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Recommended child
seats
Range of recommended child seats which are
secured using a three-point seat belt .
Group 0+: from bir th 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"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
A version with a
removable backrest may be
used for children weighing more than 25
kg.
However, for better protection, use a
booster
seat with backrest for all children weighing up to 36
kg.
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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved
(a) according to the weight of the child and the seat position in the vehicle.
U Seat position suitable for the installation
of a
child seat secured using the seat
belt and universally approved "rear ward
facing" and/or "forward facing".
UF Seat position suitable for the installation
of a
child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "forward facing".
X Seat position not suitable for installation of
a
child seat for the weight class indicated. (a)
Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10
kg. Carrycots
and "car" infant carriers cannot be
installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing your child on this
seat. (d)
To install a
child seat at the rear, "rear ward
facing" or "for ward facing", move the front
seat for ward, then adjust the backrest to
an upright position to allow enough room
for the child seat and the child's legs.
(e) A child seat with a
support leg must never
be installed on the centre rear passenger
seat.
(1) Adjust the height to the maximum height.
Weight of the child
/indicative age
Seat position Front passenger
airbag Under 13
kg
(groups 0 (b) and
0 +)
Up to about 1
year
old From 9
to 18 kg
(g r o u p 1)
From about 1
to
3
years oldFrom 15
to 25 kg
(group 2)
From about 3
to
6
years oldFrom 22
to 36 kg
(group 3)
From about 6
to
10
years old
Row 1 (c) Passenger seat Deactivated "
OFF" U (1) U (1)U (1)U (1)
Activated " ON" X U F (1) U F (1)U F (1)
Row 2 (d) (e) UUUU
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"ISOFIX" mountings
The seats, shown below, are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:
The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat: ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two latches
which are secured on the two rings A
.
Some seats also have an upper strap which is
attached to ring B .
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER :
F
r
emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
F
p
ass the strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, centring it between the
apertures for the head restraint rods,
F
s
ecure the upper strap hook to ring B,
F
t
ighten the upper strap.When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the
centre rear seat belt towards the middle
of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat
interfering with the operation of the seat
belt.
-
t
wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat backrest and cushion, indicated by
a
marking, Front seat
Rear seats
-
o
ne ring B, located behind the seat and
indicated by a
marking, referred to as the
TOP TETHER for fixing the upper strap.
This system prevents the child seat from tipping
for ward in the event of a
front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system ensures fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
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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. For information about the installation
possibilities for ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table."
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 .
Is only installed on the front passenger seat or on the outer rear seats.
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
Installed only in the "forward facing" position. Is attached to rings A and ring B , referred to
as TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Is only installed on the front passenger seat
or on the outer rear seats. The head restraint on the outer rear seat must be fully raised. Three shell angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used on seats
not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt. Adjust the
front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
An incorrectly installed child seat
compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Strictly obser ve the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with
the child seat.
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Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations , particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
To deactivate/reactivate the function: F
P
ress the button.
A message in the instrument panel confirms
the change of state.
When the function is deactivated, the orange
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in
standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Operation
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury caused by the
engine restarting automatically.
Main conditions for operation
-
T
he driver's door must be closed.
-
T
he driver's seat belt must be fastened.
-
T
he state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
-
T
he temperature of the engine must be
within its nominal operating range.
-
T
he outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox : at a
speed below
2
mph (3 km/h), with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
-
W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•
W
ith the gear selector in mode D or M ,
at a
speed below 12 mph (20 km/h) for
BlueHDi 180
S&S versions, or below
2
mph (3 km/h) for PureTech 130/175 S&S
and BlueHDi 130
S&S versions, with the
brake pedal depressed.
•
W
ith the gear selector in mode N , at
a
speed of 0 mph (0 km/h).
•
W
ith the gear selector in mode P and
the brake pedal released, at a
speed of
0
mph (0 km/h).
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in
standby during the journey. It is reset to zero
every time the ignition is switched on.
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The system also takes motorcyclists and
animals into account; however, animals
below 0.5 m tall and objects on the road
are not necessarily detected.
This system is comprised of three functions:
-
C
ollision Risk Alert,
-
I
ntelligent emergency braking assistance,
-
A
ctive Safety Brake (automatic emergency
b r ak ing).
The vehicle has a
multifunctional camera
located at the top of the windscreen, and,
depending on version, a radar located in the
front bumper. As soon as the system detects a
potential
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in
case automatic braking is needed. This
may cause a
slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.
This system can be deactivated or
activated via the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Deactivation of the system is
signalled by the illumination of this
indicator lamp, accompanied by the
display of a
message.
Operating conditions and
limits
The ESC system must not be faulty.
The DSC/ASR systems must not be
deactivated.
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.
Driving at a steady speed on roads with few
bends is required. In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
-
t
owing a trailer,
-
c
arrying long objects on roof bars or roof
rack,
-
w
ith snow chains fitted,
-
b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
-
b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
-
t
owed vehicle, engine running,
-
d
amaged front bumper (version with radar),
-
f
ollowing an impact to the windscreen close
to the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated
after the use of certain "space-saver"
type spare wheels is detected (smaller
diameter).
The system is automatically deactivated
after detection of a fault with the brake
pedal switch or with at least two brake
lamps.
It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
Consequently, always stay in control of
your vehicle and be prepared to react at
any time to avoid an accident.
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Activation/Deactivation
These functions are activated and
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Coffee Break Alert
The system triggers an alert once it
detects that the driver has not taken
a
break after two hours of driving at
a
speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of
a
message encouraging you to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
-
e
ngine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 15
minutes,
-
t
he ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is unfastened and their
door is open. As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops
below 40
mph (65 km/h), the system goes
into standby.
The driving time is counted again once the
speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).
Driver Attention Alert
Using a camera placed at the top
o f the windscreen, the system
assesses the driver's level of
vigilance by identifying variations
in trajectory compared to the lane
markings.
This system is particularly suited to main roads
(speed higher than 40
mph (65 km/h)).When the system interprets the behaviour of
the vehicle as indicating a
certain fatigue or
inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it
triggers the first level of alert.
The driver is then alerted by the message
" Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message "
Driving at
risk: take a break
", accompanied by a more
pronounced audible signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's
level of vigilance.
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Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-
o
n switching off the ignition,
-
i
f the engine stalls,
-
I
f the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre,
-
a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a
manoeuvre,
-
i
f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-
w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-
a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o
n opening the driver's door,
-
i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes
off and a
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back the vehicle's
steering.
If the system is deactivated during
a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it to repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected electrically,
-
i
f the driver's door is opened,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70
km/h).
To switch the system off for a
prolonged period,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Malfunctions
When the function is not activated,
this warning lamp temporarily
flashing (vehicle with digital
instrument panel) and/or an audible
signal indicate a
s
ystem malfunction.
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,
the warning lamp goes off.
In the event of a
fault, have the system checked
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a
fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a
warning
message. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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