Fiat 500L 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 164

GETTING TO KNOW
Fit the child seat according to the
YOUR CAR
instructions, which must be included
with this type of restraint system.
SAFETY
Main recommendations to carry children
safely:
❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the
STARTING AND
most protected position in the event of an
DRIVING
accident.
❒ Keep children in rearward facing restraint systems
WARNING LIGHTS for as long as possible, until 3–4 years old.
AND MESSAGES
❒ Should a rearward facing restraint system be
installed on the rear seats, it is advisable to
position it as far forward as the position of the
front seat allows.
IN AN EMERGENCY
❒ If the passenger's front airbag is deactivated always
check the warning light on the instrument panel
to make sure that it has actually been deactivated.
SERVICING AND
❒ Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the
MAINTENANCE
child restraint system itself. Keep the instructions
in the car along with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand child restraint
TECHNICAL
systems without instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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WARNING
❒ Only one child is to be strapped into each
restraint system; never carry two children using
one child restraint system.
❒ Always check that the seat belts do not interfere
with the child's throat.
❒ Always check that the seat belt is well fastened by
pulling on it.
❒ While travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly
or unfasten the belts.
❒ Never allow a child to put the belt's diagonal
section under an arm or behind their 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
restraint system with a new one.