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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 airbags may not
be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags is deployed.
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 compartment area.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The curtain 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 curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
If 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.
Operating fault
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(a ) Universal child seat: child seat which can
be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.
( b )

G
roup 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car
seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on
the front passenger seat.
W

hen installed in the 2
nd row, they may
prevent the use of one or more seats.
( c )

C

onsult the legislation in force in your
country before installing your child on this
seat. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat on a
passenger seat. Refit the head restraint
once the child seat has been removed.
U
:
S
eat suitable for the installation of a child
seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved "rear ward facing"
and/or "forward facing".
( d )

W

hen a "rear ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat, the
passenger airbag must be deactivated.
otherwise the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
deployed.
W

hen a

"for ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat, leave
the passenger airbag active. (
e )
T
o install a child seat on a rear seat,
"rear ward facing" or "for ward facing", move
the front seat for ward, then straighten the
backrest to allow enough space for the
child seat and the child's legs.
( f )
A c
hild seat with support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear seat.
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Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation .
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
"ISOFIX" mountings
There are three rings for each seat: -
a r
ing B behind the seat for fixing the upper
strap, referred to as the TOP TETHER .
The TOP TETHER is used to secure the
upper strap of child seats that have one. This
arrangement limits the forward tipping of the
child seat in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table. The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Follow the instructions for fitting
child seats contained in the seat
manufacturer's installation guide.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the left
hand rear seat, before fitting the seat, first
move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat
interfering with the operation of the seat belt. The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A
.
Some seats also have an upper strap , known
as the TOP TETHER, which is attached to
ring B
.
To secure the child seat to the top tether:
-
r
emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat in this seating
position (refit it once the child seat has
been removed),
-
p
ass the strap of the child seat over the top
of the seat backrest, centred between the
apertures for the head restraint rods,
- f ix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B
,
- t ighten the upper strap.
-

t
wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking,
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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
I UF:

s
eat suitable for the installation of an I sofix Universal seat, " For ward
facing" secured using the upper strap.
IL- SU: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix Semi- Universal seat either:
-

"
rear ward facing" fitted with an upper strap or a support leg,
-

"
for ward facing" fitted with a support leg,
-

a
n infant car seat fitted with an upper strap or a support leg. Weight of the child / indicative age
Less than 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6
monthsLess than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Infant car seat"rearward facing"
"rearward facing""forward facing"
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
1
st row Front passenger seat Not ISOFIX
2
nd row Outer rear seats
IL- SU IL- SU IL- SU IL- SU IL- SU IUF

IL- SU
Centre rear seat Not ISOFIX
Remove and stow the head restraint before installing a child seat on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat has been removed. For advice on securing the upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings"
section.
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Locations for i-Size child seats
The i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
Refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.
i- U:
s

eat suitable for i-Size restraints of the "universal" category,
forward facing or rearward facing.
Remove and stow the head restraint before installing a child seat on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat has been removed. (
a )

t
o install a child seat at the rear, rear ward facing or for ward facing,
move the front seat for ward, then straighten the backrest to allow
enough space for the child seat and the child's legs.
The i-Size child seats also have:
-

e
ither an upper strap which is attached to the ring B (see the "ISOFIX mountings" section).
-

o
r a support leg which sits on the vehicle's floor, compatible with seat approved for i-Size, the role of which is to prevent the child seat from tipping
for wards in the event of a collision.
In accordance with the new European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with
ISOFIX mountings and approved for i-Size.
i-Size child seat
1
st row Front passenger seat Not i-Size
2
nd row Outer rear seats (
a) i-U
Centre rear seat Not i-Size
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Child seats
Advice
Installing a booster
cushion
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.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-
o
ne or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-

a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
-

t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
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.
Children at the front
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, or in contact
if possible
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown around
the vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.
The legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's 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 deployed.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check 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 in
relation to the child's body to a minimum
,
even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using a
seat belt, ensure that this is well tensioned
on the child seat and that it is holding the
child seat firmly against the seat of your
vehicle. If your front passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary.
At the rear seats, always leave sufficient
space between the front seat and:
-

a r

ear ward facing child seat,
-

t

he feet of a child seated in a for ward
facing child seat.
For this, move the front seat for ward and if
necessary straighten its backrest.
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank:
- Pe trol: approximately 50 litres.
-

D
iesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending on version).
Low fuel level Refuelling
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, accompanied by
an audible warning, a message and
the last bar of the fuel gauge flashes
in red.
To refuel in complete safety:
F

Y
ou must switch off the engine.
F

O
pen the filler flap.
A label on the inside of the fuel filler flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
When it first comes on, about 5 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message. This audible warning
and message are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards " 0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out. Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer
also to the section "Running out of fuel
(Diesel)". F

T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.
F

I
ntroduce the key into the cap and turn it to
the left.
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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
T

owing eye.
S

ee the "Towing" section.
Practical information