217Driving
Lane departure warning system
System which detects the involuntary crossing
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground (solid or broken line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger a
warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is par ticularly useful on motor waysand main roads.
Activation
)Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on.
The lane depar ture warning systemcannot, in any circumstances, replacethe need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
Deactivation
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on theground has been crossed on the right,
- on the left-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the direction indicator is active and for approximately 20 seconds after the direction indicator is
switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direction
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.
Detection
Operatin
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The detection may be impeded:
- if the sensors are dir ty (mud, snow...),
- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between themarkings on the ground and the road surface.
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Press this button again, the indicator lampgoes off.
The status of the system remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off. In the event of a malfunction,
the ser vice warnin
g lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
