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The key operates all the vehicle’s locks as well as the ignition.
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer will sound if you have switched off the ignition and opened the driver’s door without previously removing the ignition key.
The key is used to deactivate the passenger’s front airbag (see "Safety").
It is dangerous to deadlock the vehicle when someone is inside as unlocking from the interior is impossible (without the remote control).
In the event of loss of the keys go to a CITROËN dealer with proof of ownership of the vehicle.
The CITROËN dealer network will be able to recover the key code and the transponder code to order replacement keys.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Central deadlocking using the key
A second action straight away with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
A long action with the key closes the windows.
Note: With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking i s s i g n a l l e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f t h e interior locking control warning lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, central locking does not operate.
KEYS
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains a coded electronic chip. When switching on, the code must be recognised to allow the engine to be started.
This electronic immobiliser locks the engine management system a few seconds after switching off the ignition, and prevents unauthorised starting of the engine.
F o r a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g the keys it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer taking the keys it is the keys it all of the keys in your possession with you.
Advice
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITROËN If this occurs, leave your vehicle vehicle
dealer.
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CITROËN offers you a complete range of child seats that can be secured by means of the vehicle seat belt. These child seats have been tested on vehicles in colli-sion conditions and they guarantee maximum safety for your children. They have also been selected for their ease of installation as well as for the comfort of the child.
In all cases, be sure to follow the c h i l d s e a t fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s a s detailed in the installation manual provided by the seat manufac-turer.
GROUP 0+ from birth to 13 kg (around 1 year old)
Römer Baby-Safe Plus (L1): rear-facing, for use with a three-point seat belt. The deep, reinforced shell is designed to provide the maximum protection to the child in the event of a lateral impact.
GROUPS 2/3 (from 15 to 36 kg)
Recaro Start (L2): for use with a three-point seat belt. The height and width of the backrest as well as the length of the seat cushion should be adjusted depending on the age and girth of your child.
Klippan Optima (L3): for use with a three-point seat belt. From 6 years old (approx. 22 kg), only height adjustment is required.
GROUPS 1/2/3 (from 9 to 36 kg)
Kiddy Life (L4): for use with a three-point seat belt. The height and width of the backrest as well as the length of the seat cushion should be adjusted depending on the age and girth of your child. For the safety of young children (from 9 to 18 kg), CITROËN recommends the safety of young children (from 9 young children
you to use the protection apron.
Other child seats are recom-mended: see ISOFIX child seats in the handbook. See "Child restraints".
The majority of serious injuries resulting from accidents occur when a child either is not secured or is secured incorrectly. I t i s e s s e n t i a l t o a d h e r e t o t h e c h i l d s e a t fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s a s detailed in the installation manual provided by the seat manu-facturer. ISOFIX child seats are particularly recommended for their ease and safety of use.When a rear-facing child seat is installed on the front passen-ger’s seat, the front passenger’s airbag must be deactivated. Otherwise there is a risk of death or serious injury to the child on deployment of the airbag.
"Passenger airbag OFF"
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CHILD SEATS secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
In accordance with European Reg-ulations, the table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as "Universal" depending on the weight of the child.
T a k e c a r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n i n t h e c h i l d s e a t manufacturer’s user guide.
U: Seat suitable for the installation of a universal rear- facing child seat and a universal forward- facing child seat
U(R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear- facing child seat and of a forward- facing seat. The vehicle seat sho uld be adjusted to the highest position.
(a) It is essential to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag when a "rear facing" child seat is installed in the front passenger’s seat position.
Before placing your child in the front passenger’s seat positi on, consult the legislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of children in this position.
L-: Only the child seats indicated may be installed in the seat position concerned (depending on country).
X: Position not suitable for installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.
Seat(s)
Weight of child
Up to 10 kg Up to 13 kg (groups 0 and 0+)
9 - 18 kg (group 1)15 - 25 kg (group 2)22 - 36 kg (group 3)
Front passenger (a)
Fixed seatUUUU
Height-adjustable seatU(R)U(R)U(R)U(R)
Lateral rearUUUU
Central rearL1XL3L3
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T o r e a c t i v a t e t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g
Don’t forget to reactivate the airbag f u n c t i o n f o r a p a s s e n g e r o r a f o r w a r d f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t .
T o d o t h a t , w i t h i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d o f f :
- I n s e r t a n d t u r n t h e k e y t o t h e " O N " p o s i t i o n , t h e a i r b a g i s a c t i v a t e d .
T h e w a r n i n g l a m p i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s w h e n y o u s w i t c h t h e i g n i t i o n o n .
T h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g c a n b e deactivated P a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g d e a c t i v a t i o n
I n o r d e r t o b e a b l e t o u s e a " r e a r - f a c - i n g " c h i l d s e a t i n t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r p o s i t i o n , i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g .
- W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , i n s e r t t h e k e y into the switch A , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x .
- T u r n t h e k e y t o p o s i t i o n " O F F " . T h e p a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g i s d e a c t i - v a t e d .
T h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d e a c t i v a t i o n w a r n i n g l a m p i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l l i g h t s u p ( i g n i t i o n o n ) .
I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n , t h e " a i r b a g f a u l t " w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n .
In the front passenger’s seat position, it is essential to d e a c t i v a t e t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g w h e n e v e r a " r e a r - f a c i n g " c h i l d s e a t i s i n s t a l l e d t h e r e .
O t h e r w i s e t h e c h i l d r i s k s b e i n g k i l l e d o r s e r i o u s l y i n j u r e d s h o u l d t h e a i r b a g d e p l o y .