Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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"Forwards-facing"
When a "forwards-facing" child seat is installedon the front passenger seat, adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinalposition with the seat back upright and leave
the passenger airbag activated.

"Rearwards-facing"

When a "rear wards-facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger seat
, itis essential that the passenger airbag is
deactivated. Otherwise, the child wouldrisk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate .

Intermediate longitudinal position


Child seat in the front

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Passenger airbag OFF
To assure the safety of your child, you must deactivate the passenger's front airbag whenyou install a "rear wards-facing" child seat on the front passenger seat. Other wise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.

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Child seats recommended
by CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using ay
three point seat belt:
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kgGroups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L1"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed in the rearwards-
facing position.
L2"KIDDY Comfort Pro"
The impact shield must be
used for carrying youngchildren (from 9 to 18 kg).
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L4"KLIPPAN Optima"From the age of 6 years(approximately 22 kg), the
booster is used on its own.
L5"RÖMER KIDFIX"Can be fitted to the
vehicle's ISOFIX
mountings.
The child is restrained bythe seat belt.

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Weight of the child and indicative age
SeatUnder 13 kg(groups 0 ( b ) and 0+)Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx

Front passenger seat ( c
) cUUUU
Outer rear seatsUUUU
Centre rear seat UUUU














Installing child seats attached using
the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a)in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt.(b)
Group 0: from bir th to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the front passenger seat.(c)Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat. U: Seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear wards-facing" and/or "forwards-facing".

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As a safety precaution, do not leave: - a child or children alone and unsuper vised in a vehicle, - a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windowsclosed, - the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle. To prevent accidental opening of the doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock". Take care not to open the rear windows bymore than one third.To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
For optimum installation of the "forwards-facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is in contact with the back of thevehicle's seat and remove the head restraint.Ensure that the head restraint is stored or attached securely to prevent it from beingthrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking. Refit it if an adult uses theseating position.Children under the age of 10 must not travelin the "for wards-facing" position on the front passenger seat, unless the rear seats are already occupied by other children, cannotbe used or are absent. Deactivate the passenger airbag when a"rearwards-facing" child seat is installed onthe front seat. Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag wereto inflate.
Installing a booster seat
The chest par t 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.CITROËN recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back, fitted with a seat beltguide at shoulder level.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protection inthe 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 harnesses keeping the slackrelative 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 tightenedcorrectly on the child seat and that it securesthe child seat firmly on the seat of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,move it for wards if necessary. At rear seating positions, always leave sufficient space between the front seat and: - a "rear wards facing" child seat, - the child's feet for a child seat fitted"forwards facing". To do this, move the front seat for wardsand, if necessary, move its backrest into theupright position.





Advice on child seats

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with the ISOFIX regulation.
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rin
gs for each seat:
- two rings A
, located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a label, This IS
OFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seatsare fitted with two latches which are secured on the two rings A.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the right hand rear seat, before fixing the seat in place,first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle so as to not interfere with
the operation of the seat belt.

Some seats also have an upper strap which isattached to ring B.
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle seat's head restraint then pass the hook between its
rods. Then fix the hook on ring Band tighten
the upper strap.

- a ring B
, behind the seat, referred to as theTOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.
For in
formation regarding the ISOFIX child
seats which can be installed in your vehicle,
refer to the table showing the locations for
installing ISOFIX child seats.




















"ISOFIX" mountings

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child'sprotection in the event of an accident.

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ISOFIX child seat


This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.


Recommended by CITROËN and approved for your vehicle
RÖMERDuo Plus ISOFIX(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed onl
y in the for wards-facing position. Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , referred to as the TOP TETHER.Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the back of the seat.Can be installed forwards-facing by attaching it to the seat using a three-point seat belt

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*
Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.


















Installing ISOFIX child seats In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between Aand G , is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix U niversal seat, "F
orward facing" and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat which is:
- "rear facing" fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,
- "forward facing" fitted with a stay,
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.
Weight of the child/ indicative age
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Up to 6 months approx
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Less than 13 kg (group 0+)Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seatInfant car seat*"rear facing""rear facing""for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL-SUXIL-SUIUFIL- SU

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Electric child lock
Activation
)
Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen.This indicator lamp remains on until the childlock is deactivated.


Deactivation
)
Press the button again.The indicator lamp on the button goes off, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.

Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows * .
Th
e control is located:


- either on the dashboard, driver's side,
for
versions without rear electric windows,

- or on the driver's door, with the electric
window controls
, for versions fitted with rear electric windows.


This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock eachtime you switch on the ignition.

* Accordin
g to version.

Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

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Direction indicators Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
)Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.







Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.
A visual warnin
g by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.