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149Safety
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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 head-
thorax of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the dashboard to cushion their for ward
movement.
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153Safety
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
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 the
dashboard.
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.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical
information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if the
cur tain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed
on the roof, they play a par t in securing the
curtain airbags.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
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 been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems 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. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.
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159Driving
SensoDrive gearbox
R
. Reverse.
)
With your foot on the brake, move the lever
forwards to select this position.
N
. Neutral.
)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine.
A
. Automated mode.
)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode.
M +/-.
Sequential mode with manual gear
changing.
)
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push for wards to change up a gear,
-
or push backwards to change down a gear.
Gear lever
+.
Change up paddle.
)
Press the back of the steering wheel "+"
paddle to change up a gear.
-
. Change down paddle.
)
Press the back of the steering wheel "-"
paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted controls
The steering mounted paddles do not
permit the selection of neutral or the
engaging and disengaging of reverse
gear. Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfor t of
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Three driving modes are offered:
- automated
mode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,
- sequential
mode for manual changing of
the gears by the driver,
- auto sequential
mode for overtaking, for
example, remaining in the automated mode
while using the functions of the sequential
mode.
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169Driving
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off
by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.
The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.
1.
Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.
2.
Value decrease button.
3.
Value increase button.
4.
Speed limiter on/off button.
Steering mounted controls
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.
Speed limiter on/off indication.
6.
Speed limiter mode selection indication.
7.
Programmed speed value.
Displays in the instrument panel
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171Driving
Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
- four th gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear on a SensoDrive or automatic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
- position A
on a SensoDrive gearbox or
position D
on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.
1.
Cruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
2.
Value decrease button.
3.
Value increase button.
4.
Cruise control off/resume button.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the par t of the driver.
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.
Cruise control off/resume indication.
6.
Cruise control mode selection indication.
7.
Programmed speed value.
Displays in the instrument panel
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Temporary puncture repair kit
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Access to the kit
The speed limit sticker I
must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to
remind you that a wheel is in temporary
use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B.
On "I"
/of f "O"
switch.
C.
Deflation button.
D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.
Compar tment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
F.
Sealant car tridge.
G.
White pipe with cap for repair.
H.
Black pipe for inflation.
I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
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221Practical information
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the floor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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225Practical information
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
Accessories
"Comfort":
sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, coat hanger fixed
to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable
mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers,
exterior chrome kit...
*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...
"Protection":
mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,
bumper protectors...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.