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Rear seat belts
A 3 -seat bench seat (one-piece or split with 1/3
seat and 2/3 bench seat) is fitted with three-
point seat belts and inertia reels on the outer
seats.
The centre seat has a seat belt guide and
inertia reel, built into the seat backrest.
The seat belt reels for the outer seats in row 2
have force limiters.
The seats in row 3 have three-point seat belts
with inertia reels.For rows 2 and 3, be sure to fit each seat
belt to its correct buckle.
Do not interchange the belts or buckles for
the outer seats with the belt or buckle for
the centre seat.
When folding the side seats or placing
the backrests in the table position, avoid
trapping the belt for the centre seat.
After folding or moving a rear seat or
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt has
reeled in correctly and that the buckle is
ready to receive its tongue.
When handling the outer seats (removing
or refitting) or for access to row 3, avoid
trapping the centre belt.
With individual seats
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backrests.
Seat belt(s) warning lamp(s)
A.
Front seat belts not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp.
B. Left-hand seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
C. Central seat belt unfastened warning lamp
(if your vehicle is fitted with a 2-seat front
bench seat).
D. Right-hand seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp (if your vehicle is
fitted with individual front seats).
Right-hand seat belt unfastened warning
lamp (if your vehicle is fitted with a 2-seat
front bench seat).
On switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp(s) comes on if the corresponding seat belt
is not fastened or is unfastened.
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Instructions for children
Use a suitable child seat, if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than
one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer
to the corresponding section.
In case of impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pyrotechnic system may be deployed
before and independent of the airbags.
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 is lit.
After an impact, get the seat belt system
checked and if necessary have it replaced
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the centre seat in rows 2 and 3,
if fitted to your vehicle) in the event of violent
collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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i
n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre seat in
rows 2 and 3, if fitted to your vehicle)
;
immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder
visibility or the exit of the occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or
in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed
; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The deployment of one or more airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission of
smoke and a noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience some
irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
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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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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.
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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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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:
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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,
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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.
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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F Move the vehicle's front seat for ward and straighten the backrest so that the legs of
the child in the "for ward facing" child seat or
the "rear ward facing" child seat itself do not
touch the vehicle's front seat.
F
V
erify that the backrest of the "for ward
facing" child seat is as close as possible to
the backrest of the vehicle's rear seat, and
is ideally in contact with it.
F
A
djust the rear seat to the fully back
longitudinal position, with the backrest
straightened.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, make
sure that the support leg is in firm and
steady contact with the floor. If necessary,
adjust the front seat of the vehicle.
Row 3
If the vehicle is so equipped, when a child seat
is installed on a passenger seat in the 3rd row,
m
ove the seats in the 2nd row for ward and
straighten the backrests so that the child seat
or the legs of the child do not touch the seats in
the 2
nd row.
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 XP"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Is only installed on the outer 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.
Is only installed on the front passenger seat or on the outer rear seats.
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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
Pursuant to European legislation, the table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a) for the
weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.Weight 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
Cab/Row 1 (c) (f )
Individual seat, passenger seat U
Bench seat, outer seat U
Bench seat, centre seat X
Row 2 (d) (Fixed bench seat)* Rear seats U
*
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he folding bench seat is in the process of being approved.
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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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