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The seat belt for the centre rear seat is fitted in
the roof.
It has three anchora
ge points and a reel.
Fitting the belt
)Pull out the belt and pass it through the beltguide A . )Pull on the strap and inser t the tongue Binto the left hand buckle. )Inser t the tongue C
into the right-hand buckle.)Check that each buckle has engaged bypulling on the strap.


Removing and stowing the belt
)
Press the red button on buckle C
, and then on the red button on buckle B.)
Guide the belt as it reels in, passing it
through the belt guide A.) Stow the tongue Cin the upper slot D
and
the tongue Bin the lower slot E.
Outer rear seat belts
Each outer rear seat is fitted with a three-point
in
ertia reel seat belt.

Fastening
)Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in thebuckle.)Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

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 nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills andequipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

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Airbags
System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
It supplements the action of the force-limiting seat belts (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger).
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 airbagsare deployed instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidlyso that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or incer tain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is
sufficient to provide optimum protection in
th
ese situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off. This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), theairbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is accompanied by a slight emission of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shorttime.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone. B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact applied to all or par t of the front impact
zone A , in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their forward movement.
System which protects the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in the event of a
front impact.
The driver's airba
g is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Knee airbag
*
Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than necessary.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer. Refer to the "Accessories" section.Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body anynearer to the door than necessary.


*
According to country.


Avoid attaching a heavy object to the key asit could become a dangerous projectile if theairbag were deployed.




Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. Thiscould cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they playa par t in securing the cur tain airbags.

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General points relating to child seats

For maximum safety, please obser ve the following recommendations:


- in accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in a
pproved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat
belt or ISOFIX mountings * ,-statistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear seats, -
a child weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rearwards-facing" position both in the front and in the rear.
CITROËN recommendsthat children should travel in the rear seats of your vehicle: -"rearwards-facing"
up to the age of 2, -
"forwards-facing"
over the age of 2.
Although one of CITROËN's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children
also depends on you.

*

The rules for carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the current legislation
in your country.

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Child seats recommended by CITROËN
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
L1"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear wards-facing position.
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
L2"FAIR G 0/1 S ISOFIX"
Installed forwards-facing, without the ISOFIX base.
6 positions of inclination of the shell.
L3"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"
Installed forwards-facing. Can be secured with the seat belt.
3 positions of inclination of the shell. CITRO
ËN offers a range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seatbelt
:
These seats can also be installed usingthe ISOFIX mountings (see following pages).Follow the instructions for fitting
the child seat given in the seatmanufacturer's installation guide.

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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a)
in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Seat
Weight of the child and indicative age
Less than 13 kg (groups 0 (b) and 0+)Up to ≈ 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg(group 1)From 1 to ≈ 3 years
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)From 3 to ≈ 6 years
From22 to 36 kg(group 3) From 6 to ≈ 10 years

Front passenger seat (c) withpassenger airbag activated XXXX

Front passenger seat (c) withpassenger airbag deactivated L1L2, L3XX
Outer rear seats (row 2)UUUU
Centre rear seat (row 2)L1L2, L3XX
(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from bir th to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat. U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or "for ward facing".
X:seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.L-:
only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).

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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and approved for your vehicle

These child seats can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, they must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.


CITROËN offers a range of child seats secured using the ISOFIX mountings.
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
IL1RÖMER Baby- Safe Plus and its Baby- Safe plus ISOFIX base
Installed in the rear wards-facing position using its ISOFIX base, which is attached to the rings A.The base has a height-adjustable stay.
IL2FAIR G 0/1 S and its RWF ISOFIX base
Installed in the rear wards-facing position using its ISOFIX base, which is attached to the rings A
.
The base has a stay. 6 positions of inclination for the shell.
This configuration is reserved for children weighing up to 13 kg.