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Airbags

General information

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

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 seat belts fitted

with force limiters (all except the centre rear

passenger belt).

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.

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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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,

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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.

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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 rearward

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

Deactivation

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

When you remove the child seat, 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.

F

insert the key in the passenger airbag

deactivation switch,

With the ignition on, this warning

F

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then, remove the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

lamp comes on in the seat belt and

passenger's front airbag warning lamps

display for approximately one minute, if

the passenger's front airbag is activated.

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.

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.

According to version, this warning

lamp comes on in the instrument

panel and/or in the seat belt and

passenger's front airbag warning

lamps display when the ignition is on

and until the airbag is reactivated.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, 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.

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Lateral airbags

Curtain airbags

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.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

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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.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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.

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 curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

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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Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:

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...), 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 system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

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.

For more information on accessories, refer

to the corresponding 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 fit or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries

with deployment of the airbags.

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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