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SAFETY
AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
work in conjunction with the force-lim-
iting seat belts. The electronic detec-
tors register and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle in the im-
pact detection zones (see diagram):
if the triggering threshold is reached,
t h e a i r b a g s i n fl a t e i n s t a n t l y a n d p r o -
tect the occupants of the vehicle.
FRONT AIRBAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,
except in cases where the passenger
air bag is deactivated, in the event
of a serious front impact applied in
the impact zone A in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-
zontal plane and from the front of the
vehicle towards the rear. The airbag
i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion his forward movement. The
airbags therefore limit the risk of in-
jury to the head and chest.
Front airbag malfunction
Flashing indicates an air-
bag malfunction, contact a
CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be
triggered in the event of a serious
impact .
Note: the gas escaping from
the airbags can be a minor
irritant.
Immediately after the impact, the air
b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t t h e y d o
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their exit if necessary from
the vehicle. The air bags are not de-
ployed in the case of minor impacts,
rear impacts or in certain roll-over
c o n d i t i o n s . T h e s e a t b e l t i s s u f fi c i e n t
to ensure maximum protection in
these situations. The seriousness of
a collision depends on the nature of
the obstacle and the speed of the ve-
hicle at the moment of the collision.
Airbags
only operate when the ig-
nition is switched on. When they
are triggered, a noise is heard dur-
i n g i n fl a t i o n .
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to
deactivate
the
passenger
airbag
when you install
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch 1 , turn
it to the "OFF" position, then re-
move the key keeping the switch
in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag switch to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. If the passenger airbag is de-
activated, the warning lamp
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated. T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk of
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the
airbag may not be triggered. The air-
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
Flashing indicates a mal-
function of at least one of
these airbags.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
er to have the system
checked. The air bags may no longer
be triggered in the event of a serious
impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag malfunction
* According to version.
SIDE AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The side airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The triggering of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The side airbag
i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side airbags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
which the front side airbags offer the
front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and
curtain
airbags
to be fully
effective, observe the fol-
lowing safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is car-
r i e d o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible; deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the sys-
tem. This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, injury or slight
burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered can-
not be ruled out. Indeed, the bag in-
fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas via
the openings provided for this purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
Only put approved covers on the
seats, these will not hamper the in-
fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to
deactivate
the
passenger
airbag
when you install
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch 1 , turn
it to the "OFF" position, then re-
move the key keeping the switch
in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag switch to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. If the passenger airbag is de-
activated, the warning lamp
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated. T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk of
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the
airbag may not be triggered. The air-
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
Flashing indicates a mal-
function of at least one of
these airbags.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
er to have the system
checked. The air bags may no longer
be triggered in the event of a serious
impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag malfunction
* According to version.
SIDE AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The side airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The triggering of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The side airbag
i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side airbags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
which the front side airbags offer the
front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and
curtain
airbags
to be fully
effective, observe the fol-
lowing safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is car-
r i e d o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible; deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the sys-
tem. This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, injury or slight
burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered can-
not be ruled out. Indeed, the bag in-
fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas via
the openings provided for this purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
Only put approved covers on the
seats, these will not hamper the in-
fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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DRIVING Driver information
The symbol which corresponds to
the selection, R , N , E or M and the
number of the gear engaged 1 to 5 ,
are displayed on the instrument panel
screen.
SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
T h e fi v e - s p e e d " SensoDrive "
gearbox offers a choice between the
comfort of automatic operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing .
Driving mode
S e l e c t t h e d r i v i n g m o d e b y m o v i n g
t h e g e a r l e v e r .
R e v e r s e " R " . T h i s g e a r w i l l b e e n -
gaged when stationary or at a speed
below approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
T h e e n g a g e m e n t o f r e v e r s e g e a r i s
accompanied by an audible signal.
N e u t r a l " N " .
P o s i t i o n t h e l e v e r t o t h e r i g h t i n N , to
start the engine .
E a s y " E " : a u t o m a t i c g e a r c h a n g i n g .
M anual ( +/- ) " M " : m a n u a l g e a r c h a n g i n g .
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position N
to start the engine.
With your foot on the brake, select
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
Notes: w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
n i n g , i n t h e s e t h r e e p o s i -
tions, an audible signal is
h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r
is opened.
You can change from position E to
position M a n d v i c e v e r s a a t a n y
time.
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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
If you press the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistance, the
S e n s o D r i v e g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n
to permit sharper acceleration.
Manual mode
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M ,
then change up or down through the
g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g :
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" to change up,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
t o p r e v e n t s t a l l i n g .
I n t h e e v e n t o f o v e r h e a t i n g o f t h e
clutch, position N i s s e l e c t e d a u t o -
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
t h e v e h i c l e . With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning
lamp indicates a gearbox
malfunction.
On a slope, use the brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
p l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i -
tion N , E or R .
D o n o t k e e p t h e v e h i c l e i m m o b i l i s e d
using the accelerator. Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
N e v e r s e l e c t n e u t r a l
N while
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g .
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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CHECKS
OPENING THE BONNET
On the inside : pull control A , located
under the dashboard.
On the outside : lift control B and
raise the bonnet.
Bonnet strut
Fix the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
To close
Before closing the bonnet, return the
strut to its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel. Check that the
bonnet is fully closed.
