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Unwanted triggering of the system
It is possible for the system to detect a risk of
imminent collision and start working, in the
following conditions in particular:
-
d
etection of an object located close to the
outer edge of a bend (safety barrier, lamp
post or road sign),
-
d
etection of an object located at the top or
bottom of a steep slope,
-
d
etection of reflective objects (central
reservation...) in the road,
-
d
etection of the upper bar of a bridge or a
traffic light gantry,
-
d
etection of a vehicle on a bend travelling
in the other direction,
-
d
etection of a vehicle traveling in the other
direction, at a crossroads, when your
vehicle is turning left or right,
-
i
f the vehicle ahead of you sends up water
or snow,
-
i
f your vehicle stops very close to a wall or
other vehicles,
-
w
hen your vehicle closes rapidly on the
vehicle ahead,
-
i
f the vehicle is raised or lowered,
-
i
f the vehicle passes through a plastic curtain,
-
i
f driving through mist or smoke,
-
i
f the sensor is misaligned (following
replacement after a collision).
Never leave accumulations of snow or
any object projecting above the bonnet
or in front of the roof: this might fall into
the field of vision of the sensor and
generate a detection.
Operating limits
The system only detects
vehicles (cars, lorries)
that are stationary or moving in the same
direction as your vehicle. In difficult weather conditions (very
heavy rain, snow, fog, hail...), braking
distances increase, which can reduce
the ability of the system to avoid a
collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly vigilant.
The system is not triggered or is interrupted if
the driver:
-
a
ccelerates strongly (even if the speed
limiter is on),
-
o
r turns the steering wheel suddenly
(avoiding manoeuvre).
Detection capability is less effective if:
-
y
ou are driving on roads with pronounced
bends and/or on roads in poor condition,
-
y
our vehicle is excessively loaded, as
this changes the horizontal attitude of the
vehicle. It does not detect small vehicles
(bicycles, motorcycles), pedestrians or
animals, nor non-reflective stationary
objects.
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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained 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
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then 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 shorter 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.
For more information, refer to the "Child
seats" section.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-
b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-
n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation 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.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, 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 soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN 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
Designed to contribute towards the safety of
the occupants in the event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
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; 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 providing your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off. The deployment of an airbag is
accompanied by a slight emission
of smoke and a noise, due to the
detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The detonation noise associated with
the deployment of an airbag may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
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.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
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F Unscrew the filler cap and hook it on the bracket on the inner face of the filer flap.
F
I
nsert the filler nozzle as far as it will go,
before starting delivery of fuel (risk of
blow- back).
F
K
eep the nozzle in this position while
refuelling.
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Once refuelling is complete:
F
F
it and tighten the filler cap until you hear a
click.
W
hen you release the filler cap, it turns
slightly in the opposite direction.
F
P
ush the filler flap to close it.
When you fill the fuel tank, do not continue
after the 3rd cut- off of the pump; this could
cause malfunctions.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter
that reduces harmful exhaust emissions.
The filler neck has a narrower aperture that
only admits nozzles on pumps delivering
unleaded petrol .
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
1. Sidelamps (W5W).
2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
D
ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4.
M
ain beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
L
ED* daytime running lamps. In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F
D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
* LED: light-emitting diodes.
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
11 5Steering lock - Fuel injection system - Electronic gearbox
12 7. 5Airbags
13 5Instrument panel - Display Screen - Stop & Start
14 15
**
Steering - Fuel injection system - Brake lamps
7. 5 *
15 7. 5 * *
Fuel injection system - Stop & Start
10*
16 7. 5Engine diagnosis
17 10Brake lamps - Third brake lamp - Fuel injection system -
ABS system - VSC system - Electronic gearbox - Keyless Entry
and Starting system
18 10Sidelamps - Number plate lamps - Rear foglamp - Front
foglamps - Rear lamps - Lighting dimmer
19 40Air conditioning
* PureTech 82 engine.
** VTi 68 engine.
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
20 40Air conditioning - Engine self-diagnosis - Sidelamps - Number
plate lamps - Rear foglamp - Front foglamps - Rear lamps
-
Lighting dimmer - Brake lamps - Third brake lamp - Fuel
injection system - ABS system - VSC system - Electronic
gearbox - Keyless Entry and Starting system - Electric windows
21 30Fuel injection system - Stop & Start - Main distribution unit
22** 7. 5Fuel injection system
23** 20Fuel injection system - Stop & Start
24 25Main distribution unit
25 30Electric windows
26 25Electric windows
27 10Air conditioning
28 5Rear foglamp
** VTi 68 engine.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, boot liner,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Styling": rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
alloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
chrome side mouldings, chrome mirror shells,
door sill finishers, ... "Comfort":
air deflectors, insulated module,
sun blinds, scented air freshener, portable
ashtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
centre armrest, cigarette lighter... "Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
vehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
non-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
seats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
pet seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer, ...
"Protection": mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
seat covers, side protective mouldings, bumper
protectors, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another."Multimedia":
audio system, speaker, semi-
integral navigation systems, hands-free kit,
driving assistance systems, 230 V socket,
rear multi-media support, DVD players,
portable satellite navigation system, telephone/
smartphone support, digital radio, ...
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