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Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with the
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD), which could cause loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with
the ABS system, which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing
the

pressure.
Yo u must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and traction control (TRC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
Activation of the DSC system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Activation of the TRC system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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The TRC and DSC systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
should not encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly and
repair procedures used by CITROËN
dealers.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and TRC systems, so that the wheels can
spin freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
However, it is recommended that theses
systems be reactivated as soon as possible.F

P
ress this button briefly.
This warning lamp comes on: the
TRC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
The TRC and DSC control systems are
reactivated automatically every time the engine
is started. F

P
ress the button again to
reactivate it manually. Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
Deactivation of the TRC system only
Deactivation of the TRC and DSC systems F

V

ehicle stationary , press this
button for at least than 3 seconds.
These warning lamps come
on: the TRC and DSC
systems no longer act on
the operation of the engine. When the TRC system only is deactivated, it is
reactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.
When both the TRC and DSC systems are
deactivated, they do not reactivate themselves
even if the speed of the vehicle increases.
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Activation
Press the button, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.
Operation
Three levels of operation are possible:
● A lert: if a risk of collision with a vehicle is
detected, a warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel together with an audible
signal. The thresholds for triggering the
alert can be set.
●

Br
aking assistance : increases the
braking started by the driver, only if a risk
of collision is detected.
●

A
utomatic braking : when your vehicle
is too close to or closing too quickly on
the vehicle ahead of you, the system
automatically operates the brakes to
reduce the speed of impact. A collision can
be avoided automatically if the difference
in speed between your vehicle and the one
ahead is not more than 18 mph (30 km/h).
You are then alerted by the display of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal. The automatic braking may bring the vehicle to
a complete stop if the situation requires it.
The brake lamps on your vehicle come on to
warn other road users. The triggering of the system may cause
the engine to stall, unless the driver
depresses the clutch pedal quickly
enough during automatic braking.
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Setting the alert thresholds
Press this button repeatedly to cycle
through the thresholds.
The default setting is "Normal".
The alert thresholds determine how you want to be warned of the imminent risk of collision with the
vehicle ahead of you.
You can choose one of three thresholds:
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"

Far", to be given early warning (cautious driving).
-
"

Normal".
-

"

Close", for a later warning (sporty driving).
Deactivation
Press the button again, this indicator
comes on in the instrument panel.
The state of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
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Operating faults
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may suffer
inter ference from accumulations of dirt or
misting of the windscreen.In this case you are warned by the
display of this flashing warning lamp
in the instrument panel.
Use the windscreen demisting and regularly
clean the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Do not stick or other wise fix any object
on the windscreen in front of the sensor.
System fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the system, you are warned by the
display of this flashing warning lamp
in the instrument panel.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of an impact to the
windscreen at the sensor, deactivate
the system and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop
to have
your windscreen replaced.
Never try to remove, adjust or test the
sensor.
Only a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop is able to work on the system.
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Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamps
1. Front seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp, in the instrument panel.
2.
L

eft hand rear seat belt unfastened warning
lamp, in the seat belts and passenger's
front airbag display screen.
3.
R

ight hand rear seat belt unfastened
warning lamp, in the seat belts and
passenger's front airbag display screen.Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)
The warning lamp(s) 2 and/or 3 come on in the
seat belts and passenger's front airbag warning
lamp display screen when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for about
30 seconds, illumination of the warning lamp is
accompanied by an audible signal.
Beyond this time, if the seat belt is still not
fastened, the tone of the audible signal
changes and remains active for about a further
90 seconds.
If you place a load on the front
passenger seat, this may cause the
warning lamp to come on.
Front seat belt(s) warning lamp
The warning lamp 1 comes on in the instrument
p anel if the front seat belt is not fastened or is
unfastened.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for about
30 seconds, illumination of the warning lamp is
accompanied by an audible signal.
Beyond this time, if the seat belt is still not
fastened, the tone of the audible signal
changes and remains active for about a further
90 seconds.
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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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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F
W
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F

T
urn it to the "OFF" position.
F

R
emove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag display
screen. It stays on while the airbag is
deactivated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
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.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a rear ward facing child seat,
with the ignition off
, turn the switch to the
"ON" position to reactivate the airbag and so
assure the safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
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 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 thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their for ward
movement. 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
thorax.
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.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front airbag
display screen. It stays on while the
front airbag is activated.
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