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Cruise control
Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in zone A of the instrument panel.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control switches are located on the
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
System which automatically maintains the
vehicle speed programmed by the driver,
without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually:
the

vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) and you must be in at least:
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th gear for a manual gearbox,
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2

nd gear for an electronic or automatic
gearbox.
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Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation, it is always
possible to go above the programmed speed
simply by pressing the accelerator pedal (for
example to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A flashes.
You only have to release the accelerator pedal
to return to the programmed speed.
Programming
The selection is confirmed by the display of the
function in zone A of the instrument panel.
When the function is selected, no cruising
speed has yet been memorised.
Once the desired speed has been reached
using the accelerator, press button 1 or
button
2.

The cruising speed is then memorised
and cruise control is activated. The cruising
speed is displayed in zone A of the instrument
panel, and "ON" is displayed.
Adjustment of the
memorised speed while
cruise control is in
operation
You can adjust the memorised speed,
displayed in zone A , by pressing:
-

B
utton 1 to increase the speed.
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B
utton 2 to reduce the speed.
Successive presses will modify the cruise
speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous
press in steps of 5 mph.
You can then release the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will automatically keep to the speed
chosen.
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that
memorised.
If during cruise control the system cannot keep
to the cruise speed (e.g. on a steep descent),
then the speed flashes. If necessary, brake to
curb your speed.
F

P

ress button 4 to select cruise control
mode " CRUISE ".
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Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised speed After deactivation, press button 3. Your
vehicle automatically returns to the
memorised cruising speed. The memorised
speed and " ON" are displayed in zone A .
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f the memorised cruising speed is higher
than the current speed, the vehicle will
accelerate strongly to reach the current
speed.
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B
y selecting the current speed
P

ress button 1 or 2 once the desired speed
has been reached.
T

he new speed and " ON" will appear in
zone A .
Return to normal driving
F Either press on button 5 .
F O r select the cruise control function.
F

O
r stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer
memorised.
" PAUS E "
will be displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the cruising speed
which remains displayed on the instrument
panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cruise control must only be used where
the traffic conditions permit driving at a
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or
when the weather or the road conditions
are poor.
The driver must remain attentive and in
complete control of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet
within range of the pedals.
Suspension / Resumption
F Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.
F

O
r by pressing button 3 .
F

O
r by the DSC or ASR systems being
active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, cruise
control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral.
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Lane departure warning system
This system is particularly useful on motor ways
and main roads.
Activation
F Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on.
Deactivation
F Press this button again, the indicator lamp goes off.
The status of the system remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's
seat cushion:
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o
n the right-hand side, if the marking on
the ground has been crossed on the right,
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o
n 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.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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)).
The detection may be impeded:- if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between the
markings on the ground and the road
sur face.
The lane departure warning system
cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving
regulations and take a break every two
hours.
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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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