITH
SEATBELTS
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.
500L WAGON versions
Only forward facing child restraint
systems in Group 1, 2, 3 can be fitted
on the third row of rear seats.
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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX
CHILD CARSEAT
75) 76) 77) 78)
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 the restraint system to
the two metal anchorings A fig. 74
located where the rear seat cushion
meets the backrest, then fix the upper
strap (available together with the
restraint system) to the dedicated
anchoring B fig. 75 located at
the bottom behind the backrest.
As an example, fig. 76 shows an
example of a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system for weight group 1.
IMPORTANT The fig. 76 is indicative
and for assembly 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 fig. 77.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The following tables show the different installation possibilities of ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with the specific
anchorings in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side passengers
Group 0 (up to 10 kg) Rear facing EIL
Group 0+ (up to 13 kg)Rear facing E
IL
Rear facing DIL
Rear facing CIL (*)
Group 1 (from 9 kg to 18 kg)Rear facing D
IL
Rear facing CIL (*)
Forward facing BIUF
Forward facing B1IUF
Forward facing AIUF
IL : suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for "specific vehicles", "restricted", or "semiuniversal", approved for this type of vehicle.
(*) : the Isofix child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
NOTE: 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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SAFETY

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:
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 If your car seats are i-Size
approved, the symbol shown in fig. 78
will appear on the seats near the
ISOFIX attachments.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 SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR 500L
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.
Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild 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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Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group 0+/1:
from9upto18kg
from 67 cm to 105
cm
BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size
Fiat order code: 71808565
i-Size approved child restraint system.
It must be installed on the car
together with the iZi Modular i-Size
Base (available separately). It can
be installed facing forwards or
facing backwards (refer to the
child restraint system manual). ++
BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size
Base
Fiat order code: 71808566
Group 2: from 15 to
36 kg from 95 cm to
135 cm
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Fiat order code: 71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if
present.FCA recommends
installing it using the ISOFIX
anchor points of the car. It must be
fitted on the rear outer seats.
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Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group 3: from 22 to
36 kg from 136 cm
to 150 cmBritax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Fiat order code: 71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if
present.FCA recommends
installing it using the ISOFIX
anchor points of the car. It must be
fitted on the rear outer seats.
IMPORTANT FCA recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.
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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 an
impact.
Keep children in rearward facing
child restraint systems for as long as
possible, until 3–4 years old if possible.
Should a rearward facing child
restraint system be installed on the rear
seats, it is advisable to position it as
far forward as the position of the front
seat allows.
If the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated always check the LED
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 vehicle
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.
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it.
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.
Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No-one can hold
a child in the case of a crash.
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
anchors or the seat belt with which the
child restraint system was connected.
The rear head restraint can be
removed if needed to install a child
restraint system. The head restraint
must always be present in the vehicle
and fitted if the seat is used by an adult
passenger or a child sitting in a restraint
system without backrest.
WARNING
68)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.
69)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).
70)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 airbag and side bag must be
deactivated through the display main menu
(see the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing
the dashboard" chapter), verifying
deactivation by checking whether the
OFF LED has switched on in the trim
located on the dashboard. Move the
passenger's seat as far back as possible to
avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
71)Do not move the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
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72)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.
73)When the child restraint system is not
used, secure it with the seat belt or with
the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from
the vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured
inside the passenger compartment. This
way, in the case of sudden braking or
an accident, it will not cause injuries to the
occupants.
74)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove
the child restraint system before making
any adjustment.
75)Always make sure that the chest
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.
76)Do not use the same lower anchoring
to install more than one child restraint
system.
77)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat 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.78)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.SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
The car is equipped with:
driver front airbag;
passenger front airbag;
driver side knee bag (for versions/
markets, where provided);
front side bags for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection of driver and
passenger (for versions/markets, where
provided);
side bags for head protection of
front seat passengers and rear side
seat passengers (window bag).
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (for versions/
markets, where provided) protect the
front seat occupants in the event of
frontal impacts of medium/high severity,
by placing the bag between the
occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Non-activation in other types of crash
(side-on collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc...) is therefore not a sign
of system malfunction.
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-Size child restraint systems........89
..................171
Ignition device.......................14
Important information and
recommendations...............233
Interior lights........................27
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation).......................87
iTPMS..............................75
Jack..............................123
Jump starting......................144
Key with remote control.............12
Keys................................12
Lane Change.......................26
Lifting the car
Luggage compartment..............37
Luggage compartment fusebox.....141
Main beam headlights
(activation)........................26
Main beam headlights
(bulb replacement)...............133
Manual climate control system.......22
Manual transmission...............105
Mechanical key......................12
Mode Selector (device).............111
Mopar Connect....................231
Nozzles (windscreen / rear
window washer).................166
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................137
Occupant protection systems.......78
Official type approvals..............232
Parking sensors...................114
Passenger front airbag...............96
Performance (top speed)...........183
Periodic checks
(scheduled servicing).............149
Pre-tensioners......................80
Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..............199
Rain sensor........................29
Rear Backup camera...............116
Rear seats..........................16
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window wiper / washer.........29
Rear window wiper blade
(replacement)....................166
Refuelling..........................193
Refuelling the vehicle...............118
Rims and tyres provided............175
Safe Lock (device)..................13
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)............80
Scheduled Servicing...............149
Seat belts...........................78
Seats...............................15
Service schedule...................150
Setup menu.........................44
Side bag...........................99
Side bags...........................99Side direction indicators
(bulb replacement)...............134
Side lights / dipped beam
headlights (activation).............25
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement).........134
Snow chains.......................175
Speed Limiter......................110
Start&Stop (system)................108
Starting the engine.................103
Steering lock........................14
Steering wheel......................19
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag....................95
Third brake light
(light replacement)...............137
Third-row rear seats.................16
Tips, controls and general
information......................201
Towing the vehicle..................146
Towing trailers.....................117
Traction + system..................112
Trip Computer.......................45
Tyre inflation pressure..............178
Uconnect™ 5" LIVE...............203
Uconnect™ 7" HD LIVE /
Uconnect™ 7" HD Nav LIVE.....215
Use of the Owner Handbook..........4
Warning lights and messages.......46
Weights...........................186
INDEX
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Identification data
........................167