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Airbags

Designed to contribute towards the safety of

the occupants in the event of violent collisions.

The airbags supplement the action of the force-

limiting seat belts.

Front airbags

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 case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and contribute

towards better protection of the occupants

of the vehicle; immediately after the impact,

the airbags deflate rapidly so that they

do not hinder visibility or the exit of the

occupants,

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

thorax.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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in the case of a minor or rear impact or in

certain roll-over conditions, the airbags

may not be deployed; the seat belt alone

contributes towards providing your

protection in these situations.

The deployment of an airbag is

accompanied by a slight emission

of smoke and a noise, due to the

detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the

passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the

event of a serious front impact to all or part of the

front impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed

from the front to the rear of the vehicle.

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.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight

irritation.

The detonation noise associated with

the deployment of an airbag may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

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.

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Operating fault

To assure the safety of your child,

the passenger's front 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.

Illumination of this warning lamp in

the instrument panel indicates a fault

with the airbags.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay to have the system

checked. The airbags may no longer be

deployed in the event of a serious impact.

In this case, do not install a child seat or seat

an adult on the front passenger seat.

Deactivating the passenger's

front airbag

Reactivating the passenger's

front airbag

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated.

When you remove a rearward facing child seat,

with the ignition off, turn the switch to the

"ON" position to reactivate the airbag and so

assure the safety of your front passenger in the

event of an impact.

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F

With the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch.

Turn it to the "OFF" position.

Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new position.

F

When the ignition is switched on, this

warning lamp comes on in the seat

belt and passenger's front airbag

display screen. It stays on while the

front airbag is activated.

When the ignition is on, this warning

lamp comes in the seat belt and

passenger's front airbag display

screen. It stays on while the airbag is

deactivated.

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Lateral airbags

System which protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact

in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,

between the hip and the shoulder.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

The lateral airbags may also be

deployed during certain front impacts.

Deployment

They are 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 hip and

shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the corresponding door trim panel.

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Curtain airbags

System which contributes towards the improved

protection of the driver and passengers 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.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, 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.

Deployment

It is deployed at the same time as the

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 is deployed.

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.

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The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

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Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:

Sit in a normal upright position.

Front airbags

Lateral airbags

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object...), nor fix or attach anything close to

the inflation trajectory of the airbags; 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 or broken into, have the airbag

systems checked.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

Use only approved covers on the seats,

compatible with the deployment the lateral

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, you can

contact a CITROËN dealer.

For more information on accessories, refer

to the corresponding section.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backs (clothing...). This could cause injury

to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is

deployed.

Do not fit or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, this could cause

injuries with deployment of the airbags.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when an

airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. 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.

Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This

could cause injury to the head if the curtain

airbag is deployed.

If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the

grab handles installed on the roof, they play

a part in securing the curtain airbags.

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