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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 a violent collision. The airbags

supplement the action of the force-limiting

seat belts.

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 best protecting 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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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 your protection in

these situations.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Deployment of one or more airbags

is accompanied by a slight emission

of smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

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 deployment of airbag will not be

triggered again.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight

irritation.

The noise of the 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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Front airbags

System which contributes towards the

protection of the head and chest of the driver

and front passenger in the event of a front

impact.

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.

To assure the safety of your child, the

passenger's 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.

Deactivation

Reactivation

Only the front passenger's airbag can be

deactivated:

When you remove a rearward facing child seat,

turn switch 1 to the "ON" position to reactivate

the airbag and so assure the safety of your

front passenger in the event of an impact.

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F

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

F

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the

then, remove the key keeping the switch in

this position.

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 chest and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the

steering wheel, drivers side, and the dashboard,

passenger's side to cushion their forward

movement.

This warning lamp comes on in the

screen located in the roof console

when the ignition is on and until the

airbag is reactivated.

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Lateral airbags*

System which contributes towards the

protection of 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 shoulder.

Operating fault

If this symbol appears in the

instrument panel screen,

accompanied by an audible warning

and a message, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop without

delay to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat

backrest frame, on the outer side.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay.

Deployment

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

It 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.

If the symbol or warning lamp comes on

continuously, do not install a child seat

or an adult on the front passenger seat.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Curtain airbags*

Knee airbag

The knee airbag improves protection for the

driver's knees in the event of a serious front

impact.

It is fitted in the dashboard below the steering

column.

System which contributes towards the

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.

No lateral airbag is deployed in the

event of a rear or front collision.

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 fitted in the pillars and the

upper part of the passenger compartment.

Deployment

It is deployed at the same time as the driver's

front airbag.

Deployment

It is deployed at the same time as the

corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a

serious side impact 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.

Operating fault

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If this symbol is displayed in

the instrument panel screen,

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.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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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.

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.

Do not fit or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, this could cause

injuries with deployment of the airbags.

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

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.

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!

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.

Such work must only be done by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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