FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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INDICE
F0U0114mfig. 131
IMPORTANT When the red band next to the backrest
folding levers fig. 131 disappears, it means the backrest is
properly secured. If you can still see the red band, the back-
rest is not securely fastened. When returning the backrest
to its normal position, make sure it is correctly fastened
and you hear the lock click.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their normal
position, make sure the seat belts are positioned so they
are ready to use.KNOWING
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Remember that, in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not wearing
seat belts represent a serious danger not only to
themselves but also to the front seat passengers.
WARNING
Ensure that the backrest is properly se-
cured on both sides so that it does not fly
forwards in the event of sharp braking and injure
passengers.
WARNING
SBR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The car is fitted with the SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder),
consisting of a warning sound which, together with the
warning light
the driver and front passenger that their seat belt is not
fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat Dealership.
With a digital display, the SBR system can be reactivated
only at a Fiat Dealership.
With a multifunction display, the SBR system can also be
re-enabled through the setup menu.
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INDICE
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is fit-
ted with front pretensioners. These devices, in the event
of a violent crash, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way, they ensure that the seat belt adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the pretension-
ers have intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when guiding it manually.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in the
kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by the shorten-
ing of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
so it fits snugly over the chest and hips.
A slight amount of smoke may be detected during opera-
tion of the pretensioners. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lu-
brication.
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
be replaced.
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The pretensioner can be used only once.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed. Consult the label in
the glove box to check the status of the preten-
sioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the de-
vice replaced when the expiration date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100°C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels con-
tain a load limiter which controls the force acting on the
chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action in
the event of a head-on collision.
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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. Al-
ways fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant 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.
Of course, mothers-to-be must position the lower part of
the belt very low down so that it passes over the pelvis
and under the abdomen fig. 132.KNOWING
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The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must cross the shoulder and the chest
diagonally. The lower part must adhere to the hips
fig. 133, not to the abdomen. Do not use devices
(clips, clamps, etc.) that prevent the belts from be-
ing snug to the passenger’s body.
WARNING
For maximum protection, keep the back-
rest straight: lean back into the backrest
and keep the seat belt fairly tight across the chest
and hips. Always fasten the seat belts on both the
front and the rear seats! Travelling without seat
belts fastened increases the risk of serious injuries
or even death in the event of a crash.
WARNING
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Under no circumstances should the seat
belt and pretensioner components be re-
moved or tampered with. All operations must be
performed by qualified and authorised personnel.
Always go to a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to a heavy
stress, for example after an accident, it
should be changed completely together with the
anchors, anchor fastening screws and the preten-
sioner. In fact, even if the belt has no visible de-
fects, it could have lost its resilience.
WARNING
Each seat belt must be worn by one per-
son only; passengers should not have ba-
bies or children on their lap and use the belts to
protect both of them. In general, do not place any
objects between the person and the belt.
WARNING
HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS EFFECTIVE
Observe the following precautions for correct seat belt
maintenance:
❒always make sure the belt is well stretched and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without ob-
structions;
❒replace the belt after a serious accident, even if it does
not appear damaged. Always replace the seat belt if the
pretensioners were deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and mild
soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Do not use
strong detergents, bleach, paints or any other chemi-
cals which could damage the belt fibres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct op-
eration is guaranteed only if water does not get inside;
❒replace the seat belt when it shows signs of significant
wear or cuts.
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F0U0118mfig. 135
When over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of
restraint systems, children are considered as adults and
have to wear the standard seat belts.
Lineaccessori Fiat has child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically
designed for Fiat cars.CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
For optimum protection in the event of a crash, all pas-
sengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EU countries pur-
suant to Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child’s head is larger and heav-
ier in proportion to his/her body and the child’s muscu-
lar and bone structures are not fully developed. For this
reason, they require restraint systems which are differ-
ent from those used by adults to protect them in the event
of an accident. The result of research in relation to the
best protection for children is illustrated in European Reg-
ulation ECE-R44, which divides the restraint systems in-
to five groups in addition to making their use compulso-
ry:
Group 0 up to 10 kg
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 child restraint devices must bear the certification da-
ta, together with the control brand, on a solidly fixed to
the seat label which must never be removed.
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Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards
on a cradle seat, which, by supporting the head, does
not induce stress on the neck in the event of sharp de-
celeration.
The cradle is held in place by the car seat belts fig. 135 and
in turn it must restrain the child with its own belts.
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GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg of weight, children may be carried fac-
ing forwards.
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Do not place a cradle seat facing back-
wards on the front seat if the passenger
side airbag is enabled. Deployment of the airbag
in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the ba-
by regardless of the severity of the collision. It is
advisable to always carry children in dedicated
child seats on the rear seat, which is the most pro-
tected position in the event of an accident.
WARNING
SERIOUS HAZARD Should it be ab-
solutely necessary to carry a child on the
front seat in a backwards-facing cradle
seat, the passenger’s front and side
airbags should be deactivated through the
setup menu. Deactivation can be verified by
checking the “warning light on the instrument
panel. Also, the passenger seat should be as far
back as possible to avoid contact between the
child seat and the dashboard.
WARNING
The diagrams are indicative and provid-
ed for assembly purposes only. Refer to
the instructions supplied with the child seat.
WARNING
Some child restraint systems for weight
groups 0 and 1 have a rear attachment
and seat belts for securing the child. Due to their
weight, they may be dangerous if incorrectly
mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car seat belts with
a cushion in between). Follow the assembly in-
structions carefully.
WARNING
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The diagram is indicative and for assem-
bly purposes only. For assembly, refer to
the instructions supplied with the child seat.
WARNING
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GROUP 2
Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, children may be re-
strained directly by the car belts fig. 137. The only func-
tion of the seat is to position the child correctly in rela-
tion to the belts, so that the diagonal part adheres to the
chest and not to the neck and that the horizontal part fits
over the child’s hips and not the abdomen. GROUP 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg, there are boost-
ers allowing the seatbelt to fit correctly.
Fig. 138 shows proper child seat positioning on the rear
seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts like
adults.
The diagram is indicative and for assembly
purposes only. For assembly, refer to the in-
structions supplied with the child seat.
WARNING
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child
seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Front Rear Central
Group Weight range passenger passenger rear
passenger
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U (▼)U *
Group 1 9-18 kg U (▼)U *
Group 2 15-25 kg U (▼)U *
Group 3 22-36 kg U (▼)U *
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the
specified “Groups”.
(▼) on cars whose passenger seat is not adjustable in height, the backrest must be perfectly upright.
* Never put any type of child seat on the central rear seat.
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Below is a summary of the safety rules to be
followed when carrying children:
1) The recommended position for installing child seats is
on the rear seat, as it is the most protected area in the
event of a crash.
2) When disengaging the passenger airbag, always check
the amber warning light on the instrument panel is per-
manently on to make sure that the airbag has actually been
deactivated.
3) Carefully follow the instructions that came with the
child seat, which the manufacturer must supply by law.
Keep the instructions in the car along with the other doc-
uments and this handbook. Do not use second hand child
seats without instructions.
4) Always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling
on it.
5) Only one child is to be strapped into each retaining sys-
tem; never carry two children using one child seat.
6) Always check the seat belts do not rest on the child’s
neck.
7) While travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or
release the belts.
8) Never carry children on your lap, even newborns. No
one, however strong, can hold a child in the event of an
accident.
9) In the event of an accident, replace the child seat with
a new one.KNOWING
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Do not place a child seat facing backwards
on the front seat if the passenger side
airbag is enabled. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby re-
gardless of the severity of the collision. It is ad-
visable to always carry children in a child seat on
the rear seat, which is the most protected posi-
tion in the event of a collision.
WARNING
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”
CHILD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY
SETUP
The car is provisioned for a Universal Isofix child restraint,
a new European standardised system for carrying children
safely. An example of such a seat is shown in fig. 139. The
Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1.
Due to its different attachment system, the Universal Isofix
child seat must be anchored to the special low metal rings
A-fig. 140, located between the backrest and rear cushion.
The upper belt (provided with the child seat) must be then
secured to ring B-fig. 141 located on the back of the back-
rest at child seat level. It is possible to have a mixed as-
sembly of the traditional child seats and the Universal Isofix
ones.
Remember that, in the case of Universal Isofix child seats,
you can use all those seats bearing the marking ECE R44/03
Universal Isofix.
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The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special
“Bimbo Fix” seat are available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further details on installation/use, refer to the in-
struction manual for the child seat.
F0U0122mfig. 139F0U0124mfig. 141
F0U0123mfig. 140
Fit the child seat when the car is station-
ary. The child seat is correctly anchored
to the brackets when you hear the click. Follow
the instructions for assembly, disassembly and po-
sitioning that the child seat manufacturer must
supply.
WARNING
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