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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:

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.

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.

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

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.

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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