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Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel ; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of
the frontal impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane
and directed from the front to the rear of the
vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger side to cushion their
for ward movement. When driving
, keep the glove box closed.
Other wise, this could cause injury in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant's abdomen and head and the
associated door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
(row 2 and 3)
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If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
contributes towards greater protection for the
passengers (with the exception of the centre
seats) in the event of a serious side impact in
order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the
head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area. If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
protects the driver and front passenger in the
event of a serious side impact, in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest, between the
abdomen and head.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
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Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the outer
rear passenger and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything
close to or in the way of the airbag release
trajectory
; this could cause injuries during
their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen, have the airbag systems
checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only
be per formed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot
be ruled out when an airbag is deployed.
The airbag inflates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on
the dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the
airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the
steering wheel or dashboard, as this
could cause injuries when the airbags are
deployed.
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Curtain airbags
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the
lateral airbags. For information on the
range of seat covers suitable for your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could
cause injuries to the thorax or arm when
the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include
side impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior
trim could compromise the operation of
these sensors - risk of malfunction of the
lateral airbags!
Such work must only be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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. -
S
tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats.
-
A c
hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rear ward facing" position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
- "
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.
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Lounge
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed
on the roof, as they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
-
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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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
harness of child seats, 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 the vehicle. If the passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint 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.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.
Use a booster seat with backrest,
equipped with a belt guide at shoulder
level.
Additional protections
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.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-
a c
hild alone and unattended in a
vehicle,
-
a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with the
windows closed,
-
t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
Child seat at the front
F Adjust the passenger seat to the highest
and fully back longitudinal position , with
the backrest straightened .
"Forward facing"
You must leave the front passenger airbag
active.
"Rearward facing"
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Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction,
repeated by the warning label on both sides of
the passenger sun visor:NEVER install a rear ward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by an ACTIVATED FRONT AIRBAG. This could
cause the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY of the CHILD .
Deactivating/reactivating
the front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag can be
deactivated.
The control is located in the glove box.
With the ignition off
:
F
T
o deactivate, turn the control to the " OFF"
position.
F
T
o reactivate, turn the control to the " ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on: To guarantee the safety of your child,
the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when you install a "rear ward
facing" child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Child seat at the rear
Row 2
"Forward facing" or "Rearward
facing"
The front passenger airbag must be
deactivated before installing a rearward
facing child seat. Otherwise, the child
risks being seriously injured or killed if
the airbag deploys
.
Warning label - Front passenger airbag This indicator lamp comes on
for about a
minute to signal the
activation.
This indicator lamp comes on and
remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
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CombiWeight of the child and indicative age
Seat positions 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) Individual seat, passenger
seat with passenger airbag deactivated " OFF" U
Individual seat, passenger
seat with passenger airbag activated " ON" X
UF
Bench seat, centrel seat with passenger airbag
deactivated" OFF" or activated
" ON " X
Bench seat, outer seat with
passenger airbag deactivated "OFF " U
Bench seat, outer seat with passenger airbag activated "ON " X
UF
Row 2 and 3 Rear seats U
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BusinessWeight of the child and indicative age
Seat positions 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 old From 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) Individual seat, passenger
seat with passenger airbag deactivated " OFF" U
Individual seat, passenger
seat with passenger airbag activated " ON" X
UF
Bench seat, centre seat with passenger airbag
deactivated" OFF" or activated
" ON " X
Bench seat, outer seat with
passenger airbag deactivated "OFF " U
Bench seat, outer seat with passenger airbag activated "ON " X
UF
Row 2 and 3 Rear seats U
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FeelWeight of the child and indicative age
Seat positions 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 old From 15 to 25
kg
(group 2)
From about 3 to 6 years old From 22 to 36
kg
(group 3)
From about 6 to 10 years old
Row 1 (c)
Passenger seat (electrically adjusted) with passenger
airbag deactivated " OFF" U
Passenger seat (electrically adjusted) with passenger airbag activated " ON" X
UF
Passenger seat (without height adjustment) with passenger airbag deactivated " OFF" U
Passenger seat (without height adjustment) with passenger airbag activated " ON" X
UF
Row 2 (d) and 3 (d) Rear seats U
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