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Airbags
Front air bags
The front air bags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
p a s s e n g e r ( s ) .
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front air bag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
front towards the rear of the vehicle.
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
movement. Disarming
The passenger's front air bag alone
c a n b e d i s a r m e d :
-
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air
bag disarming switch
- turn it to the "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the slot in this position.
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
the period of disarming.
If the two air bag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a rear-facing child seat. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Front air bag fault
To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Otherwise, the child
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e . Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger air
bag will not be triggered in the event of
an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON" position
to re-activate the air bag and thus ensure
the safety of your passenger in the event
of an impact.
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked.
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SAFETY
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Airbags
Side air bags
This is a system which protects the
driver and front passenger in the event
of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated in the
front seat back frame, on the door side.
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the air bag
may not be triggered. Operating fault
If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system checked. The
air bags may no longer be triggered in
the event of a serious impact.
Curtain air bags
This is a system which protects the driver
and passengers in the event of a serious
side impact in order to limit the risk of
head injuries.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
Activation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side air bag in the event of
a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed from
the outside towards the inside of the
vehicle.
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 t h e
occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.. .
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power. In
this case, the automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
chapter 8) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6. If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.
Range of professional equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
Protective grilles.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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Towing a trailer
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power. In
this case, the automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
chapter 8) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6. If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.
Range of professional equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
Protective grilles.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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Checks
CHECKS
Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
A n a c c e s s fl a p b e l o w t h e g l o v e b o x
p e r m i t s r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e fi l t e r s .
T h e c a r b o n fi l t e r p e r m i t s c o n t i n u o u s
a n d e f f e c t i v e fi l t e r i n g o f d u s t .
I f t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . B y
means of its second special active
fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n
of the air breathed by the occupants
and the cleanness of the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t ( r e d u c t i o n o f a l l e r g i c
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
g r e a s y d e p o s i t s ) . Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle emission
fi l t e r m a i n t e n a n c e i s c a r r i e d o u t b y a
CITROËN dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust. This water vapour does not
have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
c h e c k t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n
between services.
U n l e s s t h e r e i s a l e a k o n t h e c i r c u i t , a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
t h a t t h e b r a k e p a d s a r e w o r n .
Brake disc/drum wear status
For any information relating to
c h e c k i n g t h e b r a k e d i s c / d r u m w e a r
status, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake
W h e r e t h e h a n d b r a k e t r a v e l i s t o o
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
between services.
H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y i n
accordance with the servicing
schedule.
R e f e r t o t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t t o fi n d
out the replacement interval for these
components.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t ( d u s t y
a t m o s p h e r e . . . ) a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
v e h i c l e ( u r b a n d r i v i n g . . . ) , c h a n g e t h e m
twice as often if necessary.
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Snow screen
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
R e f e r t o t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 ,
" T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n "
p a r t , f o r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a f t e r
c h a n g i n g a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a t y r e
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s e n s o r . R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 8 t o
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
p a r t o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Do not forget to remove the snow
s c r e e n w h e n t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e
i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 0 ° C ( n o r i s k o f
snowfall) and when towing. FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
l o c a t e d n e a r e a c h o f t h e c l i p s .
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to u n c l i p t h e f o u r c l i p s B in turn.
-
O f f e r u p t h e s n o w s c r e e n f a c i n g i t s
c e n t r i n g p i n A o n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
- P u t i t i n p l a c e b y p r e s s i n g a t e a c h
c l i p B located in the four corners.
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t d e s i g n e d
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
a n d t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
A l s o , h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
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Snow screen
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
R e f e r t o t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 ,
" T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n "
p a r t , f o r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a f t e r
c h a n g i n g a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a t y r e
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s e n s o r . R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 8 t o
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
p a r t o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Do not forget to remove the snow
s c r e e n w h e n t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e
i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 0 ° C ( n o r i s k o f
snowfall) and when towing. FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
l o c a t e d n e a r e a c h o f t h e c l i p s .
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to u n c l i p t h e f o u r c l i p s B in turn.
-
O f f e r u p t h e s n o w s c r e e n f a c i n g i t s
c e n t r i n g p i n A o n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
- P u t i t i n p l a c e b y p r e s s i n g a t e a c h
c l i p B located in the four corners.
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t d e s i g n e d
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
a n d t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
A l s o , h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .