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"Forward facing "
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on a
rear passenger seat , move the vehicle's
front seat for ward and straighten the backrest
so that the legs of the child in the "for ward
facing" child seat do not touch the vehicle's
front seat.
3rd row seats
Child seat at the front
" Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
and lowest position, with the backrest
straightened. Then pull the booster/height
adjuster control 11
times.
The front passenger airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed in case
of airbag deployment .
"Forward facing "
When a "for ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat ,
adjust the vehicle's seat to the intermediate
longitudinal and lowest position, with the
backrest straightened. Then pull the booster/
height adjuster control 11
times. Leave the
passenger's airbag active. Passenger seat adjusted into the intermediate
longitudinal and lowest position, then the
booster/height adjuster control pulled 11
times.
When a
child seat is installed on a
rear
passenger seat in the 3
rd row , move the
seats in the 2nd row for ward and straighten the
backrest so that the child seat and the child's
legs do not touch the seat in the 2
nd row.
A child seat with a
support leg must never be
installed on a r ear passenger seat in the 3rd
row ,
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Never install a "rear ward facing" child
r estraint system on a seat protected by an
active front airbag. This could cause the
death of the child or serious injury.
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This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are easily secured on the two
rings A.
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to ring B .
"ISOFIX " mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulations.
The seats, shown below, are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:
(d)
To install a
child seat on a
rear seat,
rearward facing or forward facing,
move the front seat for ward, then
straighten the backrest to allow enough
space for the child seat and the child's
legs.
(e) To install a
child seat on a
rear seat,
rearward facing or forward facing,
adjust the rear seat to the fully back
position with the backrest straightened.
U: seat suitable for the installation of
a
child seat secured using a
seat belt
and universally approved, rearward
and/or for ward facing, with the front
seat which must be adjusted in the
intermediate longitudinal position.
U(R): as with U , with the passenger seat
that must be adjusted to the low
position with 11
actions on the seat
height control and in the intermediate
longitudinal position. There are three rings for each seat:
-
t
wo rings A , located between the vehicle's
seat backrest and cushion, indicated by
a
marking, -
a r
ing B, located under a
cover on the back
of the top of the seat backrest, referred to as
the TOP TETHER for fixing the upper strap.
Its position is indicated by a
marking.
Located on the back of the seat backrest, the
TOP TETHER is used to secure the upper strap
of child seats that have one. This device limits
for ward tipping of the child seat, in the event of
a
front impact.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER :
-
r
emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
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- detach the TOP TETHER cover by pulling its cut-out,
-
p
ass the upper strap of the child seat over
the seat backrest, centring it between the
openings for the head restraint rods,
-
f
ix the hook of the upper strap to ring B ,
-
t
ighten the upper strap.The incorrect installation of a
child seat in
a
vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Strictly obser ve the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
Also consult the user guide from the child
seat's manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat. RÖMER Baby- Safe Plus and its ISOFIX
base
(size category: E )
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg
that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with
a seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used
and must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt. Baby P2C Mini and its ISOFIX base
(size categories: C, D, E )
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a seat belt.
In this case, only the shell is used and must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
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Baby P2C Midi and its ISOFIX base (size classes: D, C, A, B, B1 )
Group 1: from 9
to 18 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be used "for ward fac ing".
This child seat cannot be secured with
a
seat belt.
We recommend that you use the seat in the "rear ward facing" position up to the age of 3
years.Summary tables of locations for
ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, these tables
indicate the options for installing ISOFIX child
seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal
ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category,
determined by a letter from A to G , is indicated
on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620
miles (1,000
kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a
few moments
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a
malfunction, you are informed
by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;
contact a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting/switching off
the engine using the
electronic key
Starting the engine
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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F
P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F
U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F
P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F
C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40
cm: 80 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
When carrying long objects, it is
recommended that the motorised tailgate
function is deactivated.
Very cold climate screen(s)
(Depending on the country where the product
is sold.)
Removable screen(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens. Before fitting or removing a
screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting Removing
F Use a
screwdriver as a lever to release each
of the fixings of each screen in turn.
It is essential to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens):
-
w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
-
w
hen towing,
-
a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Vision 360
system
The pre-cut section must be removed
before fitting the screen on the front
bumper, in order to be able to release the
camera.
When the very cold climate screen is
present, the camera image is slightly
altered.
F
O
ffer up the corresponding very cold
climate screen to the lower or upper section
of the front bumper.
F
P
ress around its edge to engage the fixing
clips of each screen one by one.
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Fusebox 2Fuse N°
Rating Functions
F7 10
A
12 V boot socket, rear multimedia.
F8 20 A
Rear windscreen wiper.
F10 30 A
Locks.
F17 5 A
Instrument panel.
F18 5 A
Automatic gearbox selector.
F21 3 A
START/STOP button.
F22 3
ARain and sunshine sensor, windscreen camera.
F24 5
AParking aid, panoramic visual aid.
F27 5
AAutomatic gearbox.
F29 20
AAudio and telematics systems.
F32 15
A12
V sockets.
F35 5
AHeadlamp beam height adjustment, heated rear screen, radar.
F36 5
ALighting: glove box, central storage, reading lamps, courtesy
lamps.
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In the event of a breakdown