CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook page 36

Safety
Front airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front
impact, in order to limit the risk of head and
chest injuries.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
1. Frontal collision
Airbags may deploy during severe front
collision when the crash intensity is above
the threshold and the angle of impact is less
than or equal to 30 degrees with respect to
longitudinal axis of vehicle.
2. Collision with utility poles or trees
Airbags may deploy when the vehicle hits
pole or tree with sufficient intensity to
trigger the airbag. The crash intensity should
be above the threshold to inflate the airbag.
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3. Underride collision
Airbags may deploy when the vehicle rides
under the trucks or vehicles with higher
ground clearance. The crash intensity should
be above the threshold to inflate the airbag.
Non-inflation conditions
1. Low speed front collisions
The airbags may not deploy if the collision is
not severe and below the design threshold
intensity. The force of impact is less in this
case and much of the protection during
low speed crash is provided by seat belts, if
properly worn.
2. Rear collisions
Frontal airbags are not designed to deploy
when there is a rear crash, since the
occupants tend to move backwards. In this
case, the airbags will not provide any benefit
to cushion the force of impact.
3. Side collisions
Frontal airbags may not deploy during side
crash, since the occupant moves sideways.
4. Angled collisions
Airbags may not deploy if the angle of
collision is beyond 30 degrees with the
head-on vehicle or the rigid wall or curb or
pole.
5. Roll over collisions
Frontal airbags may not deploy in roll over
conditions, as the occupant moves sideways
or rolls. Important to wear seat belts in this
case, to avoid floating inside the vehicle and
risk serious injuries.
6. Speed breakers & pot holes
Airbags may not deploy when crossing
speed breakers even at high speed or when
vehicle drops into pot hole or ditch drop.
7. Curb hits
The airbag may not deploy when the vehicle
hits the curbs.
8. Pedestrian impact
Airbags will not inflate when the vehicle hits
the pedestrian.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
The airbags may not be deployed in the event
of a serious impact.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.