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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 accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater 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.
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 lamp comes on. Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 mentionedare 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 fewmilliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateralairbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories"). Do not fix or attach anything to the seatbacks (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.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by itsspokes 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.

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.If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove thegrab handles installed on the roof, they play a part in securing the cur tain airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

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Ancillaries battery
(other than the electric motor, the heating and
the air conditioning) are powered by this 12 V
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compartment and isrecharged by the main battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp on in the instrument
panel) and charging.

If the ancillaries battery is discharged,it will not be possible to star t the motor and the main battery cannot becharged.
)Open the front bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch. )Secure the bonnet stay.)Slacken nut 1.)Remove the battery protective cover for access to the two terminals.



Access to the battery
Disconnecting the battery is not recommended.However, if the vehicle is not to be used for a prolonged period of more than a month, it may be necessary todisconnect and store it to avoid theelectrolyte freezing.


After prolonged disconnection of the battery, you must contact a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop to havethe electronic control unit reinitialised.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull it out. )Remove the bulb by pressing on the tongue. )Change the bulb.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing front foglamp bulbs / daytime running lamp bulbs
) Put the front wheels onto full lock,
to facilitate access.) Remove the clips securing the protective covers on the bulb holders.)
Move the cover aside.
)
Turn the bulb holder ( Afor the front fog
lamp, B for the daytime running lamp) to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1- Not used.
230 A
Internal fuse.
340 A Electric motor.
440 A
Radiator fan.
5
40 A Electric windows.
6
30 A
Vacuum pump.
715 A
Main battery ECU.
815 A Third brake lamp.
915 A
Front foglamps.
1015 A
Water pump.
Front compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the front compar tment
under the heating system reservoir. Only these
fuses can be replaced.

The replacement of fuses for other units (vacuum pump and battery accessories) requires the involvement of a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed using fixed mechanical equipment.


To w i ng your vehicle

The towing eye is welded to the body below thefront bumper.)
Install the towing bar. )
Start your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).)
Put the drive selector in position N . )
Release the parking brake.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps onyour vehicle.)
Have your vehicle towed for no more than 20 miles (30 km) without exceeding a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) .


When towing the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels onthe ground, use professional lifting equipment.


Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to braking components and the electric motor.









Changing a wiper
blade
Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)Put the new wiper blade in place and
secure it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



To w i ng another vehicle

Your vehicle cannot be used in any circumstances to tow another vehicle.

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Accessories

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.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,ashtray with base, head restraint mounted coathanger...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot carpet, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...


"Security and safety":

alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers,
pet transpor t ca
ge, pet safety belt...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical components, the use of a high pressure jet wash is strictly prohibited:


- in the front compar tment (under thebonnet),

- under the body.

For washing the body, do not use a pressure greater than 80 bars.
Check - before washing the vehicle -that the charging flaps and the charging socket covers (normal and fast charge) are properly closed.


Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.