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Child seats recommended by CITROËN CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using ay
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 rearwards-facing position.
L2"KIDDY Comfort Pro"
The impact shield must be
used for carrying youngchildren (from 9 to 18 kg).
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
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 b
ythe seat belt.

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Weight of the child and indicative age
SeatUnder 13 kg(groups 0 ( b) and 0+)Up to approx 1 year
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 ( c
) cUUUU
Outer rear seats UUUU
Centre rear seat UUUU














Installing 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 (a)in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
(a)Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt. (b)
Group 0: from bir th to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the front passenger seat. (c)Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat. U: Seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear wards-facing" and/or "forwards-facing".

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Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.


















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.IL- SU:seat suitable for the installation an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat which is:


- "rear facing" fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,

- "forward facing" fitted with a stay,
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.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 months approx
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-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL-SUXIL-SUIUF
IL-SU

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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 shor t
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the lengthof 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 part of the strap must be positioned 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 release the 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 is less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more than 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 aspossible, - be pulled in front of you with a smoothmovement, checking that it does not
twist, - be used to restrain only one person,- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,go to a qualified workshop with the skills andequipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positionedand reeled in correctly.


In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousnessof the impact
, the pretensioning device may be deployed before and independently of the airbags. Deployment of the pretensionersis accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat beltssystem checked, and if necessary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.