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Special position of the windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

F

Any action on the wiper stalk within one

minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.

F

To park the wiper blades again, switch on

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy

water,

- avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of

wear.

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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.

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.

We draw your attention to the
following points:

- The fitting of electrical equipment

or accessories not listed by
CITROËN may cause faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN
dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.

- 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.

- 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,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,

fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps

at the rear of the vehicle.

The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not

recommended by CITROËN may result

in a failure of your vehicle's electronic

system and excessive electrical

consumption.
Contact a CITROËN dealer

for information on the range of

recommended equipment and

accessories.

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Direction indicators

F

Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

F

Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

Three flashes of the direction

indicators

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.

Hazard warning

lamps

Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

Automatic operation

When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

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

F Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

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Horn

Audible warning to alert other road users to
an imminent danger.

F

Press the left or right-hand part of the fixed

centred controls steering wheel.

This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.

Emergency or

assistance call

For more information on Audio and
telematics and in particular the
use of this equipment, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Braking assistance systems

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

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument
panel screen, it indicates a fault with
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 in the
instrument panel screen, it indicates
a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution which could result in loss
of control of the vehicle when braking.

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 efficiency.

Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.

When braking in an emergency,
press very firmly without releasing
the pressure.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Trajectory control systems

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and dynamic stability
control (DSC)

Activation

This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Your vehicle has a system to improve traction
on snow: intelligent traction control.
This system detects situations of low adhesion
that might make moving off and progress
difficult on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow.
In these situations the intelligent traction
control

system regulates the amount of wheel

slip to optimise the traction and trajectory
control of your vehicle.
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).

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.

Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.

The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on surfaces with low
adhesion.

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Reactivation

Operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp and
the lamp in the deactivation button,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.

Deactivation

Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.

F

Press this button.

The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

The DSC and ASR systems no longer act
on the operation of the engine and on the
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of
trajectory.

F

Press this button again.

The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.

The systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually:

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.

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The DSC and ASR systems offer increased safety in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow, black ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your safety to keep the DSC and ASR systems
activated in all conditions, and particularly in difficult conditions.
The correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's
recommendations regarding as much the wheels (tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components as the assembly and repair procedures used by CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness of the DSC and ASR systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
handling on the road.

After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

Fastening

F Pull the belt down in front of you in a steady

movement, making sure that it does not
become twisted.

F

Press the fastening into its buckle.

F

Check that it is properly secured and that

the automatic locking mechanism operates
correctly by pulling sharply on the belt
strap.

F The lap strap should be positioned as low

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

F

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 front seat belts are fitted 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 instantly tightens the
seat belt against the body of the occupant.

The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the chest of the occupant,
so increasing his protection.

Height adjustment

When correctly adjusted, the seat belt shoulder
strap falls over the middle of the shoulder.
F

To adjust the belt, squeeze the control and

slide it in the direction required.

Unfastening

F To unfasten the belt, press on the red

button in the buckle.

The belt retracts automatically when not in use.

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Rear seat belts

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.

Each rear seat is fitted with a three-point inertia
reel seat belt with force limiter.

This display screen is located in the roof
console.
The seat belt fastened/unfastened status
for each seating position is indicated by the
lighting or flashing of the warning lamps linked
to each position.
A.

Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp.

B.

Front left-hand seat belt warning lamp.

C.

Front right-hand seat belt warning lamp.

D.

Rear right-hand seat belt warning lamp.

E.

Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

F.

Rear left-hand seat belt warning lamp.

G.

Front passenger's airbag deactivation

warning lamp.

H.

Passenger's front airbag activation warning

lamp.

Seat belts and passenger's
front airbag warning lamp
display screen

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Advice

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 modified to avoid

affecting its performance.

Recommendations for children

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.

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.

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.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfill their role fully.
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.

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Airbags

System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of a violent collision. The airbags
supplement the action of the force-limiting
seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and contribute
towards best protecting the occupants of
the vehicle (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in

certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards your protection in
these situations.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone.

B.

Side impact zone.

The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during
the same or a subsequent accident),
the deployment of airbag will not be
triggered again.

Deployment of one or more airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation related to
the deployment of one or more airbags
may result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.

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Front airbags

Deployment

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 chest and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, drivers side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their forward
movement.

This warning lamp comes on in the
screen located in the roof console
when the ignition is on and until the
airbag is reactivated.

Deactivation

Only the front passenger's airbag can be
deactivated:
F with the ignition off

, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

F turn it to the "OFF" position,
F

then, remove the key keeping the switch in

this position.

To assure the safety of your child, the
passenger's airbag must be deactivated
when you install a rearward facing child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.

Reactivation

When you remove a rearward facing child seat,
turn switch 1 to the "ON" position to reactivate
the airbag and so assure the safety of your
front passenger in the event of an impact.

System which contributes towards the
protection of the head and chest of the driver
and front passenger in the event of a front
impact.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Lateral airbags*

Deployment

It is deployed unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

Operating fault

System which contributes towards the
protection of the driver and front passenger in
the event of a serious side impact, in order to
limit the risk of injury to the chest, between the
hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat
backrest frame, on the outer side.

If this symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.

If the symbol or warning lamp comes on
continuously, do not install a child seat
or an adult on the front passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

* Depending on the country of sale.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone.

B.

Side impact zone.

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Operating fault

If this symbol is displayed in
the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbags may not
be deployed.
No lateral airbag is deployed in the
event of a rear or front collision.

Curtain airbags*

System which contributes towards 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.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars and the
upper part of the passenger compartment.

Deployment

It is deployed at the same time as the
corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a
serious side impact to all or part of the side
impact zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane
and directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

* Depending on the country of sale.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag improves protection for the
driver's knees in the event of a serious front
impact.
It is fitted in the dashboard below the steering
column.

Deployment

It is deployed at the same time as the driver's
front airbag.

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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:

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.
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 fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.

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.

Advice

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...), 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.

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!
Such work must only be done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.