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Airbags

General information

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 deployment of an airbag is

accompanied by a slight emission of

smoke and a noise, due to the detonation

of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in

the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight irritation.

The detonation noise associated with the

deployment of an airbag may result in a

slight loss of hearing for a short time.

System designed to contribute towards

improving passenger safety (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 rear centre passenger).

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

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,

Front airbags

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

in the case of a minor or rear impact or

in certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not be deployed; the seat belt

alone contributes towards ensuring your

protection in these situations.

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

thorax.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Safety

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the front

passenger airbag if it is deactivated, in the

event of a serious front impact 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 thorax

and head of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the

dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their

forward movement.

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.

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.

Deployment

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in

the event of a severe side impact covering all

or part of 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 and the

corresponding door trim panel.

Malfunction

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, you must contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system

checked.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

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.

The airbags may no longer be deployed in the

event of a serious impact.

Curtain airbags

In the event of a minor impact or bump on

the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls

over, the airbags may not be deployed.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

none of the lateral airbags are deployed.

System contributing towards greater protection

for the driver and passengers (with the

Lateral airbags

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.

Safety

Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt, ensuring it is

positioned correctly.

Front airbags

A damaged door or any unauthorised or

incorrectly executed work (modification or

repair) on the front doors or their interior trim

could compromise the operation of these

sensors – risk of malfunction of the lateral

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 leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object, etc.), 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.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen or broken into, have the airbag

systems checked.

All work on the airbag systems must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

Such work must only be done by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Curtain airbags

Do not attach anything or hang anything to

the roof, as this could cause head injuries

when the curtain airbag is deployed.

If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the

grab handles installed on the roof, they play a

part in securing the curtain airbags.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,

compatible with the deployment of the lateral

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a

CITROËN dealer.

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

airbag 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 attach anything to or hang anything

from the seat backrests (clothes, etc.) as this

could cause injuries to the thorax or arm if the

lateral airbag is deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

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