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Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to t
he lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock
to unlock the tailgate.
F
M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot will remain locked.
System
allowing
the
mechanical
unlocking
o
f the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking
system
malfunction.
Access
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Rear seats
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down).
They
can also be removed.
To
remove a head restraint:
F
r
elease the backrest using control 1,
F
t
ilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
F
p
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F
t
hen, press the lug A. F
M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
i
f necessary.
F
P
osition the seat belt between the outer
and centre head restraints to avoid
trapping
the belt when repositioning the
s
eat backrest.
F
P
lace the head restraints in the low
position. F
P
ull control 1 for wards to release the seat
back
2.
F
F
old the seat back 2 on to the cushion.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed;
they must be in place and
c
orrectly
adj
usted.
Folding the backrest
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrests (1/3 - 2/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
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The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened
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
t
hey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting
automatic adjustment of the length
o
f the strap to your size. The seat belt is
s
towed 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
a
s low as possible on the pelvis.
The
upper part must be positioned in the
h
ollow of the shoulder.
The
inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
l
ocking device which comes into operation in
t
he event of a collision, emergency braking
o
r if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
t
he device by pulling the strap firmly and then
r
eleasing 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
t
han one person.
Never
allow a child to travel on your lap.
For
more information on child seats, refer to
t
he corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact,
the pretensioning device may
b
e deployed before and independently of the
airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners
i
s accompanied by a slight discharge of
h
armless smoke and a noise, due to the
a
ctivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
i
ncorporated in the system.
In
all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.
Following
an impact, have the seat belts
s
ystem checked, and if necessary replaced,
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Advice
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- b e tightened as close to the body as
p
ossible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
m
ovement, checking that it does not
t
wist,
-
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
a
ffecting
it
s
p
erformance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations,
for all repairs on your vehicle's
s
eat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
t
he skills and equipment needed, which a
C
ITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have
your seat belts checked regularly by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
p
articularly if the straps show signs of
d
amage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water
or a textile cleaning product, sold by
C
ITROËN dealers.
After
folding or moving a seat or rear bench
s
eat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and
reeled in correctly.
Safety