CITROEN C6 Owner's Handbook Manual page 150

VI
User Precautions :
• The wearing of seat belts is compulsory for all
vehicle occupants.
• Children under ten years of age should always be
carried in the rear seats. See « Child safety ».
• The driver and passengers should always adopt a
normal upright sitting position to permit the airbags
to deploy.
• Never fix or attach anything to the steering wheel
central boss, to the sides of the front seats, to the pil-
lars or to the roof, as this could cause facial injuries
should the airbags be activated.
• Never drive with your hands on the steering wheel
central boss or holding the branches of the steering
wheel.
• Do not smoke in the vehicle (risk of burns or injury
should the airbag be deployed.
• Do not leave any accessory or object on the dash-
board or between your body and the airbag (risk of
malfunction or personal injury).
• Fit only seat covers that are approved by CIT-
ROËN.
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A I R B A G S
Warning
When an airbag is deployed, there is a light discharge of
harmless smoke and a loud noise, both due to the deto-
nation of the explosive cartridge that is integral to the
airbag system. The smoke is non-toxic but may cause
irritation to people suffering from respiratory problems.
The noise of the detonation may affect hearing for a
brief time.
Vacate the vehicle as soon as possible after the acci-
dent (provided it is safe to do so). If this is not possible,
open the windows or doors.
Despite all the safety precautions recommended, inju-
ries to the head, arms and body cannot be excluded
following an airbag deployment under certain particular
conditions, considering the very nature of this type of
equipment and its mode of operation. This device can
only operate one single time. It cannot operate to pro-
vide further protection in the event of a second impact.
It is essential for the system to be repaired by a CIT-
ROËN dealer or authorised repairer.
IMPORTANT
For your safety, it is essential :
That you always sit with your back fully
supported by the backrest.
To ensure that passengers never place their feet
on the dashboard.
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