FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 95)

PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE FOR USING UNIVERSAL CHILD SEATS
The Fiat complies with the 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:
Group Weight groups Front passenger seat Rear passenger seat
Group 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
U= suitable for child restraint systems of the "Universal" category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
"Groups".
Below is a summary of the main safety rules to be followed to carry children safely:
❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event of an accident.
❒ If the passenger's air bag is deactivated always check the warning light (amber) on the instrument panel to
make sure that it has actually been deactivated.
❒ Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child restraint system which are mandatory by law. Keep
the instructions in the car along with the other documents and this handbook. Do not use second-hand
child seats without instructions.
❒ Always check that the seat belt is well fastened by pulling on it.
❒ Only one child is to be strapped into each retaining system; never carry two children using one child seat.
❒ Always check that the seat belts do not restrain the child's throat.
❒ While travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or release the belts.
❒ Never allow a child to put the belt diagonal section under an arm or behind his back.
❒ 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's seat with a new one.
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX