2013 CITROEN C1 belt

54Safety











Airbags Front airbags


Front airbag fault

Immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder
the visibility of the occupants nor their exit if
necessary from the vehicle. The air bags are
not deployed in the case of minor impacts, rear impacts or in cer tain roll-over conditions. The seat belt is sufficient to ensure maximumprotection in these situations. The seriousness
of a collision depends on the nature of the
obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the
m
oment of the collision.
Airbags only operate when the ignition is switched on. When they are deployed, a
noise is heard during inflation.
The airbags have been designed to maximise
the safety of the occupants in the event of serious collisions. They work in conjunction
with the force-limiting seat belts. Theelectronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration of the vehicle in the
impact detection zones (see diagram): if the
deployment threshold is reached, the airbags
in
flate instantly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle.

These are
fitted in the centre of the steeringwheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the front passenger. They are deployed simultaneously, except in cases where thepassenger's airbag is deactivated, in theevent of a serious front impact applied in the
impact zone A
in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane and from
th
e front of the vehicle towards the rear. T he
airba
g inflates between the front occupant of
the vehicle and the dashboard to cushion hisfor ward movement. The airbags therefore limit
the risk of injury to the head and chest.
A.Front impact zone.B. Side impact zone.
Note:
the gas escaping from the airbags can be a minor irritant.
Flashin
g indicates an airbag fault, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may
no longer be deployed in the event of a serious
impact.
Impact detection zones

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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.
Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the
airbags can cause burns or the risk of injuryfrom 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 pillars or the
roof. This could cause injury to the head when
the cur tain airbag inflates.
The deployment of an airbag or airbags is
accompanied b
y a slight emission of harmlesssmoke and a noise due to the activation of
the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system. This smoke is not harmful but sensitiveindividuals may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in a slight loss
of hearing for a shor t time.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, injury or slight burns to the head,chest or arms when the air bag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Indeed, the bag inflates
almost instantly (approximately 30 milliseconds)
then deflates within the same time discharginghot gas via the openings provided for thispurpose.
This equipment will only operate once. If a second impact occurs (during the same or asubsequent accident), the airbag will not inflate.



Lateral airbags
Only put approved covers on the seats, these
will not hamper the inflation of the lateral
airbags. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not fix or attach anything to the front seatbacks. This could cause injury to the chest or
arms when the lateral airba
g inflates.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
For the front, lateral and cur tain airbags to be fully effective, obser ve the following safety rules:Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt. Sit in a normal upright position. Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (child, animal, object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. All work on the airbag systems is strictly prohibited unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the CITROËN dealer network or a qualified workshop.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have theairbag systems checked.

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57 Child safety
Child seat in the front
*

The rules for carrying children are specific toeach country. Refer to the current legislation
in your country.












General points
relating to child seats
Although one of CITROËN's main criteria g
when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children also depends on you.
"Rearwards-facing"
CITROËN recommendsthat children shouldtravel in the rear seats
of your vehicle:


- "rearwards-facing"up to the age of 2,

-
"forwards-facing"
over the age of 2.
"Forwards-facing"

Intermediate longitudinalposition
For maximum safety, please observethe following recommendations: - in accordance with European regulations, all children under theage of 12 or less than one and a half metres tall must travel in approved child seats suited totheir weight
, on seats fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings *
, -statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle for carr yingchildren are the rear seats,- a child weighing less than 9 kgmust travel in the "rear wards-facing" position both in the frontand in the rear.

When a "rear wards-facing" child seat isinstalled on the front passenger seat
, it is essential that the passenger airbagis deactivated. Other wise, the child would risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.

When a "forwards-facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat
, adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
position with the seat back upri
ght and leave
the passenger airbag activated.

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Child seats recommended by CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt:
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kgGroups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L1"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus" Installed in the rear wards-facing position.
L2
"KIDDY Comfort Pro" The impact shield must be used for carryingyoung children (from 9 to 18 kg).
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3"RECARO Start''
L4"KLIPPAN Optima"From the age of 6 years (approximately 22 kg),
the booster is used on its own.
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX"Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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Locations for child seats attached using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved inaccordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
a : Group 0: from bir th to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat. b: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.
U
: seat suitable for the installation of a universally approved child seat secured using a seat belt, "rear facing" and/or "forward facing". L_
: only the child seats indicated and recommended by CITROËN can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country)._X
: seat not suitable for fitting a child seat of the weight group indicated.
Weight of the child and indicative age
Seat
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (a ) and 0+)
Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)6 to 10 years approx

Front passenger seat (b ) L1XL3, L4L3, L4
Rear seatsUUUU

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Children under the age of 10 must not travelin the "forward facing" position on the front passenger seat, unless the rear seats are already occupied by other children, cannot be used or are absent.Deactivate the passenger airbag * when a "rear facing" child seat is installed on the front seat. Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- one or more children alone and unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windowsclosed,

- the keys within reach of children insidethe vehicle.
To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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 belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.CITROËN recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back, fitted with a seat beltguide at shoulder level.

*
According to country.
Advice on child seats
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harness keeping theslackin relation to the child's body to aminimum, even for short journeys.To install a child seat using the vehicle's seat belt, ensure that the belt is welltightened on the child seat and that itholds the child seat firmly against the vehicle's seat. For optimum installation of the "forward facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is in contact with the back of the vehicle's seat and that thehead restraint does not cause any discomfort. If the head restraint has to be removed,ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being thrownaround the vehicle in the event of sharpbraking.

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ISOFIX child seats recommended by CITROËN and approved for your vehicle
FAIR Bimbofix ISOFIX (size category: C
or A)A
Group 0/1: up to 18 kg

Can be installed facing for ward or rear ward using an ISOFIX base whichis attached to the rings A
and includes a stay which extends
down to the floor of the vehicle. 6 seat body angle positions.
Can be installed facing for ward, attached to the seat using a three-point seat belt.
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX
(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


Is installed in the forward-facing position. Is attached to the rings A
and the upper ring B, referred to as the Top Tether, using an upper strap. Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
Can be installed facing for ward, attached to the seat using a three-point seat belt.
Follow the instructions for fitting child seats contained in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

82Practical information




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.
The
y are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and
warranty.

Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can contact
a CITROËN dealer for the specification of
transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific
installation requirements), in line with theVehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).

*

France only.
"Comfort":front and rear parking sensors,portable ashtray, glove box lid, insulatedmodule, centre armrest, portable reading lamp,
door deflectors, sun blinds, ...
"Transport solutions":boot liner, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, rigid and flexible roof boxes, boot carpet, boot dividers,
boot net, ...
Y
ou can obtain "Van" conversion kits to converta private vehicle to a van * .
"Styling":14 inch wheel trims, 14 and15 inch alloy wheels, spoiler, "aluminium"
interior styling kit, aluminium look and carbon
fibre look mirror shells, aluminium look and carbon fibre look sill finishers, chromed exhaust
tailpipe, leather steering wheel, aluminium
look and carbon fibre look rear diffuser, stylingstickers, door sill protectors, aluminium gear
knob... "Securit
y and safety":anti-theft alarm,
wheel security bolts, snow chains and wheelnon-slip covers, high visibility vest, warningtriangle, breathalyzer, child seats, first aid kit,fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, animal seat belt,
animal cage, ...
"Protection"
: mats, seat covers, front and rear
mud flaps, side protection rubbing strip, boot
sill protectors, vehicle cover, translucent front
an
d rear bumper protectors, rear seat cover, boot cover, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming caught under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned andsecured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

"Multimedia"
: semi-integral navigation systems,
portable satellite navigation system, USB Box,
audio systems, speakers, rear parcel shelf with
speakers, Bluetooth hands-free system, portable
hands-free kit for a smar t phone, speed camera
detectors, video pack
(DVD player + 2 screens),
auxiliary cable for audio equipment, iPod dock, Hi-Fi module, mobile phone charger compatible
with iPhone, head-up display, rear multi-media
suppor t, Wi-Fi On board, ...

Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle. The fitting of electrical equipmentor accessories which are notrecommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption.Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËN representative to be shown the rangeof recommended equipment andaccessories.