Get Safety -> Airbags Guide for Citroen C1 4 Door First Generation (2005-2014)

SAFETY

Immediately after the impact, the air-

bags deﬂate rapidly so that they do

not hinder the visibility of the occu-

pants nor their exit if necessary from

the vehicle. The air bags are not de-

ployed in the case of minor impacts,

rear impacts or in certain roll-over

conditions. The seat belt is sufﬁcient

to ensure maximum protection in

these situations. The seriousness of

a collision depends on the nature of

the obstacle and the speed of the ve-

hicle at the moment of the collision.

AIRBAGS

The airbags have been designed to

maximise the safety of the occupants

in the event of serious collisions. They

work in conjunction with the force-

limiting seat belts. The electronic

detectors register and analyse any

abrupt deceleration of the vehicle in

the impact detection zones (see dia-

gram): if the deployment threshold is

reached, the airbags inﬂate instantly

and protect the occupants of the ve-

hicle.

Airbags only operate when the igni-

tion is switched on. When they are

deployed, a noise is heard during

inﬂation.

FRONT AIRBAGS

These are ﬁtted in the centre of the steer-

ing wheel for the driver and in the dash-

board for the front passenger. They are

deployed simultaneously, except in cases

where the passenger's airbag is deacti-

vated, in the event of a serious front im-

pact applied in the impact zone A in the

longitudinal centreline of the vehicle, on

a horizontal plane and from the front of

the vehicle towards the rear. The airbag

inﬂates between the front occupant of the

vehicle and the dashboard to cushion his

forward movement. The airbags there-

fore limit the risk of injury to the head and

chest.

Front airbag fault

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Note: the gas escaping from

the airbags can be a minor

irritant.

Flashing indicates an airbag

fault, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed work-

shop to have the system

checked. The airbags may

no longer be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

SAFETY

Deactivation (check)

If the passenger airbag is de-

The curtain airbag inﬂates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk

of head injuries. 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. The

airbag is not deployed in the event of

a front or rear collision.

activated, the warning lamp

in the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

airbag is reactivated.

LATERAL AIRBAGS* AND

CURTAIN AIRBAGS*

The lateral airbags are built into the

front seat backs on the door side.

Airbag fault

Deactivating the passenger

airbag

The deployment of these airbags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The lateral airbag

inﬂates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim panel.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

The rear lateral airbags afford the

rear passengers the same protection

which the front lateral airbags offer

the front passengers.

The curtain airbags are built into the

headlining.

Flashing indicates a fault

with at least one of these

airbags.

Contact a CITROËN deal-

er or a qualiﬁed workshop

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to deactivate the

passenger airbag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed if the air bag

were to inﬂate.

 With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the passenger

airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then remove the key keeping the

switch in this position.

to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger airbag will not be deployed in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the airbag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

* According to version.

SAFETY

Deactivation (check)

If the passenger airbag is de-

The curtain airbag inﬂates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk

of head injuries. 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. The

airbag is not deployed in the event of

a front or rear collision.

activated, the warning lamp

in the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

airbag is reactivated.

LATERAL AIRBAGS* AND

CURTAIN AIRBAGS*

The lateral airbags are built into the

front seat backs on the door side.

Airbag fault

Deactivating the passenger

airbag

The deployment of these airbags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The lateral airbag

inﬂates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim panel.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

The rear lateral airbags afford the

rear passengers the same protection

which the front lateral airbags offer

the front passengers.

The curtain airbags are built into the

headlining.

Flashing indicates a fault

with at least one of these

airbags.

Contact a CITROËN deal-

er or a qualiﬁed workshop

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to deactivate the

passenger airbag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed if the air bag

were to inﬂate.

 With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the passenger

airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then remove the key keeping the

switch in this position.

to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger airbag will not be deployed in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the airbag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

* According to version.

SAFETY

For the front, lateral and

curtain airbags to be fully

effective, observe the fol-

lowing safety rules:

Front airbags

Curtain 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.

Smoke as little as possible; deploy-

ment 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

pillars or the roof. This could cause

injury to the head when the curtain

airbag inﬂates.

The deployment of an airbag or air-

bags is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and

a noise due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in

the system. This smoke is not harm-

ful but sensitive individuals may ex-

perience some irritation.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (child,

animal, object...). This could hamper

the operation of the airbags or injure

the occupants.

All work on the airbag systems is

strictly prohibited unless it is car-

ried out by qualiﬁed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network or a quali-

ﬁed workshop.

The detonation noise may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, injury or slight

burns to the head, chest or arms

when the air bag is deployed can-

not be ruled out. Indeed, the bag in-

ﬂates almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then deﬂates within

the same time discharging hot gas

via the openings provided for this

purpose.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the airbag will not inﬂate.

After an accident or if the vehicle has

been stolen or broken into, have the

airbag systems checked.

Lateral airbags

Only put approved covers on the seats,

these will not hamper the inﬂation of the

lateral airbags. Contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the

front seat backs. This could cause

injury to the chest or arms when the

lateral airbag inﬂates.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

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