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SEAT BELTS
Height adjustment
Squeeze the control with the return and 
slide  the   assembly   on   the   driver's   seat  
side and on the individual passenger 
seat
  side.
Fastening
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue 
into  the   buckle.
Check
  that   the   seat   belt   is   fastened  
correctly
  by   pulling   the   strap.
Seat belt(s) not fastened 
warning lamp Unfastening
Press the red button.
When the vehicle is started, 
this
  warning   lamp   comes   on  
if a user at the front has not 
fastened
  their   seat   belt.
Good practice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly 
and that they are all strapped in 
securely  before   moving   off.
Wherever you are seated in the 
vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, 
even
  for   short   journeys.
The
  seat   belts   are   fitted   with   an   inertia  
reel
  which   automatically   adjusts   the  
length
  of   the   strap   to   your   size.
d
o not use accessories (clothes pegs, 
clips,
  safety   pins,   etc.)   which   allow   the  
seat
  belt   straps   to   fit   loosely.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in 
correctly
  after   use.
After
  folding   or   moving   a   seat   or   a   rear  
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt 
has reeled in correctly and that the 
buckle
  is   ready   to   accommodate   the  
tongue.
d
epending on the nature and 
seriousness
  of   any   impact,   the  
pretensioning
  device   may   be   deployed  
before
  and   independently   of   inflation  
of
  the   airbags.   It   instantly   tightens  
the seat belts against the body of the 
occupants.
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.
The
 
front
 
passenger's
 
seat
 
may
 
be
 
fitted
 
with
 
a
 
presence
 
detector
,
 
in
 
which
 
case you should not place anything 
heavy on this seat as this could trigger 
the
 
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Recommendations for children:
- 
use a suitable child seat if the 
passenger is less than 12 years old 
or
  shorter   than   one   metre   fifty,
-
 
never allow a child to travel on 
your lap, even with the seat belt 
fastened. For
  more   information   on   child  
seats, refer to the "Child safety" 
section
  of   chapter   5.
Clean the seat belt straps with 
soapy water or a textile cleaning 
product, sold by CITR
o Ë n  
dealers.
In accordance with current safety 
regulations, your CITR
o Ë n  dealer can 
guarantee
  all   work   or   any   checks,   from  
testing
  to   maintenance,   on   your   seat  
belt
  equipment.
Have
  the   seat   belts   checked   regularly  
(even
  after   a   minor   impact)   by   a  
CITROËN
  dealer   or   a   qualified  
workshop:
  they   must   not   show   any  
signs of wear
, cutting or fraying 
and
  they   must   not   be   converted   or  
modified.
The
 
force
 
limiter
 
reduces
 
the
 
pressure
 of the seat belt against the body of the 
occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active 
when
 
the
 
ignition
 
is
 
switched
 
on.
The
 
inertia
 
reels
 
are
 
fitted
 
with
 
a
 
device
 
which
 
automatically
 
locks
 
the
 
strap
 
in
 
the
 
event
 
of
 
a
 
collision
 
or
 
emergency
 
braking
 
or
 
if
 
the
 
vehicle
 
rolls
 
over.
You can unfasten the seat belt by 
pressing
 
the
 
red
 
button
 
on
 
the
 
buckle.
 
Guide
 
the
 
seat
 
belt
 
after
 
unfastening.
The
 
airbag
 
warning
 
lamp
 
comes
 
on
 
if
 
the
 
pretensioners
 
are
 
deployed.
 
Contact a CITR
o
Ë
n
 dealer or a 
qualified
 
workshop.
In
 
order
 
to
 
be
 
effective,
 
a
 
seat
 
belt:
-
 
must
 
restrain
 
one
 
person
 
only,
-
 
must
 
not
 
be
 
twisted,
 
check
 
by
 
pullin
g in front of you with an even 
movement,
-
 
must
 
be
 
tightened
 
as
 
close
 
to
 
the
 
body
 
as
 
possible.
The upper part of the seat belt should 
be positioned in the hollow of the 
shoulder.
The lap part should be placed as low 
as
 
possible
 
on
 
the
 
pelvis.
d
o not interchange the seat belt 
buckles
 
as
 
they
 
will
 
not
 
fulfil
 
their
 
role
 
properly
.
 
If
 
the
 
seats
 
are
 
fitted
 
with
 
armrests,
 
the
 
lap
 
part
 
of
 
the
 
seat
 
belt
 
should
 
always
 
pass
 
under
 
the
 
armrest.
Check
 
that
 
the
 
seat
 
belt
 
is
 
fastened
 
correctly
 
by
 
pulling
 
the
 
strap
 
firmly.Front seat belts
The front seats are fitted with pretensioners   and   force   limiters.
Rear seat belts
(5 seat version)
The rear seats are fitted with three-
point   inertia   reel   seat   belts. 
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AIRBAGS
General information
The airbags have been designed to 
maximise  the   safety   of   the   occupants  
in the event of a serious collision; 
they
  work   in   conjunction   with   the   force  
limiting
  seat   belts. In the event of a serious collision, the 
electronic detectors record and analyse 
the
  front   and   side   impacts   suffered   in  the
  impact   detection   zones:
-
 
in
   the   event   of   a   serious   impact,  
the
  airbags   inflate   instantly   and  
contribute towards better protecting 
the occupants of the vehicle; 
immediately
  after   the   impact,   the  
airbags
  deflate   rapidly,   so   that   they  
do not hinder the visibility of the 
occupants nor their possible exit 
from
  the   vehicle.-
 
in
   the   event   of   a   minor   or   rear  impact
  and   in   certain   roll-over  conditions, the airbags will not be 
deployed; the seat belt alone is 
sufficient
  to   contribute   towards   your  
protection
  in   these   situations.
The seriousness of the collision 
depends on the nature of the obstacle 
and the speed of the vehicle at the 
moment
  of   impact. 
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Good practice
Sit in a normal upright position.
W ear   a   correctly   adjusted   seat   belt.
d
o not leave anything between the 
occupants and the airbags (a child, 
pet,
  object...).  
This
   could   hinder   the  
operation
  of   the   airbags   or   injure   the  
occupants.
a
fter an accident or if the vehicle has 
been
  stolen   or   broken   into,   have   the  
airbag
  systems   checked.
All
  work   on   the   airbag   system   is   strictly  
forbidden unless it is carried out by 
qualified
  personnel   at   a   CITROËN  
dealer
  or   a   qualified   workshop.
Even if all of the precautions 
mentioned
  are   observed,   a   risk   of  
injury
  or   of   minor   burns   to   the   head,  
chest
  or   arms   when   an   airbag   is  
deployed
  cannot   be   ruled   out.   In   fact,  
the
  bag   inflates   almost   instantly   (within  
a
  few   milliseconds)   then   deflates   within  
the
  same   time   discharging   the   hot   gas  
via
  openings   provided   for   this   purpose.Lateral airbags
Only
  put   recommended   covers   on  
the
  seats.  
These
   will   not   hinder  
inflation
  of   the   lateral   airbags.   Contact  
a
  CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
workshop.
Do
  not   fix   or   attach   anything   to   the   seat  
backs.
 
This
   could   cause   injury   to   the  
chest
  or   arms   when   the   lateral   airbag  
inflates.
d
o not sit with the upper part of the 
body any nearer to the door than 
necessary.
Front airbags
d
o not drive holding the steering wheel 
by
  its   spokes   or   resting   your   hands   on  
the
  centre   part   of   the   wheel.
d
o not allow passengers to place 
their
  feet   on   the   dashboard,   they   risk  
serious
  injury   if   the   airbag   is   deployed.
Smoke
  as   little   as   possible   as  
deployment
  of   the   airbags   can   cause  
burns
  or   the   risk   of   injury   from   a  
cigarette
  or   pipe.
Never
  remove   or   pierce   the   steering  
wheel
  or   hit   it   violently.
Airbags only operate when the 
ignition is switched on.
This
 
equipment
 
only
 
operates
 
once.
 
If
 
a
 
second
 
impact
 
occurs
 
(during
 
the
 
same
 
or
 
a
 
subsequent
 
accident),
 
the
 
airbag
 
will
 
not
 
operate.
The
 
deployment
 
of
 
an
 
airbag
 
or
 
airbags
 
is
 
accompanied
 
by
 
a
 
slight
 
discharge
 
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
 
some
 
irritation.
The
 
noise
 
of
 
the
 
detonation
 
may
 
result
 
in a slight loss of hearing for a short 
time. The
 
passenger's
 
front
 
airbag
 
must
 
be deactivated if a child seat is 
installed
 
rearward
 
facing.
Chapter
 
5,
 
"Child
 
safety"
 
section. 
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Curtain airbags
This is a system which protects the driver and passengers (with the 
exception of the centre seat of row 2) 
in  the   event   of   a   serious   side   impact   in  
order
  to   limit   the   risk   of   head   injuries.
Each curtain airbag is incorporated in 
the pillars and the upper part of the 
passenger
  compartment.
Activation
It
  is   triggered   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.
Lateral airbags
This is a system which protects the driver and front passenger in the event 
of  a   serious   side   impact   in   order   to   limit  
the
  risk   of   injury   to   the   chest.
Each
  lateral   airbag   is   fitted   in   the   front  
seat
  backrest   frame,   on   the   door   side.
Deployment
It is deployed unilaterally 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
  lateral   airbag   inflates   between   the  
front occupant of the vehicle and the 
corresponding
  door   trim   panel.Impact detection zones
A.
 Front   impact   zone.
B.  Side   impact   zone.Operating fault
If   this   warning   lamp   comes  
on
  in   the   instrument   panel,  
accompanied
  by   an   audible  
signal
  and   a   message   in   the  
screen, contact a CITR
o Ë n  
dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop   to   have  
the
  system   checked.  
The
   airbags   may  
no longer be deployed in the event of a 
serious
  impact.
In   the   event   of   a   minor   impact   or  
bump
  on   the   side   of   the   vehicle   or  
if the vehicle rolls over
, the airbag 
may
  not   be   deployed. 
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Front airbags
Deployment
They are deployed, except the 
passenger's front airbag if it has been 
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
  directed   from   the   front   towards  
the
  rear   of   the   vehicle.
The
  front   airbag   inflates   between   the  
front occupant of the vehicle and the 
dashboard to cushion their forward 
movement. Deactivating the passengers front 
airbag
o
nly the passenger's front airbag can 
be   deactivated.
-  
W
 ith the ignition switched off, 
insert   the   key   into   the   passenger's  front
  airbag   deactivation   switch.
-  T urn it to the "OFF"   position.
-
 
Remove
   the   key   keeping   the   switch  
in
  the   new   position.
The passenger's front airbag 
warning
 
lamp
  
in
  
the
  
instrument panel
  remains   on   while   the
 airbag
  is   deactivated.If
  the   two   airbag   warning   lamps  
are on continuously
, do not install 
a rearward facing child seat and 
contact a CITR
o Ë n  dealer or a 
qualified
  workshop.
Front airbag fault
To ensure the safety of your child, 
it is essential to deactivate the 
passenger's front airbag when you 
install a rearward facing child seat on 
the
  front   passenger   seat.   Otherwise,  
the
  child   would   risk   being   killed   or  
seriously
  injured   if   the   airbag   were  
deployed.Reactivation
In the 
"OFF" position, the passenger's 
front airbag will not be deployed in the 
event   of   an   impact.
As   soon   as   the   child   seat   is   removed,  
turn the passenger's front airbag switch 
to the 
"ON" position to reactivate the 
airbag and thus ensure the safety 
of your passenger in the event of an 
impact.
If   this   warning   lamp   comes  
on,
  accompanied   by   an  
audible
  signal   and   a   message  
in the screen, consult a 
CITR
o Ë n  dealer or a 
qualified   workshop   to   have  the
  system   checked.
The
  front   airbags   are   fitted   in   the  
centre of the steering wheel for the 
driver and in the dashboard for the 
front
  passenger. 
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CHILD SEAT AT   THE   FRONT
Refer to the legislation in your 
country before installing your child 
in
  this   seating   position.
Rearward facing Forward facing
When a forward facing child seat is 
installed on the front passenger seat, 
the
  passenger's   front   airbag   must  
remain
  active:
Adjust
  the   vehicle's   seat   to:
-
 
the
   fully   back   position,   with   the  
backrest
  straightened   for   a   seat  
without
  height   adjuster,
-
 
the
   fully   back   position   and  
highest
  position,   with   the   backrest  
straightened for a seat with height 
adjuster
. Ensure that the seat belt is 
correctly
  tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, 
ensure that this is in steady contact 
with
  the   floor.   If   not,   adjust   the  
passenger
  seat.
Passenger seat in the fully back and 
highest position.
When a rearward facing child seat is 
installed on the front passenger seat, 
the
 
passenger's
 
front
 
airbag
 
must
 
be
 
deactivated.
 
Otherwise
 
the child risks 
being seriously injured or killed if 
the airbag is deployed.
Adjust
 
the
 
vehicle's
 
seat
 
to:
-
 
the
 
fully
 
back
 
position,
 
with
 
the
 
backrest
 
straightened
 
for
 
a
 
seat
 
without
 
height
 
adjuster,
-
 
the
 
fully
 
back
 
and
 
highest
 
position,
 
with
 
the
 
backrest
 
straightened
 
for
 
a
 
seat
 
with
 
height
 
adjuster. 
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DEACTIVATING THE 
P
ASSENGER ' S  
FRONT
   AIRBAG
never install a rearward facing 
child   restraint   system   on   a   seat  
protected
 
by
  
an
  
active
  
front
  
airbag.
  
This could cause the death of the child 
or
 
serious   injury.
The warning label present on both 
sides of the passenger's sun visor 
repeats
  this   advice.   In   line   with   current  
legislation, the following tables contain 
this warning in all of the languages 
required. For
  information   on   deactivating  the passenger's front airbag, refer 
to the "
a irbags" section in this 
chapter. 
Child safety