seats FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G Owners Manual

fig. 13
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After using the rear side
seat belts (first row seats),
fasten seat belts into the relevant
catches set aside the seats to pre-
vent obstacles when getting in/out
of the vehicle.
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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 12
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fig. 11
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For rear single seats
(Panorama versions) and
bench seats (Combi versions)
The rear seat is fitted with inertial
seat belts with three anchor points
and reel for the side and centre seats
fig. 11.For their use see the following fig-
ures:
- fig. 11first row left-hand side seat
- fig. 12first row central seat
- fig. 13first row right-hand side seat
On certain versions, after using seat
belts, insert tongues Dinto the rele-
vant catches Eto prevent obstacles
when getting in/out of the vehicle.

17GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
For rear central bench seat,
lap belt without retractor
(Combi versions)
To fasten the seat belt: insert the
fastener tongue A-fig. 14into the
buckle Buntil hearing the locking
click.
Side seats are fitted with seat belts
with three anchor points.
To unfasten the seat belts: press
button C.
To adjust the seat belt: slide the web-
bing through adjuster D, pulling end E
to shorten it and length F to length-
en it.
IMPORTANT The belt is adjust-
ed properly when it fits closely across
the hips.
fig. 14
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Remember that in the case
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat
belts also represent a serious dan-
ger to the passengers in the front
(Panorama, Combi and CrewCab
versions).
WARNING
For rear central bench seat,
seat belt with retractor
(Combi versions)
Rear bech seat is fitted with three
point belt and retractor for central
seat.
fig. 15
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Belt use is shown in fig. 15
fig. 15a
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The rear central seat belt
safety action is only guar-
anteed when the bench seat back-
rest is tilted backwards completely
(see figure 15a).
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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 18
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The webbing must not be
twisted. The upper section
must pass across the shoulder and
chest diagonally. The lower section
must fit closely across the passen-
ger’s hips and not the abdomen (fig.
18). Do not use clips, fasteners, etc.
to prevent the belt adhering to the
passenger’s body.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any in-
terventions should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver is responsible for re-
specting and enforcing the local rules
and laws regarding the use of seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
seat belts, in front and rear seats!
Travelling without seat belts in-
creases the risk of severe and fatal
injury in the event of a crash.
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23GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, chil-
dren are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fi-
at vehicles.
fig. 21
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With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing back-
wards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper re-
straint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER If it is
absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front pas-
senger seat with the cradle
child’s seat facing back-
wards, the front passenger’s air bag
must be deactivated using the key
switch. In this case it is absolutely
necessary to check the warning
light
F(see paragraph “Passen-
ger’s front air bag”) to make sure
that deactivation has actually tak-
en place.
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24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehi-
cle seat belts, as shown infig. 22and
in turn it must restrain the child with
its own belts.GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushionfig. 23. The vehi-
cle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
fig. 22
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fig. 23
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The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suit-
able for covering weight
groups 0 and 1 with a rear connec-
tion to the vehicle belts and their
own belts to restrain the child. Due
to their size, they can be dangerous
if installed incorrectly fastened to
the vehicle belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions for
installation provided with the seat.
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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Group
Group Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
UU
U
U
U
U
U
U
UU
U
U
UU
U
U
U Range of weight
Range of weightSingle or two
seater
(1 or 2 passengers)
Two-seater
(1 passenger)RH side rear
passenger
Three-seater
(2 passengers)RH side rear
passengerCentral
passenger
COMBI version
PANORAMA VERSION - SHORT AND MEDIUM WHEELBASE
1st and 2nd REAR SEAT ROW
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
Ducato complies with the new EC Directive 2000/3/CE regulating child’s seat assembling on the different vehicle seats ac-
cording to the table on next page:
Table key:
U= suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44
for the specified “Groups”
CAB

27GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTFor foreign markets
(Italy excluded), the cabs of vehicles
for carrying goods are suitable for fit-
ting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
IMPORTANTFor Italian market
only (foreign countries excluded), the
cabs of vehicle for carrying passengers
(combi and panorama), are suitable for
fitting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
Below is a summary of the rules
of safety to be followed for car-
rying children:
1) The recommended position for
installing child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash;2) In vehicles fitted with passenger
airbag, neverplace child’s restraint
systems on the front seat.
3) If the passenger’s airbag is deac-
tivated always check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to make
sure that it has actually been deacti-
vated.
4) Attain to the instructions for fas-
tening the specific child restraint sys-
tem which you are using. These in-
structions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the vehicle documents and with this
Handbook. Never use a child restraint
system without installation instruc-
tions.
5) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
6) Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system.
7) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.8) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
9)Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, how-
ever strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
10) Replace the child restraint sys-
tem after an accident.
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing back-
wards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper re-
straint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
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42GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: move lever B-
fig. 46 (front seat part) or lever D-fig.
47(rear seat part) upwards and unload
your weight on the seat part to be
raised.
To lower the seat: move lever B
(front seat part) or lever D(rear seat
part) upwards and load your weight on
the seat part to be lowered.
Adjusting the reclining seat back
Turn knob C-fig. 47.
fig. 47
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INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
FRONT SEATS
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift lever A-fig. 46and push the seat
backwards or forwards.
fig. 46
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Only make adjustments
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
WARNING
Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is
firmly locked in the runners by try-
ing to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving sud-
denly and dangerously.
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43GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
E
fig. 48
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Lumbar adjustment
This feature ensures better back sup-
port.
To adjust, turn the knob E-fig. 48.
Driver’s seat warming
Press button A-fig. 49under the dri-
ver’s seat (next to handbrake lever) to
turn the seat warming off.SEAT WITH SHOCK
ABSORBER fig. 50
This seat features suspension with
mechanical springing system and hy-
draulic shock absorbers to guarantee
top comfort and safety since the
springing system enables to absorb any
shock due to bad surface roads.
This seat is fitted with height-ad-
justable armrest and head restraint.
See previous paragraph “Front seats”
for moving the seat backwards or for-
wards and for height, seat back, lum-
bar and armrest adjustment.Setting seat shock
absorbers/weight
Use the adjusting knob A-fig. 50to
set the required adjustment according
to your weight, settings range between
40 kg and 130 kg.
fig. 49
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44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
PANORAMA VERSIONS
Adjusting the reclining
passenger’s seat back
Turn knobA-fig. 52.
Reaching the third row seats
To reach the third row seats from
the side door, use the second row ex-
ternal seat lever B-fig. 52and tilt the
seat back forwards.
fig. 52
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SEATS WITH ADJUSTABLE
ARMRESTS
Driver and passenger's seat can be
fitted with two adjustable armrests
that can be raised or lowered. To
adjust the armrests use the small
wheels A-fig. 51.
fig. 51
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Should it be absolutely nec-
essary to carry a child, on a
child's seat, on the front seat make
sure the front passenger's air bag
is deactivated, the front passenger's
seat belt is fastened properly and
the armrests are lowered com-
pletely to prevent accidental move-
ments.
WARNING
Before fastening the front
seat belts make sure the
armrests are set in vertical position
(see paragraph “Seat belts”).
WARNING
Before unfastening the seat
belts and getting out of the
vehicle make sure the outer armrest
(on door side) is completely raised.
WARNING