child seat FIAT DOBLO PANORAMA 2015 2.G Owners Manual

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.ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............110
ABS ................................................110
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM .......................112
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS .......................................115
SEAT BELTS ...................................115
SBR SYSTEM .................................117
PRETENSIONERS...........................117
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......120
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SETUP .............................124
FRONT AIRBAGS............................127
SIDE BAGS .....................................132
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OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprises
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.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT
BELTS
The seat belt should be worn
keeping the torso straight and
rested against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A fig. 119 and insert it into
the buckle B, until it clicks into
place.
If the seat belt jams during removal,
let it rewind for a short stretch,
then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press
button C. Guide the seat belt with
your hand while it is rewinding,
to prevent it from twisting.
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Through the retractor, the seat belt
automatically adapts to the body
of the occupant wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope:
this is perfectly normal. Furthermore,
the retractor mechanism locks the
belt if it is pulled sharply or in the
event of sudden braking, collisions
and high-speed bends.
All rear seats (for Doblò/Doblò
Combi versions) are fitted
with inertia seat belts with three
anchor points and a retractor.
The rear seat belts (for Doblò/Doblò
Combi versions) must be worn as
shown infig. 120 - fig. 121.
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The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events
(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and
mud, it must absolutely be replaced.
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LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To increase passenger safety, the
front and rear seat belt retractors
(for versions/markets where
provided) contain a load limiter
which controls the force acting on
the chest and shoulders during
the belt restraining action in the
event of a frontal collision.GENERAL WARNINGS
FOR USING THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver is responsible for
respecting (and ensuring that all the
other passengers also respect)
the local laws in force regarding the
use of seat belts. Always fasten
the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant mothers: 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. 123 ).IMPORTANT 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. 124) rather than the abdomen
of the passenger. Never use devices
(clips, clamps, etc.) that hold the
seat belt away from your body.
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Removing or tampering with seat
belt and pretensioner components is
strictly prohibited. Any intervention
on these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always go to
a Fiat Dealership.
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IMPORTANT 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. 125. In
general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE
SEAT BELTS
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, carefully observe the
following warnings:
❒always use the seat belt well
stretched and never twisted; make
sure that it is free to run without
obstructions;❒replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not
appear to be damaged. Always
replace the belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with
water and neutral soap, rinse and
leave to dry in the shade. Never use
strong detergents, bleach, paints
or any other chemical substance
which could damage the belt fibres;
❒prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get
inside;
❒replace the seat belt when it shows
wear or cuts.
WARNING
66) The pretensioner may be used
only once. After it is triggered,
have it replaced at a Fiat
Dealership.
67) For maximum protection, keep
the backrest 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.
68) 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.
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IMPORTANT
16) Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating
(over 100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the
pretensioner may cause damage
or trigger it. This device is not
affected by vibrations caused by
irregularities of the road surface
or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership for
any assistance.
CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event
of an impact, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This is even more important for
children.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EU 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 the
event of an accident, braking or a
sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely and
comfortably.As far as the characteristics of the
child restraint systems used allow,
you are advised to keep children
in rearward facing child restraint
systems for as long as possible,
since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
Several child restraint system types
are available; always choose the one
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 child restraint systems
are classified, among other criteria,
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 Fiat offers child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been
specifically designed for Fiat
vehicles.
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
rearward facing on a cradle restraint
system, which, supporting the
head, does not induce stress on the
neck in the event of sharp
decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the
vehicle's seat belts, as shown in fig.
126 and it must restrain the child
in turn with its own belts.GROUP 1
From 9 to 18 kg of weight, children
may be carried forward facing fig.
127.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use
the vehicle's seat belts directly
fig. 128. The child restraint system is
needed only to position the child
correctly with respect to the belts so
that the diagonal section crosses
the child's chest and never the
neck, and the lower part is snug on
the pelvis not the abdomen.
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GROUP 3
For children between 22 kg and 36
kg, there are boosters which allow
the seat belt to be worn correctly.
The fig. 129 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can
wear seat belts like adults.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The Fiat Doblò (only for vehicles designed to carry people), (homologation M1) complies with the new European
Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint systems on the seats of the
vehicle as shown in the following table:
Group Weight range Front passenger Rear passenger (1st row)Rear passenger
(2nd row)
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgUU X
Group 1 9 - 18 kgUU X
Group 2 15 - 25 kgUU X
Group 3 22 - 36 kgUU X
U= suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups".
X= seat not suitable for children in this weight category.

WARNING
69) SEVERE DANGER: When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install child restraint systems to be fitted
rearward facing 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 a collision. 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
(side bag – for versions/markets, where provided) must be deactivated through the Setup menu. Deactivation should
be verified by checking whether the warning light above the front courtesy light is switched on. 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.
70) The figures are indicative and for assembly purposes only. Fit the child restraint system according to the
instructions, which must be included.
71) Child restraint systems with Isofix attachment are available for a safe anchoring to the seat without using the
vehicle seat belts. Follow the assembly instructions carefully.
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ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SETUP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Only for vehicles designed to carry
people, (homologation M1),
provision has been made on some
versions to fit a Universal Isofix child
restraint system, a new European
standardised system for carrying
children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted
alongside a traditional child restraint
system. An example of a child
restraint system is shown in fig. 130.
The Universal Isofix child restraint
system covers weight group 1.
Specific Isofix child restraint systems
cover the other weight groups.
These seats must be designed,
tested and type-approved
specifically for this vehicle (refer to
the list of vehicles attached to the
child restraint system).Due to its different anchoring
system, the child restraint system
must be attached to the dedicated
lower metal rings A fig. 131, located
between the backrest and rear
cushion. After removing the rear
parcel shelf (if present), secure the
upper belt (provided with the child
restraint system) to ring B fig. 132
(one on each side) located behind
the rear seat cushion.
NoteTo prevent possible scoring of
the table seat backrest, with folded
rear seat (for versions/markets,
where provided), anchorage ring
Isofix B fig. 132 (one on each side) is
covered with a cloth cap, to be
removed for correctly fastening the
child restraint system.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix child restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix
anchorages in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side Isofix positions
Group 0+ up to 13 kgRearward facing EIL
Rearward facing DIL
Rearward facing CIL
Group1from9upto18kgRearward facing DIL
Rearward facing CIL
Forward facing BIUF
Forward facing BIIUF
Forward facing AIUF
IL: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be positioned forward facing, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting), approved for the relevant weight group.
IL
IUF: suitable for special Isofix type child restraint systems and approved for this type of vehicle.
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