Get Safety Guide for Citroen C5 Aircross SUV 2020

Safety

General safety

We draw your attention to the following

points:

Installation of accessory radio

communication transmitters

recommendations

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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

recommended accessories.

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).

Labels are affixed in different locations on

your vehicle. They include safety warnings

and vehicle identification information. Do

not remove them: they are an integral part

of your vehicle.

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As a safety measure, access to

the diagnostic socket, used for the

vehicle's electronic systems, is

reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers

or qualified workshop, equipped

with the special tools required (risk

of malfunctions of the vehicle's

electronic systems that could cause

breakdowns or serious accidents).

The manufacturer cannot be held

responsible if this advice is not

followed.

For any work on your vehicle, use

a qualified workshop that has the technical

information, skills and equipment required,

all of which a CITROËN dealer is able to

provide.

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Hazard warning lamps

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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 legal and contractual

warranties.

Depending on country regulations, some

safety equipment may be compulsory:

high visibility safety vests, warning

triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,

spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,

mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.

F When you press this red button, all four

direction indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

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Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

Emergency or assistance

call

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, an emergency call is made

automatically and independently of the

deployment of any airbags.

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the force of deceleration, the hazard warning

lamps come on automatically. They switch off

automatically when you next accelerate.

It is also possible to switch them off by pressing

the button.

*

In accordance with the general conditions of

service available from dealers and subject

to technological and technical limitations.

** As per the geographic coverage of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

Horn

Localised Emergency Call

In an emergency, press button 1 for more than

2 seconds.

The flashing LED and a voice message confirm

that the call has been made to the "Localised

Emergency Call" call centre*.

The list of countries covered and of

telematic services is available from dealers

or on the website for your country.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request; the LED goes off.

Operation of the system

When the ignition is switched on, the indicator

lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that

the system is operating correctly.

If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:

there is a system fault.

If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

In either case, emergency and assistance calls

may not function.

F Press the central part of the multifunction

The LED remains on (without flashing) when

communication is established.

It goes off at the end of the call.

steering wheel.

"Localised Emergency Call" immediately

locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own

language**, and – if necessary – requests

the appropriate public emergency services to

be sent**. In countries where the service is

not operational, or where the locating service

has been expressly refused, the call is sent

directly to the emergency services (112) without

location.

Contact a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

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Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Electronic stability control programme

comprising the following systems:

The system's fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

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 it to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

configuration is possible in the official

national language of your choice.

Localised Assistance Call

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).

Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Dynamic stability control (DSC).

Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Press button 2 for more than 2 seconds to

request assistance if the vehicle breaks down

(confirmed by a voice message** ).

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Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request (confirmed by a voice message).

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.

** As per the geographic coverage of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

Definitions

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

and electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

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The list of countries covered and of

telematic services is available from dealers

or on the website for your country.

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.

These systems improve the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking

and contribute towards improved control in

corners, in particular on poor or slippery road

surfaces.

Geolocation

The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of

emergency braking.

The EBFD manages the braking pressure

wheel by wheel.

Deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 and

then a single press of button 2 to confirm.

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Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

This system allows control of the vehicle to be

retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid

the risk of snaking.

In an emergency, this system enables you to

reach the optimum braking pressure more

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by

a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly and maintain this pressure.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) and electronic brake

force distribution (EBFD)

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The fixed illumination of this warning

lamp signals that there is a fault with

the ABS.

This system optimises traction in order to

avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of

the driving wheels and on the engine. It also

improves the directional stability of the vehicle

on acceleration.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at moderate speed.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

Intelligent traction control

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Illumination of this warning lamp,

coupled with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by the

display of a message and an audible

signal, signals that there is a fault

with the electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD).

system ("Snow motion")

If there is a difference between the path

followed by the vehicle and that required by the

driver, this system monitors each wheel and

automatically acts on the brake of one or more

wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle

to the required path, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

Depending on version, your vehicle has

a system to help driving on snow: intelligent

traction control.

This system detects situations of poor surface

grip that could make it difficult to move off

or make progress on deep fresh snow or

compacted snow.

In these situations, the intelligent traction

control limits the amount of wheel spin to

provide the best traction and trajectory control

for your vehicle.

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

Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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With Advanced Grip Control

The use of snow tyres is strongly

recommended on surfaces offering low

levels of grip.

F Place the dial in a different

position to this.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

With the touch screen

The reactivation is carried out via the

Driving/Vehicle menu.

F Place the dial in this position.

Operation

It is confirmed by this warning lamp

going out in the instrument panel and

the display of a message.

These systems are activated automatically

every time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event of

a problem with grip or trajectory.

With the touch screen

The deactivation is carried out via the

Driving/Vehicle menu.

Malfunction

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This is indicated by this warning

lamp flashing in the instrument

panel.

Illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by the display of

a message and an audible signal,

indicates a fault with the system.

It is confirmed by the illumination of

this warning lamp in the instrument

panel and the display of a message.

Deactivation

Reactivation

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the systems checked.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

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

these systems, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

These systems are reactivated automatically

each time the ignition is switched back on or

above 31 mph (50 km/h).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate

them manually.

Reactivate these systems as soon as the level

of grip permits.

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ASR/DSC

Operating fault

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

These 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, 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.

Should a fault occur with the system,

When towing, this system reduces the risk of

the vehicle or trailer swaying.

this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

the display of a message and an

audible signal.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control (ESC) must not

have any faults.

If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in

the movement of the trailer at speeds between

37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts

on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if

necessary, reduces the engine power to slow

down the vehicle.

If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your

speed and drive carefully!

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The correct operation of these

The trailer stability assist system offers

increased safety in normal driving,

provided that the recommendations on

towing a trailer are observed. It should not

encourage the driver to take risks, such

as towing a trailer in adverse operating

conditions (overloading, failure to observe

the trailer nose weight, worn or under-

inflated tyres, faulty braking system, etc.)

or drive at too high a speed.

In certain cases, snaking of the trailer

may not be detected by the ESC system,

particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,

the system may not be able to prevent

sudden snaking of the trailer.

systems depends on observation of

the manufacturer's recommendations

regarding both the wheels (tyres and

rims), braking and electronic components

and the assembly and repair procedures

used by CITROËN dealers.

The use of snow tyres is recommended,

in order to be able to benefit from the

efficiency of these systems in winter

conditions.

The correction is signalled by the

flashing of this warning lamp in the

instrument panel and illumination of

the brake lamps.

In this case, it is essential to equip the

four wheels with tyres approved for your

vehicle.

For information on the weights and towed

loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or

the registration certificate for your vehicle.

To ensure complete safety while driving with

a Towbar device, refer to the corresponding

section.

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All terrain (mud, damp grass,

etc.)

Operating modes

Advanced Grip Control

Special patented traction control system which

improves traction on snow, mud and sand.

This system, the operation of which has been

optimised for each situation, allows you to

manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip

(encountered during touring use).

Associated with all-season M+S (Mud and

Snow) tyres, this system offers a compromise

between safety, adhesion and traction.

The accelerator pedal should be pressed

sufficiently to allow the system to use the power

of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds

is completely normal.

A five-position selector knob allows you to

choose the setting best suited to the driving

conditions encountered.

An indicator lamp associated with each mode

comes on, accompanied by the display of

a message to confirm your choice.

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.

Standard (ESC)

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

This mode is calibrated for a low

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level of wheel spin, based on the

different levels of grip normally

encountered on the road.

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.

Every time the ignition is switched off, the

system automatically resets to this mode.

(mode active up to 75 mph

(120 km/h))

Snow

Do not use the other modes on sand as

the vehicle may become stuck.

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))

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Hill Assist Descent

Control

You can deactivate the ASR

and DSC systems by turning

the knob to the "OFF" position.

The system is not available:

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if the speed of the vehicle is above

43 mph (70 km/h),

System that provides assistance when

descending on loose or soft surfaces (gravel,

mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.

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, it assists the driver in

maintaining a constant speed, depending

on the gear engaged, while progressively

releasing the brakes.

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if the speed of the vehicle is being

controlled by the Adaptive Cruise

Control, depending on the type of

gearbox.

The ASR and DSC systems will no longer

act on the engine operation or the brakes

in the event of an involuntary change of

trajectory.

These systems are reactivated

automatically from 31 mph (50 km/h) or

every time the ignition is switched on.

Operation

Switching on

By default, the system is not selected.

The state of the function is not saved when the

ignition is switched off.

Recommendations

The driver can select the system when

the engine is running, when the vehicle is

stationary or when moving at speeds up to

approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).

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:

For the system to activate, the slope 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.

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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.

With instrument panels with dials

F To select the system, at a speed

below 31 mph (50 km/h), press

this button until its indicator lamp

comes on; up; this indicator lamp

appears in green in the instrument

panel.

When the system is regulating, the Active

Safety Brake system is automatically

deactivated.

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The system becomes active at a speed below

19 mph (30 km/h).

On a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if you

release the accelerator and brake pedals, the

system will release the brakes to set the vehicle

gradually in motion.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the system, a message is

displayed in the instrument panel.

With digital instrument panel

The brake lamps light up automatically when

the system is regulating.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

F To select the system, at a speed

below 31 mph (50 km/h), press

this button until its green indicator

lamp comes on; this indicator lamp

comes on in grey in the instrument

panel.

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.

Seat belts

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.

Front seat belts

F The system becomes active at

a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h);

this indicator lamp comes on in

green in the instrument panel.

F When the vehicle begins its descent, you

can release the accelerator and brake

pedals; the system regulates the speed:

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Switching oﬀ

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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.

F Press this button until its indicator lamp

goes off; the indicator lamp also goes off in

the instrument panel.

Above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system is

automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in

the button goes off.

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

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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.

Height adjustment

Before performing any operations on the

rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat

belts, check that:

-

the outer seat belts are correctly in the

storage position, lying vertically along

the pillar,

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

-

the central seat belt is stowed.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus

improving their protection.

Fastening

F To adjust the height of the anchorage point,

squeeze control A and slide it to the notch

desired.

F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

Fastening

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Rear seat belts

Unfastening

F Press the red button on the buckle.

F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

F On the side seat belts, raise the bar to the

top of the backrest to prevent the tongue

from knocking against the side trim.

F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Rear central seat belt

The seat belt for the rear central seat is

integrated into the roof.

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat

belt with inertia reel.

Unfastening

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

F Press the red button on the buckle.

F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

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F Guide the strap as it reels in and take

tongue B, then A to the magnet at the

anchoring point on the roof.

Installation

Front seat belts not fastened

alerts

When the ignition is switched on, the warning

lamp and the corresponding location warning

lamps light up if the driver and/or the front

passenger have not fastened their seat belts.

At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these

warning lamps flash, accompanied by an

audible signal for two minutes. After that

period, these warning lamps remain lit until the

seat belts have been fastened.

Seat belts not fastened/

unfastened alerts

F Pull the strap and insert tongue A into the

right-hand buckle (which is on your left

when you are seated in the vehicle).

F Insert tongue B into the left-hand buckle

(which is on your right when you are seated

in the vehicle).

Seat belts unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched on, the warning

lamp and the corresponding location warning

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

passengers unfasten their seat belts.

At speeds above 12 miles (20 km/h), these

warning lamps flash, accompanied by an

audible signal for two minutes. After that

period, these warning lamps remain lit until the

seat belts have been refastened.

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F Check that each buckle is fastened correctly

by pulling the strap.

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

It comes on in red in both the

instrument panel and the front

passenger airbag and seat belts

warning lamps display, once the

system detects that a seat belt is not

fastened or is unfastened.

Removal and storage

Before performing any operations on the

rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat

belts, check that the outer seat belts are

properly tensioned and attach the tongues

to their anchorage points. The central seat

belt must be completely reeled in.

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

identification warning lamp

It comes on in the display: the

illuminated red warning lamps

indicate the location of the not

fastened or unfastened seat

belts.

F Press the red button on buckle B, then the

black button on buckle A.

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Advice

Installation

Servicing

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.

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.

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 fulfil their role fully.

The seat belts are equipped with an

inertia reel which allows the strap length

to automatically adjust to your shape.

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. You can release

the device by pulling the strap firmly and

then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat

belt is reeled in correctly.

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,

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITROËN dealers.

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be used to restrain only one person,

not show any signs of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modified in order

not to affect its performance.

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.

Recommendations for children

Use a child seat appropriate to the child's

age, weight and size.

Never use the same seat belt to secure

more than one child.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer

to the corresponding section.

After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is

positioned and reeled in correctly.

Following an impact, have the seat belt

system checked, and, if necessary,

replaced, by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

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Front airbags

Airbags

General information

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.

System designed to help improve the safety

of the occupants sitting in the front seats and

the rear outer seats in the event of violent

collisions. The airbags supplement the action

of the seat belts fitted with force limiters at the

front seats and at the rear outer seats.

Impact detection zones

If a collision occurs, the 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 case of a minor or rear impact or

in certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not be deployed; the seat belt

System which protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact

in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and

chest.

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.

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A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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The deployment of one or more airbags

is accompanied by a slight emission of

smoke and a noise, due to the detonation

of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in

the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight 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.

These front airbags are adaptive. In

particular, their hardness will decrease in

the presence of an occupant of shorter

height, with the seat adjusted to a forward

longitudinal position.

alone contributes towards ensuring your

protection in these situations.

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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, door side.

Deployment

Malfunction

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.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, you must contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system

checked.

Deployment

They deploy 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 hip and

shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the

corresponding door trim panel.

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.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

none of the lateral airbags are deployed.

*

For more information on Deactivating

the front passenger airbag, refer to the

corresponding section.

Curtain airbags

System contributing towards greater protection

for the driver and passengers (with the

Lateral airbags

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.

At the front

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.

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact

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Advice

Front airbags

Lateral 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.

Use only approved covers on the seats,

compatible with the deployment of the

lateral airbags. For information on the

range of seat covers suitable for your

vehicle, contact the CITROËN network.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could

cause injuries to the thorax or arm when

the lateral 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!

Such work must only be done by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting

position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything

close to or in the way of the airbag release

trajectory; 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, have the airbag systems

checked.

All work on the airbag systems must only

be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

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Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

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.

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Advice

General points relating to

child seats

Ensure that the seat belt is positioned and

tightened correctly.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure

that the support leg is in firm and steady

contact with the floor.

At the front: if necessary, adjust the

passenger seat.

At the rear: if necessary, adjust the

relevant front seat.

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 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 seat

of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is

adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.

The head restraint must be removed

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.

The legislation on carrying children is

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 one and a half metres tall must

travel in approved child seats suited to

their weight, on seats fitted with a seat belt

or ISOFIX mountings.

Remove and stow the head restraint

before installing a child seat with backrest

on a passenger seat. Refit the head

restraint once the child seat has been

removed.

-

Statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the rear

seats.

A child weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the "rearward facing" position

both in the front and in the rear.

It is recommended that children travel on

the rear seats of your vehicle:

-

"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,

"forward facing" over the age of 3.

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Child seat at the front

Children at the rear

Installing a booster seat

At rear seating positions, always leave

sufficient space between the front seat

and:

The chest part of the seat belt must be

positioned on the child's shoulder without

touching the neck.

-

the "rearward facing" child seat,

the child's feet for a child seat fitted

"forward facing".

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt

passes correctly over the child's thighs.

We recommend using a booster seat with

backrest, equipped with a belt guide at

shoulder level.

To do this, move the front seat forwards

and, if necessary, straighten its backrest.

For optimal installation of the "forward

facing" child seat, verify that its backrest is

as close as possible to the backrest of the

vehicle seat, if possible in contact with it.

A child seat with ISOFIX or i-Size

When a child seat is installed on the

front passenger seat, adjust this seat

to the highest position, in the rearmost

longitudinal position, with the backrest

straightened.

Additional protections

"Rearward facing"

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.

mountings must never be installed on the

centre rear passenger seat.

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To protect young children from the rays

of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear

windows.

The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks

being seriously injured or killed if the

airbag is deployed.

Children at the front

As a safety precaution, do not leave:

Deactivate the front passenger airbag

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

-

a child or children alone and

unattended in a vehicle,

-

a child or an animal in a vehicle

which is exposed to the sun, with the

windows closed,

"Forward facing"

-

the keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

You must leave the front passenger airbag

active.

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Safety for Your Citroen C5 Aircross SUV 2020

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