181Safety
Airbags
System designed to maximise the safety of the occupants (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of violent collisions. It supplements the action of the force-limiting seat belts (with the exception of the rear centre passenger). If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones: - in the case of a serious impact, the airbags are deployed instantly and protect the occupants of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants, - in the case of a minor or rear impact or in cer tain roll-over conditions, the airbags will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is sufficient to provide optimum protection in
these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off. This equipment will only deploy once. If a second impact occurs (during the same or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone. B. Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emission of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system. This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive individuals may experience slight irritation. The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shor t time.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than 2 seconds. Flashing of the green indicator lamp and a v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e CITROËN Emergency team * . v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green indicator lamp goes off.
ASSISTANCE CALL
When the ignition is switched on, the green indicator lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that the system is operating correctly.
I f t h e o r a n g e i n d i c a t o r l a m p fl a s h e s : t h e r e is a system fault.
I f t h e o r a n g e i n d i c a t o r l a m p i s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y : the backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
T h e c a n c e l l a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y a v o i c e m e s s a g e .
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e * .
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
T h e g r e e n i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o n ( w i t h o u t fl a s h i n g ) w h e n communication is established. It goes off at the end of commun ication.
This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Emergency team which re ceives locating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is no t operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined, t h e c a l l i s d e a l t w i t h d i r e c t l y b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s ( 1 1 2 ) w i t h o u t t h e vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag ECU, and independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made automatically.
* These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer net work, w e i n v i t e y o u t o h a v e a d e a l e r c h e c k t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e s e s e r v i c e s a n d , i f d e s i r e d , m o d i fi e d t o s u i t y o u r w i s h e s . I n a m u l t i - l i n g u a l c o u n t r y , c o n fi g u r a t i o n i s p o s s i b l e i n t h e o f fi c i a l n a t i o n a l l a n g u a g e o f y o u r c h o i c e .
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