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airbags
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the head-thorax
of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their for ward movement.
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
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:
-
i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are 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,
-
i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may 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.
de
ployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
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according to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-
t
emporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
as s
oon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40
mph
(60
km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive
level" section.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12
V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of
regeneration of the particle emissions
filter may be accompanied by the smell
of "burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of blockage of
the particle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
de
pending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as
often if necessar y .
a c
logged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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Changing a fuseProcedure for replacing a faulty fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
The extraction tweezer and the spare fuses are
located on the back of the dashboard fusebox
c ove r.
For access to them:
F
u
nclip the cover by pulling on the side,
F
r
emove the cover completely,
F
r
emove the pliers.
Changing a fuse
before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
F
I
dentify the faulty fuse by checking the
condition of its filament.
F
U
se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing.
F
A
lways replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
F
C
heck the correspondence between the
number marked on the box, the rating
marked on the fuse and the tables below. Good
FailedCITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITR
oËn
and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
be
fore installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Access to the tools
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Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Refer to the paragraph "access to the
to o ls".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 -
no
t used.
FH38 20 AHi-Fi amplifier.
FH39 20 AHeated seats.
FH40 40 ATrailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 -
no
t used.
F2 -
no
t used.
F3 5 A
ai
rbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 AAir conditioning, clutch switch, electrochrome mirror, particle
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F5 30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F6 30 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window motor.
F7 5 ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply.
F9 30 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F10 15 ASteering mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronic
gearbox.
F14 15 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
panel, digital air conditioning, US
b
b
o
x, HiFi amplifier,
reversing camera.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no
t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -P
aR
C shunt.
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Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a
flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
af
ter the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
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audio pre-equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-
fitted audio equipment:
-
a d
ual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
-
a c
oaxial aerial cable,
-
b
asic interference suppression,
-
c
abling for speakers in the front doors and
tweeters in the dashboard,
-
c
abling for speakers in the rear doors
-
a 4
0 -way connector.
be
fore installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who will
give you the part number for a suitable
wiring harness.Fitting an audio unit
F Unclip the storage box on each side using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial coaxial
cable and a 40 -way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided with
your audio unit.
Fitting speakers
It is possible to fit:
- 1 65 mm diameter speakers in the front
doors,
-
1
30 mm diameter speakers in the rear
doors,
-
2
2.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the
dashboard.
The audio unit is fitted in place of one of the
storage boxes located below the heating and
air conditioning control panel.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSIST ANCE CALL
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this button for more than
2
seconds. Flashing of the green LE d and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made to the
C
ITR o Ë n Localised Emergency Call centre*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the call. The green LE
d
goes off.
Pressing this button (at any time) for more than 8 seconds cancels the\
call.
CITROËN Localised Assistance Call
When the ignition is switched on, the
green LE d comes on for 3 seconds
indicating that the system is operating
correctly.
If the orange LED flashes: there is a
system fault.
If the orange LE
d is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITR
o Ë n
dealer.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has been made*.
Operation of the system
The green LED remains on (without flashing) when communication is
established. It goes off at the end of communication.
This call is dealt with by the
C
ITR o Ë n Localised Emergency Call centre
which receives locating information from the vehicle and can send a
detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in
which the team is not operational, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is dealt with directly by the emergency
services (112) without the vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.
*
These services are subject to conditions and availability
.
Consult a CITR
o Ë n dealer. If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the configuration of these services
and, if desired, modified to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country
,
configuration is possible in the official national language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularly to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out \
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.
If you benefit from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available
additional services in your MyCITR
o Ë n personal space, via the CITR o Ë n
Internet website in your country, accessible on www.citroen.com.