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Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent d anger.
When
manoeuvring the vehicle,
t
ake care not to operate the horn
u
nintentionally.
F
P
ress one of the steering wheel spokes.F
P
ress the central part of the steering
w
heel.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with of all the direction i
ndicators flashing to alert other road users to a
v
ehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
in
dicators
f
lash.
They
can operate with the ignition off.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em
ergency
b
raking
a
ssistance,
-
t
raction control (TRC),
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
a
nd contribute towards better control in
c
orners, in particular on poor or slippery road
su
rfaces.
The
ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
em
ergency
b
raking.
The
electronic brake force distribution system
m
anages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
q
uickly and therefore reduce the stopping
di
stance.
It
is triggered according to the speed at which
t
he brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
r
eduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
i
ncrease in the effectiveness of the braking.
Traction control (TRC)
This system optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
w
heels and on the engine. It also improves
t
he directional stability of the vehicle on
a
cceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required by the
d
river, this system monitors each wheel and
a
utomatically acts on the brake of one or more
w
heels and on the engine to return the vehicle
t
o the required path, within the limits of the laws
o
f physics.
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The TRC and DSC systems offer increased safety in normal driving, but
s
hould not encourage the driver to take
e
xtra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems
depends on observation of
t
he
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations
r
egarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
t
he braking components, the electronic
c
omponents and the assembly and
r
epair procedures used by CITROËN
d
ealers.
After
an impact, have the system
c
hecked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
g
round...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
D
SC and TRC systems, so that the wheels can
s
pin freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
However, it is recommended that these systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress this button briefly.
This
warning lamp comes on: the
T
RC system no longer acts on the
o
peration of the engine.
Reactivation
The TRC and DSC control systems are reactivated automatically every time the engine
i
s started. F
P
ress the button again to
r
eactivate it manually. Illumination
of this warning lamp, a
ccompanied by an audible signal,
i
ndicates a fault with the system.
Drive
carefully at reduced speed and contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
h
ave 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
o
n:
the
TRC
and
DSC
s
ystems
no
longer
act
on
t
he
operation
of
the
engine. When
the TRC system only is deactivated, it is
r
eactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.
When
both the TRC and DSC systems are
d
eactivated, they do not reactivate themselves
e
ven if the speed of the vehicle increases.
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Never leave accumulations of snow or any object projecting above the bonnet
o
r in front of the roof: this might fall into
t
he field of vision of the sensor and
g
enerate a detection.
Operating limits
The system o nly d etects v ehicles (cars, lorries) t
hat are stationary or moving in the same
d
irection as your vehicle. In
difficult weather conditions (very
h
eavy rain, snow, fog, hail...), braking
d
istances increase, which can reduce
t
he ability of the system to avoid a
c
ollision.
The
driver must therefore remain
par
ticularly
v
igilant.
The
system is not triggered or is interrupted if
t
he
d
river:
-
a
ccelerates strongly (even if the speed
l
imiter is on),
-
o
r turns the steering wheel suddenly
(
avoiding
m
anoeuvre).
Detection
capability is less effective if:
-
y
ou are driving on roads with pronounced
b
ends and/or on roads in poor condition,
-
y
our vehicle is excessively loaded, as
t
his changes the horizontal attitude of the
v
ehicle.
-
y
our vehicle skids.
It
does not detect small vehicles
(
bicycles, motorcycles), pedestrians or
a
nimals, nor non-reflective stationary
ob
jects.Unwanted triggering of the system
It is possible for the system to detect a risk of imminent collision and start working, in the
fo
llowing
c
onditions
in par
ticular:
-
d
etection of an object located close to the
e
dge of the road entering a corner (safety
b
arrier, lamp post or road sign),
-
d
etection of a structure located at the top
o
r bottom of a steep slope (advertising
h
oarding, steet lighting),
-
d
etection of reflective objects (central
r
eservation...) in the road,
-
d
etection of the upper bar of a bridge or a
t
raffic light gantry,
-
p
assing a vehicle travelling in the other
d
irection in a corner,
-
p
assing a vehicle traveling in the other
d
irection, at a crossroads, when your
v
ehicle is turning left or right,
-
i
f the vehicle ahead of you sends up water
o
r snow,
-
i
f your vehicle stops very close to an
ov
erhanging wall or other vehicles,
-
w
hen your vehicle closes rapidly on the
v
ehicle
a
head,
-
i
f the vehicle is raised or lowered,
-
i
f the vehicle passes through a plastic
c
urtain,
-
i
f driving through mist or smoke,
-
i
f the sensor is misaligned (following
r
eplacement after a collision).
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Airbags
Designed to contribute towards the safety of the occupants in the event of violent collisions.
T
he airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting
seat belts.
If
a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
r
ecord and analyse the front and side impacts
s
ustained in the impact detection zones:
-
i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
a
re deployed instantly and contribute
t
owards better protection of the occupants
o
f the vehicle; immediately after the impact,
t
he airbags deflate rapidly so that they
d
o not hinder visibility or the exit of the
o
ccupants,
-
i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
c
ertain roll-over conditions, the airbags
m
ay not be deployed; the seat belt alone
c
ontributes towards providing your
p
rotection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off. The
deployment of an airbag is
a
ccompanied by a slight emission
o
f smoke and a noise, due to the
d
etonation of the pyrotechnic charge
i
ncorporated in the system.
This
smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
i
ndividuals may experience slight
ir
ritation.
The
detonation noise associated with
t
he deployment of an airbag may result
i
n a slight loss of hearing for a short
t
ime.
This
equipment will only deploy once.
I
f a second impact occurs (during the
s
ame or a subsequent accident), the
a
irbag will not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the e
vent of a serious front impact to all or part of the
f
ront impact zone A,
in the longitudinal centreline
o
f the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
f
rom the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The
front airbag inflates between the thorax and
h
ead of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
s
teering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
p
assenger's side to cushion their for ward
m
ovement.
System
which protects the driver and front
p
assenger in the event of a serious front impact
i
n order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
t
horax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
s
teering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
f
itted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Sit in a normal upright position.
W ear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do
not leave anything between the
o
ccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
o
bject...), nor fix or attach anything close to
t
he inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
c
ould cause injuries during their deployment.
Never
modify the original definition of your
v
ehicle, particularly in the area directly
a
round the airbags.
After
an accident or if the vehicle has been
s
tolen or broken into, have the airbag
s
ystems checked.
All
work on the airbag system must be
c
arried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Even
if all of the precautions mentioned
a
re observed, a risk of injury or of minor
b
urns to the head, chest or arms when an
a
irbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
b
ag inflates almost instantly (within a few
m
illiseconds) then deflates within the same
t
ime discharging the hot gas via openings
p
rovided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre
p
art of the wheel.
Passengers
must not place their feet on the
das
hboard.
Do
not smoke as deployment of the airbags
c
an cause burns or the risk of injury from a
c
igarette or pipe.
Never
remove
or
pierce
the
steering
wheel
or
h
it it violently.
Do
not fit or attach anything to the steering
w
heel or dashboard, this could cause
i
njuries with deployment of the airbags.
Advice
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral
a
irbags. For information on the range of seat
c
overs suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact
a CITROËN dealer.
For
more information on accessories, refer
t
o the corresponding section.
Do
not fix or attach anything to the seat
b
acks (clothing...). This could cause injury
t
o the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
d
eployed.
Do
not sit with the upper part of the body any
n
earer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the curtain
a
irbag is deployed.
If
fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
g
rab handles installed on the roof, they play
a
part in securing the curtain airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a j
ourney, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
o
n the side of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
w
heel chocks to prevent movement of your
v
ehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
p
rovided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
m
oments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
c
hains are correctly tightened.
Take
account
of
the
legislation
in
force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and
the
maximum
running
speed
a
uthorised.
The
snow
chains
must
be
fitted
only
t
o
the
front
wheels.
They
must
never
b
e
fitted
to
"space-saver"
type
spare
w
heels. Avoid
driving with snow chains on roads
t
hat have been cleared of snow, to
a
void damaging your vehicle's tyres and
t
he road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
w
ith alloy wheels, check that no part of
t
he chain or its fixings is in contact with
t
he wheel rim.
Use
only
the
chains
designed
to
be
fitted
to
the
t
ype
of
wheel
fitted
to
your
vehicle:
Original
tyre
size Maximum
link
size.
165/65
R14 9
mm
165/60
R15
For
more
information
on
snow
chains,
c
ontact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop. It
is strongly recommended that before
y
ou leave, you practise fitting the snow
c
hains on a level and dry sur face.
The
lane
departure
warning
system
s
hould
be
deactivated
when
driving
with
s
now
chains
fitted.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese 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,
r
oof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Styling":
rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
a
lloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
c
hrome mirror shells, door sill finishers, ...
"Comfort" :
door deflectors, insulated module,
s
un blinds, scented air freshener, portable
a
shtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
r
eading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
c
entre armrest, cigarette lighter, ..."Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
v
ehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
n
on-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
s
eats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
v
isibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
p
et seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
h
ammer,
...
"
Protection":
mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
s
eat covers, side protective mouldings, bumper
p
rotectors,
...
T
o prevent the mat from becoming caught
u
nder 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,
d
riving assistance systems, 230 V socket, rear
m
ulti-media support, DVD players, portable
s
atellite navigation system, smartphone
s
upport, digital radio, ...
Practical information