Lancia MUSA. Service Manual - part 6

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ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER

If after buying the car, you decide to

install electrical accessories that re-

quire a permanent electric supply

(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.)

or accessories that in any case burden

the electric supply, contact Lancia

Dealership, whose qualified person-

nel, besides suggesting the most suit-

able devices belonging to Lineacces-

sori Lancia, will also evaluate the

overall electric consumption, check-

ing whether the car’s electric system

is able to withstand the load required,

or whether it needs to be integrated

with a more powerful battery.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICE INSTALLATION 

Electric and electronic devices in-

stalled after buying the car by after-

market service must carry the follow-

ing label:

MOBILE PHONE SETUP 
(for versions/markets, where provided)

The mobile phone setup with CD or

CD MP3 sound system consists of:
❒ a dual function aerial (sound sys-

tem + phone phone 900/1800

MHz) located on the roof;

❒ connection cables to the dual func-

tion sound system and wiring with

10 pin connector.

The connector is located between the

steering column and the central unit.

The hands-free kit must be
purchased by the customer
because it must be compat-
ible with the customer’s

mobile phone. It is advisable to in-
stall the microphone near the front
ceiling light.

The maximum applicable
power to the aerial is 20W.

WARNING

For installing the mobile
phone and connecting to

system setup in the car, contact
Lancia Dealership to prevent any
trouble that could impair car
safety.

WARNING

Be very careful when fit-
ting non-standard addi-

tional spoilers, light alloy wheels
or wheel cups: they could reduce
brake ventilation and consequently
brake efficiency in the case of re-
peated, violent braking or on long
downhill roads. Make sure that
nothing obstructs the pedal stroke
(mats, etc.)

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Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the in-

stallation of transceiving devices pro-

vided that they are installed accord-

ing to rules of good engineering prac-

tice respecting the manufacturer’s in-

dications by a specialised centre. 

IMPORTANT Traffic police may not

allow the car on the road in the event

of assembly of devices which imply

modifications to the features of the

car. This may also cause lapse of war-

ranty in relation to faults caused by

the change or either directly or indi-

rectly related to it.

Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for

damage caused by the installation of

accessories either not supplied or rec-

ommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.

and/or installed in compliance with

the provided instructions.

“DUAL DRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM

The car is provided with an electric

power steering system which only

works with the key at  MAR and the

engine running. The system called

“Dual drive” allows to customise the

effort required to turn the steering

wheel according to driving conditions.

ON/OFF (CITY function)

Press fig. 118 in the central part of

the dashboard to turn the function on

and off.

The message CITY appears on the

multifunctional display when the

function is on.

With the CITY function the effort on

the steering wheel is lighter, thus fa-

cilitating parking manoeuvres: this is

particularly useful when driving in

towns.

TRANSCEIVERS AND MOBILE
PHONES

Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle

mobile phones, CB radios, amateur

radio etc.) shall not be used inside the

car unless a separate aerial is

mounted on the roof.

IMPORTANT The use of similar de-

vices inside the passenger compart-

ment (without separated aerial) pro-

duces radio-frequency electromag-

netic fields which, amplified by the

resonance effects inside the passenger

compartment, may cause electrical

systems equipping the car to mal-

function. This could compromise

safety in addition to constituting a po-

tential hazard for the passengers.

In addition, transmission and recep-

tion of these devices may be affected

by the shielding effect of the car body.

As concerns EC-approved mobile

phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly

comply with the instructions for use

provided by the mobile phone’s man-

ufacturer.

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The car can be driven using the me-

chanical steering in case of failure to

the electric power steering system.

Take the car to a Lancia Dealership

as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT The steering may be-

fore stiffer when parking requiring a

lot of steering. This is normal and

caused by the electric control motor

overheating system. No repairs are

needed. The power steering system

will start working properly again the

next time the car is used. 

PARKING SENSORS

(for versions/markets, where provided) 

Parking sensors are located in the rear

bumper and their function is to in-

form the driver, through an intermit-

tent buzzer, about the presence of ob-

stacles behind the car. 

ACTIVATION

The sensors are automatically acti-

vated when the reverse gear is en-

gaged. As the distance from the ob-

stacle behind the car decreases, the

acoustic alarm becomes more fre-

quent.

fig. 114

L0D0419m

Under no circumstances
should aftermarket opera-

tions involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g.:
installation of anti-theft device) be
carried out that could badly affect
performance and safety. This also
causes the warranty to become null
and void and results in vehicle non-
compliance with type-approval re-
quirements.

WARNING

FAILURE INDICATIONS

Electric power steering failure is indi-

cated by the turning on of warning

light

g

on the instrument panel to-

gether with the dedicated message on

the multifunctional display (where

provided), (see section “Warning

lights and messages”).

Before starting any main-
tenance operation, stop the

engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch to operate the steer-
ing lock, particularly when the car
is lifted off the ground.  If this is
not possible (i.e. if the key must be
kept in the MAR position or the en-
gine must be kept running), remove
the main electric power steering
system fuse.

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Detection distances

The central range of action varies ac-

cording to the version: the range is

equal to 140 cm and  to 70 cm for

small sized obstacles (or round park-

ing posts). The side action range is 60

cm.

If several obstacles are detected by the

sensors, only the nearest one is con-

sidered.

FAILURE INDICATIONS

See the “Warning lights and mes-

sages” chapter.

OPERATION WITH TRAILER

The system is deactivated automati-

cally when the trailer electric cable

plug is fitted into the car tow hook

socket.

The sensors are automatically enabled

again when the trailer cable plug is re-

moved.

BUZZER WARNINGS

When the reverse gear is engaged an

intermittent acoustic signal is auto-

matically activated. 

The acoustic signal:
❒ becomes louder as the reduction of

distance between the car and the

obstacle decreases;

❒ becomes continuous when the dis-

tance between the car and the ob-

stacle is less that 30 cm and stops

immediately if the distance raises;

❒ is constant if the distance is unvar-

ied; if this situation concerns the

side sensors, the buzzer will stop af-

ter about 3 seconds to avoid, for ex-

ample, warning indications in the

event of manoeuvres along walls.

fig. 115

L0D0395m

GENERAL WARNINGS
❒ When parking, take the utmost

care to obstacles that may be set

above or under the sensors.

❒ Objects set close to the car, under

certain circumstances are not de-

tected and could therefore cause

damages to the car or be dam-

aged.

❒ indications sent by the sensors can

be altered by dirt, snow or ice de-

posited on the sensors or by ultra-

sound systems (e.g.: truck pneu-

matic brakes or pneumatic ham-

mers) set nearby the car. 

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REFUELLING

PETROL ENGINES

Use only unleaded petrol.

To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the

fuel filler is too small to introduce the

beak of a leaded petrol pump. The

petrol octane rating (RON) must not

be lower than 95.

IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst

leads to harmful exhaust emissions,

thus contributing to air pollution.

IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,

even in small amount or in an emer-

gency, as this would damage the cat-

alyst beyond repair.

MULTIJET ENGINES

Operation at low temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low,

the diesel thickens due to the forma-

tion of paraffin clots with consequent

defective operation of the fuel supply

system.

In order to avoid these problems, dif-

ferent types of diesel are distributed

according to the season: summer type,

winter type and arctic type (cold/

mountain areas). If refuelling with

diesel fuel whose features are not suit-

able to the temperature of use, it is

advisable to mix TUTELA DIESEL

ART additive in the proportions

shown on the container with the fuel.

Pour the additive into the tank before

the fuel.

When using or parking the car for a

long time in the mountains or cold ar-

eas, it is advisable to refuel using lo-

cally available fuel.

In this case, it is also advisable to keep

the tank over 50% full.

FILLING THE TANK 

To fill the tank completely, top-up

twice after the pump switches off.

Further top-ups could cause faults in

the fuel feeding system.

It is vital that the sensors
are always clean in order
for the system to work
properly. Take great care

when cleaning the sensors not to
scratch or damage them; avoid us-
ing dry, rough or hard cloths. Clean
the sensors with clean water with
the addition of car shampoo if nec-
essary. In washing stations, clean
the sensors quickly, keeping the
steam jet/high pressure washing
nozzles at least 10 cm away from
the sensors.

The driver is always and
only responsible for park-

ing and other dangerous manoeu-
vres. Always make sure that there
are no people, animals or objects
in the way when carrying out these
manoeuvres. Parking sensors are
designed to assist drivers: in all
cases, you must always pay the ut-
most attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when
these are carried out a low speed.

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The fuel cap A-fig. 118 is key-lock-

able and has a catch (for versions/

markets, where provided) to prevent

misplacing it B that fastens it to the

flap C; to gain access to it, open the

flap then use the ignition key to turn

counter-clocwise and remove the cap.

When refuelling, hook the cap to the

device on the inner flap, as illustrated.

OPENING THE FUEL CAP 
IN AN EMERGENCY 

In case of emergency, full the cord A-

fig. 119 to open the fuel flap.

Remove the protection to reach the

cord.

For diesel engines, use
diesel fuel for motor vehi-
cles compliant with EN590
European specifications

only. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently
cause lapse of warranty in relation
to the damage caused. If you acci-
dentally introduce other types of fuel
in the tank, do not start the engine
and empty the tank. If the engine has
run also for a very short time, you
will need to have the entire fuel feed
system emptied in addition to the
tank.

FUEL TANK CAP  

The fuel flap is opened by the door

locking system. Therefore, if the doors

are locked, press D-fig. 117 to open

the fuel flap.

The cap C-fig, 116 has a device B se-

curing it to the flap A so that is can-

not be misplaced. To open the cap C

turn it anticlockwise and extract.

fig. 116

L0D0399m

fig. 119

L0D0490m

fig. 117

L0D0420m

fig. 118

L0D0500m

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late how much particulates has been

trapped by the filter. Since this filter

physically traps particulate, it should

be regenerated (cleaned) at regular in-

tervals by burning carbon particles.

The regeneration procedure is con-

trolled automatically by the engine

management control unit according to

the filter conditions and vehicle use

conditions. The following phenomena

may occur during the regeneration:

limited increase of idle speed, activation

of electric fan, limited increase of

smoke, high temperatures at the ex-

haust. These are not faults; they do not

impair vehicle performance or damage

the environment. If the dedicated mes-

sage is displayed, refer to section

“Warning lights and messages”.

PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT

The devices for curtailing petrol engine

emissions are the following:

❒ three-way catalytic converter;

❒ Lambda sensor;

❒ fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run,

even for a test, with one or more spark

plugs disconnected.
The devices for reducing diesel fuel en-

gine emissions are the following:

❒ oxidising catalytic converter;

❒ exhaust gas recirculation system

(E.G.R.);

❒ diesel particulate filter (DPF)

DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER) 
(for 1.3 Multijet 90 HP - 1.3 Multijet
95 HP versions)

The Diesel Particulate Filter is a me-

chanical filter, integral with the exhaust

system, that physically traps particu-

lates present in the exhaust gases of

Diesel engines. The diesel particular fil-

ter has been adopted to eliminate al-

most totally particulates in compliance

with current / future law regulations.

During normal use of the vehicle, the

engine control unit records a set of data

(e.g.: travel time, type of route, tem-

peratures, etc.) and it will then calcu-

When refuelling, fasten the cap to the

device inside the flap as shown in the

diagram.

IMPORTANT The airtight sealing of

the tank may cause a slight vacuum.

A suction noise when you release the

cap is therefore entirely normal. 

After refuelling, fasten the cap by

turning it clockwise until you hear it

click, then turn the key clockwise ad

remove the key from the flap.

Do not approach naked
flames or lit cigarettes to

the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep your
face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful
vapours.

WARNING

The catalytic converter de-
velops high temperature

during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material: fire
risk.

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SEAT BELTS .....................................................

96

PRETENSIONERS.............................................

99

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ...................... 101

“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”

CHILD RESTRAINT

ASSEMBLY SETUP .......................................... 105

FRONT AIRBAGS.............................................. 108

SIDE AIRBAG 

(Side bags - Front Window bags)........................ 110

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SEAT BELTS

USING THE FRONT 
AND SIDE REAR 
SEAT BELTS

The belt should be worn keeping the

chest straight and rested against the

seat back.

To fasten the seat belts, take hold the

tongue A-fig. 1 and insert it into the

buckle B, until hearing the locking

click.

On removal, if it jams, let it rewind

for a short stretch, then pull it out

again without jerking.

Press button C to release the belt. Ac-

company the belt while it is being re-

wound to prevent twisting.

Through the reel, the belt automati-

cally adapts to the body of the pas-

senger wearing it, allowing freedom of

movement.

The reel may lock when the car is

parked on a steep slope: this is per-

fectly normal. Furthermore, the reel

mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled

and in the event of sudden braking,

collisions and on high speed bends.

The rear seat is fitted with inertial

seat belts with three anchor points

and reel.

Rear seat belts must be worn as

shown in diagram D-fig. 2 (five seat

versions) or as shown in diagram 

E-fig. 3 (four seat versions).

fig. 1

L0D0126m

fig. 2

L0D0430m

fig. 3

L0D0431m

Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.

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S.B.R. system

The car is fitted with a Seat Belt Re-

minder system (S.B.R.), consisting of

a buzzer and a flashing warning light

<

on the instrument panel which

warns the driver that the seat belt

must be fastened. 

The buzzer can be deactivated (until

the next engine stop) as follows:
❒ fasten the driver’s seat belt;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒ wait for over 20 seconds and then

release one of the seat belts.

For permanent deactivation, contact

a Lancia Dealership.

The S.B.R. can only be reactivated us-

ing the setup menu (see the “Warning

lights and messages” chapter, “Seat

belt reminder” paragraph).

ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)

Always adjust the seat belt height to

the passenger’s body: this precaution

may considerably reduce the risk of

injury in the event of a collision. 

Correct regulation is obtained when

the belt passes approximately half

way between the shoulder and the

neck.

To adjust, move the grip A-fig. 4 of

the locking mechanism either up or

down and at the same time move the

ring B to the most suitable of the al-

lowed positions.

Remember that in the
event of a violent collision,

back seat passengers not wearing
seat belts also represent a serious
danger for the front seat passen-
gers.

WARNING

fig. 4

L0D0128m

The height of the seat belts
must be adjusted with the

car at a standstill.

WARNING

After adjustment, always
check that the cursor to

which the ring is fastened is locked
in one of the set positions. Release
the grip and push downwards to
enable the locking device to click if
the grip has not been released in
one of the possible positions.

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USING THE MIDDLE SEAT
BELT

The seat belt is provided with a dou-

ble buckle and fastening tab.

To prepare the seat belt for use, ex-

tract the tabs from seat H and P-fig.

5 of the winder and pull the seat belt,

making the webbing run. Avoid twist-

ing and tugging. Then insert tab  G-

fig. 6 into the buckle  L with button

M.

To use the belt, make the webbing run

further and insert the fastening tab  I-

fig. 6 in the seat of the buckle  N.

To release the belt: press button O-fig.

6 and accompany the belt as it winds

back to prevent twisting.

Expanding the boot: release the

buckle by pressing  M-fig. 6 and ac-

company the belt to prevent it from

twisting. Position the tab I in the seat

P-fig. 5 and the tab G-fig. 6 in the

seat H-fig. 5 in the winder. 

IMPORTANT Arrange the seat belt

for use as described above after repo-

sitioning the seats.

fig. 5

L0D0311m

fig. 6

L0D0310m

Remember that in the
event of a violent collision,

back seat passengers not wearing
seat belts also represent a serious
danger for the front seat passen-
gers.

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the seat

belts, the car is fitted with preten-

sioners. These devices, in the event of

a violent crash, rewind the seat belts

a few centimetres. In this way they

ensure that the seat belt adheres per-

fectly to the wearer before the re-

straining action begins.

The seat belt locks to indicate that the

device has intervened; the seat belt

cannot be drawn back up even when

guiding it manually.

The pretensioner can only
be used once. Go to a Lan-

cia Dealership to have it replaced
after is has been deployed. The ex-
piration date of the device is shown
on the label inside the upper odd-
ment compartment on passenger
side: go to a Lancia Dealership to
have the device replaced when the
expiration date approaches.

WARNING

Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or lo-
calised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours)

in the area around the pretensioners
may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vi-
brations caused by irregularities of
the road surface or low obstacles
such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia
Dealership for any assistance.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest

degree of protection from the action

of the pretensioner, wear the seat belt

keeping it firmly close to the chest

and pelvis. A slight amount of smoke

may be detected during operation of

the pretensioners. This smoke is not

harmful and does not indicate a fire. 

The pretensioner does not require any

maintenance or lubrication. 

Anything that modifies its original

conditions invalidates its efficiency.

If due to unusual natural events

(floods, seas storm, etc.) the device

has been affected by water and mud,

it must necessarily be replaced.

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LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the

front seat belt reels contain a load

limiter which allows controlled sag in

such a way as to dose the force acting

on the chest and shoulders during the

belt restraining action in case of front

crash.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respect-

ing and ensuring that all the other oc-

cupants of the car also respect the lo-

cal laws in force in relation to the use

of seat belts. Always fasten the seat

belts before starting off.

Seat belts must also be used by preg-

nant women: risk will be significantly

reduced for both the expectant

mother and the child in the event of

an accident.

Of course they must position the lower

part of the belt very low down so that it

passes under the abdomen, see fig. 7).

fig. 7

L0D0133m

fig. 8

L0D0134m

fig. 9

L0D0135m

The belt must not be
twisted. The upper part

must cross the shoulder and the
chest diagonally. The lower part
must adhere to the hips not to the
abdomen. Do not use devices (clips,
etc.) to hold the seat belt away from
your body.

WARNING

Never disassemble or tam-
per with the seat belt or

pretensioner components. All in-
terventions must be performed by
qualified and authorised personnel
only. Always go to a Lancia Deal-
ership

WARNING

For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-

right, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
the seat belts on both the front and
the rear seats. Travelling without
seat belts will increase the risk of
severe injury and even death in the
event of an accident.

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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT 
CONDITIONS
❒ Always use the belt with the tap

taut and never twisted; make sure

that it is free to run smoothly.

❒ Replace the belt after a serious ac-

cident even if it does not appear

damaged. Always replace the belt

if the pretensioners where de-

ployed.

❒ To clean the belt, wash by hand

with water and mild soap, rinse

and leave to dry in the shade. Do

not use strong detergents, bleach,

paints or any other substance

which could damage the belt fi-

bres.

❒ Keep the reels dry: correct opera-

tion may only be ensured if the

reels are dry.

❒ Replace the seat belt when show-

ing significant wear or cut signs.

CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY

For optimum protection in the event

of a crash, all passengers must be

seated and wearing adequate restraint

systems.

This is even more important for chil-

dren.

This prescription is compulsory in all

EC countries according to EC Direc-

tive 2003/20/EC.

A child’s head is larger and heavier in

proportion to its body and the child’s

muscular and bone structures are not

fully developed. For this reason, they

require restraint systems which are

different from those used by adults to

protect them in the event of an acci-

dent.

If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for

example after and accident, it
should be changed completely to-
gether with the anchors, anchor
fastening screws and the preten-
sioners. In fact, even if the belt has
no visible defects, it could have lost
its resilience.

WARNING

Each seat belt may only be
used by one person at a

time: do not carry children on your
lap with one seat belt protecting
both. In general, do not place any
objects between the person and
belt.

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The research results in relation to the

best protection for children is illus-

trated in European Regulation EEC-

R44 which divides the restraint sys-

tems into five groups in addition to

making their use compulsory:

Group 0

up to 10 kg of weight

Group 0+

up to 13 kg of weight

Group 1

9-18 kg of weight

Group 2

15-25 kg of weight

Group 3

22-36 kg of weight

As it may be noted, the groups over-

lap partly and in fact, there are de-

vices that cover more than one weight

group.

All child restraint devices must bear

the certification data, together with

the control brand, on a solidly fixed

label which must absolutely never be

removed.

When over 1.50 m in height, from the

point of view of restraint systems,

children are considered as adults and

have to wear the standard seat belts.

Lineaccessori Lancia includes child

restraint systems for each weight

group. These devices are recom-

mended having been specifically de-

signed for Lancia cars.

SEVERE DANGER: Do
not arrange child seats

facing backwards on the front seat
if the passenger’s airbag is en-
abled. Deployment of the airbag in
an accident could cause fatal in-
juries to the baby. It is advisable to
carry children on the rear seat,
which is the most protected posi-
tion in the event of an accident.
Child seats must not be fitted on
the front seat of cars fitted with a
passenger air bag, whose deploy-
ment in an accident could cause fa-
tal injuries to the baby regardless
of the seriousness of the impact. 

WARNING

In case of need, the pas-

senger airbag can be de-
activated and children can
be place on the front seat.
It is very important to
check that the airbag has

been deactivated by means of the
amber warning light (see the chap-
ter on first and side airbags,
specifically the paragraph on pas-
senger front airbags). Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as
possible to avoid contact between
the child seat and the dashboard.

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GROUP 0 and 0+ (fig. 10)

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried

facing backwards on a cradle seat,

which, supporting the head, does not

induce stress on the neck in the event

of sharp deceleration.

The cradle is held in place by the car

seat belts and in turn it must restrain

the child with its own belts.

GROUP 1 (fig. 11)

Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight,

children may be carried facing for-

wards.

fig. 11

L0D0501m

fig. 12

L0D0138m

fig. 10

L0D0136m

The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only.

Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child restraint.  

WARNING

The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only.

Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child restraint.  

WARNING

GROUP 2 (fig. 12)

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use

the car seat belts directly. The child

seat is only needed to position the

child correctly with respect to the

belts so that the diagonal section

crosses the child’s chest and never the

neck and is snug on the hips not the

abdomen.

The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only.

Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child restraint.

WARNING