child seat FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 21 to adjust the backrest angle,
accompanying it with the movement of the torso
(operate the lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).
Positioning the passenger seat as a table.
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move the seat fully backwards by operating lever A
(see "Lengthwise adjustment"), operate lever C, fold
the backrest down to the cushion then release
lever C.
It is advisable to carry out this procedure from the
outside, with the left hand.
Before tilting the front passenger seat
table fully, remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the front passenger seat
table if a child is seated on the same or
sitting in the suitable child restraint system.
fig. 21
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Backrest and seat folding (total extension)
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒using lever A fig. 87, adjust the seat to "completely
forward" position to achieve maximum luggage
compartment extension (depending on the desired
position of the fronts seats);
❒lift the release lever B fig. 90 to fold the left or
right section of the backrest: the backrest and
cushion will be folded forwards automatically (see
fig. 91). If necessary, accompany the backrest
during the initial stage of folding.
NoteIt is advisable to carry out this procedure from
the outside, with the left hand.
Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the seat if a child is seated
on the same or sitting in the suitable
child restraint system.
fig. 90
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase occupant safety, the retractors contain a
load limiter to dose the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt restraining action
in the case of frontal collisions.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting, and ensuring
that all the other occupants of the car also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the use of the
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before setting
off.Seat belts must also be worn by pregnant women:
the risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower part of the
belt very low down so that it passes over the pelvis
and under the abdomen (see fig. 134). The best
way to protect the unborn child is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn correctly, it
is more likely that the unborn child will not be
injured in an accident. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, it is important to wear the seat belts
correctly.
fig. 134
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WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
it replaced after it has been deployed.Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioners may damage or deploy
them. Contact a Fiat Dealership should
intervention be necessar y on these components.

WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright , lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the rear seats!
Travelling without wearing seat belts will
increase the risk of serious injury and even
death in the event of an accident .
WARNING
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
a Fiat Dealership.
The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must
pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part must adhere to the pelvis (as shown
in fig. 135) rather than the abdomen of the occupant.
Never use devices (clips, clamps, etc.) to hold the
seat belt away from your body.Each seat belt must be used by only one person.
Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger's
lap and a single belt to protect them both fig. 136. In
general, do not place any objects between the
person and the belt.
fig. 135
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of an impact, all
occupants must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems, including infants and other
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 his/her 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. As
far as the characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep children in
rearward facing restraint systems for as long as
possible (at least until 3–4 years old); this is the most
protected position in the event of an impact.
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 children restraint
systems are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing
them into five weight groups:
Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kgAll restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers child restraint systems for
each weight group. These devices are recommended
having been specifically designed for Fiat cars.
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WARNING
Extreme Hazard! Do not place rearward
facing infant seat in front of an active
air bag. Deployment of the air bag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. It
is advisable to always carr y children in a child
restraint system on the rear seat , which is
the most protected position in the event of a
collision.
WARNING
Should it be necessary to carry a child
on the passenger side front seat in a
rearward facing child restraint system, the
passenger side front airbag and side bag (for
versions/markets, where provided) must be
deactivated through the Setup menu.
Deactivation should be verified by checking
whether the
warning light is switched on in
the instrument panel.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.
WARNING
Do not adjust the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated
child restraint system.
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FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(with seat belts)GROUP 0 and 0+
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Fit the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which must
be included with this type of restraint system.
Infants up to 13 kg must be carried with rearward
facing seat of a type as shown in fig. 137 which,
supporting the head, does not induce stress on the
neck in the event of sudden decelerations.The rearward facing infant seat is restrained by the
car seat belts, as shown in fig. 137 and it must
restrain the child in turn with its own belts.
WARNING
This type of seats must not be fitted on
the 3
rd
row seats (for versions/markets,
where provided).
fig. 137
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GROUP 1
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Fit the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which must
be included with this type of restraint system.
Children of weight from 9 to 18 kg may be carried in
forward facing seat fig. 138.
WARNING
Child seats with Isofix attachments are
available for a safe anchoring to the
seat without using the car seat belts. For this
type of seats see paragraph "Isofix child seat
setup" in this chapter.GROUP 2
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Fit the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which must
be included with this type of restraint system.
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat belts
directly fig. 139.
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.
fig. 138
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GROUP 3
WARNING
The figure is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. Fit the child restraint
system according to the instructions, which must
be included with this type of restraint system.
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg, there are
dedicated restraint systems that allow the seat belt
to be worn correctly.The fig. 140 shows an example of correct child
restraint system positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
fig. 140
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for fitting
universal child seats is shown in the following tables:
5-seater versionsGroup Weight groups Front passenger Rear central passengerRear outer
passengers
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U X U
Group 1 9-18 kg U X U
Group 2 15-25 kg U X U
Group 3 22-36 kg U X UU = Suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44
for the specified “Groups”.
X = Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
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