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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or ofthe occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer tothe information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash. Cer tain warning lamps may come on in two different modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
The passenger airbag system operation lamp stays on for about a minute after switching on the ignition, even afterthe engine has star ted.
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Monitoring
Foot on the brake pedal fixed. With an automatic gearbox, you have forgotten to press the brake pedal to come out of the P postion.
With the engine running, before releasing the parking brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock thethe automatic gear selector lever and come out ofthe P position.
Automatic wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's airbag system fixed. The control switch, located in the glove box, is in the " ON " position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a rear-facing child seat.
Turn the control switch to the " OFF " position to deactivate the front passenger's airbag. In this case you can install a rear-facing child seat. The passenger's airbag system is automatically put into ser vice on star ting the vehicle (" ON " position).
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switch ed off intentionally. This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF position. The passenger's front airbag is deactivated. In this case you can install a"rear facing" child seat.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the
passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position. The passenger's airbag system is put into ser vice automatically when the vehicle is star ted ( ON position).
ESP/ASR fixed. The button, located at the bottom left of the dashboard, is pressed.Its indicator lamp is on. The ESP/ASR is deactivated. ESP: electronic stability programme. ASR: anti-skid regulation.
Press the button again to manually reactivate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator lamp switches off. From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),the system is reactivated automatically(except for the 1.6 litre THP 150 engine). The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted.
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Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition,then switches off.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
fixed then flashing accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
The driver and/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror. With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack. To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A . It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same air as the vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /auxiliary socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
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Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror. With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack. To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A . It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same air as the vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /auxiliary socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
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Child safety
Child seat in the front
"Rearwards-facing"
When a "rear wards-facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat , it is essential that the passenger airbag is deactivated. Other wise, the child would risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate .
"Forwards-facing"
When a "for wards-facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat , adjust the vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal position with the seat back upright and leave the passenger airbag activated.
Intermediate longitudinal position
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Passenger airbag OFF
Child seats recommended by CITROËN CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a Child seats recommended by CITROËN Child s
three point seat belt :
Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L1"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus" Installed in the rear wards-facing position.
L2"KIDDY Life" The use of the restraining cushion is compulsory for carrying young children (from 9 to 18 kg).
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3"RECARO Star t''
L4"KLIPPAN Optima" From the age of 6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.
L5"RÖMER KIDFIX" Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings. The child is restrained by the seat belt.
