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Direction indicators
)Left: lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.


The function can be deactivated via the colour screen "Equipment" menu.







Hazard warning
lamps
A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. ) You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.







Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger. ) Press the central part of the steeringwheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in thefollowing circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.

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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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In the event of a minor impact or bumpon the side of the vehicle or if thevehicle rolls over, the airbag may not bedeployed.In the event of a rear or front collision,the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of therear centre passenger) in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
in
jury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
par t of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and this display appears in the instrument
panel screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between Aand G
, is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child
/ indicative age
Less than 10 kg (group 0)Up to approx. 6 months
Less than 10 kg(group 0)
Less than13 kg (group 0+)Up to approx. 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seatinfant car seat"rear facing""rear facing" "for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL1IL2XIUF
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix U
niversal seat, "F
orward facing" secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.
For advice on securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.IL-:only the child seats indicated can be installed using the ISOFIX mountings.
X:seat not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.
If in the way, the head restraint of the vehicle's ISOFIX seat must be removed and stowed safely.

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Child lock

Mechanical system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.


Child lock on
)Move the control A
towards position 1.
Child lock off
)
Move the control Atowards position 2
.

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2. Infl ation
)Check that the compressor switch A
is in
the "OFF" position. )Uncoil the compressor pipe B
.
)
Connect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel. )
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ACC" or ACC mode).) Star t the compressor by turning the
switch A
to the "ON" position. )
Using the compressor, adjust the pressure in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove the compressor and stow the kit. )
Drive off straight away at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) for around 3 miles (5 km) or 10 minutes.


As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Tell the technician that you have used the kit. After checking, the technicianwill advise you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.


If after around 10 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates thatthe tyre is not repairable; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )Open the boot.)Lift and remove the boot floor. )Ta k e out the tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for anything else.1.Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
Used to operate the jack. 4.Removable towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".
5
.Security wheel bolt socket (available as an
accessory).
Used to adapt the wheelbrace to thespecial "security" wheel bolts. Procedure for replacin
g a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove the trim first using the handle 3
, pulling atthe cutout.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its cutout opposite the valve and press on its outer edgewith the palm of your hand.