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Locking
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F
C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Height adjustmentThe pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
F
T
o lower the attachment point, while moving
control A downwards, slide the assembly
down to the desired position.
F
T
o raise the attachment point, slide the
assembly up to the desired position.
The upper part of the diagonal strap
should lie across the shoulder.2-seat front bench seat
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench seat,
ensure that each belt is used with its correct
buckle.
Do not interchange the driver's seat belt or
buckle with the centre seat belt or buckle.
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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
Shine
, Business Lounge They have three-point seat belts with their
guides and belt inertia reels built into the
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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i
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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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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(a)Refer to the current legislation in the
country where you are driving, before
installing a child at this seat position.
(b) The seat can be installed centrally in the
vehicle
; it then prevents the use of the
outer seats.
IUF Seat position suitable for installing an
Isofix U niversal seat, " For ward facing",
secured using the upper strap.
IL Seat position suitable for installing an
Isofix semi-universa L child seat which
can be:
-
"
rear ward facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg,
-
"
for ward facing" fitted with a support leg,
-
a c
arrycot fitted with an upper strap or
a support leg.
For securing the upper strap using
the ISOFIX mountings , refer to the
corresponding section.
X Seat position unsuitable for the installation
of an ISOFIX child seat or carrycot of the
weight group indicated. (4)
The seat in row 2 must be adjusted so that
there is no contact between the child in
row 3 and the seat immediately in front.
(5) The front seat must be adjusted so that
there is no contact between the child in
row 2 and the seat immediately in front.
(6) The front seat must be adjusted so that
there is no contact between the child in
row 2 and the seat immediately in front
(with the front seat adjusted to 2 notches
ahead of the centre of the runner).
(1) The installation of a carrycot on this seat
may prevent the use of one or more of the
other seats in this row.
(2) Installation possible only behind the
driver's seat.
(3) Installation possible only behind the
driver's seat with individual passenger
seat.
Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Locking/Unlocking
F Turn the control located on the edge of the
side door upwards to lock it or downwards
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 (depending on version))
using their interior controls.
Activation/Deactivation
With the ignition on:
F
P
ress this button ; its indicator remains on
for as long as the child lock is activated. A
message confirms the activation.
It is still possible to open the doors from the
outside.
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F Press this button again ; its indicator
remains off for as long as the child lock
is deactivated. A message confirms the
deactivation.
In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is deactivated (child lock
off) automatically.
Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Do not drive with the sliding side door
open.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.Child lock on rear
windows
This mechanical system prevents
opening of the left and/or right rear
side windows.
F
L
ock /unlock the system using the remote
control key or the back-up key of the
Keyless Entry and Starting system.
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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 sensitivity to wind
that your vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the ignition is
switched on, this code must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message on the screen. The vehicle will not start
; contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in the neutral position, fully depress
the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down
until the engine starts.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
selector in position P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox , place the
selector in position N then fully depress the
brake pedal.
With the conventional key/With
the remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
F
I
nsert the key into the ignition switch. The
system recognises the starting code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain circumstances, a significant
effort may be required to turn the steering
wheel (if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
F
T
urn the key to position 2, ignition on, to
operate the engine preheating system.
F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel,
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator
pedal, until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release
t h e key.
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The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already hot.In certain climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the preheater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition
;
wait until it goes off before starting.
-
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of the vehicle
(engine and gearbox), leave the
engine running for 4
minutes before
starting the vehicle.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death! If the engine does not start immediately,
switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: risk of damaging the starter motor
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Press the "
START/STOP"
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already warm. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition ;
wait until it goes off before starting.
- In
ver y severe wintr y
conditions
(temperature below
-23°C), to ensure correct operation
and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine
running for 4
minutes
before
moving off.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
F
P
lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
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