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These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding both the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
and the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control (ESC) must not
have any faults.
If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in
the movement of the trailer at speeds between
37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts
on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if
necessary, reduces the engine power to slow
down the vehicle.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
To ensure complete safety while driving with
a
To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the corresponding
section.
Operating fault
Should a fault occur with the system,
t his warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an
audible signal.
The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a
trailer are obser ved. It should not
encourage the driver to take risks, such
as towing a
trailer in adverse operating
conditions (overloading, failure to obser ve
the trailer nose weight, worn or under-
inflated tyres, faulty braking system, etc.)
or drive at too high a
speed.
In certain cases, snaking of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a


light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor sur faces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden snaking of the trailer.
If you continue to tow a
trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles,
as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are equipped with an
inertia reel which allows the strap length
to automatically adjust to your shape.
The seat belt returns to its storage
automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a
collision, emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a
seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly. Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified in order
not to affect its per formance.
Recommendations for children
Use a
child seat appropriate to the child's
age, weight and size.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one child.
Never allow a
child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section. Servicing
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's seat belts, go to a
qualified
workshop with the skills and equipment
needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show
signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device
may trigger before and independently of
airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a
slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a
noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and, if necessary,
replaced, by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
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General points relating to
child seats
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
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I

n accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12
or less
than one and a
half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a
seat belt
or ISOFIX mountings.
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S
tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats.
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A c
hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the " rearward facing " position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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"rearward facing " up to the age of 3,
-
"forward facing " over the age of 3. Ensure that the seat belt is positioned and
tightened correctly.
For child seats with a
support leg, ensure
that the support leg is in firm and steady
contact with the floor.
At the front: if necessary, adjust the
passenger seat.
At the rear: if necessary, adjust the
relevant front seat.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a
child seat with backrest
on a


passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat
compromises the child's safety 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 harness 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 forwards if necessary.
The head restraint must be removed
before installing a
child seat with
a
backrest on 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
once the child seat has been removed.
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Rules:
- A p osition that is i-Size compatible is also
compatible for R1 , R2


and F2X, F2.
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A p
osition that is R3

compatible is also
compatible for R1


and R2.
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A p
osition that is F3

compatible is also
compatible for F2X and F2.
(a)Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) To install a " rearward facing " child seat
at this seat position, the front passenger's
airbag MUST be deactivated " OFF".
(c) Only a " forward facing " child seat of
group 1, 2
or 3 is authorised at this seat
position with the front passenger's airbag
activated " ON".
(d) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install
the child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it contacts
the child seat's backrest.
(e) It is forbidden to install a " forward facing"
child seat of group 0
or 0+ at this seat
position (weight of the child less than
13
kg) if the front passenger's airbag is
activated " ON".
(f ) For a
seat with height adjustment, set it to
the maximum height.
Key Seat position where the installation of
a
child seat is forbidden. ISOFIX
"forward facing" child seat:
- F2 X: ISOFIX child seat for
toddlers .
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F2:

ISOFIX child seat low height .
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F3:

ISOFIX child seat tall height .
Front passenger's airbag
deactivated
.
Front passenger's airbag activated .
Seat position suitable for the
installation of a
child seat secured
using the seat belt and universally
approved " rearward facing " and/or
" forward facing ".
Seat position suitable for the
installation of a
child seat secured
using the seat belt and universally
approved for " forward facing " use.
Seat position where securing an
i-Size child seat is authorised.
Presence of a
TOP TETHER
anchoring point at the rear of the
backrest, allowing a
universal
ISOFIX " forward facing " child seat
to be secured.
ISOFIX "rearward facing" child seat:
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R
1: ISOFIX child seat for an
infant .
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R2:

ISOFIX child seat small size .
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R3:

ISOFIX child seat large size .
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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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Summary table of locations for ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, this table indicates 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 i-Size logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10
kg
(group 0)
Up to about
6
months oldUnder 10
kg
(group 0)
Under 13
kg
(group 0+)
Up to about 1
year oldFrom 9
to 18 kg
(g ro up 1)
From about 1
to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Carr ycot"Rearward facing "
"Rearward facing ""Forward facing "
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
Seat position Front passenger
airbag
Row 1 (a) Passenger
seat (b) Deactivated "
OFF" X IL ILIUF/IL
Activated " ON" X XXIUF/IL
Row 2 Outer rear
seats (c) X
XIL XIL IUF/IL
Centre rear seat Not ISOFIX
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XSeat not suitable for installing an ISOFIX
seat or carrycot of the weight group
indicated.
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing a
child at this
seat position.
(b) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install
the child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it contacts
the child seat's backrest.
(c) 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 tilted.
Locations for i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A .
i-Size child seats also have:
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e
ither an upper strap that is attached to ring B ,
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o
r a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position,
the role of which is to prevent the child seat from tipping for ward in the event of a
collision.
For more information on ISOFIX mountings , refer to the corresponding section.
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 ISOFIX mountings approved for i-Size.
For securing the upper strap using the ISOFIX
mountings , refer to the corresponding section.
IUF
Seat suitable for installing an I sofix
U niversal seat, " For ward facing", secured
using the upper strap.
IL Seat suitable for installing an I sofix Semi-
U niversal seat which is either:
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"

rear ward facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a

support leg,
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"

for ward facing" fitted with a

support
leg,
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a c

arrycot fitted with an upper strap or
a

support leg. Seat positionFront passenger
airbag i- Size restraint
system
Row 1 (a) Passenger seat
(b) Deactivated "
OFF" i-U
Activated " ON" i-UF
Row 2 (c) Outer rear seats
i-U
Centre rear seat Not i- Size
i-U Suitable for i-Size restraint systems in the
"Universal" category, "forward facing" and
"rearward facing". i-UF
Only suitable for i-Size restraint systems
in the "Universal" category which are
"forward facing".
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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.
Respect the maximum towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load
by 10% per 1,000
metres of altitude; the
decreased air density at altitude reduces
engine performance.
New vehicle: do not pull a
trailer
before having driven at least 620
miles
(1,000


kilometres). If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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D
istribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight (at the point
where it joins your vehicle) approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
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 signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your
vehicle.
If a
genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the
t emperature of the coolant. The maximum
towable load depends on the gradient and the
exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of
the fan does not increase with engine speed.
F

R
educe speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
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