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this system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.
Parking sensors
this function cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of
the vigilance of the driver.
the
system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. t
h
is is accompanied by an audible signal.
th

e system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
the proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
th

e sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
Rear parking sensors
Visual assistance
this supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen or the instrument
panel which move progressively nearer to
the vehicle. When the obstacle is near,
the "Danger" symbol is displayed.
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Front parking sensors
the sound from the speakers (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is
in front or behind.
th
e system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
th

e front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Deactivation / Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
the system is deactivated in the
" Driving assistance " menu of the
touch screen.
F

P
ress this button. t
h
e indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
t
h
e indicator lamp in the button
goes


off.
the
parking sensors are deactivated
while the Park Assist system is
measuring a space.
See the "Park Assist" section.
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Reversing camera
Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.
the

reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed
in the touch screen or the instrument panel. High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.
the

superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
th

ey are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles, ...).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
th

e reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
th

e reversing camera function may be
completed with parking sensors.
th

e blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
th

e red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
th

e green lines represent distances of about
1

and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
the

turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.
Clean the reversing camera regularly using a
soft, dry cloth.
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Operation
Assistance with parallel parking
manoeuvres
F Press this control.
F
Sel
ect "Park Assist " in the
" Driving assistance " menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function.to e nter a parking space, the system
does not identify spaces that are clearly
smaller or larger than the vehicle.
or F

L
imit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select " Enter parking slot "
in the touch screen. F
O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m
from the row of parked vehicles.
F
D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
F

W

hen you have identified a parking space.
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Assistance in exiting from
a parallel parking space
F With the vehicle stationary, press
this control.
F

P
ress on " Exit parking slot " in
the touch screen. F

O
perate the direction indicator for the exit
side chosen.
F e
n
gage reverse or for ward gear and
release the steering wheel.
F t
h
e assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress. Without exceeding 3 mph
(5
km/h), move for wards and backwards,
aided by the warnings from the "Parking
sensors" system, until the indication of the
end of the manoeuvre.
th
e manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.th e assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control.
F

W

hen you want to leave a parallel parking
space, start the engine.
or F

Sel
ect "Park Assist " in the
" Driving assistance " menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function.
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F Once you have identified a parking zone, press this control
at the steering wheel,
Assistance with bay parking
manoeuvres
F Select " Park Assist " in the
" Driving assistance " menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function. F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m
from the row of parked vehicles..
F
D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space. F

M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
or
F
L
imit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select " Star t parking in a
bay " on the touch screen. When several successive bays are
found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.
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Mirrors
Adjustmenteach fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. t
h
ey can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
Refer to the "Rear screen demist-
defrost" section.
th

e objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
ta

ke this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
F

M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. th e
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
s

idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. t
h
ey can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation 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.
Deactivation
F turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Automatic "guide-me-
home" lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation, as well as the
duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is
set in the " Driving assistance " menu, then
" Vehicle settings " in the secondary page.
Contact a P
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uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
Visibility