Citroen C5 Dag (2010 year). Manual — part 9

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This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fi tted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be attached

to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX

(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed in the forwards-facing position.

Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , D or E , referred

to as the TOP TETHER.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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POSITIONS FOR FITTING ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

In conformity with European law (ECE 16), this table shows you the possibilities for the installation of ISOFIX child seats

to seats in the vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX mounting points.

For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class, defi ned by a letter from A to G , is shown on

the child seat to the right of the ISOFIX logo.

IUF:

Seat position suitable for installation of an I sofi x U niversal " F orwards-facing" seat attached using the top tether.

IL-SU:

Seat position suitable for installation of an I SOFIX S emi- U niversal child seat, either:

- "rearwards-facing" fi tted with an upper strap or a stay

- "forwards-facing" fi tted with a stay,

- a shell fi tted with an upper strap or a stay.

To attach the upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" paragraph.
X:

Seat not suitable for installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size class indicated

Weight of child/

Age given as a guide

Up to 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to around

6 months

Up to 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to around 1 year

9 to 18 kg (group 1)

Approx 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Shell

"Rearwards-facing" "Rearwards-facing" "Forwards-facing"

ISOFIX size class

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

Universal and semi-universal
ISOFIX child seats can be in-
stalled on:
- Front passenger seat

X

IL-SU

IL-SU

IUF/IL-SU

- Outer rear seats

IL-SU *

IL-SU

IL-SU

IUF/IL-SU

- Centre rear seat

Non ISOFIX seat position

* The ISOFIX shell, fi xed to the lower rings of an ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.

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ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Activation


Press button A .

The indicator lamp on button A comes

on, accompanied by a message on

the instrument panel screen.

Remote control system to prevent

opening of the rear doors using their

interior controls and use of the rear

electric windows.

Deactivation


Press button A again.

The indicator lamp on button A

switches off, accompanied by a

message on the instrument panel

screen.

This indicator lamp remains off until

the child lock is activated.

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 deactivated

automatically to permit the exit of

the rear passengers.

Any other status of the indicator

lamp indicates a malfunction of the

electric child lock. Have it checked

by a CITROËN dealer.

The control is located on the driver's

door, with the electric window controls.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

 Left: lower the lighting stalk be-

yond the point of resistance.

 Right: raise the lighting stalk be-

yond the point of resistance.

"Motorway" function



Press briefl y upwards or down-

wards, without going beyond the

point of resistance; the direction

indicators will fl ash 3 times.

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

A visual warning by means of the di-

rection indicators to alert other road

users to a vehicle breakdown, tow-

ing or accident.

Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency,

depending on the deceleration, the

hazard warning lamps come on au-

tomatically.

They switch off automatically the

fi rst time you accelerate.


You can also switch them off by

pressing the button.

Audible warning to alert other road

users to an imminent danger.

Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.



Press this button, the direction

indicators fl ash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

 Press the left or right-hand part

of the fi xed centred controls

steering wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only

in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
-

-

when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.

This system allows you to make an

emergency or assistance call to the

emergency services or to the dedi-

cated CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of

this function, refer to the "Audio and

telematics" section.

EMERGENCY OR
ASSISTANCE CALL

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION

System which automatically checks the

pressures of the tyres while driving.

Tyres OK display

Choice of detection

This function provides warning of tyres

that are under-infl ated or punctured.

Automatic detection
Sensors monitor the tyre pressures.

In the event of an anomaly, a mes-

sage will appear on the instrument

panel screen.

Driver request detection
You can check the tyre pressures at

any time.


Press on button A (CHECK); the

information will be displayed on

the instrument panel screen.



Press on button A (CHECK).

The system indicates to you that the

tyres are correctly infl ated.

This information is only available on

the request by the driver.

Under-inflated tyre

automatic detection

detection on request

Automatic detection:
A message indicates which tyre is

under-infl ated.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the un-

der-infl ated tyre(s).

The message is accompanied by

lighting of the SERVICE warning

lamp and an audible beep.


Check the tyre pressures as

soon as possible.

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Punctured tyre

automatic detection

detection on request

Automatic detection:
A message indicates which tyre is

punctured.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the

punctured tyre(s).

The message is accompanied by

lighting of the STOP

warning lamp

and an audible beep.

Wheel not monitored

automatic detection

detection on request

Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which

wheel is not monitored.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the

wheel(s) which is/are not monitored.


The message is accompanied by

lighting of the SERVICE warn-

ing lamp and an audible beep.

Consult a CITROËN dealer.



If you have fi tted wheels that

are not equipped with tyre defl a-

tion detection (wheels with snow
tyres, etc.), contact a CITROËN
dealer.

The defl ation detection system is a

driving aid, but which does not ab-

solve the driver from the need to be

vigilant and responsible.
This system does not dispense

with the requirement to check

the tyres on a regular basis (see

"Identifi cation markings") to ensure

optimum vehicle behaviour and to

avoid premature tyre wear under

certain conditions (high load, high
speed).
Do not forget to check the tyre

pressure of the spare wheel .

Any repair or replacement of a tyre

on a wheel that is equipped with

a sensor must be carried out by a

CITROËN dealer .
The system may suffer from tem-

porary interference caused by radio

transmissions on neighbouring fre-

quencies .

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SYSTEMS

Group of supplementary systems

which help you to obtain optimum

braking in complete safety in emer-

gency situations:

- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution

(EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance

(EBA).

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.

Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibration of

the brake pedal.

Operating fault

When braking in an emergency,

press very fi rmly without releasing

the pressure.

If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

on the instrument panel

screen, it 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 audible

signal and a message on the instru-

ment panel 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 both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Emergency braking
assistance

System which, in an emergency,

enables you to obtain the optimum

braking pressure more quickly, thus

reducing the stopping distance.
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 effi ciency.

When braking in an emergency,

press fi rmly without releasing the

pressure.

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TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS

Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

Activation
These systems are activated auto-

matically each time the vehicle is

started.
They come into operation in the event

of a grip or trajectory problem.

This is indicated by fl ashing

of this warning lamp on the

instrument panel.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a

vehicle which is bogged down, stuck

in snow, on soft ground...), it may be

advisable to deactivate the ASR and

ESP systems, so that the wheels

can move freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF"

button, locat-

ed in the centre of the dashboard.

If this warning lamp comes

on in the instrument panel

and the indicator lamp on the

button comes on, this indi-

cates that the ASR and ESP

systems are deactivated.

For vehicles with Hydractive III +

suspension, manual adjustment of

ground clearance to the intermediate

position improves further the ability

to make progress in deep snow (see

the relevant paragraph).
In extremely severe conditions (snow

on top of ice, sand, deep mud…), it

can be useful to deactivate the ESP/

ASR

systems to allow a degree of

wheel spin and so recover grip.

The anti-skid regulation (also known

as Traction Control) optimises trac-

tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,

by acting on the brakes of the driving

wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme

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.

Intelligent traction control
(Snow Motion)

Your vehicle has an intelligent trac-

tion control system to help driving on

snow: Snow Motion
This automatic system continuously

checks for situations of diffi cult surface

adhesion that could make it diffi cult to

move off or make progress on deep

fresh snow or compacted snow.

In these situations, the Snow

Motion

system takes over from

the ASR

system by optimising the

amount of wheel slip to provide the

best traction and trajectory control,

even without snow tyres and with or

without chains.

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SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted with a

pretensioning system and force limiter.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front impact.

Depending on the seriousness of the

impact, the pretensioning system in-

stantly tightens the seat belt against

the body of the occupant.

Fastening



Pull the belt down in front of you

in a steady movement, making

sure that it does not become

twisted.



Press the fastening into its buckle.



Check that it is properly secured

and that the automatic locking

mechanism operates correctly

by pulling sharply on the belt

strap.



The lap strap should be posi-

tioned as low down as possible in
the lap and as tight as possible.



The diagonal strap should be

positioned across the chest and

away from the neck.

Each belt has a reel that adjusts its

length automatically to the girth of

the seat occupant.

The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-

sure of the seat belt against the

chest of the occupant, so increasing

his protection.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-

tomatically each time the ignition is

switched back on or from 30 mph

(50 km/h).
 Press the "ESP OFF"

button again

to reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

on the instrument panel

screen, this indicates a malfunction

of these systems.

Have the systems checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-

ceptional 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 depends on observation

of the manufacturer's recommen-

dations regarding the wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking components,

the electronic components and

observation of the assembly and

repair

procedures

used

by

CITROËN dealers.
After an impact, have these sys-

tems checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

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SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted with a

pretensioning system and force limiter.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front impact.

Depending on the seriousness of the

impact, the pretensioning system in-

stantly tightens the seat belt against

the body of the occupant.

Fastening



Pull the belt down in front of you

in a steady movement, making

sure that it does not become

twisted.



Press the fastening into its buckle.



Check that it is properly secured

and that the automatic locking

mechanism operates correctly

by pulling sharply on the belt

strap.



The lap strap should be posi-

tioned as low down as possible in
the lap and as tight as possible.



The diagonal strap should be

positioned across the chest and

away from the neck.

Each belt has a reel that adjusts its

length automatically to the girth of

the seat occupant.

The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-

sure of the seat belt against the

chest of the occupant, so increasing

his protection.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-

tomatically each time the ignition is

switched back on or from 30 mph

(50 km/h).
 Press the "ESP OFF"

button again

to reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

on the instrument panel

screen, this indicates a malfunction

of these systems.

Have the systems checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-

ceptional 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 depends on observation

of the manufacturer's recommen-

dations regarding the wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking components,

the electronic components and

observation of the assembly and

repair

procedures

used

by

CITROËN dealers.
After an impact, have these sys-

tems checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

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Height adjustment

When correctly adjusted, the seat

belt shoulder strap falls over the

middle of the shoulder.


To adjust the belt, squeeze the

control and slide it in the direc-

tion required.

Unfastening



To unfasten the belt, press on

the red button in the buckle.

The belt retracts automatically when

not in use.

Rear seat belts

Fastening


Pull the strap, then insert the

tongue in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fas-

tened correctly by pulling the

strap.

Unfastening


Press the red button on the

buckle.

Each rear seat is fi tted with a three-

point inertia reel seat belt with force

limiter.

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The driver must ensure that passen-

gers use the seat belts correctly and

that they are all restrained securely

before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-

hicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles

as they will not fulfi l their role fully.

The seat belts are fi tted with an

inertia reel permitting automatic ad-

justment of the length of the strap to

your size. The seat belt is stored au-

tomatically 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 fi tted 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 re-

lease the device by pulling fi rmly on

the strap and releasing it so that it
re-winds slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt

must:
-

be tightened as close to the body
as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a

smooth movement, checking

that it does not twist,

-

be used to restrain only one person,

-

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modifi ed to

avoid affecting its performance.

Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-

senger is less than 12 years old or

shorter than one and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to se-

cure more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, all repairs and checks

must be carried out by a CITROËN

dealer who guarantees that the work

is carried out correctly.

Have your seat belts checked regu-

larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-

ticularly 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 se-
riousness of the impacts , the pre-

tensioning device may be triggered

before and independently of the
airbags. Triggering of the pre-ten-

sioners 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 neces-

sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.

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AIRBAGS

System designed to maximise the

safety of the occupants (with the

exception of the rear centre pas-

senger) in the event of violent col-

lisions. It supplements the action of

the force-limiting seat belts.

If a collision occurs, the electronic

detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in

the impact detection zones:

- in the case of a serious impact,

the airbags are triggered instant-

ly and protect the occupants of

the vehicle (with the exception of

the rear centre passenger); im-

mediately after the impact, the

airbags defl ate rapidly so that

they do not hinder visibility or the

exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear

impact or in certain roll-over

conditions, the airbags will not
be triggered; the seat belt alone

is suffi cient to provide optimum

protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the airbag will not operate.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone.

B.

Side impact zone.

Triggering of the airbag(s) is ac-

companied by a slight emission of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to

the activation of the pyrotechnic car-

tridge incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sen-

sitive individuals may experience

slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may

result in a slight loss of hearing for

a short time.

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Front airbags

System which protects the head and

chest of the driver and front passen-

ger in the event of a front impact.

The driver's airbag is incorporated

in the centre of the steering wheel;

the front passenger's airbag is incor-

porated in the dashboard above the

glove box.

Activation
The airbags are triggered simultane-

ously, 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 lon-

gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on

a horizontal plane and directed from

the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

dashboard to cushion their forward

movement.

Deactivation

This warning lamp comes on

on the roof console display

when the ignition is on and un-

til the air bag is reactivated.

To guarantee the safety of your

child, it is imperative that the pas-

senger airbag is deactivated when

you install a "rearwards-facing" child

seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk be-

ing seriously injured or killed if the

airbag were triggered.

Activation
When you remove the child seat, turn

switch 1 to the "ON" position to re-

activate the airbag and so guarantee

the safety of your front passenger in

the event of an impact.

Operating fault

If this symbol appears on

the instrument panel screen,

accompanied by an audible

warning and a message,

contact a CITROËN dealer to have

the system checked. The airbags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact.

Only the front passenger's airbag

can be deactivated:
 with the ignition off , insert the

key in the passenger airbag de-
activation switch 1 ,



turn it to the "OFF" position,



then, remove the key keeping

the switch in this position.

If this warning lamp fl ashes,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

If both airbag warning lamps come

on continuously, do not install a

"rearwards-facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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* According to country.

Lateral airbags *

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.
Each lateral airbag is incorporated

in the front seat back frame, on the

outer side.

Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the

event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side im-

pact 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 infl ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim pad.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone.

B.

Side impact zone.

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 or-

der to limit the risk of head injuries.

Each curtain airbag is incorporated

in the pillars and the upper part of

the passenger compartment.

Operation
It is triggered at the same time as

the corresponding side airbag in the

event of a serious side impact to all

or part of the side impact zone B ,

perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-

treline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane and directed from the outside

towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between

the front or rear occupant of the ve-

hicle and the windows.

Operating fault

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.

*

According to country.

If this symbol appears on

the instrument panel screen,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer to have the

system checked. The airbags may

no longer be triggered in the event

of a serious impact.

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S A F E T Y

For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
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.
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 qualifi ed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of mi-

nor burns to the head, chest or arms

when an airbag is triggered cannot

be ruled out. The bag infl ates almost

instantly (within a few milliseconds)

then defl ates within the same time dis-

charging the hot gas via openings pro-

vided for this purpose.

Front airbags
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 deploy-

ment 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.

Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the

seats. These will not hinder infl a-

tion of the lateral airbags. Consult a

CITROËN dealer.
Do not fi x or attach anything to the

seat backs (clothing...). This could

cause injury to the chest or arms if

the lateral airbag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than
necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head if the curtain airbag is trig-

gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-

stalled on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.