Get Safety Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Safety

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 UN ECE Regulation 10.

for information on the range of approved

accessories.

General safety

5

recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in

different places on your vehicle. They

include safety warnings as well as

Declarations of conformity for radio

equipment

identification information for the vehicle.

The relevant certificates are available on the

brand website:

Depending on country regulations,

certain safety equipment may be

mandatory: 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.

As a safety measure, access to the

diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's

electronic systems, is reserved strictly for

CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,

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.

Hazard warning lamps

Installing electrical accessories

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

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 commercial warranty.

►ꢀ Pressing this red button causes all the

direction indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

Installation of accessory radio

communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication

transmitter with an external aerial, you must

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning

61

Safety

lamps come on automatically. They switch off

automatically when you next accelerate.

They can be switched off by pressing the

button.

This function cannot be deactivated.

The eCall (SOS) system provides direct contact

to the emergency services and is fully built

into the vehicle. This contact is made either

automatically via the sensors built into the

vehicle, or by pressing button 1.

According to the country of sale, the

eCall (SOS) system corresponds to the systems

PE112, ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.

The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.

►ꢀ To make an emergency call manually, press

button 1 for more than 2 seconds.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message

confirm that the call has been made to the

emergency services*.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp lights up on the

instrument panel.

Horn

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Emergency or assistance

call

The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services**.

►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

►ꢀ Press the central part of the steering wheel.

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle

data is being sent, and then remains lit when

communication is established.

Pedestrian horn (Hybrid

or Electric)

1. eCall (SOS)

2. ASSISTANCE

In the event that a serious accident is

detected by the sensors built into the

vehicle, such as the airbag control unit, an

emergency call is made automatically.

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle

is approaching (Electric), when driving in all-

electric (Hybrid).

eCall (SOS)

The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle

is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph

(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.

Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS)

system either as standard or as an option.

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems.

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

62

Safety

traceable and is not continuously monitored

The eCall (SOS) system is a public

service of general interest and is

free-of-charge.

Regulation - GDPR) or by UK GDPR

5

(Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic

Communications) Regulations 2019 and

Directive 2002/58/EC of the European

Parliament and the Council, and in particular,

seeks to protect the vital interests of the

data subject, in accordance with Article 6 (1)

d) GDPR.

The processing of personal data is strictly

limited to the purpose of handling the eCall

(SOS) function used with the "112" single

European emergency call number.

The eCall (SOS) function is only able to

collect and process the following data

relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification

number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or

light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power

source, three most recent locations and

direction of travel, number of passengers

and a timestamped log file of the automatic

activation of the system and its timestamp.

The recipients of the processed data are the

emergency call handling centres designated

by the relevant national authorities in the

territory in which they are located, enabling

priority routing and handling of calls to the

"112" emergency number.

in its normal operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations,

necessary for the normal functioning of the

system, are stored.

When an emergency call is triggered, the

data log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

Operation of the system

– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator

lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes

out: the system is operating correctly.

– The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

– The indicator lamp is fixed red: system

malfunction. The emergency and assistance call

services may not work.

– If the indicator lamp does not come on when

the ignition is switched on, this also means that

there is a system malfunction.

If the problem persists, contact a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

Access to data

You have the right of access to

data and as appropriate to request the

rectification, erasure or restriction of

processing of any personal data not

processed in accordance with the provisions

of GDPR. Third parties to which data has

been disclosed shall be notified of any

rectification, erasure or restriction carried

out in compliance with the corresponding

GDPR, unless it proves impossible or involves

a disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint

with the respective data protection

supervisory authority.

If you want to claim your above-mentioned

rights please contact us per email at:

A system malfunction does not

prevent the vehicle from being driven.

When an onboard system update is

being performed, the eCall (SOS)

function is not available.

Data processing

All processing of personal data by

the eCall (SOS) function complies with

the framework for protection of personal

information established by Regulation

2016/679 (General Data Protection

Data storage

Data contained in the system’s

memory is not accessible from outside the

system until a call is made. The system is not

For more information regarding our contact

details please take a look at our Privacy &

Cookies Policy on the brand's website.

63

Safety

updates to the vehicle's on-board telematics

system at any time.

systems are operating at the time of the event,

including:

– Any deployment of a restraint system

(e.g. airbag, seat belt).

– The status of the seat belts of all the

occupants (fastened/unfastened).

– The contact or intensity of pressure exerted

on the pedal(s) engaged by the driver.

– The speed of the vehicle.

– The status of some driving and manoeuvring

aids systems.

The following are not recorded by the system:

– Data on normal driving conditions, in other

words data not directly related to the event.

– Personal data on the driver and any other

occupants.

– The geographical location of the vehicle at

the time of the event.

The reading of data recorded by the system

requires the following:

– Access to the interior of the vehicle or to the

system.

ASSISTANCE

►ꢀ If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance

(confirmed by a voice message*).

►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

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.

For information about the SOS and

Assistance Pack, please refer to the general

conditions for these services.

Privacy mode allows you to manage

the level of sharing (data and/or

location) between your vehicle and

CITROËN.

It can be configured via the instrument

panel.

If you purchased your vehicle outside

the CITROËN dealer network, you are

invited to have a dealer check the

configuration of these services and, if

desired, modify it as required. In a

multilingual country, services can be

configured to use the official national

language of your choice.

Event Data Recording

system

(Depending on country of sale)

This vehicle is fitted with an accident data

recording system, also called Event Data

Recorder (EDR).

This system gathers and records certain vehicle

data over a short period (a few seconds) before,

during and after an event such as an accident

or collision.

In order to gain a better understanding of

the circumstances surrounding the event,

this system records how the vehicle’s various

And

– Special equipment that can be purchased

from the manufacturer BOSCH

Aside from the vehicle Manufacturer, other

parties such as law enforcement agencies may

access this data in order to analyse the event.

For technical reasons and in particular

to improve the quality of telematics

services provided to customers, the

Manufacturer reserves the right to carry out

* Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

64

Safety

The fixed illumination of this warning

lamp signals that there is a fault with the

is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

Electronic stability

control (ESC)

5

ABS.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

This warning lamp, when lit together

with the STOP and ABS warning lamps,

accompanied by a message and an audible

signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic

brake force distribution (EBFD).

– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

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.

– Dynamic stability control (DSC).

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)/Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

control while cornering, particularly on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

When changing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that these are approved

for your vehicle.

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).

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

manages overall braking pressure on each

individual wheel.

►ꢀ When braking in an emergency, depress

the pedal very firmly and maintain this

pressure.

After an impact

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Emergency braking

assistance (EBA)

Deactivation / Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibrations of

the brake pedal.

This system reduces the emergency stopping

distance, by optimising the braking pressure.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this

65

Safety

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of

grip permits.

the driver to take extra risks or drive at high

speed.

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.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal 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.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

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.

►ꢀ Press this button to deactivate / reactivate

the function.

The button indicator lamp is on when the

function is deactivated.

Deactivation is confirmed by the

Force limiting system

illumination of this indicator lamp in the

instrument panel and the display of a message.

The ASR system is reactivated automatically

every time the ignition is switched back on or

from 31 mph (50 km/h).

This system reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and

Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).

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.

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.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia

reel which allows the strap length to adjust

automatically to the shape of the user. The seat

belt returns to its storage automatically when it

is not used.

ASR/DSC

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage

66

Safety

Following an impact, have the seat belt

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Rear seat belts

Third-row rear seat belts (7

seater)

5

Front seat belts

5-seater version

The third-row seats have a seat belt with inertia

reel.

Each of the front seats has a three-point seat

belt with inertia reel.

The front seat belts are fitted with a

pyrotechnic pretensioning system and a force

limiting system.

Fastening

►ꢀ Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into

the buckle.

►ꢀ Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling on the strap.

Unfastening

7-seater version

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat

belt with inertia reel.

►ꢀ Press the red button on the buckle.

►ꢀ Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

67

Safety

The red warning lamps (1 to 5 or 7) indicate

the location of the seat belts which are not

fastened or have been unfastened.

If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened

or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched

on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel and the corresponding

warning lamp (1 to 5 or 7) comes on in red

in the seat belt and front passenger airbag

warning lamps display.

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt

buckles, make sure that there are no foreign

bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

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.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

At the front, adjusting the position of the

seat belt may require the seat height to be

adjusted.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

– be tightened as close to the body as

possible.

– be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it is not twisted.

– only be used to secure one person.

– not show signs of tearing or fraying.

– not be changed or modified, in order to

avoid affecting its performance.

If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the

corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5 or

7) comes on for around 1 minute.

5-seater version

Above about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for

2 minutes, each warning lamp corresponding to

an occupied seat whose seat belt is unfastened

flashes, accompanied by an audible signal.

After these 2 minutes, the corresponding seat

warning lamp remains on until the driver or the

front/rear passenger fasten their seat belt.

7-seater version

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp

3. Second row left seat belt warning lamp

4. Second row centre seat belt warning lamp

5. Second row right seat belt warning lamp

Advice

The driver must ensure that

passengers use the seat belts correctly

and that they are all fastened before setting

off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they

will not fulfil their role properly.

6. Third row left seat belt warning lamp (7

seater)

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the

passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter

than 1.5 metres.

7. Third row right seat belt warning lamp (7

seater)

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

identification warning lamps

68

Safety

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.

– 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.

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 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.

5

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all work on your vehicle's

seat belts, contact 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 or a qualified workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

Front 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.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITROËN dealers.

Impact detection zones

Airbags

General information

This system is designed to improve the safety

of the occupants of the front seats and the rear

outer seats in the event of a violent collision.

The airbags supplement the action of the seat

belts equipped with a force limiting system.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front

impact, limiting the risk of head and chest

injury.

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.

A. Front impact zone

B. Side impact zone

69

Safety

Deployment

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.

Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt and position it

correctly.

Do not place anything between the

occupants and the airbags (e.g. child, animal,

object), do not fix or attach anything near or

in the path of the airbags, as this could cause

injuries when they are deployed.

They are deployed, except for the front

passenger airbag if it is deactivated*, in the

event of a violent front impact applied to all or

part of front impact zone A.

The front airbag inflates between the chest and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and

the steering wheel, on the driver's side, and the

dashboard, on the passenger's side, to cushion

their forward movement.

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.

Lateral airbags

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between

the hip and the shoulder.

Never modify the original definition of the

vehicle, particularly in the area directly

around the airbags.

Malfunction

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.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In the event of a malfunction,

these warning lamps light up on

the instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop to have the

system checked.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, on the door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed 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 chest of

the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding

door panel.

The airbags may not be deployed in the event

of a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or

bump at 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.

Curtain airbags

This system helps provide greater protection for

the driver and passengers (with the exception

* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

70

Safety

Front airbags

these sensors - risk of malfunction of the

lateral airbags!

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

It is recommended that children travel

on the rear seats of the vehicle:

– "rearward facing" up to the age of 3.

– "forward facing" over the age of 3.

5

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.

Curtain airbags

Make sure that the seat belt is

correctly positioned and tightened.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure

that the support leg is in firm and steady

contact with the floor.

Do not fix or attach anything to the

roof, as this could cause head injuries when

the curtain airbag is deployed.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof, as these help to secure the curtain

airbags.

Do not fix or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, as this could cause

injuries when the airbags are deployed.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety

in the event of an accident.

Child seats

The regulations on carrying children

are specific to each country. Refer to

the legislation in force in your country.

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 vehicle

seat.

Remove the head restraint before installing

a child seat with a backrest on a passenger

seat.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved seat covers

compatible with the deployment of these

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a

CITROËN dealer.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backrests (e.g. clothing) as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the 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

For maximum safety, please observe the

following recommendations:

– In accordance with European regulations, all

children under the age of 12 or less than 1.5

metres tall must travel in approved child seats

suited to their size or weight, on seats fitted

with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.

– Statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle

for carrying children are the rear seats.

– Children ageing less than 15 months must

travel in the "rearward facing" position,

whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

71

Safety

sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once

the child seat has been removed.

►ꢀ Adjust the front passenger seat to the

maximum rear longitudinal position, with the

backrest straightened.

Child seat at the rear

Forward-facing or rearward-facing

Installing a booster seat

Forward-facing

The chest part of the seat belt must

be positioned on the child's shoulder

without touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt

passes correctly over the child's thighs.

Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

Additional protections

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.

To protect young children from the sun's

rays, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

– A child alone and unsupervised inside a

vehicle.

►ꢀ Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing

child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front

seat.

►ꢀ Check that the backrest of the forward-

facing child seat is as close as possible to the

backrest of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in

contact with it.

You must leave the front passenger

airbag active.

Rearward-facing

– A child or an animal in a vehicle which

is exposed to the sun, with the windows

closed.

– The keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated before installing a

rearward-facing child seat. Otherwise, the

child risks being seriously injured or killed

if the airbag is deployed.

Child seat at the front

72

Safety

To ensure the safety of the child, the

front passenger airbag MUST be

deactivated when a "rearward facing" child

seat is installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed in the event of deployment

of the airbag.

5

Warning label - Front passenger airbag

Vehicles not equipped with a

deactivation/reactivation control

Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited

- risk of death or serious injury in the event of

airbag deployment!

You must comply with the following instruction,

as reminded by the warning label on both sides

of the passenger sun visor:

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is

located on the side of the dashboard.

With the ignition off:

►ꢀ To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "OFF" position.

►ꢀ To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"

position.

When the ignition is switched on:

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal deactivation.

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in

front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

CHILD can occur.

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

Or

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal activation.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX

compliant mountings:

Passenger airbag OFF

73

Safety

►ꢀ Remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on this seat (refit it

once the child seat has been removed).

►ꢀ Pass the strap of the child seat behind the

seat backrest, centring it between the openings

for the head restraint rods.

►ꢀ Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.

►ꢀ Tighten the upper strap.

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

– Two rings A, located between the vehicle

seat backrest and cushion.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to

the left-hand rear seat of the bench

seat, before fitting the seat, first move the

centre rear seat belt towards the middle of

the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat

interfering with the operation of the seat

belt.

5-seater version

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety

in the event of an accident.

Strictly observe the fitting instructions

provided in the user guide supplied with the

child seat.

These rings are located behind zips.

The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are secured

to them.

– One ring B, located behind the seat, called

the TOP TETHER, for attaching seats fitted

with an upper strap.

7-seater version

*Depending on country of sale.

This system prevents the child seat from

tipping forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

For information about the options for

fitting ISOFIX child seats in your

vehicle, refer to the summary table.

i-Size child seats

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

i-Size child seats have two latches that are

anchored to the two rings A.

74

Safety

These i-Size child seats also have:

– either an upper strap that is attached to ring

B.

– or a support leg that rests on the vehicle

floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat

position.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from

tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the ISOFIX

mountings, refer to the corresponding section.

5

"RÖMER TriFix 2 i-Size"

"RÖMER KidFix i-Size"

Size: 100 - 150 cm

Size: 76 - 105 cm

From 3.5 to 12 years

(from 15 to 36 kg)

Can be installed with or without ISOFIX

mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Bought in Stellantis & You, Sales and

Services

We recommend using child seat with the

backrest. If the backrest is removed for

child over 138 cm, the secure guard must

also be removed.

From 15 months to 4 years

(from 9 to 22 kg)

Installed with ISOFIX and Top Tether

mountings.

Recommended child

seats

Suitable for "forward facing" installation only.

"RÖMER KidFix i-Size"

Size: 100 - 150 cm

Please follow the child restraint

manufacturers' instructions for

installing the appropriate child restraint in

the vehicle.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe 3 i-Size"

Size: 40 - 83 cm

For the semi-universal or vehicle-

specific child restraint (ISOFIX or

belt-type child restraint), refer to the list of

vehicles provided in the child restraint user

manual.

From birth to 15 months

(up to 13 kg)

With or without its ISOFIX base.

Suitable for "rearward facing" installation

only.

Ensure that the installation location of

the child restraint system inside the

vehicle is correct.

Refer to the summary table for the

installation of child seats.

75

Safety

Summary table for installation of universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved

(a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats on seat positions equipped with ISOFIX mountings in the vehicle.

Seat numbers

Front seats (b)

Rear seats (b) row 2

4

Rear seats (b) row 3*

1

3

9

5

1

6

4

7

5

9

3

6

7

Front

passenger

airbag

Deactivated "OFF" (c)

Activated

"ON" (d)

Position compatible with a universal (a)

child seat

no

-

yes (e) (h)

no

yes (e)

yes (e) (i)

yes (f)

yes (e)

Rearward facing

-

Position

compatible with a

universal (a) child

seat

yes (f) (h)

yes (f) (i)

Forward facing

* Information not available at the time of publication.

76

Safety

5

Seat numbers

Front seats (b)

Rear seats (b) row 2

4

Rear seats (b) row 3*

1

3

9

5

1

6

4

7

5

9

3

6

7

Front

passenger

airbag

Deactivated "OFF" (c)

yes (f)

Activated

"ON" (d)

-

Position

compatible

with an

no

i-Size child

seat

Rearward

facing

yes

no

yes

-

Position

compatible

with an

i-Size child

seat

Forward

facing

no

yes

-

77

Safety

Seat numbers

Front seats (b)

Rear seats (b) row 2

4

Rear seats (b) row 3*

1

3

9

5

1

6

4

7

5

9

3

6

7

Front

passenger

airbag

Deactivated "OFF" (c)

Activated

"ON" (d)

-

Position equipped with a Top Tether hook

no

-

no

yes

no

yes

no

-

"Carrycot"

type of

child seat

(L1 / L2)

L2 (g)

no

L1 (g)

-

"Rearward

facing"

ISOFIX

child seat

(R1 / R2 /

R3)

no

R3 (k)

no

R3 (k)

-

78

Safety

5

Seat numbers

Front seats (b)

Rear seats (b) row 2

4

Rear seats (b) row 3*

1

3

9

5

1

6

4

7

5

9

3

6

7

Front

passenger

airbag

Deactivated "OFF" (c)

Activated

"ON" (d)

-

"Forward

facing"

no

F3 (k)

no

ISOFIX

child seat

(F2 / F2X

/ F3)

F3 (k)

B3 (k)

-

"Booster"

child seat

(B2 / B3)

no

-

B3 (h) (l)

B3 (i) (j)

(k) (l)

B3 (k)

-

Rules:

– A position that is R3 compatible is also

compatible for R1 and R2.

– A position that is R2 compatible is also

compatible for R1.

– A position that is F3 compatible is also

compatible for F2X and F2.

– A position that is B3 compatible is also

compatible for B2.

– A position that is i-Size compatible is also

compatible for R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.

79

Safety

(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be

(i) A child seat with a support leg must never

be installed on the centre rear passenger

seat.

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b) Depending on version, refer to the

legislation in force in your country before

installing a child in this seat position.

(j) If a booster child restraint system is

installed on the centre rear passenger seat,

the left seating position (4) must not be

occupied.

(c) To install a "rearward facing" child seat

at this seat position, the front passenger's

airbag MUST be deactivated ("OFF").

(k) Adjust the head restraint to the maximum

height position or remove if necessary.

(d) Only a "forward facing" child seat is

authorised at this seat position with the

front passenger's airbag activated ("ON").

(l) Seat not fitted with ISOFIX compliant

mountings.

(e) For a "rearward facing" and/or "forward

facing" universal child seat (U) in groups

0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3 or dedicated to children

between 40 and 150 cm in size.

(f) For a "forward facing" universal child seat

(UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3 or dedicated to

children between 76 and 150 cm in size

only.

(g) If a lateral facing child restraint system is

installed on the outer seat of the 2nd row,

the use of the other seating positions in

this row is excluded.

(h) The vehicle seat must be adjusted in the

rearmost longitudinal position.

Key

Seat position where the installation of a

child seat is forbidden.

80

Safety

Information not communicated.

authorising the installation of a "forward

facing" universal ISOFIX child seat.

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

Activation/Deactivation

5

Front passenger airbag

deactivated and associated

warning lamp.

– R1: ISOFIX child seat for a baby.

– R2: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.

– R3: ISOFIX large size child seat.

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

Front passenger airbag activated

and associated warning lamp.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat

belt and universally approved "rearward

facing" and/or "forward facing" (U) for groups

0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3, or dedicated to children

between 40 and 150 cm in size.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat

belt and universally approved "forward

facing" (UF) for groups 1, 2 or 3, or dedicated to

children between 76 and 150 cm in size only.

Seat position authorised for the

►ꢀ To activate, turn the built-in key fully:

• To the right on the left-hand rear door.

• To the left on the right-hand rear door.

►ꢀ To deactivate, turn the built-in key in the

opposite direction.

– F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.

– F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.

– F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

Booster child seat, using seat belt or

ISOFIX mountings:

– B2: reduced width booster seat.

– B3: full width booster seat.

ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:

– L1: left-hand facing.

installation of an i-Size child seat.

Seat position not suitable for the

installation of a child seat with support

leg.

– L2: right-hand facing.

For seat adjustments, refer to the summary

table "Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size

child seats".

Seat position authorised for the

installation of a "forward facing" i-Size

child seat.

Presence of a Top Tether anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the installation of an universal

ISOFIX child seat.

Manual child lock

The system prevents a rear door from being

opened using its interior handle.

The control is located on the edge of each rear

door (indicated by a marking on the bodywork).

Presence of a Top Tether anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

81

Safety for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals