deactivate passenger airbag CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2016 Handbook (in English)

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the operation of the airbags (Airbag
warning lamp on). Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position.
ESP/ASR fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards the
safety of the occupants in the event of violent
collisions. The airbags supplement the action
of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle; immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards providing your
protection in these situations.
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. The deployment of an airbag 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 an airbag may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S
ide impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's
front airbag if it has been deactivated, in the event
of a serious front impact to all or part of the front
impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
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 for ward
movement. 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
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Deactivation
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when the ignition is
on and until the airbag is reactivated.To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated:
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ith the ignition off , insert the key into
the passenger airbag deactivation switch,
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urn it to the "OFF" position,
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hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
the new position. When you remove the rear ward facing child
seat, with the ignition on, turn the switch to
the "ON"
position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in the screen, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay to have the system checked. The airbags may no
longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
If this warning lamp flashes, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay. The passenger's front
airbag may no longer be deployed in the event
of a serious impact.
In the event of a fault, identified by the
illumination of at least one of the two
airbag warning lamps, do not install a
passenger (adult or child) at the front.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or qualified workshop.
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Child seat in the front*
Rearward facingForward facing
Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal position.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg,
ensure that the support leg is in stable
contact with the floor. If necessary,
adjust the passenger seat.
When a rear ward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat
, adjust the seat to
the intermediate longitudinal position, with the
backrest straightened.
The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child would
risk being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were to inflate . When a for ward facing child seat is installed on
the front passenger seat
, adjust the vehicle's
seat to the intermediate longitudinal position
with seat backrest straightened and leave the
passenger's front airbag activated.
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efer to the current legislation in your country
before installing your child on the front seat.
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Installing a child seat using the seat belt
Weight of the child and indicative age
Seat Under 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 without
height adjuster (c) (e) U
UUU
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ter rear seats (d) UUUU
Centre rear seat XXXX
(a)
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niversal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt.
(b )

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roup 0: from birth to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the front
passenger seat.
(c )

C

onsult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.
(d)
T

o install a child seat at the rear, rear ward or for ward facing, move the seat in front for ward,
then straighten the backrest to allow enough space for the child seat and the child's legs.
(e)
W

hen a rear ward facing child seat is installed on the front passenger seat , the passenger's
airbag must be deactivated. Other wise, the child would risk being seriously injured or
killed if the airbag were deployed . When a for ward facing child seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , the passenger's airbag must remain activate.
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved
(a

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in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
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S
eat suitable for the installation of a
child seat secured using a seat belt and
universally approved, rear ward facing and/
or for ward facing.
X:
S

eat not suitable for the installation of a
child seat of the weight group indicated.
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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection 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 harnesses 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 for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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ear ward facing child seat,
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he child's feet for a child seat fitted
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.
Advice on child seats
Installing a booster seatFor optimum installation of the forward facing
child seat, ensure that the back of the child
seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to 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 when
the child seat is removed.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a
rear ward facing child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate. 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.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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hild or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
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hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
- t he 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 by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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