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with the ISOFIX regulation.
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rin
gs for each seat:
- two rings A
, located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a label, This IS
OFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seatsare fitted with two latches which are secured on the two rings A.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the right hand rear seat, before fixing the seat in place,first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle so as to not interfere with
the operation of the seat belt.

Some seats also have an upper strap which isattached to ring B.
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle seat's head restraint then pass the hook between its
rods. Then fix the hook on ring Band tighten
the upper strap.

- a ring B
, behind the seat, referred to as theTOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.
For in
formation regarding the ISOFIX child
seats which can be installed in your vehicle,
refer to the table showing the locations for
installing ISOFIX child seats.




















"ISOFIX" mountings

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child'sprotection in the event of an accident.

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ISOFIX child seat


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.


Recommended by CITROËN and approved for your vehicle
RÖMERDuo Plus ISOFIX(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed onl
y in the for wards-facing position. Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , referred to as the TOP TETHER.Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the back of the seat.Can be installed forwards-facing by attaching it to the seat using a three-point seat belt

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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 Aand G , is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix 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-SUIUFIL- 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 asthey 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 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 shorter 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 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 benchseat, 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 theairbags. 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 belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the followingsafety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
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 airbag systems 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.
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 injury
from 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 (see "Practical information - § Accessories"). 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 cur tain airbags.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)unclip and remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removal of
the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising of the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels. 4.Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" wheel bolts (if your vehicle has
them).

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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit thetrim star ting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers donot come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. Thewheel is secured by the conical contactof each bolt.

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Removing a wheel

List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3(with alloy wheels
only).) Fit the security bolt socket 4
on thewheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt(if your vehicle has them).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear *
to lock the wheels. If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle andwait where they are safe.Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.
*
position R
for an electronic gearbox; position P
for an automatic gearbox.