FIAT Freemont User Manual

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NOTE:
• Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.

• When using the ISOFIX attaching system to install a
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not
play with them. In addition, never leave unattended
children in the vehicle.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint
to the ISOFIX anchorages can lead to

failure of an infant or child restraint. The child
could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manu-
facturer's directions exactly when installing an
infant or child restraint.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
or a cinching latch plate to secure a Child Restraint
System (CRS). These 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 will make a ratcheting noise if you

extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For addi-
tional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking
Mode” description under “Seat Belts in Passenger Seat-
ing Positions” section. The chart below defines the
seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate.

Driver

Center

Passenger

CRS Lock

First Row

N/A

ALR

Second Row

ALR

• N/A — Not Applicable
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate:
1. To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate,

first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the
child. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.”

2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap

portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull

enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
to route it through the belt path of the child re-
straint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

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