CITROEN C3 Handbook page 34

Safety
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle
rolls over. It can be released by pulling the strap
firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in
slightly.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
Front seat belts
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The front driver seat belt is fitted with inertia
reel and a force limiting system.
The front passenger seat belt is equipped with
inertia reel.
Rear seat belts
The outer seats have a belt with inertia reel.
Before performing any operations on
the rear seats, to avoid damage to the
seat belts, check that:
– the outer seat belts are correctly in the
storage position, lying vertically along the
pillar,
– the central seat belt is stowed.
Fastening
► To fasten the seat belt, pull the webbing and
insert the tongue into the buckle.
► Check whether the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the webbing.
If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not fastened
while the ignition is ON, the seat belt warning
lamp chimes and illuminates until the seat belt
is fastened.
Electric vehicle
Creep function will not work if the
driver side seat belt is not fastened.
Unlocking
► To unfasten the seat belt, press the red
button written "PRESS" on the buckle.
► Allow the belt to retract and make sure the
webbing is not twisted.
Twisted webbing would not allow smooth
retraction of the belt.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts
It comes on in red in the instrument
panel once the system detects that a
seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened.
Advice
The driver must ensure that
passengers use the seat belts correctly
and that they are all fastened before setting
off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.