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You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

ASR/DSC

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage

the driver to take extra risks or drive at high

speed.

The normal operation of the ABS may

result in slight vibrations in the brake

pedal.

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control)

optimises traction by using engine braking and

by applying the brakes on the driving wheels

to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also

enhances the vehicle's directional stability.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s

trajectory and the path desired by the

driver, the dynamic stability control system

automatically uses engine braking and the

brakes on one or more wheels to return the

vehicle to the desired path, within the limits of

the laws of physics.

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.

Correct operation of these systems depends

on compliance with the manufacturer's

recommendations relating to the wheels

(tyres and rims), braking and electronic

components, as well as the assembly and

repair procedures provided by CITROËN

dealers.

In order to ensure that these systems remain

effective in wintry conditions, the use of

snow or all-season tyres is recommended.

All four wheels must be fitted with tyres

approved for your vehicle.

When braking in an emergency, press

the brake pedal very firmly and

maintain this pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that these are approved

by the manufacturer for your vehicle.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer.

These systems are activated automatically

every time the vehicle is started.

These systems are activated in the event

of a problem with grip or trajectory

(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the

instrument panel).

Emergency braking

assistance (EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you to

reach the optimum braking pressure more

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

distance.

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp lights up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the display

of a message and an audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel

which allows the strap length to automatically

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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. It can be released by pulling the strap

firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in

slightly.

Front seat belts

Rear seat belts

Front driver seat belt is fitted with inertia reel

with pretensioner and a force limiting system.

Front passenger seat belt is fitted with inertia

reel with pretensioner and a force limiting

system.

5 seats version

Force limiter

This system reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

Seat belt pretensioner

This system removes any slack in the seat

belt webbing during the event of a crash, thus

improving the occupant protection.

The front driver/passenger seat belts are fitted

with inertia reel with pretensioner and a force

limiting system.

7 seats version - Row 2

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your shoulder and not touch your face, neck,

side of your shoulder or pass under your arm.

An accident or sudden stop could damage

the seat belt, please have your seat belts

inspected by authorized dealers after an

accident or sudden stop.

Unlocking

►ꢀ To unfasten the seat belt, press the red

button written “PRESS” on the buckle.

►ꢀ Allow the belt to retract and make sure the

webbing is not twisted.

Twisted webbing would not allow smooth

retraction of the belt.

Do not use a damaged seat belt which would

result in serious injury.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned on the

shoulder.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

– must be tightened as close to the body as

possible;

– must be pulled in front of you with a

smooth movement, ensuring that it is not

twisted;

7 seats version - Row 3

The outer seats have a belt with inertia reel.

It comes on in red in the instrument

panel once the system detects that a

seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.

Before performing any operations on

the rear seats, to avoid damage to the

seat belts, check that:

– the outer seat belts are correctly in the

storage position, lying vertically along the

pillar,

Advice

The driver must ensure that

passengers use the seat belts correctly

and that they are all fastened before setting

off.

– the central seat belt is stowed.

– must only be used to secure one person;

– must not show signs of tearing or fraying;

– must not be changed or modified, in order

to avoid affecting its performance.

Do not wear your seat belt over hard or

breakable objects in your pockets or on your

clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such

as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can

cause injury.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat

belt is reeled in correctly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

While fastening the seat belt ensure that

strap must pass over your chest and top of

Fastening

►ꢀ To fasten the seat belt, pull the webbing and

insert the tongue into the buckle.

►ꢀ Check whether the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the webbing.

If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not fastened

while the ignition is ON, the seat belt warning

lamp chimes and illuminates until the seat belt

is fastened.

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lap/standing very close to the dashboard, as

the airbags exert severe force levels during

deployment.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the

passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter

than one and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITROËN dealers.

Airbags

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.

General information

The airbags have been designed to optimise the

safety of the occupants in the event of a violent

collision.

Recommendations for pregnant

women

The airbags are supplementary restraint

systems (SRS) that help cushion the impact

force to the head and chest during severe

frontal collisions. The SRS includes Airbags,

Seatbelts, Airbag ECU, Collision sensors and SRS

warning lamp.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front impacts sustained in the impact detection

zones:

– 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 event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the

airbags may not deploy; only the seat belt helps

to protect you in these situations.

Pregnant women should use seat belts,

although specific recommendations about

driving should be made by the woman's

medical advisor. Remember that the lap

portion of the belt should be worn as low as

possible across the hips.

A pregnant woman should not wear the

seat belt across the stomach which would

result in serious injury to the fetus and/or the

pregnant mother.

When one or more airbags are

deployed, the detonation of the

pyrotechnic charge incorporated in the

system makes a noise and releases a small

quantity of smoke.

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.

Maintenance

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 the seat belts checked regularly by a

CITROËN dealer, particularly if the straps

show signs of damage.

The airbags will deploy irrespective of

whether the seat belt is buckled or

not. In order to reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, we recommend

occupants to always be buckled.

During a frontal crash, children could be

fatally injured if they are sitting on driver’s

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