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SAFETY 126 Main warnings to carry children safely Install the child restraint systems on the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event of a collision. Keep children in rearward facing child restraint systems for as long as possible, until 3–4 years old if possible. The rear head restraint or the front passenger head restraint can be lifted if needed to install a child restraint system. The head restraint must always be present in the car and fitted if the seat is used by an adult passenger or a child sitting in a restraint system without backrest (refer to the procedure described in ‘’Head restraint’’ paragraph, ‘’Knowing your car’’ chapter). If the front passenger air bag has been deactivated, always check that the warning light on the courtesy light is on continuously to make sure that it is effectively deactivated. Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child restraint system. with the other documents and this handbook. Do not use second-hand child seats without instructions. 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 rest on the child’s neck. 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 hold a child in the event of a collision In the event of an accident, replace the child restraint system with a new one. SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG The car is equipped with: front driver airbag; for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (Side bags); side bags for head protection of front seat passengers and rear side seat passengers (window bag). is marked by the word "AIRBAG" under the Alfa Romeo emblem on the steering wheel, on the dashboard, on the side trim or on a label placed next to the airbag deployment area. FRONT AIRBAGS The front (driver and passenger) airbags protect the front seat occupants in the event of head-on crashes of medium- high severity, by placing the cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard. other types of collisions (side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not indicate a system malfunction. not a replacement of but complementary to the seat belts, which should always be worn, as specified by law in Europe and most non-European countries. belt are projected forwards and may come into contact with the bag which is still inflating. The protection offered by the bag is compromised in these circumstances. following situations: frontal impacts against highly deformable objects not involving the front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision against safety barrier, etc.); car wedging under other cars or safety barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails). described above is due to the fact that they may not provide any additional |