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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.

It supplements the action of the force-limiting

seat belts (with the exception of 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:

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in the case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and protect 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.

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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 is

sufficient to provide optimum 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.

Deployment of the airbag(s) is

accompanied by a slight emission

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 slight

irritation.

The noise of the detonation may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short time.

Front airbags

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.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,

unless the passenger's front airbag 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.

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Operating fault

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.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible warning and a message

in the screen, 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.

If this warning lamp flashes in the

instrument panel and/or in the

seat belt and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps display, 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.

Deactivation

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

Reactivation

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.

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with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then, remove the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

If even one of the two airbag warning

lamps comes on continuously, do not

install a child seat on the front passenger

seat.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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With the ignition on, this warning

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.

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.

Lateral airbags

Deployment

Impact detection zones

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 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.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

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 in

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 airbag is not deployed.

the screen, 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.

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

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

Sit in a normal upright position.

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.

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.

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.

All work on the airbag system must be carried

out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Lateral 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 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.

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 (see "Practical

information - § Accessories").

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.

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