Fiat 500 C Owner's Handbook Manual page 107

Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are
necessary to reduce as much as
possible the risk of injuries in the event
of an accident, braking or a sudden
manoeuvre. Children must be seated
safely and comfortably. Depending on
the characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as
possible (at least until 3-4 years old),
since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint device depends on the weight
of the child; there are various types of
child restraint systems and you are
advised always to choose the one that
is most suitable for the child.
It is recommended to always choose
the restraint system most suitable for
the child; for this reason always refer to
the Owner Handbook provided with
the child restraint system, to be sure
that it is of the right type for the
children it is intended for.
In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
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.
Lineaccessori Mopar includes child
®
restraint systems for each weight
group.
These devices are recommended
having been specifically designed for
Fiat cars.
FITTING A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the
ECE R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.
WARNING The figures are indicative
and provided for assembly purposes
only.
Fit the child restraint system according
to the instructions, which must be
included.
IMPORTANT Following an accident of
a medium-to-high severity, it is
recommended to replace both the child
restraint system and the seat belt to
which it was bound.
Group 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
rearward facing on a cradle restraint
system, which, supporting the head,
does not induce stress on the neck in
the event of sharp decelerations.
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