Get SAFETY Guide for Citroen C8 4 Door Second Generation (2002-2014)

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Driving safely

Pull the button located at the end of the

handbrake forwards.

The handbrake lever lowers.

You can now pivot the seat.

To return to normal operation, pull the

lever upwards until a click is heard.

If the handbrake is still on or has

not been released properly, this is

indicated by:

DRIVING SAFELY

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Press the button, the direction

indicators ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

HANDBRAKE

Applying

When parking, pull the handbrake to

immobilize your vehicle. When parking

on a slope, direct your wheels towards

the pavement and pull the handbrake.

Automatic lighting of hazard

warning lights

Equipment conditioned according

to country: when braking in an

emergency, depending on the

deceleration, the hazard warning lights

come on automatically. They switch

off automatically the ﬁrst time you

accelerate.

Releasing

Pull on the handle and press the button

to release the handbrake.

a warning light which comes

on on the instrument panel,

an audible signal,

Disengaging

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with a version

with a rotating front seat, apply the

handbrake.

It is also possible to switch them off by

pressing the button.

a message on the display.

Parking sensors

When the distance between the vehicle

and the obstacle is less than approximately

thirty centimetres, the audible signal

becomes continuous and the "Danger"

symbol appears depending on the display.

Switching the system off

The system returns to the inactive

status:

-

when you exit reverse gear,

when the speed increases to above

6 mph (10 km/h),

-

at the end of the manoeuvre, when

the vehicle becomes stationary

(front parking assistance only).

Deactivation

Press the button on the fascia

to deactivate the system

(to avoid waking a child...).

The indicator light on the

button comes on.

FRONT AND/OR REAR

PARKING ASSISTANCE

Switching the system on

This function will be deactivated

automatically when the vehicle is

towing a trailer or when a bicycle

carrier is ﬁtted (vehicle ﬁtted with

towing attachment or bicycle carrier

recommended by CITROËN).

The system is activated as soon as:

-

reverse gear is engaged,

the speed falls below 6 mph

(10 km/h) in forward gear.

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, the system is

audible and/or visual and consists of

four proximity sensors, located in the

front and/or rear bumper. The sensors

detect any obstacle which enters

the ﬁeld: person, vehicle, tree, gate,

located in front of or behind the vehicle

during the manoeuvre.

Objects the size or thickness of which

is detected at the beginning of the

manoeuvre, may no longer be detected

at the end of the manoeuvre: due to

blind spots between and below the

sensors. Examples: stake, roadworks

cone, kerbstone.

This is accompanied by an audible

signal and displaying of the vehicle,

depending on the display.

RE-ACTIVATION

Press the button again to re-activate

the system. The indicator light on the

button switches off.

The proximity information is given by:

-

an audible signal, which becomes

more rapid as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle,

In bad or wintry weather, ensure

that the sensors are not covered

with mud, frost or snow.

-

a graphic on the display, with

blocks which become progressively

closer to the vehicle.

In this case (e.g. sensors dirty), when

reverse gear is engaged, the indicator

light ﬂashes, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message on the

display.

The obstacle is located in relation to

the emission of the audible signal from

the speakers, front or rear and right

or left.

This system does not take the place of

the vigilance and responsibility of the

driver.

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Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Driving safely

When changing wheels (tyres and

rims), make sure that these are

approved.

EMERGENCY BRAKING

ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when there

is a risk of wheel lock.

In an emergency, this system enables

the optimum braking pressure to be

reached more quickly, press the pedal

ﬁrmly without releasing it.

It is triggered by the speed at which the

brake pedal is activated.

To prolong the operation of the

When this warning light

comes on, accompanied by

a buzzer and a message,

it indicates that there is a

emergency braking assistance system:

keep your foot on the brake pedal.

This alters the resistance of the brake

pedal under your foot.

malfunction of the ABS, which

can cause a loss of control of the

vehicle when braking.

When this warning light comes

on, connected to the STOP

warning light, accompanied

by a buzzer and a message,

it indicates that there is a

HORN

malfunction of the electronic brake force

distribution, which can cause a loss of

control of the vehicle when braking.

Press one of the spokes of the steering

wheel.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC

BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION

(EBFD)

Stop immediately.

In both cases, consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibrations of

the brake pedal.

In emergency braking, press

very ﬁrmly without releasing the

pressure.

The ABS, in conjunction with the

electronic brake force distribution,

increases the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle on

braking, in particular on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

Driving safely

They engage again:

-

TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)

AND DYNAMIC STABILITY

CONTROL (ESP)

automatically above 30 mph

(50 km/h),

-

manually by pressing the switch

again.

These systems are linked and

complement the ABS.

Operating check

The ASR system optimises drive to

prevent the wheels skidding, by acting

on the brakes of the drive wheels

and on the engine. It also allows the

directional stability of the vehicle to be

improved on acceleration.

If there is a variation between the

trajectory followed by the vehicle and

that required by the driver, the ESP

system automatically acts on the

engine and the brake of one or more

wheels, in order to put the vehicle back

on course, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

When a malfunction of the

systems occurs, the indicator

light comes on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a

message on the display.

Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the

system checked.

Disarming the ASR/ESP

systems

In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in

mud or snow, or on loose ground...), it

could prove useful to disarm the ASR

and ESP systems to make the wheels

spin and regain grip.

The ASR/ESP systems offer

increased safety during normal

driving, but should not incite the

driver to take risks or to drive at high

-

Press the switch, situated under

the steering wheel on the left of the speed.

fascia.

Activation of the ASR and ESP

systems

When the ignition is on, the ASR and

ESP systems are always active.

The operation of these systems is

ensured if the recommendations

of the manufacturer regarding

the wheels (tyres and rims), the

braking components, the electronic

components and the ﬁtting and repair

procedures within the CITROËN

network are observed.

Operation of the ASR and

ESP systems

The warning light ﬂashes if

The indicator light comes on

accompanied by a message:

the ESP and ASR systems

no longer act on the engine

operation, but continue to act

on the brakes.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer.

the ASR or ESP is activated.

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Driving safely

This message is also displayed

when one of the tyres is away

from the vehicle (being repaired)

or when a wheel without a sensor is

ﬁtted.

Puncture

The STOP warning light

comes on, accompanied

by the message

"Punctured tyre(s)", an outline on the

display and an audible signal.

Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden

movement of the steering wheel and

the brakes.

Change the damaged (punctured or

very deﬂated) tyre, and have the tyre

pressure checked as soon as possible.

All repairs and changing of

tyres on a wheel ﬁtted with this

system must be carried out by a

CITROËN dealer.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

system is a driving aid which does

not take the place of the vigilance or

the responsibility of the driver.

This system does not remove the

need to have the tyre pressure

checked regularly (including the spare

wheel), to ensure that the dynamic

performance of the vehicle remains at

its best and to avoid premature wear

of the tyres, in particular in the case

of arduous driving (heavy load, high

speed).

Refer to the "Changing a wheel"

section of chapter 7.

TYRE UNDER-INFLATION

DETECTION

If the damaged tyre is temporarily

stored in the boot, it will again emit

this message to remind you of the

necessity of having it repaired. This will

prevent another warning of the same

type being displayed.

Sensors check the tyre pressure during

driving, and trigger a warning in the

event of a malfunction (speed greater

than approx.15 mph [25 km/h]) or

puncture.

An outline representing one or more

wheels ﬂashing indicates the location

of the wheel or wheels concerned.

Sensor(s) not detected

The system may temporarily be

disturbed by radio broadcasts on a

frequency close to it.

The SERVICE warning light

comes on, accompanied

by the message "X tyre

Flat tyre

pressure sensor(s) missing", an

outline on the display and an audible

signal.

Under-inﬂation detection is absent

from one (or several) tyre(s). Consult a

CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty

sensor(s).

The SERVICE warning light

comes on, accompanied

by the message "Tyre(s)

deﬂated", an outline on the display,

and an audible signal.

Check the tyre pressure as soon as

possible.

Seat belts

The force-limiting device reduces the

pressure of the seat belt against the

chest of the occupant, so increasing

his protection.

Front seat belt warning light

If the driver and/or front

passenger has/have not

fastened his/their seat belt, this

warning light comes on.

Then, at a speed in excess of

approximately 15 mph (25 km/h), it ﬂashes

accompanied by an audible signal of

increasing volume (for approximately

90 seconds) and a message on the display.

SEAT BELTS

FRONT AND REAR SIDE

SEAT BELTS

The lap strap must be positioned as

low as possible on the pelvis. The

chest strap must pass over the hollow

of the shoulder.

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

The front seats and the rear side seats

of row 2 are ﬁtted with pre-tensioners

and force limiters.

A bag placed on the front

passenger seat or a pet sitting on

this seat may trigger the lighting of

this warning light.

Inertia reel seat belts

Row 2 rear side seat belts

To adjust the height

These are ﬁtted with a device which

locks the seat belt automatically in

the event of an impact or emergency

braking.

Safety in the event of a frontal impact

has been improved by the introduction

of pre-tensioning and force-limiting

seat belts. Depending on the

seriousness of the impact, the

pre-tensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts ﬁrmly against

the body of the occupant.

The pre-tensioning seat belts are

armed when the ignition is on.

For your comfort, if you are not using

the seat belt, slide the seat belt loop to

the upper stop to prevent the tongue

from vibrating.

-

To lower the attachment point,

squeeze control and slide it

downwards.

-

To raise the attachment point, slide

control upwards.

Row 3 rear side seat belts

To fasten

The row 3 rear side seats are ﬁtted

with two seat belts which are both

three-point inertia reel belts with force

limiter.

-

Pull the strap, then insert the

buckle into the stalk.

Check that the seat belt is secured

correctly by pulling the strap.

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Seat belts

To install the seat belt, move the

tongue into position to insert it into the

buckle.

Depending on the nature and

seriousness of any impact, the

pretensioning device may be triggered

before and independently of inﬂation

of the airbags. It instantly tightens

the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Triggering of the pretensioners is

accompanied by a slight discharge

of harmless smoke and a noise, due

to the activation of the pyrotechnic

cartridge incorporated in the system.

The force limiter reduces the pressure

of the seat belt against the body of the

occupants.

The pretensioning seat belts are active

when the ignition is switched on.

The upper part of the seat belt should

be positioned in the hollow of the

shoulder.

The lap part should be placed as low

as possible on the pelvis.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulﬁl their role completely.

If the seats are ﬁtted with armrests, the

lap part of the seat belt should always

pass under the armrest.

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap ﬁrmly.

Row 2 and 3 rear centre seat

belts

The row 2 rear centre seat and the

rear bench seat centre seat have an

integrated three-point inertia reel seat

belt.

Good practice

Recommendations for children:

The driver must ensure that

passengers use the seat belts correctly

and that they are all strapped in

securely before moving off.

Wherever you are seated in the

vehicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.

-

use a suitable child seat if the

passenger is less than 12 years old

or shorter than one metre ﬁfty,

The inertia reels are ﬁtted with a device

which automatically locks the strap in

the event of a collision or emergency

braking or if the vehicle rolls over.

-

never allow a child to travel on

your lap, even with the seat belt

fastened.

For further information regarding child

seats, refer to the "Children on board"

section of chapter 4.

You can unfasten the seat belt by

pressing the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt after unfastening.

The seat belts are ﬁtted with an inertia

reel which automatically adjusts the

length of the strap to your size.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, your CITROËN dealer

guarantees all work or any checks,

from testing to maintenance, on your

seat belt equipment.

Have the seat belts checked regularly

(even after a minor impact) by a

CITROËN dealer: they must not show

any signs of wear, cutting or fraying

and they must not be transformed or

modiﬁed.

Do not use accessories (clothes pegs,

clips, safety pins, etc.) which permit a

clearance with the seat belt straps.

Ensure that the seat belt is rolled up

correctly after use.

After folding or moving a seat or a rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is

rolled up correctly and that the buckle

is ready to accommodate the tongue.

The airbag warning light comes on

if the pretensioners are triggered.

Consult a CITROËN dealer.

In order to be effective, a seat belt

must:

-

restrain one person only,

must not be twisted, check by

pulling in front of you with an even

movement,

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold

by CITROËN dealers.

-

be tightened as close to the body

as possible.

Airbags

Airbags only operate when the

ignition is switched on.

This equipment only operates once.

If a second impact occurs (during the

same or a subsequent accident), the

airbag will not operate.

The triggering of an airbag or airbags

is accompanied by a slight discharge

of harmless 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

some irritation.

The noise of the detonation may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

AIRBAGS

The airbags have been designed to

maximise the safety of the occupants

(with the exception of the centre

seats of rows 2 and 3) in the event

of a serious collision; they work in

conjunction with the force limiting

seat belts.

In the event of a serious collision, the

electronic detectors record and analyse

the front and side impacts suffered in

the impact detection zones:

Immediately after the impact, the

airbags deﬂate rapidly, so that they

do not hinder the visibility of the

occupants nor their possible exit from

the vehicle:

-

in the event of a minor or rear

impact and in certain roll-over

conditions, the airbags will not

be deployed; the seat belt alone

is sufﬁcient to provide maximum

protection in these situations.

It is imperative that the passenger

airbag is disarmed if a child seat is

installed facing rearwards. Refer

to the "Children on board" section of

chapter 4.

-

in the event of a serious impact, the

airbags inﬂate instantly and protect

the occupants of the vehicle.

The seriousness of the collision

depends on the nature of the obstacle

and the speed of the vehicle at the

moment of impact.

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Airbags

Side airbags

Front airbags

Good practice

Only put approved covers on the seats. Do not drive holding the steering wheel

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with a front

passenger airbag, side airbags or

curtain airbags, observe this good

practice.

Sit in a normal upright position.

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.

These will not hinder inﬂation of the

side airbags. Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Do not ﬁx or glue anything to the seat

backs. This could cause injury to the

chest or arms when the side airbag

inﬂates.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

by its spokes or resting your hands on

the centre part of the wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet

on the fascia.

Smoke as little as possible 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.

After an accident or if the vehicle has

been stolen or broken into, have the

airbag systems checked.

All work on the airbag system is strictly

forbidden unless it is carried out by

qualiﬁed personnel of the CITROËN

network.

Curtain airbags

Do not ﬁx or glue anything to the roof.

This could cause injury to the head

when the curtain airbag inﬂates.

Do not remove the grab handles

installed on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.

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

triggered cannot be ruled out. In fact,

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.

Airbags

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 triggered.

The airbag is not triggered in the event

of a rear or front collision.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Side airbags

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, this is a 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.

Operating fault

Curtain airbags

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, this is a

Each side airbag is incorporated in the

front seat back frame, on the door side.

If this warning light comes

on on the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on the

display, consult a CITROËN

dealer to have the system

checked. The airbags may no longer

be triggered in the event of a serious

impact.

system which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

centre seats of rows 2 and 3) in the

event of a serious side impact in order

to limit the risk of head injuries.

Activation

Each curtain airbag is incorporated in

the pillars and the upper part of the

passenger compartment.

It is triggered 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 side airbag inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim pad.

Activation

It is triggered at the same time as the

corresponding side 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.

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Airbags

To ensure the safety of your

child, it is essential to disarm the

passenger airbag when you install

a rear-facing child seat on the front

passenger seat. Otherwise, the child

would risk being killed or seriously

injured if the airbag were to inﬂate.

Reactivation

In the "OFF" position, the passenger

airbag will not be triggered in the event

of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag slot to the "ON"

position to re-activate the airbag

and thus ensure the safety of your

passenger in the event of an impact.

Disarming

The passenger's front airbag alone can

be disarmed:

Front airbags

The front airbags are incorporated in

the centre of the steering wheel for the

driver and in the fascia for the front

passenger.

-

With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the passenger

airbag disarming switch,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then remove the key keeping the

slot in this position.

Activation

Front airbag fault

They are deployed simultaneously,

unless the passenger's front airbag

has been disarmed, in the event of a

serious front impact applied to all or

part of the front impact zone A in the

longitudinal centreline of the vehicle

on a horizontal plane directed from the

front towards the rear of the vehicle.

The front airbag inﬂates between

the front occupant of the vehicle and

the fascia to cushion his forward

movement.

If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on the

display, consult a CITROËN

dealer to have the system

checked.

The airbag warning light

on the instrument panel is

lit throughout the period of

disarming.

If the two airbag warning lights

are lit continuously, do not install

a rear-facing child seat. Consult a

CITROËN dealer.

Child safety

CHILD SAFETY

GENERAL POINTS RELATING

TO CHILD SEATS

Although one of CITROËN's main

criteria when designing your vehicle,

the safety of your children also

depends on you.

For maximum safety, please follow

these precautions:

-

all children under the age of 12 or

less than one metre ﬁfty tall must

travel in approved child seats suited

to their weight, on seats ﬁtted with

a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings,

CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT

"Rearwards-facing"

Recommended on the rear seats up to

the age of 2.

When a "rearwards-facing" child seat is When a "forwards-facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat, it installed on the front passenger seat,

is essential that the passenger airbag

is deactivated. Otherwise, the child

would risk being seriously injured or

killed if the airbag were to inﬂate.

-

statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for the transportation of

children are the rear seats,

a child weighing less than 9 kg

must travel in the "rearwards-

facing" position both in the front

and in the rear,

"Forwards-facing"

Recommended on the rear seats over

the age of 2.

leave the passenger airbag activated.

-

the passenger must not travel with

a child on his lap.

The child seats function and the The rules for carrying children are

passenger's airbag deativation function speciﬁc to each country. Consult the

are common to the entire CITROËN

range.

current legislation in your country.

Please consult the list of seats

approved in your country. The Isoﬁx

mountings, the rear seats, the

passenger airbag and the deactivation

of this airbag depend on the version

sold.

If the passenger's airbag is not

deactivated, the installation of a

"rearwards-facing" child seat in the

front is strictly prohibited.

Refer to chapter 4, "Airbags"

section.

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Child safety

Passenger airbag OFF

"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS

Refer to the advice given on the

label present on both sides of the

passenger's sun visor.

These seats are ﬁtted with ISOFIX

mountings.

These are two rings located between

the seat back and the seat cushion.

The ISOFIX child seats are ﬁtted with

two locks which are secured easily on

these rings.

To assure the safety of your

child, you must deactivate the

passenger's front airbag when

you install a child seat in the rearwards

facing position on the front passenger's

seat.

Otherwise, there is a risk that the child

could be seriously injured or killed if

the airbag were deployed.

This ISOFIX mounting system

guarantees reliable, safe and fast

ﬁtting of the child seat in your vehicle.

Child safety

ISOFIX CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR

YOUR VEHICLE

ISOFIX KIDDY

ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

The ISOFIX KIDDY seat is installed in row 2 only.

Installed in the rear facing position.

Installed in the forwards facing position. Installed in the forwards facing position only.

The body of the child seat must be in

contact with the back of the vehicle's

front seat.

It is essential that the vehicle's front

seat is adjusted to the intermediate

longitudinal position.

Secured without the top strap.

Three child seat body angles: sitting,

reclining and lying positions.

Adjust the vehicle's front seat so that

the child's feet do not touch the seat

back.

These child seats can also be used on seats which are not ﬁtted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it is essential that

they are secured to the vehicle's seat by means of the three-point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for ﬁtting the child seat indicated in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

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Child safety

CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS

ATTACHED USING THE SEAT

BELT

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are

secured using a three point seat belt:

The table presented on the following

page indicates the options for installing

child seats secured using a seat

belt and universally approved in

accordance with the weight of the child

and the seat in the vehicle.

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1

"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed in the rear-facing position.

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg

L2

"KIDDY Life"

The use of the restraining cushion is

compulsory for transporting young

children (from 9 to 18 kg).

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"

From the age

of 6 years

(approximately

22 kg), the booster

is used on its own.

L3

"RECARO Start''.

Child safety

Weight of the child and indicative age

Under 13 kg

(groups 0 (a) and 0+)

Up to approx 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

1 to 3 years approx

From 15 to 25 kg

(group 2)

From 22 to 36 kg

(group 3)

3 to 6 years approx 6 to 10 years approx

Seat

Front passenger

seat (b)

U

Side seats

of row 2

U

Centre seat

of row 2

U

Side seats of row 2,

placed in row 3

L1

U

L2

U

L2, L3, L4

U

L2, L3, L4

U

Centre seat

of row 2,

placed in row 3

L1

X

L2

L2, L3, L4

3-seat bench seat,

placed in row 3

a: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

b: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or

"forward facing".

L-: only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).

X: seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.

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Child safety

ADVIC

The incorrect installation of a child seat As a safety precaution, do not leave:

in a vehicle compromises the child's

protection in the event of an accident.

-

one or more children alone and

unsupervised in a vehicle,

a child or an animal in a vehicle

which is exposed to the sun, with

the windows closed,

Remember to fasten the seat belts or

the child seat harnesses keeping the

slack in relation to the child's body to a

minimum, even for short journeys.

-

the keys within reach of children

inside the vehicle.

For optimum installation of the "forward

To prevent accidental opening of the

facing" child seat, ensure that the back of doors, use the "Child Lock".

the child seat is in contact with the back

of the vehicle's seat and that the head

CHILD MONITORING MIRROR

This mirror enables the driver or front

passenger to observe all the rear

seats.

Fitted on its own ball joint and able to

retract into its housing in the roof, it

provides a panoramic view of the rear

interior of the vehicle.

restraint does not cause any discomfort.

Take care not to open the rear windows

by more than one third.

If the head restraint has to be removed,

ensure that it is stored or attached

securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event

of sharp braking.

To protect young children from the

rays of the sun, ﬁt side blinds to

the rear windows.

Children under the age of 10 must not

travel in the "forward facing" position

on the front passenger seat, unless

the rear seats are already occupied by

other children, cannot be used or are

absent.

Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must

be positioned on the child's shoulder

without touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt

passes correctly over the child's thighs.

CITROËN recommends the use of a

booster seat which has a back, ﬁtted

with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.

Deactivate the passenger airbag when

a "rear facing" child seat is installed on

the front seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were to inﬂate.

SAFETY for Your Citroen C8 4 Door Second Generation (2002-2014)

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