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Direction indicators
)Left: lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
Three fl ashes of the directionindicators
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.









Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
The
y switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. )
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.





Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.)Press the central part of the steering
wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.

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This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.








Emergency or
assistance call

For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.












Warning triangle
This safety device should be used in addition to
the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.

A location
for stowing the warning triangle isprovided in the tailgate interior trim.


Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country.




Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch on thehazard warning lamps and put on your high visibility vest.


Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on unfolding and installing supplied withthe triangle.

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2nd row seat belts







Fastening
)Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.)Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.)Guide the seat belt as it reels in.The rear seats are each
fitted with a seat belt,
three-point anchorages with inertia reel and
force limiter (except for the centre rear seat).
Guide the belt as it reels in and place the
tongue on the magnet at the side anchoragepoint.


2ndrow outer seat belts
(stowing)

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2 nd row centre seat belt
The seat belt for the centre rear seat is built into the roof.
Fastening
)Pull the strap and inser t the tongue A
into
the right hand buckle.)Inser t tongue Binto the left hand buckle.)Check that each buckle is correctlyfastened by pulling on the belt webbing.



Unfastening
)
Press the red button in buckle B , then buckle A.)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in and place
the tongue Band then A on the magnet in
the roof anchorage point.


Before any operation of the rear seats,to avoid damage to the seat belts check that there is no slack in the outer belts and secure their tongues on the anchorage points. The centre seat beltmust be fully reeled in.



3rd row seat belts

Fastening
)Detach the seat belt strap from its retainingloop located on the side trim of the boot. )Pull on the strap and inser t the tongue into
the buckle. )Check that the buckle is correctly fastened
b
y pulling on the belt strap.

Unfastening and stowing
)Press the red button in buckle. )Guide the seat belt strap as it reels in.)Secure the strap, flat in the retaining loop.
Ensure that the the seat belts are secured when not in use.

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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 short 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 length of 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 par t 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 as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoidaffecting its per formance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system. In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage. Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

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Airbags


System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts (with the exception of the centre rear passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate 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 cer tain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your 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 thesame or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.

Deployment of the airbag(s) isaccompanied by a slight emissionof smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive individuals may experience slightirritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shor t time.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.

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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. S
ystem which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone. B.
Side impact zone.

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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 cur tain airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver andpassengers (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 theside of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
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
par t of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal 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. I
f this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message, 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.

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