child seat CITROEN C1 2011 User Guide
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COMFORT
LOCATIONS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
IUF : seat approved for a Universal
I s o fi x s e a t , " F o r w a r d f a c i n g " w i t h t h e
"Top Tether" upper strap.
I L - S U : seat suitable for the installa-
t i o n o f a s e m i - u n i v e r s a l I S O F I X s e a t ,
that is:
- " r e a r f a c i n g " fi t t e d w i t h a n u p p e r strap or a support
- " f o r w a r d f a c i n g " fi t t e d w i t h a support
- a n i n f a n t c a r r i e r fi t t e d w i t h a n upper strap or a support.
* T h e I S O F I X i n f a n t c a r s e a t i s fi x e d t o t h e l o w e r r i n g s o f a n I S O F I X s e a t
and occupies the two rear seats.
X : seat not suitable for the installa-
t i o n o f a n I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t o f t h e
size category indicated.
In accordance with the European
regulation, this table indicates the
o p t i o n s f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f I S O F I X
c h i l d s e a t s o n t h e v e h i c l e s e a t s fi t t e d
w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s .
In the case of the universal and semi-
u n i v e r s a l I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s , t h e
c h i l d s e a t ' s I S O F I X s i z e c a t e g o r y ,
determined by a letter
A , B , B1 , C ,
D , E , F , G , is indicated on the child
s e a t n e x t t o t h e I S O F I X l o g o .
W e i g h t o f t h e c h i l d /indicative age
L e s s t h a n 1 0 k g
(group 0)
Up to 6 months approx
L e s s t h a n 1 0 k g
(group 0)
L e s s t h a n 1 3 k g (group 0+)
Up to 1 year approx
F r o m 9 t o 1 8 k g ( g r o u p 1 )
From 1-3 years approx
T y p e o f I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t Infant carrier * "rear facing" "rear facing" " f o r w a r d f a c i n g "
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
U n i v e r s a l I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s
w h i c h c a n b e i n s t a l l e d o n the rear seats
X X X X X
IUF
I L - S U
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SAFETY
The driver must ensure that
the passengers use the seat
belts correctly and that they
are all properly restrained
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
If the seats have armrests * , the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n -
ertia reel permitting automatic adjust-ment of the length of the strap to your
size. The seat belt is stored automat-
ically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n a u -
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a colli-
sion, on emergency braking or if the
vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling rapidly on the
strap and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one adult only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or m o d i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who can guarantee that the
work is carried out correctly, or quali-
fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi e d w o r k s h o p a n d p a r t i c u l a r l y i f t h e
straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years
old or shorter than one metre
fi f t y ,
- do not use the strap-guide * when a child seat is installed.
- never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tension-
ers is accompanied by a slight emis-
sion of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotech-
nic cartridge incorporated in the sys-
tem.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
* According to model.
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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to deactivate the
passenger airbag when you install a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch 1 ,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
then remove the key keeping the
switch in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger airbag will not be deployed in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag switch to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. If the passenger airbag is de-
activated, the warning lamp
in the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated.
Flashing indicates a fault
with at least one of these
airbags.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p
to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag fault
* According to version.
LATERAL AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The lateral airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The deployment of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The lateral airbag
i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim panel.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear lateral airbags afford the
rear passengers the same protection
which the front lateral airbags offer
the front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining. T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk
of head injuries. In the event of a
minor impact or bump on the side of
the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over,
the airbag may not be deployed. The
airbag is not deployed in the event of
a front or rear collision.
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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to deactivate the
passenger airbag when you install a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch 1 ,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
then remove the key keeping the
switch in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger airbag will not be deployed in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag switch to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. If the passenger airbag is de-
activated, the warning lamp
in the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated.
Flashing indicates a fault
with at least one of these
airbags.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p
to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag fault
* According to version.
LATERAL AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The lateral airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The deployment of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The lateral airbag
i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim panel.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear lateral airbags afford the
rear passengers the same protection
which the front lateral airbags offer
the front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining. T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk
of head injuries. In the event of a
minor impact or bump on the side of
the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over,
the airbag may not be deployed. The
airbag is not deployed in the event of
a front or rear collision.
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SAFETY
For the front, lateral and
curtain airbags to be fully
effective, observe the fol-
lowing safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is car-
r i e d o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN dealer network or a quali-
fi e d w o r k s h o p .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. 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.
Smoke as little as possible; deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The deployment of an airbag or air-
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system. This smoke is not harm-
ful but sensitive individuals may ex-
perience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, injury or slight
burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is deployed can-
not be ruled out. Indeed, the bag in-
fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Lateral airbags
Only put approved covers on the seats,
t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
lateral airbags. Contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
l a t e r a l a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is available from the
CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
a n d b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m -
mendation and warranty. Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market
radio communication transmitter,
you can contact a CITROËN dealer
f o r t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n o f t r a n s m i t t e r s
w h i c h c a n b e fi t t e d ( f r e q u e n c y , m a x i -
m u m p o w e r , a e r i a l p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c
installation requirements), in line with
the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compat-
ibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legisla-
tion in force in the country, it
may be compulsory to have
a high visibility safety vest,
warning triangle and spare bulbs and
fuses available in the vehicle.
T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t o r a c -
cessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.
* France only.
"Comfort": front and rear parking
sensors, portable ashtray, glove box
lid, insulated module, centre armrest,
b a b y b a g , r e a d i n g l a m p , d o o r d e fl e c -
tors, sun blinds, ...
"Transport solutions": boot liner,
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
r i g i d a n d fl e x i b l e r o o f b o x e s , b o o t d i -
viders, canoe carrier, ...
You can obtain "Van" conversion
kits to convert a private vehicle to a
van * .
"Styling": wheel trims, 14 inch alloy
wheels, 15 inch alloy wheels, spoiler,
exterior "aluminium look" and "car-
b o n fi b r e l o o k " s t y l i n g k i t s , a l u m i n i u m
interior trim kit, "aluminium look" and
" c a r b o n fi b r e l o o k " d o o r m i r r o r s h e l l s ,
chromed exhaust tailpipe, leather
s t e e r i n g w h e e l , c h r o m e g r i l l e fi n i s h e r . . .
"Security and safety": anti-theft alarm,
wheel security bolts, snow chains and
non-slip covers, high visibility vest,
warning triangle, breathalyzer, child
s e a t s , fi r s t a i d k i t , fi r e e x t i n g u i s h e r , f o -
glamp kit, ...
"Protection": mats, seat covers,
m u d fl a p s , s i d e p r o t e c t i o n r u b b i n g
strips, door sill protectors, boot sill
protectors, vehicle cover, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
"Multimedia": semi-integral navi-
gation system, portable satellite
navigation system, USB Box, audio
systems, speakers, rear parcel shelf
with speakers, Bluetooth hands-free
system, speed camera detectors,
DVD player, mapping update CD,
auxiliary cable for audio equipment,
CD storage, ...