2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO parking sensors
[x] Cancel search: parking sensorsPage 1 of 222
FAMILIARISATION EXTERIOR
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the head-
l a m p s r e m a i n o n b r i e fl y t o m a k e y o u r e x i t
from the vehicle easier when the light is
poor.
67, 68
ASR and ESP systems
T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e l i n k e d t o a s s u r e t h e
d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e w i t h i n
t h e l i m i t s o f t h e l a w s o f p h y s i c s .
94 Glass sunroof
T h i s r o o f p r o v i d e s i n c o m p a r a b l e v i s i b i l i t y
and light in the passenger compartment.
62
Rear parking sensors
T h i s s y s t e m w a r n s y o u i f a n o b s t a c l e i s
detected behind the vehicle when re-
versing.
109
Page 124 of 222
i
i
109
DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
S y s t e m c o m p r i s i n g f o u r p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
t r e e , g a t e , e t c . ) b e h i n d t h e v e h i c l e . H o w -
ever, it cannot detect obstacles located
just below the bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar
object may be detected at the be-
ginning of the manoeuvre, but may
no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h e p r o x i m i t y i n -
f o r m a t i o n i s g i v e n b y :
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle,
- a graphic in the multifunction screen, with blocks which become increas-
ingly closer to the vehicle. The parking sensors system cannot,
in any circumstances, take the place
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
Detection zone
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
y o u e x i t r e v e r s e g e a r , t h e s y s t e m b e -
comes inactive.
Page 159 of 222
i
i
143
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
T h e m a x i m u m t o w e d l o a d o n a l o n g
incline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w e d l o a d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e v e r y
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d
the driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d
u s i n g t h e v e h i c l e ' s e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Page 161 of 222
1 4 5
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insu-
lated module, reading lamp, sun blinds,
head restraint-mounted coat hanger,
c e n t r e a r m r e s t , a i r d e fl e c t o r , s c e n t e d a i r
freshener cartridges... "Protection":
m a t s * , s e a t c o v e r s , m u d fl a p s , b u m p e r
protectors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wir-
ing harness, transverse and longitudinal
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof
b o x , b o o t s p a c e r s , b o o t n e t , b u s i n e s s /
commercial vehicle conversion kit...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high
v i s i b i l i t y v e s t , b r e a t h a l y z e r , fi r s t a i d k i t ,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security
wheel bolts, vehicle tracking system,
c h i l d s e a t s , fi r e e x t i n g u i s h e r , c a r a v a n
mirror, foglamp kit...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells,
chromed grille embellisher, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, alu-
minium footrest...
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n
and warranty.
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .