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Warning label - Front passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction,
as reminded by the warning label on both sides
of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the airbag.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward
facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat or bench seat is strictly
prohibited - risk of death or serious injury in
the event of airbag deployment!
With the Extenso Cab or the Crew cab,
deactivate the front passenger airbag
when transporting long objects.
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located on the side of the dashboard.
With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
►
T
o reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.
OrThis warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
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5Recommended child
seats
Range of child seats secured using a three-
point seat belt .
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.
The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L6
"GRACO Booster"
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
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5(c) Universal child seat: child seat suitable for installation in all vehic\
les using the seat belt.
U Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the se\
at belt and universally approved for rearward-facing and/or forward-faci\
ng use.
UF Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using a seat\
belt and universally approved for forward-facing use.
X Seat position not suitable for installing a child seat for the stated w\
eight class.
Child weight and age guide
Seat Under 13
kg
(groups
0 (d)
and
0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18
kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old 15-25 kg
(group
2)
From about 3 to 6 years old 22-36 kg
(group
3)
From about 6 to 10 years old
Row 1 (a) Fixed passenger seat X
Passenger seat
with forwards
and backwards
adjustment With passenger
airbag deactivated
"OFF"
U (f)
With passenger
airbag activated
"ON" X
UF (f)
Row
2 (b) (e) U
Row
3 (b) (e) U (g) (h)
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
(c) Universal child seat: child seat suitable for installation in all vehic\
les using the seat belt.
(d) Group 0: from birth to 10
kg. Carrycots and "car" infant carriers must not be installed on the fro\
nt passenger seat(s) or the seats in row 3.
(e) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
move the seats in front of it forward, then straighten their backrests \
to allow
sufficient room for the child seat and the child's legs.
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(f) With the fixed passenger seat (which cannot be placed in the folded position), adjust the backrest angle to 0°.
For more information on the Front seats and, in particular, the folded position for the backrest, refer to the corresponding secti\
on.
(g) On the M version, fold down the backrests in row
2.
(h) Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third ro\
w.
U Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the se\
at belt and universally approved for rearward-facing and/or forward-faci\
ng use.
UF Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using a seat\
belt and universally approved for forward-facing use.
X Seat position not suitable for installing a child seat for the stated w\
eight class.
"ISOFIX" mountings
Row 2
* On some versions, the central seat is not
equipped with ISOFIX mountings.
The vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation.
If fitted on the vehicle, the regulation ISOFIX
mountings are identified by labels.
There are three rings for each seat:
–
T
wo front rings A, located between the vehicle
seat backrest and cushion, indicated by an
"ISOFIX" marking,
–
If fitted to your vehicle, a rear ring
B, located
behind the vehicle's seat, called Top Tether, for
securing the upper strap, indicated by a "Top
Tether" marking.
The Top Tether secures the upper strap of child
seats fitted with them. In case of frontal impact, this device limits the extent to which the child
seat can tilt forward.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two front
rings
A.
Some child seats also have an upper strap which
is attached to rear ring B.
To secure the child seat to the Top Tether:
– remove and stow the head restraint before
installing a child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed),
–
pass the strap
of the child seat over the top
of the seat backrest, centring it between the
openings for the head restraint rods,
–
attach the hook of the upper strap to rear
ring
B,
–
tighten the upper strap.
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5Incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle can compromise a child's safety
in the event of an accident.
Strictly follow the fitting instructions provided
in the installation guide supplied with the child
seat.
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 and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which 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 attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions not equipped with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOF\
IX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child seat
next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10
kg
(group
0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10
kg
(group
0)
Under 13
kg
(group
0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 - 18 kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Carrycot "rearward facing" "rearward
facing""forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1 B2 B3
Row 1 (a) Not ISOFIX
Row
2 (b) Rear seat
behind the
driver IL (c)
IL IUF/IL
Centre rear
seat (f) and
seat behind the
front passenger IL (d)
Row
3 (b) (e) Not ISOFIX
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
(c) Installing a carrycot on this seat may prevent the use of one or more o\
f the other seats in this row.
(d) Adjust the front passenger seat without height adjuster to the fully bac\
k position.
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5(e) Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third ro\
w.
(f) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
IUF Seat suitable for installing a forward-facing ISOFIX Universal seat sec\
ured using the upper strap.
IL Seat suitable for an ISOFIX Semi-Universal child seat, which may be eit\
her:
–
rearward-facing, fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
–
"forward facing" fitted with a support leg.
–
a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For more information on ISOFIX child seats and in particular on securing the upper strap, refer to the correspondi\
ng section.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B
.
–
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
Locations for i-Size child seats
In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with i-Size
approved ISOFIX mountings.
Seat position i-Size child restraint system
Row 1 (a) Passenger seat Not i-Size
Row 2 (b) (c) (d) i-U
Row
3 (b) Not i-Size
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
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(c) Adjust the front seat to its maximum height.
(d) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
i-U Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing "Universal" i-Size rest\
raint systems.
i-UF Only suitable for forward-facing "Universal" i-Size restraint systems.
Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Locking/Unlocking
► Rotate the control located on the edge of the
side door up
to lock it, or down to unlock it.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of
the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged
doors or tailgate) using their interior controls.
Activation/Deactivation
► With the ignition on, press this button to
activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is
activated.
Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates a malfunction of the electric
child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
With the child lock activated, it is still
possible to open the doors from outside.
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 keep the electronic key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the electric
child lock is switched off automatically to
permit the exit of the rear passengers.