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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 CITROËN
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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Airbags
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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
Only 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 CITROËN 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
CITROËN 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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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 "Airbags" section in this
chapter
.
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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut of
f to save engine
power.
Tyres
Check
the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer
, observing the
recommended
pressures.
Chapter
7, "Levels" section.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine
as soon as possible.Brakes
Towing
increases the braking distance. Drive at a moderate speed, change
down
early and brake gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their wiring
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fitting
of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer
.
If
this equipment is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer
, it is imperative that
it
is fitted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's
instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention
to the risk associated with
fitting
a towbar or electrical accessory
not
recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system.
Please obtain information from
the
Manufacturer before fitting this type
of
equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity
to
side
wind
is
increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The
ABS or DSC systems only control
the
vehicle,
not
the
trailer
or
caravan.
Parking sensors
The
rear
parking
sensors
system
does
not
function
while
the
vehicle
is
towing.
Chapter
9,
"Identification
markings"
section.
Towing a trailer
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide range of recommended accessories
and
genuine parts is available.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft
alarm, window etching, first
aid
kit, high visibility vest, front and
rear
parking sensors, warning triangle,
security
bolts for alloy wheels, ...
Seat covers compatible with airbags
for the front seats, bench seat, rubber
mats, carpet mats, snow chains, blinds,
tailgate
bicycle carrier, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught
under the pedals:
-
ensure
that the mat and its fixings
are positioned correctly
,
-
never
fit one mat on top of another.Audio
equipment, hands-free kit,
speakers,
CD changer, satellite
navigation
system,
USB
box,
V
ideo
kit,
...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints associated with
the fitting of equipment of these product groups mean that the special features
of the equipment and its compatibility
with the capacities of your vehicle's
standard
equipment must be taken into
account.
Please ask a CITROËN dealer
for
more information before fitting such
equipment.
Maximum weights on bars
-
T
ransverse bars on longitudinal
bars:
75 Kg (these bars are not
compatible
with the Modutop roof).
Installing radiocommunication
transmitters
You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external
aerial on your vehicle.
The
CITROËN dealer network
will
inform you of the specification
(frequency band, maximum output
power
, aerial position, specific
conditions of installation) of the
transmitters
which can be fitted, in
accordance with the Motor V
ehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC). Front
mud flaps, rear mud flaps,
15/17 inch
alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim,
leather steering wheel, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
spare bulbs, ...
The
fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic
system. Please note this
specific
warning.
Y
ou are advised
to contact a dealer to be shown the
range of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility vest, warning
triangle and spare bulbs available in
the
vehicle.
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LEVELS
Oil change
This must be carried out at
the intervals specified in the
manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
Ask
for
advice from a CITROËN dealer.
Remove
the dipstick before filling.
Check
the level after filling (never
exceed
the max mark).
Refit
the oil filler cap before closing the
bonnet.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use
fluids recommended by the
manufacturer
, which meet the DOT4
standard.
The level must be between the MIN
and
MAX marks on the reservoir.
If
fluid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a fault which must be
checked
by a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Warning lamps
If you have to remove / refit the engine style cover, handle it with
care
to avoid damaging the fixing
clips.
Oil level
It is recommended that the oil level be
checked every 3 000 miles (5 000 km)
and topped up if necessary between oil
changes.
Check
the level with the vehicle level,
engine
cold, using the dipstick.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet
the requirements specified in the
manufacturer's
service schedule.
These regular maintenance
operations
will keep your vehicle
in
good working order.
Ask
for
advice from a CITROËN dealer or refer
to the maintenance and warranty guide
in
the handbook pack.
Checks using the warning
lamps in the instrument panel
is described in chapter 3,
"Instruments and controls"
section.
There
are two marks on
the
dipstick:
A = maximum
If
you fill past this mark,
contact a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified
workshop.
B
= minimum
Never allow the level to
fall
below this mark.
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is
prohibited.
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7
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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise,
you risk seriously damaging
your
engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by
the engine fan.
As
this fan can
operate
with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying
out any work.
Slacken
the cap by 1/4 of a turn to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk
of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up
the level with coolant.
If
fluid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a fault which must be
checked
by a CITROËN dealer as
soon
as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check
the level which must be between
the
MIN and MAX marks. In
order to regenerate the filter, you are advised to drive at a speed higher
than
40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five minutes as soon as possible, when
traffic
conditions permit (until the
message disappears and the service
warning
lamp goes off).
During regeneration of the particle
emission
filter, the noise of a relay
operating may be heard under the
dashboard.
If the message is still displayed and
if the service warning lamp remains
on, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and
MAX
marks
on
the
expansion
bottle.
If
more
than
1
litre
of
fluid
is
required to top up the level, have the
system
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
Screenwash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing,
this fluid must not be topped
up
or replaced with plain water.
Capacity
of the screenwash reservoir:
approximately
3 litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
filter)
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
without delay.
Waste products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
Brake
fluid is harmful to health and
very
corrosive.
Do
not dispose of used oil, brake fluid
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at a CITROËN dealer (France) or
an
authorised waste disposal site.
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
saturation
of
the
particle
filter
(exceptionally prolonged urban type
driving
conditions:
low
speed,
long
traffic
jams,
...).
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Good practice
Bleeding water from the Diesel
filter
Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, we strongly
advise you not to use high
pressure washing to clean the engine
compartment.
After washing the vehicle dampness,
or
in
winter, ice may form on the brake
discs
and pads: braking efficiency may
be
reduced. Make some light brake
applications to dry and de-ice the
brakes.
If this warning lamp comes
on,
bleed
the
filter.
Otherwise
bleed regularly each time the
engine
oil
is
changed.
HDi engines use advanced
technology.
All
work
requires
special training, so should be
entrusted
to
a
CITROËN
dealer.
Depending
on
country
of
sale.
To drain the water, unscrew the bleed
screw
located
on
the
filter.
Operate until all of the water no longer
flows
in
the
transparent
pipe,
then
tighten
the
bleed
screw.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of
units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of
fers
specific products.
Checks