Citroën C4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 5

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General safety 

recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in 

different places on your vehicle. They 

include safety warnings as well as 

identification information for the vehicle.

For all 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.

Depending on country regulations, 

certain safety equipment may be 

mandatory: high visibility safety vests, 

warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, 

spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud 

flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.

Installing electrical accessories:

–  The fitting of electrical equipment or 

accessories not approved 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 approved 

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 CITROËN or carried out 

without meeting the technical requirements 

defined by the Manufacturer will result in the 

suspension of the commercial warranty.

Installation of accessory radio 

communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication 

transmitter with an external aerial, you must 

without fail 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).

Declarations of conformity for radio 

equipment

The relevant certificates are available on the 

http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.

Hazard warning lamps

 

 

 

 

►  Pressing this red button causes all the 

direction indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Automatic operation of 

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on 

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning 

lamps come on automatically. They switch off 

automatically when you next accelerate.

They can be turned off by pressing the button 

again.

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Horn

 

 

►  Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is 

approaching.

The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle 

is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph 

(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.

This function cannot be deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning 

lamp comes on on the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems. 

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

Emergency or assistance 

call

 

 

 

 

1.

eCall (SOS)

2.

ASSISTANCE

eCall (SOS)

Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS) 

system either as standard or as an option.

The eCall (SOS) system provides direct contact 

to the emergency services and is fully built 

into the vehicle. This contact is made either 

automatically via the sensors built into the 

vehicle, or by pressing button 

1

.

According to the country of sale, the eCall (SOS) 

system corresponds to the systems PE112, 

ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.

The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.

►  To make an emergency call manually, press 

button 

1

 for more than 2 seconds.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message 

confirm that the call has been made to the 

emergency services*.

The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates 

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the 

appropriate emergency services**.

►  Pressing again immediately cancels the 

request.

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle 

data is being sent, and then remains lit when 

communication is established.

In the event that a serious accident is 

detected by the sensors built into the 

vehicle, such as the airbag control unit, an 

emergency call is made automatically.

The eCall (SOS) system is a public 

service of general interest and is 

free-of-charge.

Operation of the system

–  Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator 

lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes 

out: the system is operating correctly.

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–  The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the 

back-up battery.

–  The indicator lamp is fixed red: system 

malfunction. The emergency and assistance call 

services may not work.

–  If the indicator lamp does not come on when 

the ignition is switched on, this also means that 

there is a system malfunction.

If the problem persists, contact a qualified 

workshop as soon as possible.

A system fault does not prevent the 

vehicle from being driven.

Data processing

All processing of personal data by 

the eCall (SOS) function complies with 

the framework for protection of personal 

information established by Regulation 

2016/679 (General Data Protection 

Regulation - GDPR) and Directive 2002/58/

EC of the European Parliament and the 

Council, and in particular, seeks to protect 

the vital interests of the data subject, in 

accordance with Article 6 (1) d) GDPR.

The processing of personal data is strictly 

limited to the purpose of handling the eCall 

(SOS) function used with the “112” single 

European emergency call number.

* Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of the 

vehicle. 

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

The eCall (SOS) function is only able to 

collect and process the following data 

relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification 

number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or 

light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power 

source, three most recent locations and 

direction of travel, number of passengers 

and a timestamped log file of the automatic 

activation of the system and its timestamp.

The recipients of the processed data are the 

emergency call handling centres designated 

by the relevant national authorities in the 

territory in which they are located, enabling 

priority routing and handling of calls to the 

“112” emergency number.

Data storage

Data contained in the system’s memory 

is not accessible from outside the system until 

a call is made. The system is not traceable 

and is not continuously monitored in its 

normal operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is 

automatically and continuously erased. Only 

the vehicle’s three most recent locations, 

necessary for the normal functioning of the 

system, are stored.

When an emergency call is triggered, the data 

log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

Access to data

You have the right of access to data and 

as appropriate to request the rectification, 

erasure or restriction of processing of any 

personal data not processed in accordance 

with the provisions of GDPR. Third parties 

to which data has been disclosed shall 

be notified of any rectification, erasure or 

restriction carried out in compliance with 

GDPR, unless it proves impossible or 

involves a disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint 

with the respective data protection 

supervisory authority.

If you want to claim your above-mentioned 

rights please contact us per email at: 

privacyrights@stellantis.com.

For more information regarding our contact 

details please take a look at our Privacy & 

Cookies Policy on the brand's website.

ASSISTANCE

►  If the vehicle breaks down, press button 

2

 

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance 

(confirmed by a voice message*).

►  Pressing again immediately cancels the 

request.

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Privacy mode allows you to manage the 

level of sharing (data and/or location) 

between your vehicle and CITROËN.

It can be configured in the 

Settings

 touch 

screen menu.

By default, depending on equipment, 

deactivate/reactivate geolocation by 

simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then 

press the "ASSISTANCE" button to confirm.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the 

CITROËN dealer network, we invite you 

to have a dealer check the configuration of 

these services and, if desired, modify them to 

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country, 

configuration is possible in the official national 

language of your choice.

For technical reasons, in particular to 

improve the quality of telematic services 

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the 

right to carry out updates to the vehicle's 

on-board telematic system at any time.

If you benefit from the Citroën Connect 

Box offer with the SOS and Assistance 

Pack included, there are additional services 

available to you in your personal space, via 

the website for your country.

For information about the SOS and 

Assistance Pack, please refer to the general 

conditions for these services.

Electronic stability control 

(ESC)

The electronic stability control programme 

includes the following systems:

–  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic 

brake force distribution (EBFD).

–  Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

–  Post Collision Safety Brake (PCSB).

–  Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

–  Dynamic stability control (DSC).

Anti-lock braking system 

(ABS)/Electronic brake force 

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability 

and handling during braking, and enable greater 

control while cornering, particularly on poor or 

slippery road surfaces.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of 

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) 

manages overall braking pressure on each 

individual wheel.

► 

When braking in an emergency, depress 

the pedal very firmly and maintain this 

pressure.

Normal operation of the ABS may make 

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 

pedal.

The fixed illumination of this warning lamp 

signals that there is a fault with the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive 

carefully at a moderate speed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

This warning lamp, when lit together with 

the 

STOP

 and ABS warning lamps, 

accompanied by a message and an audible 

signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off 

the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 

ensure that these are approved for your 

vehicle.

After an impact

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or 

a qualified workshop.

Post Collision Safety Brake 

(PCSB)

If an accident is detected, the vehicle initiates 

automatic post collision braking. The goal of this 

system is to reduce the risk of further collisions if 

the driver does not react.

The system is not operational if the capability 

of the vehicle is to trigger and execute the 

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automatic post collision braking is not available, 

as it can occur in destructive accidents or in 

other specific accident scenarios.

It is possible to override the automatic braking by 

pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Operating conditions

The system operates, if the following conditions 

are met:

–  Airbags or pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners 

have been deployed by the collision.

–  Braking systems and electric functions remain 

continuously operational during and after 

collision.

–  Driver has not depressed the brake or 

accelerator pedal.

Malfunction

In the event of a 

malfunction, one of these 

warning lamps will come on fixed on the 

instrument panel, accompanied by the Service 

warning lamp, the display of a message and an 

audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Emergency braking 

assistance (EBA)

This system reduces the emergency stopping 

distance, by optimising the braking pressure.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which 

the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this 

is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and 

an increase in braking efficiency.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) 

/ Dynamic stability control 

(DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises 

traction by using engine braking and by applying 

the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one 

or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the 

vehicle's directional stability.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s 

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the 

dynamic stability control system automatically 

uses engine braking and the brakes on one or 

more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired 

path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

These systems are activated automatically every 

time the vehicle is started.

These systems are activated in the event 

of a problem with grip or trajectory 

(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the 

instrument panel).

Deactivation/Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate 

the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn 

freely and regain grip.

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of 

grip permits.

This function is set via the

Driving/Vehicle

 

touch screen menu.

Deactivation is confirmed by the lighting 

of this indicator lamp on the instrument 

panel and the display of a message.

The ASR system is reactivated automatically 

every time the ignition is switched off, or at 

speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h).

Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning 

lamp comes on on the instrument panel, 

accompanied by the display of a message and 

an audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

ASR/DSC

These systems enhance safety during 

normal driving, but should not encourage 

the driver to take extra risks or drive at high 

speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow, 

ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It 

is therefore important for your safety to keep 

these systems activated in all conditions, and 

particularly in difficult conditions.

Correct operation of these systems depends 

on compliance with the manufacturer's 

recommendations relating to the wheels 

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(tyres and rims), braking and electronic 

components, as well as the assembly and 

repair procedures provided by CITROËN 

dealers.

In order to ensure that these systems remain 

effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow 

or all-season tyres is recommended. All four 

wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for 

your vehicle.

All tyre specifications are listed on the 

tyre/paint label. For more information 

on 

Identification markings

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia 

reel which allows the strap length to adjust 

automatically to the shape of the user. The seat 

belt returns to its storage automatically when it 

is not used.

The inertia reels are fitted with a device which 

automatically locks the strap in the event of a 

collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls 

over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly 

and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a 

frontal 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.

Force limiting system

This system reduces the pressure of the seat 

belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving 

their protection.

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.

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic 

pretensioning system and a force limiting 

system.

Rear seat belts

 

 

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt 

with inertia reel.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic 

pretensioning and force limiting system.

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.

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Seat belts warning lamps 

display

 

 

 

 

1.

Front left seat belt warning lamp

2.

Front right seat belt warning lamp

3.

Rear left seat belt warning lamp

4.

Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

5.

Rear right seat belt warning lamp

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

It comes on in red on both the instrument panel 

and on the seat belts warning lamps display as 

soon as the system detects that a seat belt is not 

fastened or has been unfastened.

Type 1

Front seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if the 

driver or front passenger has not fastened their 

seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (

1

 or 

2

) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 12 

mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes red, 

accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 

minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning 

lamp remains on fixed in red until the seat belt is 

fastened.

Rear seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if one of 

the rear passengers has not fastened their seat 

belt, the corresponding warning lamp (

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) 

comes on in red for 60 seconds. 

Seat belt unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched on, if the 

driver or a passenger unfastens their seat belt, 

the corresponding warning lamp (

1

, 

2

, 

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 

12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes, 

accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 

minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning 

lamp remains on until the seat belt has been 

fastened again.

With the ignition on, if the driver or a 

passenger fastens their seat belt, the 

corresponding warning lamp (

1

, 

2

, 

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) 

comes on in green on the display. 

With the ignition on, if one of the front or 

rear passenger seats is detected as being 

unoccupied, the corresponding warning lamp (

2

, 

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) comes on in grey.

When there are no longer any not fastened/

unfastened alerts, the green or grey warning 

lamps remain on for around 30 seconds, then 

go off.

Type 2

Front seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if the 

driver or front passenger has not fastened their 

seat belt, the corresponding warning lamp (

1

 or 

2

) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 12 

mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes red, 

accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 

minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning 

lamp remains on fixed in red until the seat belt is 

fastened.

Rear seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on, if one of 

the rear passengers has not fastened their seat 

belt, the corresponding warning lamp (

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) 

comes on in red for 60 seconds. 

Seat belt unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched on, if the 

driver or a passenger unfastens their seat belt, 

the corresponding warning lamp (

1

, 

2

, 

3

, 

4

 or 

5

) comes on in red. At a speed greater than 

12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp flashes, 

accompanied by an audible signal for around 2 

minutes. After this time has elapsed, the warning 

lamp remains on until the seat belt has been 

fastened again.

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.

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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.

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, ensuring that it is not twisted.

–  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.

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.

Airbags

General information

System designed to help improve the safety 

of the occupants sitting in 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 

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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.

Front airbags

 

 

System that protects the driver and front 

passenger 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 dashboard above the glove box.

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

Deployment

They deploy, except the front passenger airbag 

if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front 

impact to all or part of the front impact zone 

A

.

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.

Lateral airbags

 

 

In the event of a serious side impact, this system 

protects the driver and front passenger to 

mitigate 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

System contributing towards greater protection 

for the driver and passengers (with the exception 

of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a 

serious side impact in order to limit the risk of 

injury to the side of the head.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and 

the upper passenger compartment area.

Deployment

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. 

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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.

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.

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.

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 

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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.

Advice

An incorrectly installed child seat 

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 

harness of child seats, 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 the vehicle. 

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 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 rays of the 

sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:

–  a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,

–  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

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.

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be 

installed on the 

centre rear passenger seat

.

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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

.

 

 

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

 

 

Passenger airbag OFF

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 is strictly prohibited 

- risk of death or serious injury in the event of 

airbag deployment!

Deactivating/Reactivating the front 

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is 

located on the side of the dashboard or inside 

the glove box.

 

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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.

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"

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

 

 

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"

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.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX 

compliant mountings:

 

 

The mountings comprise three rings for each 

seat, indicated by a marking:

–  Two rings 

A

, located between the vehicle seat 

backrest and cushion.

 

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These rings are located behind zips.

The 2 latches on 

ISOFIX child seats

 are 

secured to them.

–  One ring 

B,

 located behind the seat, called the 

TOP TETHER

, for attaching seats fitted with an 

upper strap.

 

 

This system prevents the child seat from tipping 

forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast, 

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the 

vehicle.

To secure the child seat to the 

TOP TETHER

:

►  Remove and stow the head restraint before 

installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once 

the child seat has been removed).

►  Pass the strap of the child seat behind the 

seat backrest, centring it between the openings 

for the head restraint rods.

►  Secure the upper strap hook to ring 

B

.

►  Tighten the upper strap.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the 

left-hand rear seat of the bench seat, 

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.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a 

vehicle compromises the child's safety in 

the event of an accident.

Strictly observe the fitting instructions 

provided in the user guide supplied with the 

child seat.

For information about the options for 

fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle, 

refer to the summary table.

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

 

 

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"

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.

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings 

A

.

These i-Size child seats also have:

–  either an upper strap that is attached to ring 

B

.

–  or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the 

ISOFIX mountings

, refer to the corresponding section.

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Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possibilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved 

(a)

 as well as the largest 

ISOFIX

 and 

i-Size

 child seats for the seat positions fitted with 

ISOFIX

 anchorage points in the vehicle.

Seat number

Front seats

(j)

Rear seats

(j)

 

 

1

3

4

5

6

 

 

3

1

4

5

6

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated "OFF" 

(b)

Activated "ON" 

(c)

Position compatible with a 

universal (a)

 

child seat

no

yes 

(d) (h)

yes 

(d) (i)

yes

yes 

(e)

yes

Position compatible with an 

i-Size

 child 

seat

no

no 

(f)

yes

no 

(f)

yes

Position equipped with a 

TOP TETHER

 

hook

no

no 

(f)

yes

no 

(f)

yes

"

Carrycot

" type child seat

no

no 

(f)

no

"Rearward facing" 

ISOFIX

 child seat

no

no 

(f)

R3 

(g)

no 

(f)

R3 

(g)

"Forward facing" 

ISOFIX

 child seat

no

no 

(f)

F3 

(g)

no 

(f)

F3 

(g)

Booster child seat

no

B3 

(f) (k)

B3 

(g)

B3 

(f)

B3 

(g)