Get Safety -> Airbags Guide for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2022)

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Airbags

System designed to maximise 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).

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,

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Deployment of the airbag(s) 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 the detonation 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 will not be deployed; the seat belt

alone contributes towards ensuring your

protection in these situations.

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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Front airbags

To assure the safety of your child,

the passenger's front airbag must be

deactivated when you install a "rear

facing" child seat on the front passenger

seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

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's airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Reactivation

When you remove the child seat, with the

ignition off, turn the switch to the "ON"

position to reactivate the airbag and so assure

the safety of your front passenger in the event

of an impact.

Deactivation

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's

front 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.

When the ignition is switched on,

this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel for approximately

one minute to signal that the front

airbag is activated.

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With the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch.

Turn it to the "OFF" position.

Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new position.

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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.

When the ignition is on, this warning

lamp comes in the instrument

panel. It stays on while the airbag is

deactivated.

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Operating fault

If this warning lamp flashes, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop. The passenger's front

airbag may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible warning and a message,

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.

In the event of a fault, identified by at

least one of the two airbag warning

lamps, do not install a child seat or seat

an adult on the front passenger seat.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or qualified workshop.

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Lateral 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.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are 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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Curtain airbags

System which protects 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.

Deployment

Operating fault

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.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message, 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.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

In the event of a minor impact or bump

on the side of the vehicle or if the

vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be

deployed.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

the curtain airbag is not deployed.

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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

Sit in a normal upright position.

Front airbags

Lateral airbags

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

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.

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.

If possible, 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.

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.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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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