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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warnin
g and a message
in the multifunction screen, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the rear wards-facing child
seat, turn switch 1to the "ON"
position toreactivate the airbag and so assure the safety
of your front passenger in the event of an
impact.
With the ignition on, this warning lampcomes on in the instrument panel
or in the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamp displayfor approximately one minute, if thepassenger's front airbag is activated. According to version, this warning lamp comes on either in the
instrument panel or on the seat belt
and passen
ger's front airbag warninglamp display when the ignition is on
and until the airbag is reactivated. If this warnin
g lamp flashes, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. The passenger's front
airbag may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be deactivated: )with the ignition off, inser t the key in thefpassenger airbag deactivation switch 1 , )turn it to the "OFF"position, )then, remove the key keeping the switch in
this position.
To assure the safety of your child, it isimperative that the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated when you install a "rearwards-facing" child seat on thefront passenger seat. Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.
If at least one of the two airbag
warning lamps come on continuously, do not install a child seat on the front passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone
B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.
Operating fault
Deplo
yment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the
screen, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may nolonger be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of in
jury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrestframe, door side.
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Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre partof the wheel.Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.If possible, do not smoke as 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.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact aCITROËN dealer.Refer to the "Accessories" section. Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chestor arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing the curtain airbags.
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 mentioned are 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 few milliseconds) then deflates within the sametime discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the followingsafety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position. Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.