child seat Citroen C4 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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PASSENGER SAFETY
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger’s airbagChild safety
A. Insert the ignition key.
B. Select the "ON" or "OFF" or position.
C. Remove the key.
A. Manual control.
B. Electric control.
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Warnings for seat belts unfastened/not fastened
Driver
Front passenger.
Left rear passenger.
Centre rear passenger.
Right rear passenger.
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Driver’s seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not fas-tened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph)
Above 20 km/h (12 mph), the war-ning lamp fl ashes for about 120 se-conds, accompanied by an audible signal.
Passenger seat belt not fastened/unfastened
On switching on the ignition, the war-ning lamp comes on when the pas-senger’s seat belt is not fastened.
It goes out when the engine is run-ning, doors closed, after 30 se-conds.
Then it comes on, if the belt is not fastened, while the vehicle is moving at up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
Above 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning lamp fl ashes for about 120 seconds, accompanied by an audible signal.
Front passenger’s airbag deactivation warning lamp
(See "Safety").
Doors open detection
This warning lamp, when the engine is running, comes on if a door, the bonnet and/or the boot is open.
Front/side airbag fault warning lamp
(See "Safety").
Anti-lock Braking System
The ABS warning lamp li-ghts when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go out, there may be a system mal-function.
Diesel Preheater
Wait for it to go out before operating the starter.
Depollution system warning lamp
If it fl ashes or lights up while you are driving, this indica-tes a depollution system operating fault.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
If it comes on, this indi-cates a fault with one of the systems that do not have a specifi c warning lamp.
See the radio "Log of alerts" to dis-cover the origin of the corresponding alert message.
Child safety warning lamp
If child safety is activated, this warning lamp comes on then goes out approximately 10 seconds after starting the engine.

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When children are in the car
For maximum safety, consult the relevant authority in your country to be sure that you know the rules for the carrying of children. Observe the following recommendations:In accordance with European Regulations, all children of under 12 years of age or of height less than 1m 50 must be carried in approved child seats suitable for their age and weight, on seats equipped with a seat belt or ISOFIX anchorage. Check that the child seat is in compliance with current legislation, ensuring that it bears an orange label featuring the range of weights for which it is suitable as well as its approval no.children under 9 kg must be carried in a rear-facing child seat, whether installed in the front or at the back.
It is recommended to use this position for as long as possible (up to 2 or 3 years old).Statistically, the safest seats for the carrying of children are the vehicle’s rear seat positions.
CITROËN recommends you to install your child in one of the rear seat positions, even when using a rear-facing child seat.

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CITROËN offers you a complete range of child seats that can be secured by means of the vehicle seat belt. These child seats have been tested on vehicles in colli-sion conditions and they guarantee maximum safety for your children. They have also been selected for their ease of installation as well as for the comfort of the child.
In all cases, be sure to follow the child seat fi tting instructions as detailed in the installation manual provided by the seat manufac-turer.
GROUP 0+ from birth to 13 kg (around 1 year old)
Römer Baby-Safe Plus (L1): rear-facing, for use with a three-point seat belt. The deep, reinforced shell is designed to provide the maximum protection to the child in the event of a lateral impact.
GROUPS 2/3 (from 15 to 36 kg)
Recaro Start (L2): for use with a three-point seat belt. The height and width of the backrest as well as the length of the seat cushion should be adjusted depending on the age and girth of your child.
Klippan Optima (L3): for use with a three-point seat belt. From 6 years old (approx. 22 kg), only height adjustment is required.
GROUPS 1/2/3 (from 9 to 36 kg)
Kiddy Life (L4): for use with a three-point seat belt. The height and width of the backrest as well as the length of the seat cushion should be adjusted depending on the age and girth of your child. For the safety of young children (from 9 to 18 kg), CITROËN recommends the safety of young children (from 9 young children
you to use the protection apron.
Other child seats are recom-mended: see ISOFIX child seats in the handbook. See "Child restraints".
The majority of serious injuries resulting from accidents occur when a child either is not secured or is secured incorrectly.It is essential to adhere to the child seat fi tting instructions as detailed in the installation manual provided by the seat manufacturer. ISOFIX child seats are particularly recommended for their ease and safety of use.When a rear-facing child seat is installed on the front passenger’s seat, the front passenger’s airbag must be deactiva ted. Otherwise there is a risk of death or serious injury to the child on deployment of the airbag.
"Passenger airbag OFF"

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CHILD SEATS secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
In accordance with European Reg-ulations, the table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as "Universal" depending on the weight of the child.
Take care to comply with the fi tting instructions given in the child seat manufacturer’s user guide.
U: Seat suitable for the installation of a universal rear- facing child seat and a universal forward- facing child seat
U(R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear- facing child seat and of a forward- facing seat. The vehicle seat sho uld be adjusted to the highest position.
(a) It is essential to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag when a "rear facing" child seat is installed in the front passenger’s seat position.
Before placing your child in the front passenger’s seat positi on, consult the legislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of children in this position.
L-: Only the child seats indicated may be installed in the seat position concerned (depending on country).
X: Position not suitable for installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.
Seat(s)
Weight of child
Up to 10 kg Up to 13 kg (groups 0 and 0+)
9 - 18 kg (group 1)15 - 25 kg (group 2)22 - 36 kg (group 3)
Front passenger (a)
Fixed seatUUUU
Height-adjustable seatU(R)U(R)U(R)U(R)
Lateral rearUUUU
Central rearL1XL3L3

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ISOFIX anchoring points and the ISOFIX fastening system
The lateral rear seat positions are equipped with the ISOFIX regulation anchorages.
Some ISOFIX child seats also have a top belt, which is for attaching on the ISOFIX "top" ring c.
To attach the top belt, raise the head restraint of the vehicle seat, then pass the buckle between the two supports. Next fi x the buckle on the "top" ring c and tension the top belt.
In all cases, the head restraint has to be raised to the maximum.
This fi xing system is intended for children weighing up to 18 kg.
There are 3 rings for each seat position:
- Two "bottom" rings a and b located between the backrest and the vehicle seat. These are about 28 cm apart.
- One "top" ring c located in the boot between the wheelarch and the seat backrest.
ISOFIX child seats have two latches which are easy to secure on the two "bottom" rings a and b.

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Incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises protection of the child in the event of a collision.
The ISOFIX fastening system enables you to reduce those risks posed by incorrect fi tting, offering you a convenient, strong and reliable fi tting for a child seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seat recommended for your vehicle is: ISOFIX RÖMER Duo:recommended for yourmend
It is sold by the CITROËN net-work. This seat has an upper strap, which must be attached to the ISOFIX "upper tether".
The RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX is approved specifi cally for your vehicle.
If it is installed in a rear seat position, the vehicle’s corresponding front seat should be adjusted so that the child’s feet do not touch the backrest of this front seat.
This ISOFIX child seat can also be installed in seat positions that are not equipped with ISOFIX anchoring points. In this case, it is compulsory to secure it to the vehicle seat by means of the vehicle seat belt.