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FITTINGS
STORAGE DRAWER
The storage drawer is located under the
front passenger's seat.
Opening
Raise the front of the drawer and
pull it.
Removal
Bring the drawer to the end of its
travel.
Press the ends of the slides.
Raise the drawer and pull it fully.
Refitting
Engage the drawer in its slides.
At the end of its travel, press on the
top of the drawer to secure it.
Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.
MATS
Removable component which protects
the carpet against exterior dirt.
Fitting
W h e n fi t t i n g t h e m a t f o r t h e fi r s t t i m e ,
o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e , u s e o n l y t h e fi x i n g s
provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,
u n c l i p t h e fi x i n g s ,
remove the mat. Refitting
T o r e fi t t h e m a t o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e :
position the mat correctly,
r e fi t t h e fi x i n g s b y p r e s s i n g ,
check that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
- only use mats which are s u i t e d t o t h e fi x i n g s a l r e a d y
present in the vehicle; it is
imperative that these are
used,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another.
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FITTINGS
STORAGE DRAWER
The storage drawer is located under the
front passenger's seat.
Opening
Raise the front of the drawer and
pull it.
Removal
Bring the drawer to the end of its
travel.
Press the ends of the slides.
Raise the drawer and pull it fully.
Refitting
Engage the drawer in its slides.
At the end of its travel, press on the
top of the drawer to secure it.
Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.
MATS
Removable component which protects
the carpet against exterior dirt.
Fitting
W h e n fi t t i n g t h e m a t f o r t h e fi r s t t i m e ,
o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e , u s e o n l y t h e fi x i n g s
provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,
u n c l i p t h e fi x i n g s ,
remove the mat. Refitting
T o r e fi t t h e m a t o n t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e :
position the mat correctly,
r e fi t t h e fi x i n g s b y p r e s s i n g ,
check that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
- only use mats which are s u i t e d t o t h e fi x i n g s a l r e a d y
present in the vehicle; it is
imperative that these are
used,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another.
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FITTINGS
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
unhook the two cords,
raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it
on each side. Hooks
The hooks permit the securing of
shopping bags.
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this en-
ables you to secure your luggage to the
bottom of the boot. Storage box
Raise the boot carpet to gain access
to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary
puncture repair kit, a box of spare bulbs,
a fi r s t a i d k i t , t w o w a r n i n g t r i a n g l e s , . . .
r e fi t t h e b o o t fl o o r c a r p e t b y f o l d i n g i t
slightly in two.
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CHILD SAFETY
* I n f a n t c a r s e a t s a n d " c a r c o t s " c a n n o t b e i n s t a l l e d o n t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r s e a t .
SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h E u r o p e a n r e g u l a t i o n s , t h i s t a b l e i n d i c a t e s t h e o p t i o n s f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s o n t h e v e -
h i c l e s e a t s fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s .
I n t h e c a s e o f t h e u n i v e r s a l a n d s e m i - u n i v e r s a l I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s , t h e c h i l d s e a t ' s I S O F I X s i z e c a t e g o r y , d e t e r m i n e d b y a
l e t t e r f r o m A to G , i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e c h i l d s e a t n e x t t o t h e I S O F I X l o g o .
IUF: s e a t s u i t a b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I s o fi x U niversal seat, " F orward facing" and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.
IL-SU: s e a t s u i t a b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n a n I s o fi x S e m i - U niversal seat which is:
- " r e a r f a c i n g " fi t t e d w i t h a " T o p T e t h e r " u p p e r s t r a p o r a s t a y ,
- " f o r w a r d f a c i n g " fi t t e d w i t h a s t a y ,
F o r t h e s e c u r i n g o f t h e " T o p T e t h e r " u p p e r s t r a p , r e f e r t o t h e " I s o fi x M o u n t i n g s " s e c t i o n .
X: s e a t w h i c h i s n o t s u i t a b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I S O F I X s e a t o f t h e s i z e c a t e g o r y i n d i c a t e d .
Weight of the child /indicative age
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
U p t o 6 m o n t h s a p p r o x
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
U p t o 1 y e a r a p p r o x
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
F r o m 1 t o 3 y e a r s a p p r o x
Type of ISOFIX child seat Infant car seat * "rear facing" "rear facing" "forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
Universal and semi-universal
ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the rear side seats
X X IL-SU X IL-SU
IUF
IL-SU
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SAFETY
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t p a s s e n -
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n e r t i a
r e e l p e r m i t t i n g a u t o m a t i c a d j u s t m e n t
o f t h e l e n g t h o f t h e s t r a p t o y o u r s i z e .
The seat belt is stored automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
T h e l o w e r p a r t o f t h e s t r a p m u s t b e
p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w a s p o s s i b l e o n t h e
p e l v i s .
T h e u p p e r p a r t m u s t b e p o s i t i o n e d i n
the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n a u -
tomatic locking device which comes
i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a c o l l i -
sion, emergency braking or if the ve-
hicle rolls over. You can release the
d e v i c e b y p u l l i n g r a p i d l y o n t h e s t r a p
and releasing it. Recommendations for
children
U s e a s u i t a b l e c h i l d s e a t i f t h e p a s -
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
m o r e t h a n o n e p e r s o n .
N e v e r a l l o w a c h i l d t o t r a v e l o n y o u r l a p .
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
b o d y a s p o s s i b l e ,
- m u s t r e s t r a i n o n e p e r s o n o f a d u l t s i z e o n l y ,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- m u s t b e p u l l e d i n f r o n t o f y o u w i t h a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- m u s t n o t b e a l t e r e d o r m o d i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s p e r f o r m a n c e .
In accordance with current safety regu-
l a t i o n s , a l l r e p a i r s a n d c h e c k s m u s t b e
carried out by a CITROËN dealer who
guarantees that the work is carried out
correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a n d p a r t i c u l a r l y
i f t h e s t r a p s s h o w s i g n s o f d a m a g e .
C l e a n t h e s e a t b e l t s t r a p s w i t h s o a p y
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
p o s i t i o n e d a n d r e e l e d i n c o r r e c t l y .
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , t h e p r e -
tensioning device may be triggered
b e f o r e a n d i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f t h e a i r -
b a g s . T r i g g e r i n g o f t h e p r e - t e n s i o n e r s
i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s l i g h t d i s c h a r g e
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
t o t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e p y r o t e c h n i c
c a r t r i d g e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t h e s y s t e m .
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e a i r b a g w a r n i n g l a m p
comes on.
F o l l o w i n g a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e a t
belts system checked, and if neces-
s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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SAFETY For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
S i t i n a n o r m a l u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( a c h i l d ,
p e t , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m p e r t h e
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e a i r b a g s o r i n j u r e t h e
o c c u p a n t s .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strict-
ly forbidden unless it is carried out by
q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
E v e n i f a l l o f t h e p r e c a u t i o n s m e n t i o n e d
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled
o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y
( w i t h i n a f e w m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s
within the same time discharging the
h o t g a s v i a o p e n i n g s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s
p u r p o s e .
Front airbags
D o n o t d r i v e h o l d i n g t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r h a n d s o n
t h e c e n t r e p a r t o f t h e w h e e l .
P a s s e n g e r s m u s t n o t p l a c e t h e i r f e e t o n t h e d a s h b o a r d .
I f p o s s i b l e , d o n o t s m o k e a s d e p l o y m e n t o f t h e a i r b a g s c a n c a u s e b u r n s o r
t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y f r o m a c i g a r e t t e o r p i p e .
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y .
Side airbags
U s e o n l y a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
side airbags. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e
chest or arms if the side air bag is triggered.
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e b o d y a n y n e a r e r t o t h e d o o r t h a n n e c e s s a r y .
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d i f
the curtain airbag is triggered.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e g r a b h a n d l e s i n s t a l l e d o n t h e r o o f , t h e y p l a y a p a r t i n
securing the curtain airbags.
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SAFETY For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
S i t i n a n o r m a l u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( a c h i l d ,
p e t , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m p e r t h e
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e a i r b a g s o r i n j u r e t h e
o c c u p a n t s .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strict-
ly forbidden unless it is carried out by
q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
E v e n i f a l l o f t h e p r e c a u t i o n s m e n t i o n e d
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled
o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y
( w i t h i n a f e w m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s
within the same time discharging the
h o t g a s v i a o p e n i n g s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s
p u r p o s e .
Front airbags
D o n o t d r i v e h o l d i n g t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r h a n d s o n
t h e c e n t r e p a r t o f t h e w h e e l .
P a s s e n g e r s m u s t n o t p l a c e t h e i r f e e t o n t h e d a s h b o a r d .
I f p o s s i b l e , d o n o t s m o k e a s d e p l o y m e n t o f t h e a i r b a g s c a n c a u s e b u r n s o r
t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y f r o m a c i g a r e t t e o r p i p e .
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y .
Side airbags
U s e o n l y a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
side airbags. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e
chest or arms if the side air bag is triggered.
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e b o d y a n y n e a r e r t o t h e d o o r t h a n n e c e s s a r y .
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d i f
the curtain airbag is triggered.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e g r a b h a n d l e s i n s t a l l e d o n t h e r o o f , t h e y p l a y a p a r t i n
securing the curtain airbags.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
remove the polystyrene storage box,
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , fi r s t d e t a c h t h e t r i m u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m s t a r t i n g b y p l a c i n g i t s c u t - o u t a t t h e
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- t e c t o r s ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
4. Socket for the security wheel
b o l t s ( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "security"
wheel bolts.