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(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.
(b)

G
roup 0: from birth to 10 kg. Shells and
"car cots" cannot be installed on the front
passenger seat.
(c)

C
onsult the current legislation for your
country before driving with your child in this
seat.
(d)
T

o install a child seat on a rear seat,
rear ward facing or for ward 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)
W

hen a rear ward facing child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat , the
passenger airbag must be deactivated.
Otherwise the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were deployed . When a for ward
facing child seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , the passenger airbag
must remain active. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
(f ) A c
hild seat with a support leg must never
be installed on the centre rear seat .
U:
S

eat position suitable for installation of
universally approved rear ward facing and/
or for ward facing child seat.
U (R):


As U, with the vehicle seat, which
must be adjusted to the highest and
intermediate longitudinal position.
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Advice
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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ear ward facing child seat,
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he child's feet for a child seat fitted
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position. For optimum installation of the forward facing
child seat, ensure that the back of the child
seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You must remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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a c
hild or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-

a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
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t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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"ISOFIX" mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulations.
The outer rear seats are fitted with regulation
ISOFIX mountings.
There are three rings for each outer rear seat:
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wo lower rings A, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by
a marking,
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a
n upper ring B, called the TOP
TETHER ,
fixed to the rear shelf and
located under a cover behind the head
restraint behind the head restraint, for
fixing the upper strap.
I

t is indicated by a marking.There are three rings for each outer rear seat:
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t
wo lower rings A, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by
a marking,
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a
n upper ring C, called the TOP TETHER ,
fixed to the roof on the boot end and
located under a cover, for fixing the upper
strap.
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t is indicated by a marking.SaloonTourer
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To attach the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
- r emove and stow the head restraint before
installing a child seat on this seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
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p
ass the strap of the child seat centrally
between the head restraint rod apertures,
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r
aise the TOP TETHER cover, located on
the rear shelf (Saloon) or the roof (Tourer),
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ecure the upper strap fixing to the ring B
or C ,
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t
ighten the upper strap.
The TOP TETHER is used to secure the
upper strap of child seats that have one. This
arrangement limits the for ward tipping of the
child seat in the event of a front impact.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Observe strictly the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
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 secured easily on the
two rings A , following installation of the guides
(supplied with the seat).
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to the ring B or C . For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and type
approved for your vehicle
RÖMER BabySafe Plus ISOFIX (size category E)
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
Installed in the rear ward facing position using an ISOFIX base which is attached to the rings A .
The base has a support leg, adjustable for height, that must be in contact with the floor of the vehicle.
This child seat can also be secured using a seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and is attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point sea belt.
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (size category B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed in the for ward facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured to the upper ring B or C ,
referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.
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Positions for fitting ISOFIX child seats
I UF: Seat position suitable for installation of an I sofix Universal " For ward facing" seat attached
using the top tether.
IL- SU: Seat position suitable for installation of an I SOFIX Semi-Universal child seat, either:
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r
ear ward facing fitted with an upper strap or a support leg
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f
or ward facing fitted with a support leg,
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a s
hell fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
To attach the upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section. Weight of child/
Age given as a guide
Up to 10 kg (group 0)
Up to approx. 6 months Up to 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
Approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Shellrearward facing rearward facing forward facing
ISOFIX size class F G C D E C D A B B1
ISOFIX universal and semi-universal
child seats can be installed on the outer
rear seats IL- SU
* IL- SU IL- SUIUF/IL- SU
*
T
he ISOFIX shell, fixed to the lower rings of an ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.
In conformity with European law, this table shows you the possibilities for the installation of ISOFIX child seats to seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mounting points.
For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class, defined by a letter from A to G
, is shown on the child seat to the right of the
ISOFIX logo.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
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Electric child lock
Activation
F Press button A.
The indicator lamp in button A comes on,
accompanied by a message in the instrument
panel screen. Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with the electric window controls.
Deactivation
F Press button A again.
The indicator lamp in button A goes off,
accompanied by a message in the instrument
panel screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child
lock is activated. This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of the
rear passengers. Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Roof bars
The design of your vehicle requires the use
of roof bars that are tested and approved by
CITROËN, for your safety and to avoid damage
to the roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading equipment
to be transported on the roof (bicycle carrier,
ski carrier...), it is imperative that you add
transverse roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars is strictly
prohibited.
Recommendations
F Distribute your load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

A
nchor the load securely and draw
attention to it if any part of it is
overhanging.
F

D
rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
stability may be altered).
F

R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
no longer needed. Maximum load that can be distributed
on the roof bars (for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm; except bicycle
carrier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt your
speed to the profile of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the fixings
on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations
concerning the transportation of objects
which are longer than the vehicle.
Practical information