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Knee airbag*
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the front
airbags. System which contributes towards improving
the protection of the driver's knees in the event
of a serious front impact.
This airbag is fitted in the dashboard below the
steering column.System which contributes towards improving
protection for the driver and passenger in the
event of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat
back frame, on the door side.Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, 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 of the vehicle and the corresponding
door trim panel.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S
ide impact zone.
* According to country of sale.
Lateral airbags
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In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the airbag is not deployed.
System which contributes towards
improving protection for the driver
and passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger
compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, 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 front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and this display appears in the
instrument panel screen, 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.
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(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b)

G
roup 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats
and "car cots" cannot be installed on the
front passenger seat.
(c)

C
onsult the legislation in force in your
country before installing your child on this
seat.
(d)

T
o install a child seat on a rear seat,
rear ward or for ward facing, move the front
seat for ward, then straighten the backrest,
so as to leave sufficient space for the child
seat and the child's legs. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
U:
s eat suitable for the installation of a child
seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved, "rear ward facing" and/
or "for ward facing".
X:

s
eat not suitable for the installation of a child
seat of the weight group indicated.
L-:

o
nly the child seats indicated can be
installed on the seat concerned (according
to country).
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The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER
:
-

r

emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
-

p

ass the upper strap of the child seat
behind the seat backrest, between the
apertures for the head restraint rods,
-
f
ix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B,
-
t
ighten the upper strap. When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the left
hand rear seat, before fitting the seat, first
move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat
inter fering with the operation of the seat belt.
Follow strictly the fitting instructions provided
by with the child seat.
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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between A and G, is indicated on the
child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child / indicative age
Less than 10 kg (group 0)
Up to approx. 6
monthsLess than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat infant car seat "rearward facing"
"rearward facing""forward facing"
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child
seats which can be installed on the outer
rear seat s X
XI L1IL2 X IUF
I UF:

s

eat suitable for the installation of an I sofix Universal seat, " For ward facing" secured using the
"Top Tether" upper strap.
IL-:

o

nly the child seats indicated can be installed using the ISOFIX mountings.
For advice on securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.
X: seat not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
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Child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.
Child lock on
F Move the control A towards position 1.
Child lock off
F Move the control A towards position 2 .
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F If the specified pressure has not been reached after about 10 minutes, this means
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for roadside assistance.
F

R
emove the compressor and stow the kit.Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes continuously.
If the compressor seems extremely
hot, switch it off and disconnect it
immediately. Leave it to cool for at least
30 minutes.
As soon as possible after a repair using
the kit, go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Tell the technician that you have used
the kit. After checking, the technician
will advise you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.
If the vehicle is fitted with under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp remains on until the
system has been reinitialised (see the
"Under-inflation detection" section). F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker to the centre of
the steering wheel.
F

D
rive off straight away at reduced speed
(50 mph [80 km/h] max) to spread the
sealant product within the tyre. F

A
fter about 6 miles (10 km) or 5 minutes,
stop and check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the compressor. If the
pressure has dropped slightly, inflate the
tyre again to the specified figure. Carry
out the same check after another 6 miles
(10 km) or 5 minutes: if the pressure
has not held at the specified figure, this
indicates that the puncture repair has not
sealed; contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for roadside assistance.
I

f the pressure is correct, carefully tighten
the tyre valve cap. You can drive at
reduced speed (50 mph - 80 km/h max)
to go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not
use them for anything else.
1.
W
heelbrace.
U

sed to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
H

andle.
U

sed to operate the jack.
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
S

ee "Recovering the vehicle".
5.
S

ocket for security wheel bolts (available
as an accessory).
U

sed to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at
the cutout.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its cutout opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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