Citroën Berlingo (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

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Snow

This mode adapts its strategy to the

conditions of grip encountered for each of

the two front wheels on moving off.

(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

All terrain (mud, damp grass, etc.)

This mode, when moving off, allows

considerable spin on the wheel with the

least grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to

regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the

most grip is controlled in such a way as to

transmit as much torque as possible.

When moving, the system optimises wheel spin

to respond to the driver's requirements as fully

as possible.

(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))

Sand

This mode allows little spin on the two

driving wheels at the same time to allow

the vehicle to move forward and limit the risks of

getting stuck in the sand.

(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

Do not use the other modes on sand as

the vehicle may become stuck.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the ASR and DSC

systems by turning the knob to the "

OFF

"

position.

The ASR and DSC systems will no

longer act on the operation of the engine

or of the brakes in the event of a change of

trajectory.

These systems are reactivated automatically

from 31 mph (50 km/h) and whenever the

ignition is switched on.

Recommendations

Your vehicle is designed principally to

drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to

occasionally drive on other less passable

terrain.

However, it does not permit off-road driving

such as:

– crossing and driving on terrain which

could damage the underbody or strip away

components (fuel pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due

to obstacles or stones in particular,

– driving on terrain with steep gradients and

poor grip,

– crossing a stream.

Hill Assist Descent

Control

Hill Assist Descent Control system for medium to

steep slopes, on tarmac or other road surfaces

(e.g. gravel, mud).

This system reduces the risk of slip or loss of

control of the vehicle when descending, whether

going forward or in reverse.

During a descent, the system assists the driver

in maintaining a constant speed, depending on

the gear engaged, while progressively releasing

the brakes.

For the system to activate, the gradient

must be greater than 5%.

The system can be used with the gearbox in

neutral.

Otherwise, engage a gear corresponding to

the speed to prevent the engine stalling.

With an automatic gearbox, the system can

be used with the selector at

N

,

D

or

R

.

When the system is regulating, the Active

Safety Brake system is automatically

deactivated.

The system is no longer available if the

speed of the vehicle is:

– above 43 mph (70 km/h).

– managed by the Adaptive cruise control,

depending on the type of gearbox.

Switching on

By default, the system is not selected.

The state of the function is not saved when the

ignition is switched off.

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► To select the system, at speeds below

31 mph (50 km/h), press this button until

its lamp lights up; this indicator lamp appears in

green on the instrument panel.

The system becomes active at speeds below 19

mph (30 km/h).

► When the vehicle begins its descent, the

driver can release the accelerator and brake

pedals; the system regulates the speed:

– If the gearbox is in first or second gear,

the speed decreases and the

indicator lamp flashes rapidly.

– If the gearbox is in neutral or if the clutch

pedal is depressed, the speed decreases and

the indicator lamp flashes slowly; in this case,

the maintained descent speed is lower.

On a downward slope, with the vehicle

stationary, if the driver releases the accelerator

and brake pedals, the system will release the

brakes to set the vehicle gradually in motion.

The brake lamps light up automatically when the

system is regulating.

If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h),

regulation is paused automatically, the

indicator lamp goes back to grey in the

instrument panel, but the green indicator lamp in

the button remains on.

Regulation resumes automatically when the

speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the

slope and pedal release conditions are met.

You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal

again at any time.

Switching off

► Press the button until its indicator lamp goes

off; the indicator lamp on the instrument panel

goes off.

At speeds above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system

is automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in

the button goes off.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on in green on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of

a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Seat belts

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system and force limiter.

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 pyrotechnic

pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat

belts against the body of the occupants.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

The front seat belts are fitted with a

single

pyrotechnic pretensioning system (or

double

on

the driver’s side, depending on equipment) and a

force limiter (or

progressive force limiter

on the

driver’s side, depending on equipment options).

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

single

pyrotechnic pretensioning system

instantly tightens the seat belts against the body

of the occupants.

The

double

pyrotechnic pretensionsining system

operates the same way, except that it uses two

anchor points rather than one, for enhanced

effectiveness.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

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The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

The

progressive force limiter

operates in

the same way, except that it takes the driver’s

stature into consideration, thus optimising the

reduction in the pressure exerted by the seat

belt on the occupant’s chest in the event of an

impact.

Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the

buckle.

► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling on the strap.

Unfastening

► Press the red button on the buckle.

► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Two-seat front bench seat

If the vehicle is fitted with a front bench seat,

ensure that each seat belt is used with its correct

buckle.

Do not interchange the driver's seat belt or

buckle with the centre seat belt or buckle.

Rear seat belts

Each rear seat is equipped with a seat belt but

no pyrotechnic pretensioning system or force

limiter.

Take care to insert each seatbelt into its

matching buckle.

Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the

outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre

seat.

Rear seat belts (row 2)

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Outer seats

Depending on equipment, they may be fitted with

a single pretensioning system and force limiters.

Be sure to put the correct seat belt in the correct

buckle.

Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the

outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre

seat.

Centre seat

The seat belt does not have a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system and force limiters.

Installation

► Pull the strap and insert the tongue

A

into the

right buckle (located on the passenger’s left side

when seated in the vehicle).

► Insert the tongue

B

into the left buckle

(located on the passenger’s right side when

seated in the vehicle).

► Check that each buckle is fastened correctly

by pulling the strap.

Removal and storage

► Press the red button on buckle

B

, then the

button on buckle

A

.

► Guide the strap as it reels in and take tongue

B

, then

A

to the magnet at the anchoring point

on the roof.

Before performing any operations on the

rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat

belts check that the lateral belts are properly

tensioned. The central seat belt must be

completely reeled in.

Rear seat belts (row 3)

These seat belts are not fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system or force limiter.

Seat belt(s) warning lamps

1.

Seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning

lamp

2.

Front left-hand seat belt not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp (or driver's seat

belt, depending on country of sale).

3.

Front right-hand seat belt not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp (or driver's seat

belt, depending on country of sale).

4.

Front centre seat belt (row 1) not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp.

5.

Rear left-hand seat belt (row 2) not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp.

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Rear centre seat belt (row 2) not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp.

7.

Rear right-hand seat belt (row 2) not

fastened/unfastened warning lamp.

Not fastened at the front

When the ignition is switched on, warning lamp

1

lights up on the instrument panel (depending

on version) and the corresponding indicator lamp

(

2

,

3

or

4

(depending on version)) lights up if the

driver and/or front passenger have not fastened

their seat belts.

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h),

these warning lamps flash, accompanied by an

increasing audible signal for approximately two

minutes. After two minutes, these warning lamps

remain on as long as the front seatbelts are not

fastened.

Not fastened at the rear

When the ignition is switched on, with the engine

running or the vehicle moving at a speed below

12 mph (20 km/h), warning lamp

1

(depending

on version) and the corresponding indicator

lamps (

5

to

7

) light up for around sixty seconds,

if one or more rear seat belts (row 2) are not

fastened.

There are no seat belt warning lamps for

row 3.

Unfastened

After the ignition is switched on, warning lamp

1

(depending on version) and the corresponding

indicator lamps light up if the driver and/or one or

more passengers unfasten their seat belts.

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these

warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible

signal for approximately two minutes. After this

time, these warning lamps remain on as long as

the seatbelts are not refastened.

Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers

use the seat belts correctly and that they

are all fastened before setting off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they

will not fulfil their role properly.

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt

buckles, make sure that there are no foreign

bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

At the front, adjusting the position of the

seat belt may require the seat height to be

adjusted.

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 is not twisted.

– must only be used to secure one person.

– not show signs of tearing or fraying.

– not be changed or modified, in order 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 1.5

metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on

Child seats

, refer to

the corresponding section.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all work on your vehicle's

seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with

the skills and equipment needed, which a

CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

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Have the 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.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and

seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic

device may trigger before and independently

of airbag deployment. 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 belt

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Airbags

General information

This system is designed to improve the safety

of the occupants of the front seats and the rear

outer seats in the event of a violent collision. The

airbags supplement the action of the seat belts

equipped with a force limiting system.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

– In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the

impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not

to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the

occupants.

– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to

protect you in these situations.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

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.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone

B.

Side impact zone

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system makes a noise and

releases a small quantity of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience irritation.

The detonation noise 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

This system protects the driver and front

passenger(s) in the event of a serious front

impact, limiting the risk of head and chest injury.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

fitted in the roof.

With the two-seat front bench seat, the

passenger sitting in the centre is also protected.

Deployment

They are deployed, except for the front

passenger airbag if it is deactivated*, in the

event of a violent front impact applied to all or

part of front impact zone

A

.

The front airbag inflates between the chest and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and

* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

the steering wheel, on the driver's side, and the

dashboard, on the passenger's side, to cushion

their forward movement.

When driving

, keep the storage

compartment closed. Otherwise, there is

a risk of injury in the event of an accident or

sudden braking.

Lateral airbags

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between

the hip and the shoulder.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, on the door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in

the event of a serious side impact applied to all

or part of the side impact zone

B

.

The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of

the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding

door panel.

Curtain airbags

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If fitted to the vehicle, this system offers

enhanced protection for the driver and

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the side of the head.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

With the two-seat front bench seat, the

passenger sitting in the centre is not

protected.

If fitted to the vehicle, this system offers

enhanced protection for the driver and

passengers (except in the central seats) in the

event of a serious side impact, limiting the risk of

injury to the side of the head.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

Deployment

It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding

lateral airbag in the event of a serious side

impact applied to all or part of the side impact

zone

B

.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front

and rear occupants of the vehicle and the

corresponding windows.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may not be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or bump at

the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle

rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.

In the event of a rear or front collision, none of

the lateral airbags are deployed.

Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.

Do not place anything between the occupants

and the airbags (e.g. child, animal, object), do

not fix or attach anything near or in the path of

the airbags, as this could cause injuries when

they are deployed.

Do not place objects on the dashboard.

Never modify the original definition of the

vehicle, particularly in the area directly around

the airbags.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned are

observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to

the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out

when an airbag is deployed. 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.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

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 fix or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, as this could cause

injuries when the airbags are deployed.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved seat covers

compatible with the deployment of these

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a

CITROËN dealer.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backrests (e.g. clothing) as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is

deployed.

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Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

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!

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof, as these help to secure the curtain

airbags.

Child seats

The regulations on carrying children are

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

For maximum safety, please observe the

following recommendations:

– In accordance with European regulations,

all children under the age of 12 or less than

1,5 metres tall must travel in approved child

seats suited to their weight

, on seats fitted with

a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.

–

Statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the rear

seats.

–

Children weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the "rearward facing" position,

whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.

It is recommended

that children travel

on the

rear seats

of the vehicle:

– ‘

rearward facing

’ up to the age of 3,

– ‘

forward facing

’ over the age of 3.

Make sure that the seat belt is correctly

positioned and tightened.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure that

the support leg is in firm and steady contact

with the floor.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety 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 harness 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 vehicle seat. If

the passenger seat is adjustable, move it

forwards if necessary.

Remove the head restraint before

installing a child seat with a backrest on 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 once

the child seat has been 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.

Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

Additional protections

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 sun's rays,

fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

– A child alone and unsupervised inside a

vehicle.

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– A child or an animal in a vehicle which is

exposed to the sun, with the windows closed.

– The keys within reach of children inside the

vehicle.

Child seat at the rear

Row 2

Forward-facing or rearward-facing

► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing

child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front

seat.

► Check that the backrest of the forward-facing

child seat is as close as possible to the backrest

of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact

with it.

► Adjust the rear seat (in row 2) to the fully

back longitudinal position, with the backrest

straightened.

Ensure that the seat belt is correctly

tensioned.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure

that the support leg is in firm and steady

contact with the floor. If necessary, adjust the

vehicle's front seat.

Row 3

If a child seat is installed on a passenger

seat in the third row, move the seat to its

rearmost longitudinal position with the backrest

straightened, so that the child seat and the

child's legs do not touch the seats in the second

row.

Never fit a child seat with a support leg in

the third row.

Child seat at the front

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the

highest

and

fully back longitudinal position

,

with the backrest straightened

.

"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger

airbag active.

"Rearward facing"

The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated before installing a rearward

facing child seat. Otherwise,

the child risks

being seriously injured or killed if the

airbag is deployed

.

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Warning label - Front passenger airbag

You must comply with the following instruction,

as reminded by the warning label on both sides

of the passenger sun visor:

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.

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

To ensure the safety of the child, the front

passenger airbag MUST be deactivated

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed in the event of deployment of

the airbag.

Vehicles not equipped with a

deactivation/reactivation control

Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat or bench seat is strictly

prohibited - risk of death or serious injury in

the event of airbag deployment!

With the

Extenso Cab

or the

Crew cab

,

deactivate the front passenger airbag

when transporting long objects.

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is

located on the side of the dashboard.

With the ignition off:

► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "

OFF

" position.

► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "

ON

"

position.

When the ignition is switched on:

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal deactivation.

Or

This warning lamp comes on for about 1

minute to signal activation.

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Recommended child

seats

Range of child seats secured using a

three-

point seat belt

.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the side rear

seats.

The head restraint on the vehicle seat must

be removed.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L6

"GRACO Booster"

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the front

passenger seat or on the rear side seats.

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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt

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

(c)

according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the vehicle.

Child weight and age guide

Seats

Under 13 kg

(groups 0 (b) and

0+)

Up to about 1 year

old

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

From about 1 to 3

years old

15-25 kg

(group 2)

From about 3 to 6

years old

22-36 kg

(group 3)

From about 6 to 10

years old

Cab/Row 1 (a)

With individual seat, passenger seat

/

With bench seat,

outer or central

passenger seat

With passenger

airbag deactivated

"OFF"

U

With passenger

airbag activated

"ON"

X

UF

Key

(a)

Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are driving before placing a child in this seat position.

(b)

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Carrycots and "car" infant carriers must not be installed on the front passenger seat(s).

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(c)

Universal child seat: child seat suitable for installation in all vehicles using the seat belt.

U

Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved for rearward-facing and/or forward-facing use.

UF

Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved for forward-facing use.

X

Seat position not suitable for installing a child seat for the stated weight class.

Child weight and age guide

Seat

Under 13 kg

(groups 0

(d)

and 0+)

Up to about 1 year

old

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

From about 1 to 3

years old

15-25 kg

(group 2)

From about 3 to 6

years old

22-36 kg

(group 3)

From about 6 to 10

years old

Row 1

(a)

Fixed passenger seat

X

Passenger seat

with forwards

and backwards

adjustment

With passenger

airbag deactivated

"OFF"

U (f)

With passenger

airbag activated

"ON"

X

UF (f)

Row 2

(b) (e)

U

Row 3

(b) (e)

U (g) (h)

Key

(a)

Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are driving before placing a child in this seat position.

(b)

To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat, adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest straightened.

(c)

Universal child seat: child seat suitable for installation in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(d)

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Carrycots and "car" infant carriers must not be installed on the front passenger seat(s) or the seats in row 3.

(e)

To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat, move the seats in front of it forward, then straighten their backrests to allow

sufficient room for the child seat and the child's legs.

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(f)

With the fixed passenger seat (which cannot be placed in the folded position), adjust the backrest angle to 0°.

For more information on the

Front seats

and, in particular, the folded position for the backrest, refer to the corresponding section.

(g)

On the

M

version, fold down the backrests in row 2.

(h)

Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third row.

U

Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved for rearward-facing and/or forward-facing use.

UF

Seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved for forward-facing use.

X

Seat position not suitable for installing a child seat for the stated weight class.

"ISOFIX" mountings

Row 2

* On some versions, the central seat is not

equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

The vehicle has been approved in accordance

with the latest ISOFIX regulation.

If fitted on the vehicle, the regulation ISOFIX

mountings are identified by labels.

There are three rings for each seat:

– Two front rings

A

, located between the vehicle

seat backrest and cushion, indicated by an

"ISOFIX" marking,

– If fitted to your vehicle, a rear ring

B

, located

behind the vehicle's seat, called Top Tether, for

securing the upper strap, indicated by a "Top

Tether" marking.

The Top Tether secures the upper strap of child

seats fitted with them. In case of frontal impact,

this device limits the extent to which the child

seat can tilt forward.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two

latches which are secured on the two front

rings

A

.

Some child seats also have an upper strap which

is attached to rear ring

B

.

To secure the child seat to the Top Tether:

– remove and stow the head restraint before

installing a child seat on this seat (refit it once

the child seat has been removed),

– pass the strap of the child seat over the top

of the seat backrest, centring it between the

openings for the head restraint rods,

– attach the hook of the upper strap to rear

ring

B

,

– tighten the upper strap.

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5

Incorrect installation of a child seat in a

vehicle can compromise a child's safety

in the event of an accident.

Strictly follow the fitting instructions provided

in the installation guide supplied with the child

seat.

Recommended ISOFIX

child seats

Also consult the user guide from the child

seat’s manufacturer to find out how to

install and remove the seat.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base"

(size category:

E

)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to rings

A

.

The base has a support leg, height-

adjustable, which rests 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 seat using the

three-point seat belt.

"

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX

"

(size category:

B1

)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Suitable for forward-facing installation only.

Attached to rings

A

and ring

B

, referred to as

TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining,

lying down.

This child seat can also be used in seat

positions 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 front seat of the vehicle so that the

child's feet do not touch the backrest.