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Parking space sensor
System which measures the parking space
available between two vehicles or obstacles. It
measures the size of the space and gives you
information on:
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t
he possibility of fitting into a free space,
depending on the dimensions of your
vehicle and the distances necessary for
your manoeuvring,
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t
he level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to
be performed.
The system does not measure spaces which
are clearly much smaller or larger than the size
of the vehicle. The parking space sensor function warning
lamp can have three different states:
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o
ff: the function is not selected,
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o
n fixed: the function is selected but the
conditions for measuring are not yet met
(direction indicator not operating, speed too
high) or the measurement is terminated.
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f
lashing: measurement is in progress or
the message is being displayed. You can select the "parking space sensor"
function by pressing button A
. The fixed
illumination of the warning lamp indicates that
the function is selected.
During the measurement, the message
"Measurement in progress - Vmax 20 km/h
(12 mph)" is displayed in the instrument panel
screen.Displays in the instrument panel
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Operation
You have identified a parking space:
F P ress button A to select the function.
F

A
ctivate the direction indicator on the side
where the space is to be measured.
F

D
uring measurement, go for ward the
length of the space, at a speed less than
12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), to prepare for
your manoeuvre.
The system then measures the size of the space.
F

T
he system informs you of the level
of difficulty of the manoeuvre via a
message in the instrument panel screen
accompanied by an audible signal.
F

D
epending on the message issued by the
system, you may or may not be able to
per form the manoeuvre.The function displays the following types of message:
Parking YES
Parking DIFFICULT
Parking NO The function deselects itself automatically:
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w
hen you engage reverse gear,
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w
hen you switch off the ignition,
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i
f measurement is not requested,
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w
ithin five minutes of selection of the
function,
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i
f the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold
of 45 mph (approx. 70 km/h) for
one minute.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle and
the parking space is too large, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
The function remains available after each
measurement and thus can measure more than
one space during your search.
In bad weather conditions or in winter, make
sure that the sensors are not covered by dirt, or
by ice or snow.
The parking space sensor function deactivates
the front parking sensors during space
measurement when you are in for ward gear.
If there is a fault, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Visual and audible front and/or rear parking sensors
The parking sensors are switched on:
- b y engaging reverse gear,
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a
t a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in
forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible signal and/
or displaying of the vehicle in the multifunction
screen.
The proximity information is indicated by:
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a
n audible signal which becomes more
rapid as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle,
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a d
iagram in the multifunction screen, with
blocks which move closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to the
emission of the audible signal by the speakers;
front or rear and right or left.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle is less than approximately thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol
appears, depending on the multifunction
screen version. The parking sensors are switched off
:
- w hen you exit reverse gear,
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w
hen the speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h) in for ward gear,
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w
hen the vehicle has been stationary for
more than three seconds in for ward gear.
The parking sensors system cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
System consisting of proximity sensors, installed
in the front and/or rear bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree,
barrier...) located in front of or behind the
vehicle, however, it will not be able to detect
obstacles located immediately below the
b u m p e r.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone
or any other similar object may be detected at
the start of the manoeuvre but may no longer be
detected when the vehicle moves nearer to it.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors
may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is below about
6 mph (10 km/h), some sources of noise
(motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, ...) may
trigger the audible parking sensor signals.
Reactivation
Deactivation
F Press button A , the warning lamp comes
on, the system is fully deactivated.
The system will be deactivated automatically
when a trailer is being towed or when a bicycle
carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or
bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).
F

P
ress button A again, the warning lamp
switches off, the system is reactivated.
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- 1st turn for wards: rear foglamps on.
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1st turn rear wards: rear foglamps off. - 1st turn for wards: front foglamps on.
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2nd turn for wards: rear foglamps on.
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1st turn rear wards: rear foglamps off.
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2nd turn rear wards: front foglamps off.
Model with rear foglamps
only Model with front and rear
foglamps
In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, use of the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
needed.
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
The link with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional options:
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s
election of the duration of lighting for 15,
30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the instrument panel screen
configuration menu,
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a
utomatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine
sensor, the lighting comes on and a
message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" .
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of activation of
the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer operate.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving stalk A upwards and returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
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Bleeding the Diesel fuel filter
Protective cover
Removing the cover
Bleeding water from the
fuel filter
Bleed regularly (at each oil change).
To bleed the water, slacken the bleed screw or
the water in diesel fuel sensor, located at the
base of the filter.
Continue until all the water has flowed out.
Then tighten the bleed screw or the water
detection sensor.
HDi 115 and HDi 160 engines
F

P

ull the protective cover upwards to
remove it.
HDi 140 engine
F

R

emove the protective cover by first
unclipping at 3 , then 1 and 4.
F

U

nclip at 2 by pulling towards you,
then lift up.Refitting
F Firstly clip in at 2 .
F L ower and centre the cover.
F

C
lip in at 3 and 4 , pushing vertically and
gently from the rear.
F

C
lip in at 1 pushing vertically.
Practical information