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Normal mode, for maximum comfort
A message is displayed on the instrument panel.
“Hydractive III +” suspension auto-matically adjusts to road surface conditions and driving style.
It allows you to alternate between s o f t a n d fi r m s u s p e n s i o n s e t t i n g s , maximising comfort at the same time as permanently guaranteeing the highest level of safety. It also automatically corrects road hold-ing, according to the vehicle load and driving conditions.
Also, the “Hydractive III +” suspen-sion gives you the possibility of choosing between two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can be made either when the vehicle is moving or when stationary, by pressing on button A.
Signalling
Sport mode, more suited for a sporty style of driving
A message is displayed on the instrument panel and the warning lamp on button A comes on.
Note: Sport mode is retained when you switch off the engine.
Note: If the speed authorised for a particular position is exceeded, the vehi-cle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Note: Automatic variation of ground clearanceIf your speed exceeds 110 km/h (approx. 70 mph), on a good road surface, ground clearance is lowered. The vehicle returns to its normal position if the road sur-face deteriorates or if your speed is lower than 90 km/h (approx. 55 mph).
At low or medium speed, if the road surface is deteriorated, ground clearance is increased. The vehi-cle returns to its normal position once one of these two conditions is no longer observed.
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Position changes may only be made when the engine is run-ning.
Adjustable ground clearance responds to all types of situation. A p a r t f r o m a f e w s p e c i fi c s i t u a -tions, driving in the normal road position is imperative.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjust-ment controls. The change in posi-tion is indicated by a message on the instrument panel screen:
Maximum height
Changing a wheel (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
Intermediate position
For an increased ground clearance (Not possible if speed > 40 km/h).
F o r u s e o n d i f fi c u l t r o a d s w h e n t r a v e l l i n g at reduced speed, as well as on carpark ramps.
Normal road position
Note: If the speed authorised for a par-ticular position is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Minimum height
To facilitate loading or unloading the vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal driving (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
For your safety if you are operating underneath the vehicle, it is obligatory to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Viewing of the position of the vehicle
Once the adjustment has been made, a message is displayed on t he instru-ment panel screen.
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As the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the sound signal becomes more and more urgent and the shaded areas are displayed closer and closer to the vehicle.
Proximity sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of your vehi-cle.
When manoeuvring whether forwards or in reverse, at a speed below approximately 10 km/h (6 mph), they warn you of the presence of any obstacle located within their detection zone, by means of:A sound signal emitted by the front or rear loudspeakers.
Display of the outline of your vehicle with shading corresponding to the area where an obstacle is detected.
As the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the sound signal tells you the posi-tion of the obstacle according to whether the sound is coming from the front LH or RH or the rear LH or RH loudspeakers.Note: The sound volume of your audio equipment reduces automatically when a signal is being emitted.
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Activation/Deactivation
You can activate/deactivate the parking assistance by pressing button A. When the parking assist-ance is inactive, the warning lamp on button A is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the park-ing assistance is memorised when you stop the vehicle.
Remark: If you are towing with a towing device not approvedby CITROËN, it is necessary to a towing device ing denot approved
deactivate parking assistance by pressing on button A. The warn-ing lamp on the button lights up.
Operation
When you engage reverse gear, a s o u n d s i g n a l c o n fi r m s t o y o u that the system is active. The out-line of your vehicle appears on the screen. Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the vehi-cle can be detected.
When going forward and at a speed below approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), whether in neutral or in gear, the outline of the vehicle appears on the display as soon as an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle. Obstacles located in front of the vehicle will be detected.
Remarks:The proximity sensors cannot detect objects that are immedi-ately under or over the bump-ers.
A thin object such as a spike, a bollard or similar, can only be detected at the start of the manœuvre but not when the vehicle arrives close up to it.In poor weather or in winter, you need to ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud or with ice or snow.
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