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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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35Monitoring
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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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.
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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.
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137Safety
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all restrained securely before setting off. Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for shor t journeys. Do not inver t the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully. The seat belts are fitted with an iner tia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt is stored automatically when not in use. Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt is reeled in correctly. The lower par t of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis. The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder. The iner tia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling firmly on the strap and
releasing it so that it re-winds slightly.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must: - be tightened as close to the body as possible, - be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does not twist, - be used to restrain only one person, - not bear any trace of cuts or fraying, - not be conver ted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance. In accordance with current safety regulations, all repairs and checks must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer who guarantees that the work is carried out correctly. Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer and par ticularly if the straps show signs of damage. Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impacts , the pre-tensioning device may be triggered before and independentlyof the airbags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system. In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on. Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.
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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 triggered 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 triggered; 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 triggered again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone. B. Side impact zone.
Triggering 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 short time.
