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EnglishSafety for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
Safety
General safety
We draw your attention to the following
points:
Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
recommendations
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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
CITROËN may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you
must without fail contact a CITROËN
dealer for the specification of transmitters
which can be fitted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Labels are affixed in different locations on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
and vehicle identification information. Do
not remove them: they are an integral part
of your vehicle.
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As a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers
or qualified workshop, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
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Hazard warning lamps
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Any modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties.
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
F When you press this red button, all four
direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
Emergency or assistance
call
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically and independently of the
deployment of any airbags.
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the force of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing
the button.
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In accordance with the general conditions of
service available from dealers and subject
to technological and technical limitations.
** As per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
Horn
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press button 1 for more than
2 seconds.
The flashing LED and a voice message confirm
that the call has been made to the "Localised
Emergency Call" call centre*.
The list of countries covered and of
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request; the LED goes off.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator
lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:
there is a system fault.
If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery.
In either case, emergency and assistance calls
may not function.
F Press the central part of the multifunction
The LED remains on (without flashing) when
communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
steering wheel.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language**, and – if necessary – requests
the appropriate public emergency services to
be sent**. In countries where the service is
not operational, or where the locating service
has been expressly refused, the call is sent
directly to the emergency services (112) without
location.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
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Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control programme
comprising the following systems:
The system's fault does not prevent the
vehicle from being driven.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to
have a dealer check the configuration of
these services and, if desired, modify it to
suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
Localised Assistance Call
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).
Emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Dynamic stability control (DSC).
Trailer stability assist (TSA).
Press button 2 for more than 2 seconds to
request assistance if the vehicle breaks down
(confirmed by a voice message** ).
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Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request (confirmed by a voice message).
For technical reasons, in particular to
improve the quality of telematic services
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves
the right to carry out updates to the
vehicle's on-board telematic system at
any time.
** As per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
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The list of countries covered and of
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country.
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect
Box offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, there are additional
services available to you in your personal
space, via the website for your country.
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
Geolocation
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Deactivate/reactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 and
then a single press of button 2 to confirm.
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Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
This system allows control of the vehicle to be
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid
the risk of snaking.
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly and maintain this pressure.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Intelligent traction control
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal, signals that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
system ("Snow motion")
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Depending on version, your vehicle has
a system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor surface
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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With Advanced Grip Control
With Advanced Grip Control
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on surfaces offering low
levels of grip.
F Place the dial in a different
position to this.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
With the touch screen
The reactivation is carried out via the
Driving/Vehicle menu.
F Place the dial in this position.
Operation
It is confirmed by this warning lamp
going out in the instrument panel and
the display of a message.
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of
a problem with grip or trajectory.
With the touch screen
The deactivation is carried out via the
Driving/Vehicle menu.
Malfunction
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This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
It is confirmed by the illumination of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel and the display of a message.
Deactivation
Reactivation
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above 31 mph (50 km/h).
Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually.
Reactivate these systems as soon as the level
of grip permits.
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ASR/DSC
Operating fault
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
Should a fault occur with the system,
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control (ESC) must not
have any faults.
If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in
the movement of the trailer at speeds between
37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts
on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if
necessary, reduces the engine power to slow
down the vehicle.
If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The correct operation of these
The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a trailer are observed. It should not
encourage the driver to take risks, such
as towing a trailer in adverse operating
conditions (overloading, failure to observe
the trailer nose weight, worn or under-
inflated tyres, faulty braking system, etc.)
or drive at too high a speed.
In certain cases, snaking of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden snaking of the trailer.
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding both the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
and the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
To ensure complete safety while driving with
a Towbar device, refer to the corresponding
section.
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All terrain (mud, damp grass,
etc.)
Operating modes
Advanced Grip Control
Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during touring use).
Associated with all-season M+S (Mud and
Snow) tyres, this system offers a compromise
between safety, adhesion and traction.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of
a message to confirm your choice.
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with
the least grip to optimise clearing of
the mud and to regain grip. At the
same time, the wheel with the most
grip is controlled in such a way
as to transmit as much torque as
possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
Standard (ESC)
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))
This mode is calibrated for a low
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level of wheel spin, based on the
different levels of grip normally
encountered on the road.
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the
two driving wheels at the same time
to allow the vehicle to move forward
and limit the risks of getting stuck in
the sand.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
(mode active up to 75 mph
(120 km/h))
Snow
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
This mode adapts its strategy to
the conditions of grip encountered
for each of the two front wheels on
moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph
(80 km/h))
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Hill Assist Descent
Control
You can deactivate the ASR
and DSC systems by turning
the knob to the "OFF" position.
The system is not available:
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if the speed of the vehicle is above
43 mph (70 km/h),
System that provides assistance when
descending on loose or soft surfaces (gravel,
mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle when descending,
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, it assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed, depending
on the gear engaged, while progressively
releasing the brakes.
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if the speed of the vehicle is being
controlled by the Adaptive Cruise
Control, depending on the type of
gearbox.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer
act on the engine operation or the brakes
in the event of an involuntary change of
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated
automatically from 31 mph (50 km/h) or
every time the ignition is switched on.
Operation
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
Recommendations
The driver can select the system when
the engine is running, when the vehicle is
stationary or when moving at speeds up to
approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise engage a gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N, D or R.
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crossing and driving on terrain which
could damage the underbody or strip
away components (fuel pipe, fuel
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones
in particular,
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driving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
crossing a stream.
With instrument panels with dials
F To select the system, at a speed
below 31 mph (50 km/h), press
this button until its indicator lamp
comes on; up; this indicator lamp
appears in green in the instrument
panel.
When the system is regulating, the Active
Safety Brake system is automatically
deactivated.
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The system becomes active at a speed below
19 mph (30 km/h).
On a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if you
release the accelerator and brake pedals, the
system will release the brakes to set the vehicle
gradually in motion.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the system, a message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
With digital instrument panel
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
F To select the system, at a speed
below 31 mph (50 km/h), press
this button until its green indicator
lamp comes on; this indicator lamp
comes on in grey in the instrument
panel.
If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the indicator
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the green indicator lamp in the button
remains on.
Seat belts
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the
slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
Front seat belts
F The system becomes active at
a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h);
this indicator lamp comes on in
green in the instrument panel.
F When the vehicle begins its descent, you
can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
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Switching off
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if the gearbox is in first or second
gear, the speed decreases and the
indicator lamp flashes rapidly,
if the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed, the
speed decreases and the indicator
lamp flashes slowly; in this case,
the maintained descent speed is
lower.
F Press this button until its indicator lamp
goes off; the indicator lamp also goes off in
the instrument panel.
Above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
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This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
Height adjustment
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts, check that:
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the outer seat belts are correctly in the
storage position, lying vertically along
the pillar,
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
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the central seat belt is stowed.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
Fastening
F To adjust the height of the anchorage point,
squeeze control A and slide it to the notch
desired.
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Fastening
F Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Rear seat belts
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
F On the side seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
F Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Rear central seat belt
The seat belt for the rear central seat is
integrated into the roof.
Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat
belt with inertia reel.
Unfastening
The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
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F Guide the strap as it reels in and take
tongue B, then A to the magnet at the
anchoring point on the roof.
Installation
Front seat belts not fastened
alerts
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding location warning
lamps light up if the driver and/or the front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been fastened.
Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened alerts
F Pull the strap and insert tongue A into the
right-hand buckle (which is on your left
when you are seated in the vehicle).
F Insert tongue B into the left-hand buckle
(which is on your right when you are seated
in the vehicle).
Seat belts unfastened alert
After the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding location warning
lamps light up if the driver and/or one or more
passengers unfasten their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 miles (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been refastened.
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F Check that each buckle is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
It comes on in red in both the
instrument panel and the front
passenger airbag and seat belts
warning lamps display, once the
system detects that a seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.
Removal and storage
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts, check that the outer seat belts are
properly tensioned and attach the tongues
to their anchorage points. The central seat
belt must be completely reeled in.
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
identification warning lamp
It comes on in the display: the
illuminated red warning lamps
indicate the location of the not
fastened or unfastened seat
belts.
F Press the red button on buckle B, then the
black button on buckle A.
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Installation
Servicing
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's seat belts, go to a qualified
workshop with the skills and equipment
needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show
signs of damage.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles,
as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are equipped with an
inertia reel which allows the strap length
to automatically adjust to your shape.
The seat belt returns to its storage
automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a collision, emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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be tightened as close to the body as
possible,
be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
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be used to restrain only one person,
not show any signs of cuts or fraying,
not be converted or modified in order
not to affect its performance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device
may trigger before and independently of
airbag deployment. 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
comes on.
Recommendations for children
Use a child seat appropriate to the child's
age, weight and size.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one child.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer
to the corresponding section.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and, if necessary,
replaced, by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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Front airbags
Airbags
General information
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.
System designed to help improve the safety
of the occupants sitting in the front seats and
the rear outer seats in the event of violent
collisions. The airbags supplement the action
of the seat belts fitted with force limiters at the
front seats and at the rear outer seats.
Impact detection zones
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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In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect
the occupants of the vehicle; immediately
after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly
in order not to hinder the visibility or the
possible exit of the occupants,
in the case of a minor or rear impact or
in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
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.
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A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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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 slight 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.
These front airbags are adaptive. In
particular, their hardness will decrease in
the presence of an occupant of shorter
height, with the seat adjusted to a forward
longitudinal position.
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
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to mitigate the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Deployment
Malfunction
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious
front impact to all or part of the front impact
zone A.
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's side, to cushion their
forward movement.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.
Deployment
They deploy on one side in the event of
a serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the
corresponding door trim panel.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.
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For more information on Deactivating
the front passenger airbag, refer to the
corresponding section.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
Lateral airbags
exception of the rear centre passenger) 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.
At the front
Deployment
It deploys simultaneously with the
corresponding lateral airbag in the event of
a serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front
and rear occupants of the vehicle and the
corresponding windows.
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
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Advice
Front airbags
Lateral airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on
the dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the
airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the
steering wheel or dashboard, as this
could cause injuries when the airbags are
deployed.
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 the CITROËN network.
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.
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting
position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything
close to or in the way of the airbag release
trajectory; this could cause injuries during
their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen, have the airbag systems
checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only
be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot
be ruled out when an airbag is deployed.
The bag inflates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose.
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Safety
Advice
General points relating to
child seats
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.
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 child seat harness 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 your vehicle. If your passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.
The head restraint must be removed
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.
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
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In 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.
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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Statistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
A child weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rearward facing" position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,
"forward facing" over the age of 3.
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Safety
Child seat at the front
Children at the rear
Installing a booster seat
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat
and:
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
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the "rearward facing" child seat,
the child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
We recommend using a booster seat with
backrest, equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.
To do this, move the front seat forwards
and, if necessary, straighten its backrest.
For optimal installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, verify that its backrest is
as close as possible to the backrest of the
vehicle seat, if possible in contact with it.
A child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size
When a child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat, adjust this seat
to the highest position, in the rearmost
longitudinal position, with the backrest
straightened.
Additional protections
"Rearward facing"
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.
mountings must never be installed on the
centre rear passenger seat.
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To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear
windows.
The front passenger airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed.
Children at the front
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
Deactivate the front passenger airbag
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
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a child or children alone and
unattended in a vehicle,
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a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with the
windows closed,
"Forward facing"
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the keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
You must leave the front passenger airbag
active.
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