Driving -> Deactivating the front passenger airbag for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
Safety
When the ignition is switched on:
This indicator lamp comes on and
Passenger airbag OFF
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
This indicator lamp comes on
for about a minute to signal the
activation.
For more information on the Airbags,
refer to the corresponding section.
To guarantee the safety of your child,
the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when you install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Warning label – Front passenger airbag
Deactivating/reactivating
the front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag can be
deactivated.
The control is located in the glove box.
You must comply with the following instruction,
repeated by the warning label on both sides of
the passenger sun visor:
NEVER install a rearward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by an
ACTIVATED FRONT AIRBAG. This could
cause the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY of
the CHILD.
With the ignition off,
F To deactivate, turn the control to the "OFF"
position.
F To reactivate, turn the control to the "ON"
position.
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Child seat at the rear
Summary table for installation of universal, ISOFIX and
i-Size child seats
"Rearward facing" and
"Forward facing"
As required by European regulations, this table gives the options for installing child seats secured
using the seat belt and universally approved (a) as well as the larger ISOFIX and i-Size child seats
on seat positions equipped with ISOFIX mountings in the vehicle.
Seat numbers
Front seats
Rear seats
3
1
3
4
4
5
6
6
(b), (c), (e)
When a "rearward facing" or "forward facing"
child seat is installed on a rear passenger
seat, move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the "forward facing" or the "rearward
facing" child seat do not touch the vehicle's
front seat.
1
5
(b), (c), (e)
5
Position compatible with
a universal (a) child seat
yes
(f)
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Position compatible with an
yes
yes
no
no
i-Size child seat
Centre rear seat
Position equipped with a TOP
TETHER fixing
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat.
"Carrycot" type of child seat
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child
R3
(d)
R2
R2
seat
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child
F3
(d)
no
F3
no
F3
seat
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Rules:
Front passenger's airbag
ISOFIX "forward facing" child seat:
-
-
-
A position that is i-Size compatible is also
deactivated.
-
F2X: ISOFIX child seat for
toddlers.
F2: ISOFIX child seat low height.
F3: ISOFIX child seat tall height.
compatible for R1, R2 and F2X, F2.
A position that is R3 compatible is also
compatible for R1 and R2.
A position that is F3 compatible is also
compatible for F2X and F2.
-
-
Front passenger's airbag activated.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
Seat position suitable for the
installation of a child seat secured
using the seat belt and universally
approved "rearward facing" and/or
"forward facing".
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) To install a "rearward facing" child seat
at this seat position, the front passenger's
airbag MUST be deactivated "OFF".
(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat of
group 1, 2 or 3 is authorised at this seat
position with the front passenger's airbag
activated "ON".
Seat position suitable for the
installation of a child seat secured
using the seat belt and universally
approved for "forward facing" use.
(d) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install
the child seat.
Seat position where securing an
i-Size child seat is authorised.
Straighten the backrest until it contacts
the child seat's backrest.
(e) It is forbidden to install a "forward facing"
child seat of group 0 or 0+ at this seat
position (weight of the child less than
13 kg) if the front passenger's airbag is
activated "ON".
Presence of a TOP TETHER
anchoring point at the rear of the
backrest, allowing a universal
ISOFIX "forward facing" child seat
to be secured.
(f) For a seat with height adjustment, set it to
ISOFIX "rearward facing" child seat:
the maximum height.
-
R1: ISOFIX child seat for an
infant.
-
-
R2: ISOFIX child seat small size.
R3: ISOFIX child seat large size.
Key
Seat position where the installation of
a child seat is forbidden.
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Recommended child
seats
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
Range of recommended child seats which are
secured using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX
mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
A version with a removable backrest may be
used for children weighing more than 25 kg.
However, for better protection, use a booster
seat with backrest for all children weighing up
to 36 kg.
L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
5
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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved
(a) according to the weight of the child and the seat position in the vehicle.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 13 kg
From 9 to 18 kg From 15 to 25 kg From 22 to 36 kg
(groups 0 (b) and
0+)
Up to about 1 year
old
Front passenger
airbag
(group 1)
From about 1 to
3 years old
(group 2)
From about 3 to
6 years old
(group 3)
From about 6 to
10 years old
Seat position
Deactivated "OFF"
Activated "ON"
U (1)
X
U (1)
U (1)
U (1)
Row 1 (c)
Passenger seat
UF (1)
UF (1)
UF (1)
Row 2 (d) (e)
U
U
U
U
U
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat
belt and universally approved "rearward
facing" and/or "forward facing".
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
(d) To install a child seat at the rear, "rearward
facing" or "forward facing", move the front
seat forward, then adjust the backrest to
an upright position to allow enough room
for the child seat and the child's legs.
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Carrycots
and "car" infant carriers cannot be
UF Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "forward facing".
installed on the front passenger seat.
(e) A child seat with a support leg must never
be installed on the centre rear passenger
seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing your child on this
seat.
X
Seat position not suitable for installation of
a child seat for the weight class indicated.
(1) Adjust the height to the maximum height.
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