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Airbags

General information

Front airbags

System designed to contribute towards improving

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 seat belts fitted with force limiters (all except

the centre rear passenger belt).

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

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.

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,

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 ensuring your protection

in these situations.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Deployment of one or more of the

airbags 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.

The noise of detonation related to the

deployment of one or more airbags may

result in a slight loss of hearing for a

short time.

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.

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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

"rearward 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, you must 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.

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then, remove the key keeping the switch

in this position.

Reactivation

When you remove the rearward facing child

seat, with the ignition off, 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.

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

Curtain 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.

System which contributes towards improving

the protection of 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 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.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Deployment

A lateral airbag is 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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Advice

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

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Front airbags

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.

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.

Do not fit or attach anything to the steering wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries with

deployment of the airbags.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen or broken into, have the airbag

systems checked.

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.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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 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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