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rolls over. It can be released by pulling the strap

firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in

slightly.

For electric vehicles

Warning

The front driver/passenger seat belts are fitted

with inertia reel and a force limiting system.

ASR/DSC

Force limiting

These systems enhance safety during normal

driving, but should not encourage the driver

to take extra risks or drive at high speed.

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 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.

Rear seat belts

This system reduces the pressure of the seat

belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

Front seat belts

2^ndrow outboard seats has three-point seatbelt

across all variant.

2^ndrow center seat has three-point seatbelt or

lap belt based on the vehicle variants

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

Warning

Before performing any operations on

the rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat

belts, check that:

– The outer seat belts are correctly in the

storage position, lying vertically along the

pillar.

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.

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

– The central seat belt is stowed.

For petrol vehicles

The front driver seat belt is fitted with inertia

reel and a force limiting system.

The front passenger seat belt is equipped with

only inertia reel or with inertia reel and a force

limiting system based on the vehicle variants.

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seat belt warning lamp chimes and illuminates

until the seat belt is fastened.

Rear seat belt reminder

Fastening

If a rear seat belt is unfastened or not fastened

at a speed between 0 and 10 km/h, the warning

lamp comes on. If the speed exceeds 10 km/h,

the warning lamp flashes, accompanied by a

continuous audible signal for 50 seconds, then

the warning lamp comes on for 15 seconds.

Warning lamp will come on continuously until

the rear seat belt is fastened.

Unlocking

To unfasten the seat belt, press the red button

written “PRESS” on the buckle.

► Allow the belt to retract and make sure the

webbing is not twisted.

Twisted webbing would not allow smooth

retraction of the belt.

Rear seat belt(s) warning lamp(s)

The corrisponding warning lamp comes on

in red for 50 seconds in the seat belt and

front passenger airbag warning lamps display

screen if rear passengers seat belts are not

fasten.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

To fasten the seat belt, pull the webbing and

insert the tongue into the buckle.

It comes on in red in the instrument

panel once the system detects that

a seat belt is not fastened or is un-

fastened.

► Check whether the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the webbing.

If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not

fastened while the ignition is ON, the seat belt

warning lamp chimes and illuminates until the

seat belt is fastened.

Driver and Passenger seats are equipped with

seatbelt reminder across all variants

2^ndrow seats are equipped with seatbelt

reminder based on the vehicle variants

Based on the variant: if Rear passenger seat belt

is not fastened while the ignition is ON, the

seat belt warning lamp chimes and illuminates

until the seat belt is fastened.

Front seat belt reminder

If a front seat belt is unfastened or not fastened

at a speed between 0 and 10 km/h, the warning

lamp comes on. If the speed exceeds 10 km/h,

the warning lamp flashes, accompanied by a

continuous audible signal for 30 seconds, then

the warning lamp comes on for 2 mimutes.

The same operation is repeated for 5 cycles.

After 5 cycles, the warning lamp will come

on continuously until the front seat belt is

fastened.

Warning

Electric vehicle

Creep function will not work if the driver

side seat belt is not fastened.

Rear seat belt reminder

Based on the variant: if Rear passenger seat belt

is not fastened while the ignition is ON, the

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you with a smooth movement, ensuring that

it is not twisted; – must only be used to

secure one person; – must not show signs

of tearing or fraying; – must not be changed

or modified, in order to avoid affecting its

performance.

Do not wear your seat belt over hard or

breakable objects in your pockets or on your

clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such

as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can

cause injury.

Advice

Warning

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 interchange the seat belt buckles, as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

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.

While fastening the seat belt ensure that

strap must pass over your chest and top of

your shoulder and not touch your face, neck,

side of your shoulder or pass under your arm.

An accident or sudden stop could damage

the seat belt, please have your seat belts

inspected by authorized dealers after an

accident or sudden stop.

Warning

Recommendations for children

Warning

Maintenance. In accordance with

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 child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

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.

Warning

Do not use a damaged seat belt which

would result in serious injury.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITROËN dealers.

Recommendations for pregnant

women

Warning

Pregnant women should use seat belts,

although specific recommendations about

driving should be made by the woman's

medical advisor. Remember that the lap

portion of the belt should be worn as low

as possible across the hips.

A pregnant woman should not wear the

seat belt across the stomach which would

result in serious injury to the fetus and/or

the pregnant mother.

Installation

Airbags

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned on the

shoulder.

In order to be effective, a seat belt: –

must be tightened as close to the body

as possible; – must be pulled in front of

General information

The airbags have been designed to optimise

the safety of the occupants in the event of a

violent collision.

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Impact detections zones

The airbags are supplementary restraint

systems (SRS) that help cushion the impact

force to the head and chest during severe

frontal collisions. The SRS includes Airbags,

Seatbelts, Airbag ECU, Collision sensors and

SRS warning lamp.

Front airbags

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front impacts sustained in the impact detection

zones: – 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.

During a frontal crash, children could be

fatally injured if they are sitting on driver’s

lap/standing very close to the dashboard, as

the airbags exert severe force levels during

deployment.

Front impact zone

Side impact zone

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front

impact, in order to limit the risk of head and

chest injuries.

Tip

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.

Lateral airbags

(Depends upon variant)

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

Warning

The airbags will deploy irrespective of

whether the seat belt is buckled or not. In

order to reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH, we recommend occupants to

always be buckled.

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.

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.

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