isofix FIAT FREEMONT 2014 1.G Owners Manual

SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatingpositions
•
Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint) (for versions/markets, where provided)
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that span the front, second, and third row
seating for the driver and passengers seated next to
a window
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event
If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or ISOFIX feature also can
be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information, refer to ISOFIX — Child Seat
Anchorage System.
NOTE:
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multi-
stage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have
different rates of inflation based on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision.
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers
can suff er

much greater injuries if you
are not properly buckled up. You can strike the
interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be
sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled
up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass
Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center Interme-
diateOut-
board
Right / Left Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
Carrycot F ISO/L1 X X X **IUF / X **IUF X
G ISO/L2 X X X X / **IUF X X (1)XXXXX X
0—upto 10 kg E ISO/R1 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
(1)XXXXX X
0+ — up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
D ISO/R2 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
(1)XXXXX X
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass
Group Size
Class Fixture Front
Passen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Center Interme-
diateOut-
board
Right / Left Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
I–9to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X X X
*IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
C ISO/R3 X X X *IUF /
*IUF *IUF X
B ISO/F2 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X
B1 ISO/F2X X X X IUF / IUF IUF X A ISO/F3 X X X IUF / IUF IUF X (1)XXXXX X
II–15to 25 kg (1)XXXXX X
III–22to 36 kg (1)XXXXX X
Key of letters used in the table above:
(1) = For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size
class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass
group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle
specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended
for each position. • IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints
systems of universal category approved for use in the
mass group.
• IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISO-
FIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “re-
stricted” or “semi-universal” catagories.
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• X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX childrestraint systems in this mass group and / or this size
class.
• * = Seats in front of child restraint seats may need to be adjusted forward to install the child restraint seat.
• ** = No access to 3rd row seating positions if Carrycot is installed in vehicle.There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat Owner's Manual to ensure you have the correct seat
for your child. Before buying any restraint system, make
sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all appli-
cable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that
you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
Child Size, Height,
Weight or Age Recommended Type of
Child Restraint
Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or
younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert-
ible Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of the vehicle
Small Children Children who are at least two years
old or who have out-grown theheight or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a
five-point Harness, facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle
Larger Children Children who have out-grown their
forward-facing child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the
vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle
Children Too Large for Child Restraints Children 12 years old or younger,
who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear
seat of the vehicle
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belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent
over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is
against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning
booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt.
WARNING!
• Improper installation can lead to fail-
ur eo

faninfantorchildrestraint.It
could come loose in a collision.The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer ’s directions exactly when install-
ing an infant or child restraint .
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure
it in the vehicle with the seat belt or ISOFIX
anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not
leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
accident , it could strike the occupants or seat-
backs and cause serious personal injury.
Integrated Child Booster Seat — for
versions/markets, where provided
The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each
outboard second-row passenger seat. The Booster
Seat is designed for children weighing between 22 and
39 kg and between 119 cm and 145 cm tall. To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster
Seat follow these steps:
1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to
use the Integrated Child Booster Seat.
NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated Child
Booster Seat must remain in the full rear position
during use.
2. Pull the release loop forward to release the latch and seat cushion. (fig. 140)
(fig. 140)
Release Loop
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
Restraint TypeCombined
Weight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below
ISOFIX – Lower
Anchors Only Seat Belt Only ISOFIX –
Lower
Anchors + Top
Tether Anchor Seat Belt + Top
Tether Anchor
Rear-Facing Child Restraint Up to 29 kg
XX
Rear-Facing Child Restraint More than 29 kg
X
Forward-Facing Child Restraint Up to 29 kg
XX
Forward-Facing Child Restraint More than 29 kg
X
ISOFIX Restraint System
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint an-
chorage system called ISOFIX. The ISOFIX system has
three vehicle anchor points for installing ISOFIX-
equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages
located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets
the seatback and one top tether anchorage locatedbehind the seating position. These anchorages are used
to install ISOFIX-equipped child seats without using
the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may
have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used
with the top tether anchorage to install the child
restraint.
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Locating The ISOFIX AnchoragesThe lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback. They are just visible
when you lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your
finger along the gap between the seatback and seat
cushion.
(fig. 143)
Locating The ISOFIX Anchorages
(Second Row Seating)
In addition, there are tether strap anchors
located behind each rear seatback, near to
the floor.
(fig. 144)
ISOFIX child restraint systems will be equipped with a
rigid bar on each side. Each will have a connector to
attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the
connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child re-
straints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also
be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will
have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether
anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is
attached to the anchorage.
(fig. 143) ISOFIX Anchorages(fig. 144)Tether Strap Anchors
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Center Seat ISOFIX
This vehicle has 5 lower ISOFIX anchorages in the rear
seat. Anchorages A and B are used for the right out-
board position behind the front passenger (1). Anchor-
ages D and E are used for the left outboard position
behind the driver (3). Anchorages B and C are used for
the center seating position (2). Do not install an ISO-
FIX child restraint using anchorages C and D. This is
not a ISOFIX position in your vehicle.
You can install up to two child seats using the ISOFIX
system at the same time. If you are installing three child
restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the
center child restraint. You can use either the ISOFIX
anchors for positions (1) and (3) or the vehicle’s seat
belt for installing the child seats in the outboard posi-
tions.
(fig. 145)
Options for installing two child seats using the ISOFIX
anchorages in this vehicle:
1. Right and left outboard seating positions (1 and 3):Install the child seats in the right and left outboard
seating positions using lower anchorages A and B,
and D and E. Do not use the center seat anchorage,
C. If the child seats do not block the center seat belt
webbing and buckle, the center seat belt can be
used to restraint an occupant or child restraint in
the center seating position.
2. Left outboard and center seating positions (3 and 2): Install the first child seat in the left outboard seating
position using lower anchorages D and E. Install the
second child seat using the center anchorages, B and
C. Do not use the outer anchorage closest to the
opposite door, A. Do not use the remaining right
outboard seating position (1) for any occupant. The
center child restraint will block the seat belt buckle
for this position.
(fig. 145)
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WARNING!
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ISOFIX child

restraint in the center seat-
ing position (2). Do not install a ISOFIX child
restraint using anchorages C and D.This is not an
ISOFIX position in your vehicle.
• A child restraint installed in the center position
(2) will block the seat belt buckle for the empty
right outboard seating position (1). Do not use
this seat for another occupant .
• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach
more than one child restraint .
• If you are installing three child restraints next
to each other, you must use the seat belt and the
center tether anchor for the center position.You
can then use either the ISOFIX anchors or the
vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seats in
the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing
the ISOFIX Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not
all child restraint systems will be installed as described
here. To Install An ISOFIX Child Restraint:
1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow
the seat belt, following the instructions below. See
the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the
Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat belt
each seating position has.
2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower connectors and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can
more easily attach the connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.
3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row
seats, you may need to recline the seat and / or raise
the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat
can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle,
you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to
make room for the child seat. You may also move
the front seat forward to allow more room for the
car seat.
4. Attach the connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.
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5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it tothe top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 25 mm in any
direction.
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
When using the ISOFIX attaching system to install a
child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not
being used by other occupants or being used to secure
child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if
they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt
retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the
ISOFIX system, buckle the seat belt behind the child
restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat
belt interferes with the child restraint installation, in-
stead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the
seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then
buckle it. Do not lock the seatbelt. Remind all children
in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that
they should not play with them.WARNING!
• Improper installation of a child re-
st r

aint to the ISOFIX anchorages can
lead to failure of an infant or child restraint .The
child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer's directions exactly when installing
an infant or child restraint .
• Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-
fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances
are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses,
or for attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both
types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion
of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that
it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR
retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by
pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then
letting the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it
is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the
webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional
information on ALR, refer to the “Automatic Locking
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