2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO deactivate passenger airbag

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Passenger
airbag systemfixed.The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is in
the
"ON " position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.Turn the control switch to the " OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear ward facing child
seat.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Electric child
lock temporarily.
The electric child lock is activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating the
function and every time the ignition is switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child safety"
section.
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Monitoring

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is
set to the "OFF" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat. Set the control switch to the "ON"
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a
child seat in the rear-facing position.
Dynamic
stability control
DSC/ASR fixed.
The button, located in the middle
of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The
d
S
C/
aS
R is deactivated.
dSC

: dynamic stability control.
aS

R: anti-skid regulation.Press the button to activate the
d
S
C/
aS
R. Its
indicator lamp switches off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
Monitoring

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Child seat in the front*
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat to
the intermediate longitudinal position, with the
backrest straightened.
The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child would
risk being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were to inflate .
"Forward facing"
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
position with seat backrest straightened and
leave the passenger's front airbag activated.
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T

he rules on carrying children are specific to
each country. Refer to the current legislation
in your country before installing a child seat
on this seat. Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg,
ensure that the support leg is in stable
contact with the floor. If necessary,
adjust the passenger seat.Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal position.
Child safety

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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
-
a "
rear ward facing" child seat,
-

t
he child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position. For optimum installation of the "for ward-
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat , in contact if
possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.Installing a booster seat
The legislation on carrying children on the front
passenger seat is specific to each country. Refer
to the legislation in force in your country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a
"rear ward-facing" child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITR
oËn

recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
advice on child seats
Children at the front
as a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a c hild or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
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a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
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t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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Child safety

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airbags
Front airbags
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.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except for 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 front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their for ward movement.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
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:
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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,
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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.
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.
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.
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in the
multifunction screen, contact a CITR
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n
d

ealer or a qualified workshop without
delay 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 ward facing child
seat, with the ignition off , turn switch 1 to the
"ON" position to reactivate the airbag and so
assure the safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
or in the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamp display
for approximately one minute, if the
passenger's front airbag is activated.
According to version, this warning
lamp comes on either in the
instrument panel or on the seat belt
and passenger's front airbag warning
lamp display when the ignition is on
and until the airbag is reactivated.
If this warning lamp flashes, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay. 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:
F

w
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch 1 ,
F

t
urn it to the "OFF" position,
F

t
hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
this position. To assure the safety of your child, it is
imperative that the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated when you install a
"rear ward facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously 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 CITR
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dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Safety