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Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the new
ISOFIX regulation .
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
re
gulation ISOFIX mountings:
"ISOFIX" mountings
There are three rings for each seat: This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats
are fitted with two latches which are secured on the two rings A. Some seats also have an upper strapwhich is secured to the ring B.
To a t t a c h t h i s s t r ap, remove the head restraint from the vehicle's seat. Attach the hook to the
ring B
, then tighten the upper strap.
The incorrect installation of a child seatin a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.
For information re
garding the ISOFIX child seats which can be installed in your vehicle,
refer to the table showing the locations for
installing ISOFIX child seats. - a rin
g B
for securing the upper strap called
the TOP TETHER, located in the boot. - two rings A
located in the angle between
the vehicle seat's cushion and backrest,
indicated b
y a label.
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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and approved for
your vehicle
RÖMERBabySafePlus ISOFIX
(size category E)
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
It is installed in the rear ward facin
g position using an ISOFIX base which attaches to the rings A .
The stay for the ISOFIX base must be adjusted in height so that it is contact
with the floor of the vehicle.
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX(size class B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
It is installed in the for wards facing position.
It is fitted with an upper strap that is attached to the ISOFIX upper ring, called the TOP TETHER.
Three angles for the shell: sitting, inclined and lying positions.
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, it 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.
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Installing ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between A
and G
, is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix U niversal seat, "F
orward facing" and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.
X:seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.
Weight of the child / indicative age
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Up to 6 monthsapprox
Less than 10 kg (group 0)Less than 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seatInfant car seat*"rear facing""rear facing" "for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universalISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXXRÖMER
BabySafe Plus
I
SOFIXXXIUF
*
Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protectionin the event of an accident.
When installing a child seat using the seat belt, check that the seat belt is tightenedcorrectly on the child seat and that it secures the child seat firmly on the seat of your vehicle.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses keeping the slackinrelation to the child's body to a minimum, even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "for wards-facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is in contact with the backof the vehicle's seat and that the head restraint does not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,ensure that it is stored or attached securelyto prevent it from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the "forwards-facing" position on the frontpassenger seat, unless the rear seats arealready occupied by other children, cannot be used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag *
when a"rearwards-facing" child seat is installed onthe front seat. Other wise, the child would risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.
Advice on child seats
Installing a booster seat
The chest par t of the seat belt must bepositioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.Ensure that the lap part of the seat beltpasses correctly over the child's thighs.CITROËN recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back, fitted with aseat belt guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave: - one or more children alone andunsuper vised in a vehicle, - a child or an animal in a vehicle whichis exposed to the sun, with the windows closed, - the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle. To prevent accidental opening of the doors, use the "Child lock". Take care not to open the rear windows bymore than one third.To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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
)Lower the control Ato position 1.
Child lock off
)Raise the control Ato position 2.
*
According to country and current locallegislation.
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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.