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AIRBAGS
System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front
and side impacts sustained in the im-
pact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are triggered instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear cen-
tre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be triggered; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.
The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subse-
quent accident), the airbag will
not be triggered again.
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
Impact detection zones
Triggering of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyro-
technic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experi-
ence slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing
for a short time.
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous front impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is de-
activated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part 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 infl ates between the tho-
rax and head of the front occupant of the
vehicle and the steering wheel, driver's
side, and the dashboard, passenger's side
to cushion their forward movement.
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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated:
)
insert the key in the passenger air-
bag deactivation switch,
)
turn it to the "OFF"
position,
)
then, remove the key keeping the
switch in the new position.
According to version, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the in-
strument panel and/or in the
seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is re-
activated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag
must be deactivated when you
install a "rear facing" child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if
the airbag were deployed.
Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
the switch to the "ON"
position to re-
activate the airbag and so assure the
safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front air-
bag warning lamps display for
approximately one minute, if the pas-
senger's front airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible warning
and the display of a message,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If this warning lamp fl ashes in
the instrument panel and/or in
the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps dis-
play, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The passenger's
front airbag may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If even one of the two airbag
warning lamps comes on contin-
uously, do not install a child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake, press
on the brake
pedal
or the accelerator,
pull then release
control A
.
The full application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
going off,
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If you pull control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the
parking brake will not be released
and a warning lamp will come on
in the instrument panel.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maxi-
mum application
of the parking brake.
This is obtained by means of a long
pull
on the control lever A
, until you
see the message "Handbrake on maxi-
mum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-
in the case of a vehicle towing a cara-
van or a trailer, if the automatic func-
tions are activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked
on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a
lorry, during towing),
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, make a maximum
application of the parking brake then turn
the front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.
Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
Before leaving the vehicle, en-
sure that parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on,
as they could release the parking
brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
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Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:
)
Manual gearbox:
press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
)
6-speed electronic gearbox sys-
tem
: select position A
, M
or R
then
press on the accelerator pedal.
)
Automatic gearbox
: select posi-
tion D
, M
or R
then press the accelera-tor pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
- the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
going off,
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking
brake.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle it is essential to manually
ap-
ply the parking brake by pulling
control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P
warn-
ing lamp in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
Before leaving the vehicle, en-
sure that parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the
engine), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its force. This is normal
operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centime-
tres without starting the engine, but with
the ignition on, press on the brake pedal
and release the parking brake by pull-
ing
then releasing
the control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by the warning lamps in the
control lever A
and in the instrument
panel going off and display of the mes-
sage "Handbrake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault while
applied
or if the battery runs fl at, an
emergency release is always possible.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
message is displayed accompanied by
an audible signal, if the parking brake
has not been applied, except in the
case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear lever in position P
.
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Emergency braking
In the event of failure of the elec-
tronic stability control system,
signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, braking sta-
bility is then not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate
"pull-release" actions on the control
lever A
.
In the event of a failure of the main
service brake or in an exceptional
situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under
instruction, etc) a continuous pull on
the control lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides
stability during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will
be displayed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional cir-
cumstances.
Emergency release
In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it sta-
tionary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engaging
fi rst gear (manual gearbox), position P
(automatic gearbox) or position M
or R
(6-speed electronic gearbox system).
)
Switch off the engine but leave the
ignition on. If it is not possible to im-
mobilise the vehicle, do not operate
the control and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop without
delay.
)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and
the release device C
, located under
the boot carpet.
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)
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
the blocks in front or behind the two
front wheels, opposite to the direc-
tion of the slope.
For safety reasons, after this op-
eration it is essential to contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay to re-
place the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlock-
ing, immobilisation of the vehicle
is no longer assured once the
manual emergency release has
been deployed and the manual
control does not allow the re-
application of your parking brake.
Take no action, either on the
control lever A
, or stopping start-
ing the engine while the release
device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture
or dust in the proximity of the
protective cover.
)
Remove the storage box under the
boot carpet for access to the emer-
gency release device.
)
Pierce the protective cover D
on the
tube E
with the release device.
)
Place the release device in the tube.
)
Turn the release device clockwise .
For safety reasons
, it is essential
to continue turning the device until it
reaches its stop. The parking brake
is released.
)
Remove the release device and
store it with the blocks in the toolbox
under the boot carpet.
- The operation of the parking brake re-
initialises when the ignition is switched
off then on again. If the reinitialisation
of the parking brake proves impos-
sible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
- The subsequent time required for ap-
plication may be longer than during
normal operation.
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Situations
Consequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
)
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application
is complete.
)
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the
electric parking brake warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition.
)
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds
then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is fl ashing or if the warning
lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures
will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. and possibly
fl ashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration functions
are available.
- The manual application/release of the electric parking
brake and the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault:
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop imme-
diately as soon as the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise
your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the
wheels).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the
engine.
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MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
Applying
)
Pull the parking brake lever fully up
to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on or
has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the kerb,
apply the parking brake, engage
a gear and switch off the ignition.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to fa-
cilitate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
Engaging reverse gear
)
Raise the ring under the knob and
move the gear lever to the left then
forwards.