Fiat 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2018 User Manual page 79

What is the weight limit (child' s weight + weight of
the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child
restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back
of the front passenger seat?
Can the head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat
belt against the belt path of the child restraint?
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switch-
able Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be se-
cured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
WARNING!
• Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly in-
jured or killed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
WARNING!
• Follow the child restraint manufacturer' s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the 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 ve-
hicle, 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 child seat.
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat
belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to
the recommended weight limit of the child re-
Contact between the front passenger seat and the
Yes child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manu-
Yes
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position
No
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to pass it through the belt path of
the child restraint. Do not twist the belt
webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click."
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Then, allow the webbing to retract back into
straint.
facturer also allows contact.
Yes, all may be removed.
with an ALR retractor.
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