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► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal the activation.
Recommended child
seats
Range of recommended child seats secured
using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, the table indicates the options\
for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally ap\
proved (c)
according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the veh\
icle.
"Forward facing"
You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"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
You must comply with the following instruction,
reminded by the warning label on both sides of
the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
To guarantee the safety of your child, the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation control
Installing a “rear facing” child seat on the front
passenger seat or bench seat is expressly
prohibited! Doing so would expose the child to
the risk of death or serious injury in the event
of airbag deployment.
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
The control is located on the side of the glove
box.
With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
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5► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal the activation.
Recommended child
seats
Range of recommended child seats secured
using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Group 0+: from birth 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.
Only suitable for installation on the side 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.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, the table indicates the options\
for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally ap\
proved (c)
according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the veh\
icle.
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"ISOFIX" mountings
Row 2
* On some versions, the central seat is not
equipped with ISOFIX mountings.
The vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation.
If fitted on the vehicle, the regulation ISOFIX
mountings are identified by labels.
Child weight and age guide
Seat Under 13
kg
(groups
0 (d)
and
0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18
kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old 15-25 kg
(group
2)
From about 3 to 6
years old 22-36 kg
(group
3)
From about 6 to 10 years old
Row 1 (a) Fixed passenger seat X
Passenger seat
with forwards
and backwards
adjustment With passenger
airbag deactivated
"OFF"
U (f)
With passenger
airbag activated
"ON" X
UF (f)
Row
2 (b) (e) U
Row
3 (b) (e) U (g) (h)
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
(c) Universal child seat: child seat suitable for installation in all vehic\
les using the seat belt.
(d) Group 0: from birth to 10
kg. Carrycots and "car" infant carriers must not be installed on the fro\
nt passenger seat(s) or the seats in row 3.
(e) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
move the seats in front of it forward, then straighten their backrests \
to allow
sufficient room for the child seat and the child's legs.
(f) With the fixed passenger seat (which cannot be placed in the folded position), adjust the backrest angle to 0°.
For more information on the Front seats and, in particular, the folded position for the backrest, refer to the corresponding secti\
on.
(g) On the M version, fold down the backrests in row
2.
(h) Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third ro\
w.
U Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the se\
at belt and universally approved for rearward-facing and/or forward-faci\
ng use.
UF Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using a seat\
belt and universally approved for forward-facing use.
X Seat position not suitable for installing a child seat for the stated w\
eight class.
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5Child weight and age guide
Under 10 kg
(group
0)
Up to about 6
months old Under 10
kg
(group
0)
Under 13
kg
(group
0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 - 18 kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cotrearward-facing rearward-facing forward-facing
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
Row 1 (a) Not ISOFIX
Row
2 (b) Rear seat
behind the
driver's seatIL (c)
IL IUF/IL
Centre rear
seat (f) and
passenger’s
side rear
seat IL (d)
Row
3 (b) (e) Not ISOFIX
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
(c) Installing a carrycot on this seat may prevent the use of one or more o\
f the other seats in this row.
(d) Adjust the front passenger seat without height adjuster to the fully bac\
k position.
(e) Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third ro\
w.
(f) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
IUF Seat suitable for installing a forward-facing ISOFIX Universal seat sec\
ured using the upper strap.
IL Seat suitable for an ISOFIX Semi-Universal child seat, which may be eit\
her:
–
rearward-facing, fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
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Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Locking/Unlocking
► Rotate the control located on the edge of the
side door up to lock it, or down to unlock it.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of the
rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged rear
doors or tailgate) using their interior controls.
– forward-facing, fitted with a support leg.
– a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For more information on ISOFIX child seats and in particular on securing the upper strap, refer to the correspondi\
ng section.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B
.
–
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
Locations for i-Size child seats
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 i-Size
approved ISOFIX mountings.
Seat position i-Size child restraint system
Row 1 (a) Passenger seatNot i-Size
Row 2 (b) (c) (d) i-U
Row
3 (b) Not i-Size
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.
(c) Adjust the front seat to its maximum height.
(d) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
i-U Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing "Universal" i-Size rest\
raint systems.
i-UF Only suitable for forward-facing "Universal" i-Size restraint systems.
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5Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Locking/Unlocking
► Rotate the control located on the edge of the
side door up
to lock it, or down to unlock it.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of the
rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged rear
doors or tailgate) using their interior controls.
Activation/Deactivation
► With the ignition on, press this button to
activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is
activated.
With the child lock activated, it is still
possible to open the doors from outside.
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.
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6Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute 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.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► 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 temperature
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.
►
Reduce 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.
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.
►
With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor
and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.
►
With
an automatic gearbox, place the selector
in position P then depress the brake pedal.
With the conventional key / With the
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
►
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The
system recognises the starting code.
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► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to turn the steering wheel firmly to move
the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb,
for example).
►
T
urn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to
activate the engine pre-heating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some
climatic conditions, the following
recommendations should be followed:
–
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight away
and drive at moderate speed.
–
Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and the exterior
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’
s
idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm,
depending on the cooling requirements.
–
In 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 very severe wintry
conditions (temperature below -23 °C), to
ensure correct operation and durability of your
vehicle’s mechanical components (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!
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
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: you risk damaging the starter motor
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: – only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used,
–
never place one mat on top of another
.
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control /
speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in
the recognition zone.
► Press the “ START/STOP” button.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column
unlocks and the engine starts more or less
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
starts more or less instantly.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some