seats Lancia Delta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all pas-
sengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries ac-
cording 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 mus-
cles 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 system
are contained in the European Standard ECE-R44, which
enforces the use of restraint systems classified into five
groups:
Group 0 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
DANGER: Do not put cradle seats facing
backwards on the front seat if the front pas-
senger airbag is enabled. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal in-
juries to the baby. It is advisable always to
carry children on the rear seat which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident. Never
fit child seats systems on the front seat if the car
is provided with passenger’s air bag: as the airbag
could even cause fatal injury regardless of the
severity of the collision which caused its deploy-
ment. If necessary, children can stay on the front
seat, but only if the passenger’s airbag can be dis-
abled. In this case be sure to verify that the air bag
is actually deactivated, observing the “warning
light on the dashboard (see “Front air bag – pas-
senger side” in paragraph “Front air bags”). Move
the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.

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All child restraint devices must bear the certification data,
together with the control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat 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 Lancia includes child
seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended and have been specifi-
cally designed for Lancia cars.
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 car seat belts, as shown
in fig. 4 and, in turn, it must restrain the child with its
own belts.
GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg of weight, children may be carried
facing forwards.
fig. 4L0E0272m

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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat belts di-
rectly fig. 4.
The child seat is needed only to position the child cor-
rectly with respect to the belts so that the diagonal sec-
tion crosses the child’s chest and never the neck, and the
lower part is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.
GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable risers make
fastening the seat belt easier.
Figure 4 shows correct child seat positioning on the rear
seat. Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.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) If the passenger air bag is deactivated always check
that the warning light “is lit on the instrument panel
to make sure that it has actually been deactivated.
3) Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the
child restraint system which the manufacturer must
provide. Keep the instructions in the car along with
the other documents and this handbook. Do not use
second-hand child seats without instructions.
4) Always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling
the strap.
5) Only one child is to be strapped into each retaining
system; never carry two children using one child seat.
6) Always check that 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 restrain a child in the event
of an accident.
9) In the event of an accident, replace the child’s seat
with a new one.
The figures are only examples for fitting
purposes. To install the child restraint, re-
fer to the instructions supplied with the
same. Child seats with Isofix attachments are
available for a safe anchoring to the seat without
using the car seat belts.

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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:
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X = no child seats may be fitted in the middle rear seat.
(*) The rear seat backrest must be in the vertical position.
Front Rear side Rear central
Group Weight groups passenger passenger passenger
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U (*) X
Group 1 9-18 kg U U (*) X
Group 2 15-25 kg U U (*) X
Group 3 22-36 kg U U (*) X
Versions with fixed rear seat excluded

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Versions with fixed rear seat only
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
Groups”.
X = no child seats may be fitted in the rear side seat (driver side).
Group Weight groups Front passenger Passenger Rear central Rear side
(passenger side) passenger passenger
(driver side)
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U U X
Group 1 9-18 kg U U U X
Group 2 15-25 kg U U U X
Group 3 22-36 kg U U U X

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“ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child re-
straint, a new European standardised system for carry-
ing children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside a traditional re-
straint system. An example of a child seat is shown in fig.
5. The Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1.
Specific Isofix child seats cover the other weight groups.
These seats must be designed, tested and type-approved
specifically for this car (refer to the list of cars attached
to the child seat).
Due to its different anchoring system, the child seat must
be anchored to the dedicated lower metal rings A-fig. 6,
set between rear seat backrest and rear cushion. After re-
moving the rear parcel shelf, secure the upper belt (pro-
vided with the child’s seat) to ring (after having opened
the associated covering zip B-fig. 6) located in the rear
seat backrest. Remember that, in the case of Universal Isofix child seats,
you can use all those seats bearing the marking ECE
R44/03 Universal Isofix.
fig. 5L0E0065m

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix fas-
teners in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems which face forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper fastener), approved for
the weight group.
IL: suitable for special child restraint systems. Isofix type suitable and tested for this type of car.
X: Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child seats in this group of weight and/or class.
Weight group Child seat position Class Isofix size Rear side Isofix
position
Portable cradle Side F-G IL
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E IL
Facing backwards E IL
Group 0+ up to 13 kg Facing backwards D IL
Facing backwards C IL
Facing backwards D IL
Facing backwards C IL
Group 1: 9 to 18 kg Facing forwards B IUF
Facing forwards B1 IUF
Facing forwards A IUF

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FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is provided with front air bags for the driver and
the passenger, driver’s knee air bag (for versions/markets
where provided) and front side bags (side bags – window
bags).
The front air bags (driver, passenger driver’s knee bag)
protect the occupants of the front seats in the event of
moderate to serious front impacts by positioning the bag
between the occupant and the steering wheel or the dash-
board.
Therefore non-activation in other types of collisions (side
collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the bag inflate in the
event of a frontal impact.
The bag will inflate instantaneously placing itself be-
tween the front occupants body and the structures which
could cause injury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s, driver’s knee air
bags) do not replace but rather complement the seat
belts, which you are always recommended to wear, as
specified by law in Europe and most non-European coun-
tries.
In the event of an impact, someone not wearing a seat belt
could move forward and come into contact with a bag
which is still in the opening phase. The protection offered
by the bag is reduced in such a case.The front air bags may not be activated in the following
situations:
❍front collisions against highly deformable objects not
affecting the front surface of the car (e.g. bumper col-
lision against guard rail, etc.);
❍car wedging under other vehicles or protective barri-
ers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they may not provide any additional protection compared
with seat belts, so their activation would be inappropri-
ate. Therefore, failure to come into action in the above
circumstances does not mean that the system is not work-
ing properly.
Do not apply stickers or other objects on the
steering wheel, on the dashboard in the pas-
senger side airbag area, on side upholstery
on roof and on the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mo-
bile phones) on the passenger’s side dashboard since
they could interfere with proper air bag inflation
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KNEE BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 9
(for versions/markets where provided)
It consists of an instantly cushion housed into a special
compartment provided for the purpose under the lower
post guard at driver’s knee level, designed to give fur-
ther protection in the event of frontal impact.MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER FRONT
AIR BAG AND SIDE BAG
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
front seat, the passenger front and side airbags can be de-
activated.
The instrument panel warning light
“will stay on con-
stantly until the passenger front air bag and the Side Bag
are reactivated.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the passenger’s front air bag
and the Side Bag (for versions/markets where provided),
refer to paragraphs “Multifunction display” and “Recon-
figurable multifunction display” in chapter “1”.
SERIOUS DANGER: never place cradle
child seats facing backwards on the front
passenger’s seat of cars with active passen-
ger’s air bag. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Always deactivate the passenger air bag
when placing a child seat on the front seat. Move
the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.
Even when this is not mandatory by law, the air
bag should be immediately reactivated when chil-
dren are no longer carried to ensure better protec-
tion for the adults.
fig. 9L0E0069m

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With ignition key inserted, on MAR, even if
the engine is off, the air bags can activate
with the car stopped, if it is hit by another
vehicle. For this reason, children must never sit on
the front seat, even if the car is not moving. We re-
mind you that if the key is inserted and turned to
STOP, no safety device (air bag or pretensioner) is
activated following a collision; non-deployment in
such cases is consequently not the sign of a fault.
When the key is turned to MAR, the warn-
ing light “turns on, flashing for a few sec-
onds, to remind you that the passenger air
bag will activate in the event of a collision, then it
turns off.
Do not wash the seats with pressurized wa-
ter jets or steam (manually or at automatic
washing stations).
The front air bags deploy in the event of more
severe collisions than those required for de-
ploying the pretensioners. For collisions in
the range between the two activation thresholds,
pretensioner activation alone is normal.
Do not hook rigid objects to clothes hangers
and support handles.
The airbag does not replace seat belts; it in-
creases their effectiveness. Furthermore,
since front air bags are not deployed in low
speed collisions, side collisions, rear-end shunts or
roll-overs, the passengers are only protected by the
seat belts which must be fastened at all times.