deactivate airbag CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system Fixed.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward" facing
child seat, unless there is a
fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a
child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts
the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a

few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Automatic
wiping
Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
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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
dashboard, to cushion their forward movement.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a
serious
impact.
Lateral airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe side impact
to minimise the risk of injury to the chest,
between hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in
the event of a severe side impact covering all
or part of side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a
horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the front passenger and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
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.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a
serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a
horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the
screen, you must contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop
to have the system checked. 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 airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a
rear or front collision, the
airbag is not deployed.
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Child seat at the front
(Refer to the legislation in force in your country
before installing your child on this seat.)
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
and highest position, with the backrest upright.
The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed .
"Forward facing"
When a for ward facing child seat is installed on
t he front passenger seat , adjust the vehicle's
seat to the intermediate longitudinal and
highest position with seat backrest upright and
leave the passenger's front airbag activated.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a
support leg, ensure
that this is in firm contact with the floor. If
necessary, adjust the passenger seat. Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal and highest position.Deactivating the
passenger's front airbag
Never install a rear ward facing child
r estraint system on a seat protected by an
active front airbag. This could cause the
death or serious injury of the child.
The warning label present on both sides of the
passenger sun visor repeats this advice.
In line with current legislation, the following
tables contain this warning in all of the
languages required.
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For more information on the Airbags,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated. F
Turn it to the "
OFF" position.F Remove the key, leaving the switch in this position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and stays on while the airbag
is deactivated.
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.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
When you remove the "rear ward facing" child
seat, 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.
Passenger airbag OFF
F With the ignition off , insert the key into the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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ISOFIX mountings
The seats, illustrated below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:There are three rings for each seat:
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.
(a)
Universal child seat: child seat which
can be installed in all vehicles using
the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: birth to 10

kg. Carrycots and
car beds cannot be installed in the
front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before putting your child in this
seat.
(d) To install a

child seat at the rear,
rear ward or for ward facing, move the
front seat for ward, then adjust the
backrest to an upright position to allow
enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs.
(e) When a

rear ward facing child seat
is installed on the front passenger
seat, it is essential to deactivate the
passenger's airbag. Otherwise, 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
activated.
(f ) A child seat with a

support leg must
never be installed on the centre rear
passenger seat. U:
Seat suitable for the installation of
a child seat secured using a seat belt
and universally approved, rearward
facing and/or forward facing.
U(R): Same as U , with the passenger seat
adjusted to the highest position and in
the longitudinal intermediate position.
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wo rings A
, located between the vehicle
backrest and cushion, indicated by a label,
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ing B, located behind the seat, referred
to as the TOP TETHER , for fixing the upper
strap.
The TOP TETHER secures the upper strap
of child seats that have one. In case of frontal
impact, this device limits the tilting of the child
seat forward.
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Advice
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.
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. 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 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's front airbag when
a
rear ward facing child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a


booster seat
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. We recommend using a
booster seat with
a backrest equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.
As a
safety precaution, do not leave:
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hild or children alone and unattended in
a


vehicle,
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a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle under the
sun, with the windows closed,
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he keys within the 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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