Get Safety Guide for DS 4 4 Door Second Generation (2021-2026)

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General safety recommendations

Labels are applied at various

points on your vehicle. They carry

safety warnings as well as vehicle

identification information. Do not

remove them: they form an integral part

of your vehicle.

We draw your attention to the following points:

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN may cause

excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of

your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended

accessories.

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As a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic

systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, equipped

with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems

that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The manufacturer cannot be held

responsible if this advice is not followed.

For any work on your vehicle, use

a qualified workshop that has the

technical information, skills and

equipment required, all of which a

CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

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Any modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN

or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer

would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.

Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer

for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,

aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be

compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare

fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle...

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Hazard warning lamps

Horn

Visual warning with all of the direction

indicators flashing to alert other road users to a

vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

Audible warning system to alert other road

users to an imminent danger.

Automatic operation of hazard

warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps

come on automatically.

They switch off automatically the first time you

accelerate.

F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

F

Press the central part of the multifunction

F

Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

steering wheel.

They can operate with the ignition off.

Use the horn moderately and only in

the circumstances allowed by the traffic

regulations in the country in which you

are driving.

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Emergency or assistance call

Type 1

Localised Emergency Call

In an emergency, press this

button for more than 2 seconds.

Flashing of the green indicator

lamp and a voice message

confirm that the call has

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, and independently of

the deployment of any airbags, an

emergency call is made automatically.

been made to the "Localised

Emergency Call"* centre.

If you benefit from the DS Connect

BOX offer with the SOS and assistance

pack included, you have available

additional services in your personal

space, via the website in your country.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the call.

The green indicator lamp goes off.

The green indicator lamp remains on (without

flashing) when communication is established.

It goes off at the end of the call.

Localised Emergency Call immediately locates

your vehicle, makes contact with you in your

language** and - if necessary - organises

sending of the appropriate emergency

services**. In countries where the service is not

operational, or if the locating service has been

expressly declined, the call is directed straight

to the emergency services (112) without

location.

* Depending on the terms and conditions for

the service, available from dealers, and

technological and technical limits.

** Depending on the geographic cover for

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language selected by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered by Telematic

services is available at dealers or on the

website in your country.

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Localised Assistance Call

Press this button for more than

2 seconds to request assistance

if the vehicle breaks down.

A voice message confirms that

the call has been made**.

Operation of the system

If you purchased your vehicle outside

the Brand's dealer network, we suggest

that you have a dealer check and, if

desired, modify the configuration of

these services.

When the ignition is switched on,

the green indicator lamp comes

on for 3 seconds indicating that

the system is operating correctly.

In a multi-lingual country, configuration

is possible in the official national

language of your choice.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request.

The cancellation is confirmed by a voice

message.

If the orange indicator lamp

flashes then goes off: the system

has a fault.

For technical reasons, particularly

to improve the quality of Telematic

services to customers, the

manufacturer reserves the right to

carry out updates to the vehicle's on-

board telematic system.

Geo-location

If the orange indicator lamp is on fixed: the

back-up battery should be replaced.

In both cases, the emergency and assistance

calls service may not work.

Contact a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

You can deactivate geo-location by

simultaneously pressing the "Localised

Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance

Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised

Assistance Call" to confirm.

** Depending on the geographic cover for

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language selected by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered by Telematic

services is available at dealers or on the

website in your country.

The fault with the system does not

prevent the vehicle being driven.

To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously

press the "Localised Emergency Call" and

"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,

followed by a press on "Localised Assistance

Call" to confirm.

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Emergency or assistance call

Type 2

Localised Emergency Call

In an emergency, press this

button for more than 2 seconds.

Flashing of the green LED and

a voice message confirm that

the call has been made to the

"Localised Emergency Call" call

centre*.

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, and independently of

the deployment of any airbags, an

emergency call is made automatically.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request.

The green LED goes off.

If you benefit from the DS Connect

BOX offer with the SOS and assistance

pack included, you have available

additional services in your personal

space, via the website in your country.

The green LED remains on (without flashing)

when communication is established.

It goes off at the end of the call.

"Localised Emergency Call" immediately

locates your vehicle, starts communication with

you in your language**, and where necessary

sends the appropriate public emergency

services**. In countries where the service is

not available, or when the locating service has

been expressly declined, the call is sent directly

to the emergency services (112) without the

vehicle location.

* Subject to the general conditions for the

service available from dealers and subject to

technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language selected by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered and Telematic

services is available from dealers or on the

website in your country.

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Localised Assistance Call

Press this button for more than

2 seconds to request assistance

if the vehicle breaks down.

Operation of the system

If you purchased your vehicle outside

When the ignition is switched

the Brand's dealer network, we

invite you to have a dealer check the

configuration of these services and, if

desired, modified to suit your wishes.

In a multi-lingual country, configuration

is possible in the official national

language of your choice.

on, the green LED comes on for

3 seconds indicating that the

system is operating correctly.

A voice message confirms that the call has

been made**.

For all countries except Russia, Belarus

and Kazakhstan.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request.

The cancellation is confirmed by a voice

message.

The red indicator lamp flashes

then goes off: there is a system

fault.

The red indicator lamp is on continuously:

replace the back-up battery.

For technical reasons and in particular

to improve the quality of "Telematic

services" services to customers, the

manufacturer reserves the right to

carry out updates to the vehicle's on-

board telematic system.

Geo-location

For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

The red indicator lamp is on

continuously: there is a system

fault.

You can deactivate geo-location by

simultaneously pressing the "Localised

Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance

Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised

Assistance Call" to confirm.

The red indicator lamp flashes: replace the

back-up battery.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language selected by the owner of the

vehicle.

The list of countries covered and Telematic

services is available from dealers or on the

website in your country.

In either case, the emergency and assistance

calls may not function.

Contact a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously

press the "Localised Emergency Call" and

"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,

followed by a press on "Localised Assistance

Call" to confirm.

A fault with the system does not

prevent the vehicle being driven.

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Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help

you to obtain optimum braking in complete

safety in emergency situations:

Anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking, in

particular on poor or slippery surfaces.

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Activation

Operating fault

The anti-lock braking system comes into

operation automatically when there is a risk of

wheel lock.

If this warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the screen, it

Normal operation of the ABS may make itself

felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking

system which could result in loss of control of

the vehicle when braking.

If this warning lamp comes on,

together with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by an

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly without releasing the

pressure.

audible signal and a message in the screen, it

indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake

force distribution which could result in loss of

control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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Trajectory control systems

Emergency braking assistance

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

and dynamic stability control

(DSC)

Intelligent traction control

system ("Snow motion")

System which, in an emergency, enables you

to obtain the optimum braking pressure more

quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction

control) optimises traction to prevent skidding

of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the

driving wheels and on the engine.

The electronic stability control acts on the brake

of one or more wheels and on the engine to

keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by

the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.

Depending on version, your vehicle has a

system to help driving on snow: intelligent

traction control.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake

pedal is pressed.

The effect of this is a reduction in the

resistance of the pedal and an increase in

braking efficiency.

This system detects situations of difficult

surface grip that could make it difficult to move

off or make progress on deep fresh snow or

compacted snow.

In these situations, the intelligent traction

control limits the amount of wheel spin to

provide the best traction and trajectory control

for your vehicle.

Activation

These systems are activated automatically

each time the vehicle is started.

When braking in an emergency, press

firmly without releasing the pressure.

The use of snow tyres is strongly

recommended on surfaces offering low

levels of adhesion.

They come into operation in the event of a grip

or trajectory problem.

This is indicated by flashing of this

warning lamp in the instrument panel.

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Deactivation

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically

each time the ignition is switched back on or

from 30 mph (50 km/h).

In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,

mud, ...), if you are unable to move off, it may

be useful to temporarily deactivate these

systems so that the wheels can spin freely and

allow the vehicle to move.

The trajectory control systems offer

increased safety in normal driving, but

this should not encourage the driver to

take extra risks or drive at high speed.

The correct functioning of these

systems is assured provided that

manufacturer's recommendations are

observed on:

F

Press this button again to reactivate them

manually.

Operating fault

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wheels (tyres and rims),

braking components,

electronic components,

assembly and repair procedures.

The illumination of the indicator

lamps in the instrument panel and

in this button, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

screen, indicates a fault with these

systems.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

F

Press this button, located near the steering

wheel.

If the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this

indicates that these systems are deactivated.

It is recommended that the systems be

reactivated as soon as possible.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a

pretensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat

belts against the body of the occupants.

The pretensioning seat belts are active when

the ignition is on.

Height adjustment

Seat belt not fastened / unfastened

warning lamp in the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, this

warning lamp comes on in the instrument

panel if the driver and/or the front

passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)

this warning lamp flashes for two minutes

accompanied by an audible signal of increasing

volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,

this warning lamp remains on until the driver

and/or the front passenger fastens their seat

belt.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant,

so improving their protection.

F

To lower the attachment point, squeeze the

control A and slide it downwards.

To raise the attachment point, slide the

control A upwards.

Fastening

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F

Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

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Rear seat belts

Seat belt not fastened / unfastened

warning lamps display

Fastening

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F

Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

On the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the

top of the backrest to prevent the tongue

from knocking against the side trim.

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point

seat belt, with force limiter and, for the outer

seats, an effort limiter.

1. Driver's seat belt not fastened / unfastened

warning lamp.

2. Front passenger's seat belt not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp.

The corresponding warning lamp 1 or 2 comes

on in red on the seat belt and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps display, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message in the screen,

if the seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.

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Seat belt unfastened warning lamp

in the instrument panel

Seat belt unfastened warning lamps

display

This warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel when one or more rear

passengers unfasten their seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),

this warning lamp flashes for two minutes

accompanied by an audible signal of increasing

volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,

this warning lamp remains on until the one or

more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

3. Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.

4. Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.

5. Left hand rear seat belt warning lamp.

When the ignition is switched on, with the

engine running or when the vehicle is moving at

less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding

warning lamps 3, 4 and 5 come on in red for

approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not

fastened.

When the vehicle is moving at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps 3,

4 and 5 come on in red, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the screen, if a

rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.

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Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers use

the seat belts correctly and that they are all

fastened before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,

always fasten your seat belt, even for short

journeys.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

Recommendations for children

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be tightened as close to the body as

possible,

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is

less than 12 years old or shorter than one

and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure

more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer

to the corresponding section.

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be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it does not

twist,

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulfill their role fully.

-

be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modified to avoid

affecting its performance.

The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel

permitting automatic adjustment of the length

of the strap to your size. The seat belt is

stowed automatically when not in use.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat

belt is reeled in correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic

locking device which comes into operation in

the event of a collision, emergency braking

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release

the device by pulling the strap firmly and then

releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

In accordance with current safety regulations,

for all repairs on your vehicle's seat belts, go

to a qualified workshop with the skills and

equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer

is able to provide.

Have your seat belts checked regularly by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN

dealers.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and

seriousness of the impact, the

pretensioning device may be deployed

before and independently of the airbags.

Deployment 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.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp

comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat belts

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Airbags

General information

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).

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

Impact detection zones

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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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,

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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.

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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.

The noise of detonation associated with

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

Deployment

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.

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.

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Deactivation

Operating fault

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.

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

checked. The airbags may no longer

be deployed in the event of a serious

impact.

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.

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

F

insert the key in the passenger airbag

deactivation switch,

F

turn it to the "OFF" position,

then, remove the key keeping the switch in

the new position.

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.

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Lateral airbags

Curtain airbags

Deployment

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.

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.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and

shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the corresponding door trim panel.

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.

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

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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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

Use only approved covers on the seats,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 observe the

following recommendations:

CITROËN recommends that children

should travel on the rear seats of your

vehicle:

-

in accordance with European regulations,

all children under the age of 12 or less

than one and a half metres tall must

travel in approved child seats suited to

their weight, on seats fitted with a seat

belt or ISOFIX mountings*,

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rearward facing up to the age of 3,

forward facing over the age of 3.

-

statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the

rear seats,

a child weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the rearward facing position

both in the front and in the rear.

* The regulations on carrying children are

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

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Child seat in the front*

Rearward facing

Forward facing

When a rearward facing child seat is installed

on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat

to the intermediate longitudinal and highest

position, with the backrest straightened.

The passenger's front airbag must be

deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag were

to inflate.

When a forward facing child seat is installed

on the front passenger seat, adjust the

vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal

and highest position with seat backrest

straightened and leave the passenger's front

airbag activated.

Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate

longitudinal and highest position.

Ensure that the seat belt is correctly

tensioned.

For child seats with a support leg,

ensure that the support leg is in stable

contact with the floor. If necessary,

adjust the passenger seat.

* Refer to the current legislation in your country

before installing a child seat on this seat.

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Deactivating the passenger's front airbag

Never install a rearward facing child

restraint system on a seat protected by

an active front airbag. This could cause

the death of the child or serious injury.

Passenger airbag OFF

The warning label present on both sides of the

passenger's sun visor repeats this advice. In

line with current legislation, the following tables

contain this warning in all of the languages

required.

For information on deactivating the

passenger's front airbag, refer to the

"Airbags" section.

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BG НИКОГА НЕ инсталирайте детско столче на седалка с АКТИВИРАНА предна ВЪЗДУШНА ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА. Това може да причини

СМЪРТ или СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на детето.

CS NIKDY neumisťujte dětské zádržné zařízení orientované směrem dozadu na sedadlo chráněné AKTIVOVANÝM čelním AIRBAGEM. Hrozí

nebezpečí SMRTI DÍTĚTE nebo VÁŽNÉHO ZRANĚNÍ.

DA Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt barnestol på et sæde, der er beskyttet af en AKTIV AIRBAG. BARNET risikerer at blive ALVORLIGT

KVÆSTET eller DRÆBT.

DE Montieren Sie auf einem Sitz mit AKTIVIERTEM Front-Airbag NIEMALS einen Kindersitz oder eine Babyschale entgegen der

Fahrtrichtung, das Kind könnte schwere oder sogar tödliche Verletzungen erleiden.

EL Μη χρησιμοποιείτε ΠΟΤΕ παιδικό κάθισμα με την πλάτη του προς το εμπρός μέρος του αυτοκινήτου, σε μια θέση που προστατεύεται από

ΜΕΤΩΠΙΚΟ αερόσακο που είναι ΕΝΕΡΓΟΣ. Αυτό μπορεί να έχει σαν συνέπεια το ΘΑΝΑΤΟ ή το ΣΟΒΑΡΟ ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ του ΠΑΙΔΙΟΥ

EN NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

CHILD can occur

ES NO INSTALAR NUNCA un sistema de retención para niños de espaldas al sentido de la marcha en un asiento protegido mediante un

AIRBAG frontal ACTIVADO, ya que podría causar lesiones GRAVES o incluso la MUERTE del niño.

ET Ärge MITTE KUNAGI paigaldage "seljaga sõidusuunas" lapseistet juhi kõrvalistmele, mille ESITURVAPADI on AKTIVEERITUD.

Turvapadja avanemine võib last TÕSISELT või ELUOHTLIKULT vigastada.

FI ÄLÄ KOSKAAN aseta lapsen turvaistuinta selkä ajosuuntaan istuimelle, jonka edessä suojana on käyttöön aktivoitu TURVATYYNY. Sen

laukeaminen voi aiheuttaa LAPSEN KUOLEMAN tai VAKAVAN LOUKKAANTUMISEN.

FR NE JAMAIS installer de système de retenue pour enfants faisant face vers l’arrière sur un siège protégé par un COUSSIN GONFLABLE

frontal ACTIVÉ.

Cela peut provoquer la MORT de l’ENFANT ou le BLESSER GRAVEMENT

HR NIKADA ne postavljati dječju sjedalicu leđima u smjeru vožnje na sjedalo zaštićeno UKLJUČENIM prednjim ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM. To bi

moglo uzrokovati SMRT ili TEŠKU OZLJEDU djeteta.

HU SOHA ne használjon menetiránynak háttal beszerelt gyermekülést AKTIVÁLT (BEKAPCSOLT) FRONTLÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen. Ez a

gyermek HALÁLÁT vagy SÚLYOS SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja.

IT NON installare MAI seggiolini per bambini posizionati in senso contrario a quello di marcia su un sedile protetto da un AIRBAG frontale

ATTIVATO. Ciò potrebbe provocare la MORTE o FERITE GRAVI al bambino.

LT NIEKADA neįrenkite vaiko prilaikymo priemonės su atgal atgręžtu vaiku ant sėdynės, kuri saugoma VEIKIANČIOS priekinės ORO

PAGALVĖS. Išsiskleidus oro pagalvei vaikas gali būti MIRTINAI arba SUNKIAI TRAUMUOTAS.

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LV NEKAD NEuzstādiet uz aizmuguri vērstu bērnu sēdeklīti priekšējā pasažiera sēdvietā, kurā ir AKTIVIZĒTS priekšējais DROŠĪBAS GAISA

SPILVENS.

Tas var izraisīt BĒRNA NĀVI vai radīt NOPIETNUS IEVAINOJUMUS.

MT Qatt m’ghandek thalli tifel/tifla marbut f’siggu dahru lejn l-Airbag attiva, ghaliex tista’ tikkawza korriment serju jew anke mewt lit-tifel/tifla

NL Plaats NOOIT een kinderzitje met de rug in de rijrichting op een zitplaats waarvan de AIRBAG is INGESCHAKELD. Bij het afgaan van de

airbag kan het KIND LEVENSGEVAARLIJK GEWOND RAKEN

NO Installer ALDRI et barnesete med ryggen mot kjøreretningen i et sete som er beskyttet med en frontal AKTIVERT KOLLISJONSPUTE,

BARNET risikerer å bli DREPT eller HARDT SKADET.

PL NIGDY nie instalować fotelika dziecięcego w pozycji "tyłem do kierunku jazdy" na siedzeniu wyposażonym w CZOŁOWĄ PODUSZKĘ

POWIETRZNĄ w stanie AKTYWNYM. Może to doprowadzić do ŚMIERCI DZIECKA lub spowodować u niego POWAŻNE OBRAŻENIA

CIAŁA.

PT NUNCA instale um sistema de retenção para crianças de costas para a estrada num banco protegido por um AIRBAG frontal ACTIVADO.

Esta instalação poderá provocar FERIMENTOS GRAVES ou a MORTE da CRIANÇA.

RO Nu instalati NICIODATA un sistem de retinere pentru copii, dispus cu spatele in directia de mers, pe un loc din vehicul protejat cu AIRBAG

frontal ACTIVAT. Aceasta ar putea provoca MOARTEA COPILULUI sau RANIREA lui GRAVA.

RU ВО ВСЕХ СЛУЧАЯХ ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ использовать обращенное назад детское удерживающее устройство на сиденье,

защищенном ФУНКЦИОНИРУЮЩЕЙ ПОДУШКОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ, установленной перед этим сиденьем.

Это может привести к ГИБЕЛИ РЕБЕНКА или НАНЕСЕНИЮ ЕМУ СЕРЬЕЗНЫХ ТЕЛЕСНЫХ ПОВРЕЖДЕНИЙ

SK NIKDY neinštalujte detské zádržné zariadenie orientované smerom dozadu na sedadlo chránené AKTIVOVANÝM čelným AIRBAGOM.

Mohlo by dôjsť k SMRTEĽNÉMU alebo VÁŽNEMU PORANENIU DIEŤAŤA.

SL NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega sedeža s hrbtom v smeri vožnje, če je VARNOSTNA BLAZINA pred sprednjim sopotnikovim sedežem

AKTIVIRANA. Takšna namestitev lahko povzroči SMRT OTROKA ali HUDE POŠKODBE.

SR NIKADA ne koristite dečje sedište koje se okreće unazad na sedištu zaštićenim AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, jer

mogu nastupiti SMRT ili OZBILJNA POVREDA DETETA.

SV Passagerarkrockkudden fram MÅSTE vara avaktiverad om en bakåtvänd bilbarnstol installeras på denna plats. Annars riskerar barnet att

DÖDAS eller SKADAS ALLVARLIGT.

TR KESİNLKLE HAVA YASTIĞI AKTİF olan ön koltuğa yüzü arkaya dönük bir çocuk koltuğu yerleştirmeyiniz. Bu ÇOCUĞUN ÖLMESİNE veya

ÇOK AĞIR YARALANMASINA sebep olabilir.

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Child seat at the rear

Rearward facing

Forward facing

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

When a rearward facing child seat is installed

on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's

front seat forward and straighten the backrest

so that the rearward facing child seat does not

touch the vehicle's front seat.

When a forward facing child seat is installed

on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's

front seat forward and straighten the backrest

so that the legs of the child in the forward

facing child seat do not touch the vehicle's front

seat.

Ensure that the seat belt is correctly

tensioned.

For child seats with a support leg,

ensure that this is in firm contact with

the floor. If necessary, adjust the front

seat of the vehicle.

The incorrect installation of a child seat

in a vehicle compromises the protection

of the child in the event of an accident.

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Child seats recommended by CITROËN

CITROËN offers a range of child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L1

L5

L6

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed rearward facing.

"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

"BOOSTER GRACO"

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally

approved (a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Less than 13 kg

(groups 0 (b) and 0+)

Up to ≈ 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

From 1 to ≈ 3 years

From 15 to 25 kg

(group 2)

From 3 to ≈ 6 years

From 22 to 36 kg

(group 3)

From 6 to ≈ 10 years

Seat

Front passenger seat (c)

-

fixed

U(R1)

U(R2)

U(R1)

U(R2)

U(R1)

U(R2)

U(R1)

U(R2)

height adjustable

Outer rear seats (d)

Centre rear seat (d)

U

X

U

X

U

X

U

X

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U: seating position suitable for the installation

(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats

and "car cots" cannot be installed on the

front passenger seat.

(c) Consult the legislation in force in your

country before installing your child on this

seat.

Remove and stow the head restraint

before installing a child seat with

backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the

head restraint once the child seat has

been removed.

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved rearward facing

and/or forward facing.

U(R1): identical to U, with the vehicle's seat

backrest inclined fully forwards.

U(R2): identical to U, with the vehicle's seat

adjusted to the highest position.

X: seating position not suitable for installing a

child seat for the weight group indicated.

(d) To install a child seat at the rear, rearward

or forward facing, move the front seat

forward, then straighten the backrest to

allow enough room for the child seat and the

child's legs.

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"ISOFIX" mountings

Your vehicle has been approved in accordance

with the latest ISOFIX regulation.

-

pass the upper strap of the child seat

behind the seat backrest, centring it

between the apertures for the head

restraint rods,

The seats, represented below, are fitted with

regulation ISOFIX mountings:

-

fix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B,

tighten the upper strap.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the

left-hand rear seat of the benchseat,

before fitting the seat, first move the

centre rear seat belt towards the middle

of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat

interfering with the operation of the

seat belt.

-

a ring B, located behind the seat and

identified by a marking, referred to as the

Top Tether for fixing the upper strap.

There are three rings for each seat:

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your

vehicle.

The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two

latches which are secured on the two rings A.

Some seats also have an upper strap, known

as the Top Tether, which is attached to ring B.

The incorrect installation of a child seat

in a vehicle compromises the child's

protection in the event of an accident.

Strictly follow the fitting instructions provided in

the user guide supplied with the child seat.

For information on the possibilities for installing

ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle, refer to the

summary table.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

-

remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on the seat (refit it

once the child seat has been removed),

-

two rings A, located between the seat

backrest and cushion, indicated by a

marking,

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ISOFIX child seats recommended by CITROËN

CITROËN offers a range of ISOFIX child seats listed and type approved for your vehicle.

Refer also to the child seat

manufacturer's fitting instructions for

information on installing and removing

the seat.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus" and

Baby P2C Mini and its ISOFIX base

its ISOFIX base

(size categories: C, D, E)

(size category: E)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to the rings A.

The base has a support leg, adjustable for

height, which sits on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be secured with a

seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used

and attached to the vehicle's seat by the

three-point seat belt.

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to the rings A.

The base has a support leg, adjustable for

height, which sits on the vehicle's floor.

This seat can also be secured with a seat

belt.

In this case only the seat shell is used

and is attached to the vehicle's seat by the

three-point seat belt.

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"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

"Baby P2C Midi" and its ISOFIX base

(size categories: D, C, A, B, B1)

(size category: B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Is installed only in the forward facing

position.

Is attached to the rings A and the upper

ring B, referred to as the TOP TETHER,

using an upper strap.

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to the rings A.

The base has a support leg, adjustable for

height, which sits on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be used forward

facing.

This seat can not be secured with a seat

belt.

We recommend that you use the seat in the

rearward facing position up to the age of

3 years.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining,

lying down.

This child seat can also be used on seats

not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In

this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's

seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the

position of the vehicle's front seat so that the

child's feet are not touching the backrest.

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX

mountings.

In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child

seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child/indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

(group 0)

Up to approx.

6 months

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years

Up to approx. 1 year

Type of ISOFIX child seat

ISOFIX size category

Infant car seat*

rearward facing

forward facing

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

ISOFIX child seats universal and semi-

universal which can be installed on the rear

outer seats

IUF

IL-SU

IL-SU**

IL-SU

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix Universal seat, "Forward facing" secured using the

upper strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix Semi-Universal seat either:

Remove and stow the head restraint

before installing a child seat with a

backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the

head restraint once the child seat has

been removed.

-

rearward facing fitted with an upper strap or a support leg,

forward facing fitted with a support leg,

an infant car seat fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.

For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.

* Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

** The ISOFIX infant car seat, secured on the lower rings of a vehicle ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.

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Advice

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's protection

in the event of an accident.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt

buckle under the child seat, as this could

destabilise it.

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the

child seat harnesses keeping the slack

relative to the child's body to a minimum,

even for short journeys.

When installing a child seat using the seat

belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened

correctly on the child seat and that it

secures the child seat firmly on the seat

of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is

adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.

For optimum installation of the forward

facing child seat, ensure that the back of

the child seat is as close as possible to the

backrest of the vehicle's seat, in contact if

possible.

You must remove the head restraint before

installing a child seat with backrest to a

passenger seat.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when

the child seat is removed.

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.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:

-

a child or 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,

-

Children at the front

The legislation on carrying children on the

front passenger seat is specific to each

country. Refer to the legislation in force in

your country.

Deactivate the passenger's front airbag

when a rearward facing child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.

-

the keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

At rear seating positions, always leave

sufficient space between the front seat and:

To prevent accidental opening of the doors

and rear windows, use the child lock.

Take care not to open the rear windows by

more than one third.

To protect young children from the rays of

the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

-

a rearward facing child seat,

the child's feet for a child seat fitted

forward facing.

To do this, move the front seat forwards

and, if necessary, move its backrest into the

upright position.

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Manual child lock

Mechanical system to prevent opening of the rear door using its interior control.

The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of each rear door. It is identified by a symbol

marked on the bodywork.

Locking

Do not confuse the child lock control,

F

Using the ignition key or the integral key,

depending on version, turn the red control

as far as it will go:

which is red, with the back-up locking

control, which is black.

-

to the left on the left-hand rear door,

to the right on the right-hand rear door.

Unlocking

F

Using the ignition key or the integral key,

depending on version, turn the red control

as far as it will go:

-

to the right on the left-hand rear door,

to the left on the right-hand rear door.

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Electric child lock

Remotely operated system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use

of the rear electric windows.

The control is located on the dashboard, driver's side.

Switching on

F

Press this button.

This system is independent and in no

circumstances does it take the place of

the central locking control.

Check the status of the child lock each

time you switch on the ignition.

Always remove the key from the ignition

when leaving the vehicle, even for a

short time.

In the event of a serious impact, the

electric child lock is switched off

automatically to permit the exit of the

rear passengers.

The indicator lamp in the button

comes on, accompanied by a

message in the screen.

This indicator lamp remains on until the child

lock is switched off.

Switching off

F

Press this button again.

The indicator lamp on button A goes

off, accompanied by a message in

the screen.

This indicator lamp remains on while child lock

is switched on.

Any other status of the indicator lamp

indicates a fault with the electric child

lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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