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Safety

direction indicators Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the direction

indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle

breakdown, towing or accident.

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps

come on automatically.

They switch off automatically the first time you

accelerate.

F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

F

Press this button, the direction indicators

flash.

F

Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

They can operate with the ignition off.

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Three ﬂashes of the direction

indicators

F

Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of

resistance; the direction indicators will

flash 3 times.

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Horn

imminent danger.

Emergency or

assistance call

Audible warning to alert other road users to an

This system allows you to make an emergency

or assistance call to the emergency services or

to the dedicated CITRoËn service.

F

Press one of the spokes of the steering

wheel.

For more information on the use of this

function, refer to the "audio and telematics"

section.

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Under-inﬂation detection

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

The system monitors the pressures in the four

The under-inflation detection system

The inflation pressures defined for

tyres, once the vehicle is moving.

It compares the information given by the four

wheel speed sensors with reference values,

which must be reinitialised every time the

tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel

changed.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one

or more tyres.

does not replace the need for vigilance

on the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

check the tyre pressures (including the

spare wheel) every month as well as

before a long journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs

road holding, extends braking distances

and causes premature tyre wear,

particularly under arduous condition

(high loading, high speed, long journey).

your vehicle can be found on the tyre

pressure label.

See the "Identification markings"

section.

Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle

stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of

less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate

speeds).

Otherwise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to

the pressures shown on the label.

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Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

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Under-inflation alert

Reinitialisation

This is given by fixed illumination of

It is necessary to reinitialise the system every

time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and

after changing one or more wheels.

a label attached to the middle pillar, driver's

side, gives a reminder of this.

F

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare

wheel (depending on equipment),

this warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and, depending on

equipment, the display of a message.

or

F

if you have a compressor, such as the one

in the temporary puncture repair kit, check

the pressures of the four tyres when cold,

F

Reduce speed immediately, avoid

excessive steering movements and sudden

braking

or

F

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

if it is not possible to make this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced

speed.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always cause visible bulging of the tyre.

Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual

check.

The alert is maintained until the system

is reinitialised.

before reinitialising the system, ensure

that the pressures of the four tyres are

correct for the use of the vehicle and in

line with the recommendations on the

tyre pressure label.

The under-inflation detection system

does not give a warning if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

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Reinitialisation of the system must be done with the ignition on and the vehicle stationary:

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in the vehicle configuration menu for vehicle fitted with a display screen,

using the button on the dashboard, for vehicles without display screen.

Monochrome screen A

Monochrome screen C

Touch screen tablet

F

Press the MENU button for access to the

main menu.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select

the menu Veh config, then confirm by

pressing the button OK.

F

Press the MENU button for access to the

main menu.

F

Press the MENU button.

Select the "Driving" menu.

In the secondary page, select "Under-

inflation initialisation".

F

Press the "5" or "6" button to select the

"Personalisation-configuration" menu,

then confirm by pressing the OK button.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select the

"Define vehicle parameters" menu, then

confirm by pressing the OK button.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select

the "Tyre pressures" menu, then the

"Reinitialisation" menu, then confirming

by pressing the OK button.

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a message is displayed to confirm the

reinitialisation instruction.

F

Press the "5" or "6" button to select the

"Reinit inflat", menu, then confirm by

pressing the OK button.

a message is displayed to confirm the

instruction.

Select "Yes" or "No", then confirm.

a message confirms the reinitialisation.

Confirm by pressing the OK button.

a message confirms the reinitialisation.

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Operating fault

The under-inflation alert is only

dependable if the system has been

reinitialised with all four tyres inflated to

the correct pressures.

The flashing and then fixed illumination of the

under-inflation warning lamp accompanied

by illumination of the Service warning lamp

indicates a fault with the system.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the

tyres is no longer assured.

Have the system checked by a CITRoËn

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be

reinitialised after fitting or removing

snow chains.

Dashboard button

F

Make a long press on this button.

an audible signal confirms the reinitialisation.

before doing anything to the system,

the pressures of the four tyres must be

checked and the system reinitialised.

The new pressure settings registered are

considered to be reference values by the

system.

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braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help

Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you

to obtain the optimum braking pressure more

quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

you to obtain optimum braking in complete

safety in emergency situations:

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA).

If this warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the screen, it

indicates a malfunction of the anti-

lock braking system which could

result in loss of control of the vehicle

when braking.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake

pedal is pressed.

The effect of this is a reduction in the

resistance of the pedal and an increase in

braking efficiency.

Anti-lock braking system

and electronic brake force

distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,

in particular on poor or slippery surfaces.

If this warning lamp comes on,

together with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

screen, it indicates a malfunction of

the electronic brake force distribution

which could result in loss of control of

the vehicle when braking.

When braking in an emergency, press

firmly without releasing the pressure.

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Activation

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

In either case, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The anti-lock braking system comes into

operation automatically when there is a risk of

wheel lock.

normal operation of the abS may make itself

felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly without releasing the

pressure.

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Trajectory control systems

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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

and dynamic stability

control (DSC)

The illumination of the indicator

lamps in the instrument panel and

in this button, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

screen, indicates a fault with these

systems.

The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction

control) optimises traction to prevent skidding

of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the

driving wheels and on the engine.

The electronic stability control acts on the brake

of one or more wheels and on the engine to

keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by

Deactivation

Have it checked by a CITRoËn dealer

or a qualified workshop.

the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.

In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,

mud, ...), if you are unable to move off, it may

be useful to temporarily deactivate these

systems so that the wheels can spin freely and

allow the vehicle to move.

The trajectory control systems offer

increased safety in normal driving, but

this should not encourage the driver to

take extra risks or drive at high speed.

The correct functioning of these

systems is assured provided that

manufacturer's recommendations are

observed on:

Activation

These systems are activated automatically

each time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event of a grip

or trajectory problem.

F

Press this button, located near the steering

wheel.

If the indicator lamp in the button

comes on, this indicates that these

systems are deactivated.

It is recommended that the systems

be reactivated as soon as possible.

This is indicated by flashing of this

warning lamp in the instrument panel.

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wheels (tyres and rims),

braking components,

electronic components,

assembly and repair procedures.

after an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically

each time the ignition is switched back on or

from 30 mph (50 km/h).

F

Press this button again to reactivate them

manually.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

Rear seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a

pretensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front or side impact.

depending on the severity of the impact, the

pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat

belts against the body of the occupants.

The pretensioning seat belts are active when

the ignition is on.

Fastening

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point

inertia reel seat belt.

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F

Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so

improving their protection.

Seat belt not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp

When the ignition is switched on, this

warning lamp comes on in the instrument

panel, if the driver and/or the front

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Fastening

passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)

F

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

this warning lamp flashes for two minutes

accompanied by an audible signal of increasing

volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,

this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/

or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.

Unfastening

F

Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

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The driver must ensure that passengers use

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

Recommendations for children

the seat belts correctly and that they are all

restrained securely before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,

always fasten your seat belt, even for short

journeys.

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be tightened as close to the body as

possible,

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 person.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

For more information, refer to the "Child

seats" section.

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be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it does not

twist,

do not interchange the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

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be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modified to avoid

affecting its performance.

The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel

permitting automatic adjustment of the length

of the strap to your size. The seat belt is

stowed automatically when not in use.

before and after use, ensure that the seat

belt is reeled in correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic

locking device which comes into operation in

the event of a collision, emergency braking

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release

the device by pulling the strap firmly and

then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

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 your seat belts checked regularly by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITRoËn dealers.

after folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness

of the impact, the pretensioning device may

be deployed before and independently of the

airbags. 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.

Following an impact, have the seat belts

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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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 force-

limiting seat belts (with the exception of the

centre rear 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.

Impact detection zones

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:

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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 (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,

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.

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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 ensuring your

protection in these situations.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except 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 head-thorax

of 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

only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

If this warning lamp comes on in the

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.

instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible warning and a message in the

multifunction screen, contact a CITRoËn

dealer or qualified workshop without

delay to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed in the

event of a serious impact.

F

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

F

then, remove the key keeping the switch

in the new position.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay. The passenger's front

airbag may no longer be deployed in the

event of a serious impact.

Reactivation

When you remove a child seat that has been

fitted rearward facing, with the ignition off, turn

switch to the "ON" position to re-activate the

airbag and so assure the safety of your front

passenger in the event of an impact.

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.

This warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel when the ignition is

on and until the airbag is re-activated.

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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.

Impact detection zones

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.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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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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Front airbags

For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

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.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

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.

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.

Curtain airbags

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.

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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