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Airbags

System designed to maximise the safety of the

occupants (with the exception of the rear centre

passenger) in the event of violent collisions.

The airbags supplement the action of the force-

limiting seat belts (with the exception of the rear

centre passenger).

Front airbags

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's airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

in the case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and contribute

towards better protection of the occupants

of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear

centre passenger); immediately after the

impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that

they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the

occupants,

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

in the case of a minor or rear impact

or in certain roll-over conditions, the

airbags will not be deployed; the seat belt

alone contributes towards ensuring your

protection in these situations.

Deployment of the airbag(s) is

accompanied by a slight emission

of smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight

irritation.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except for the

passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,

in the event of a serious front impact applied

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 front

occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to

cushion their forward movement.

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.

The noise of the detonation may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

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Deactivation

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

To assure the safety of your child, it is

imperative that the passenger's front

airbag is deactivated when you install

a "rearwards-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible warning and a message

in the multifunction screen, 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.

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with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

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then, remove the key keeping the switch in

this position.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop. The passenger's front

airbag may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

Reactivation

When you remove the rearwards-facing child

seat, turn switch 1 to the "ON" position to

reactivate the airbag and so assure the safety

of your front passenger in the event of an

impact.

With the ignition on, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel

or in the seat belt and passenger's

front airbag warning lamp display

for approximately one minute, if the

passenger's front airbag is activated.

If at least one of the two airbag

warning lamps come on continuously,

do not install a child seat on the front

passenger seat.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

According to version, this warning

lamp comes on either in the

instrument panel or on the seat belt

and passenger's front airbag warning

lamp display when the ignition is on

and until the airbag is reactivated.

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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.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

Deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same

time as the 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.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Impact detection zones

Operating fault

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

screen, 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.

Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and passengers

(with the 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.

Deployment

The lateral airbags 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.

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 lateral airbag inflates between the hip and

shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the corresponding door trim panel.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

the airbag is not deployed.

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For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part

of the wheel.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.

If possible, 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 leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object...). This could hamper the operation of

the airbags or injure the occupants.

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.

Lateral airbags

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.

Refer to the "Accessories" 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 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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