child restraint FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic
container fig. 95 that can be fitted
in the cup/can holders in the centre
of the dashboard.
IMPORTANT Do not use the
ashtray also as a waste paper
basket: fire hazard.
SUN VISORS
They are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror fig. 96.
They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
A vanity mirror is fitted on the
passenger side sun visor on all
versions.IMPORTANT On both sides of the
passenger side sun visor there
is a label advising that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag
if a rear facing child restraint
system is fitted. Always comply
with the instructions on the sun
visor (see the "Front airbag"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The power socket is located in the
centre console near the cigar
lighter.
To use it, open cover A fig. 97.DESK/BOOK REST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
There is a desk A fig. 98 in the
centre of the dashboard above the
radio compartment; on some
versions this desk can be used as a
book rest by raising the back
section and resting it on the
dashboard as illustrated in the
figure.
On versions with double passenger
side airbag, the desk is fixed.
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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.SEAT BELTS ...................................156
SBR SYSTEM .................................157
PRETENSIONERS...........................157
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......160
SETUP FOR “UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ..........164
FRONT AIRBAGS............................170
SIDE BAGS .....................................175
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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 EC countries according to EC
Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, a child's
head is proportionally larger and
heavier than the rest of the body,
while muscles and bone structure
are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems are
necessary which are different from
adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are
contained in the European
Standard ECE-R44, which enforces
the use of restraint systems
classified into five 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
As you can see, the groups overlap
partly and, in fact, there are devices
on sale that cover more than one
weight group.
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.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults
and wear the seat belts normally.
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
facing backwards on a cradle
seat, 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.
158 and it must restrain the child
in turn with its own belts.
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GROUP 1
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in
weight can be carried facing
forwards if the child restraint
system is fitted with a front cushion,
through which the vehicle's seat
belt restrains both child and seat
fig. 159.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use
the vehicle's seat belts directly
fig. 160.The child restraint system is now
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 from 22 kg to 36 kg in
weight the size of the child's chest
no longer requires a support to
space the child's back from the
backrest.
The fig. 161 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
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Children over 1.50 m in height can
wear seat belts like adults.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR THE USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems on the seats of a vehicle as shown in the following table (the table refers to the Van, Combi
and Panorama versions):
Group Weight range CAB 1st and 2nd REAR SEATS ROW
Single or two-
seater seat (1 or 2
passengers)Rear left side
passengerRear right side
passengerCentral passenger
Group 0, 0+ Up to 13 kgUUUU
Group 1 9–18 kgUUUU
Group 2 15–25 kgUUUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUUUU
U suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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Below is a summary
of the main safety
rules to be followed
when carrying
children
❒The recommended position for
installing child restraint systems is on
the rear seat, as it is the most
protected area in the event of an
impact.
❒If the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated always check the
dedicated LED on button
on the
instrument panel to make sure that it
has actually been deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions that
come with the child restraint system,
which the manufacturer must supply.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle
along with the other papers and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand
child restraint systems without
instructions.
❒Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling on it.
❒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 restrain the child's throat.❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
❒Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No-one can restrain
a child in the event of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace
the child restraint system with a
new one.
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WARNING
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Do not place a rearward facing
cradle seat on the front seat if the
passenger side airbag is enabled.
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. If you need to carry
a child on the front passenger
seat in a rearward facing cradle
seat, the passenger side airbags
(front and side bags for chest/
pelvis protection, for
versions/markets, where
provided) must be deactivated
using the setup menu. It is
important to check the dedicated
LED on button
on the
instrument panel to make sure
that they are actually deactivated.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.
109) The figures are indicative and
for assembly purposes only. Fit
the child restraint system
according to the instructions,
which must be included.
110) Some child restraint systems
for weight group 0 and 1 have a
rear attachment to the car seat
belts and its own seat belts for
securing the child. Due to their
weight, they may be dangerous if
incorrectly mounted (e.g. if
fastened to the vehicle seat belts
placing a cushion in between).
Follow the assembly instructions
carefully.
SETUP FOR
“UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Provision has been made on the
vehicle to fit Universal Isofix child
restraint systems, a new European
standardised system for carrying
children safely.
An example of a child restraint
system is shown in fig. 162.
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Due to its different attachment
system, the child restraint system
must be secured using the special
lower metal rings A fig. 163,
positioned between rear backrest
and cushion. The upper belt
(provided with the child restraint
system) must be then secured
to ring B fig. 164 located in the
lower part of the seat. It is possible
to have a mixed assembly of
traditional child restraint systems
and Universal Isofix ones.
Remember that in case of Universal
Isofix child restraint systems, you
can use all those approved with the
marking ECE R44/03 “Universal
Isofix”.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE FOR USING UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
The table below shows the different installation possibilities for Universal Isofix child restraint systems on the seats
fitted with Isofix attachments, in accordance with European regulation ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint
system positionIsofix size classRear side Isofix
position, 1st row
(PANORAMA)Rear side Isofix position,
1st row (COMBI)
Portable cradleRear facing FXX
Rear facing GXX
Group 0 (up to 10 kg) Rear facing EIL IL
Group 0+ (up to 13
kg)Rear facing EIL IL
Rear facing DIL IL
Rear facing CIL IL
Group I (from 9 to 18
kg)Rear facing DIL IL
Rear facing CIL IL
Forward facing BIUF IUF
Forward facing B1IUF IUF
Forward facing AIUF IUF
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this group of weight and/or size class.
IL: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems of the "Specific for the vehicle", "Restricted", or "Semiuniversal" categories, approved for this type of vehicle.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
IMPORTANT The bench seat and the Crew Cab Van version 4-seater seat are not suitable for positioning a child
restraint system.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FIAT PROFESSIONAL
FOR YOUR NEW DUCATO
Lineaccessori Fiat includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three
anchorage points or the Isofix anchorages.
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Weight group Child restraint systemType of child restraint
systemChild restraint system installation
Group 0+ – from 0
to 13 kg
Baby One child restraint
system
Type-approval number:
E2404040076
Fiat order code: 71806549It must be fitted rear facing using the
vehicle seat belts only.
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