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Modification of the inter-vehicle distance setting
Three predefined inter-vehicle distance settings are offered:
-
"
Distant"
(3 dashes),
-
"
Normal"
(2 dashes),
-
"
Close"
(1 dash). Engine
running and cruise control selected
(
grey), you can modify the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
etting:
F
p
ress button 6 to display the selection
s
creen for inter-vehicle distance,
F
p
ress button 6 repeatedly to cycle through
t
he predefined settings.
The selection screen closes after a few
seconds.
The modification is then taken into account.
This setting remains in memory, whatever the
s
tate of the system and when the ignition is
s
witched off.
It
is
possible
to
exceed
the
speed
setting
t
emporarily
by
depressing
the
accelerator
ped
al.
The
cruise
control
no
longer
manages
the
b
raking
system
during
this
period.
Simply
release
the
accelerator
pedal
to
return
t
o
the
programmed
speed.
If
the
programmed
speed
setting
is
exceeded,
t
he
display
of
the
speed
setting
disappears
a
nd
a
message
"Cruise
control
suspended"
i
s
displayed
until
the
accelerator
pedal
is
r
eleased.
Exceeding the programmed
setting
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However, with the "Blind spot monitoring system" activated, if the driver starts changing
l
ane and another vehicle is detected in the
v
ehicle's blind spot, the system will correct
t
he trajectory of the vehicle even though the
d
irection indicators are on.
For
more information on the Blind spot
monitoring system ,
refer to the corresponding
s
ection. If
the system detects that the driver is
n
ot holding the wheel firmly enough
d
uring an automatic correction of
t
rajectory, it interrupts the correction.
A
n alert is triggered to encourage
t
he driver to take back control of the
v
ehicle.
Activation / Deactivation
Activation / deactivation of the system is done i
n the Driving menu of the touch screen tablet.
Select the " Driving assistance " tab then
" Help staying in lane ".
The
state of the system stays in memory when
t
he ignition is switched off.
While
the
direction
indicators
are
on
and
for
a
few
seconds
after
switching
them
off,
the
s
ystem
considers
that
any
change
of
trajectory
i
s
voluntary
and
no
correction
is
triggered
d
uring
this
period.
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Blind spot monitoring system
Activation / Deactivation
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the side in question:
-
i
mmediately, when being overtaken,
-
a
fter a delay of about one second, when
ov
ertaking a vehicle slowly.
This
driving
assistance
system
warns
the
driver
o
f
the
presence
of
another
vehicle
in
the
blind
s
pot
angle
of
their
vehicle
(areas
masked
from
t
he
driver's
field
of
vision),
as
soon
as
this
p
resents
a
potential
danger. Sensors
fitted in the front and rear bumpers
m
onitor the blind spots.
This
system
is
designed
to
improve
safety
when driving and is in no circumstances a
s
ubstitute
for
the
use
of
the
interior
rear
view
mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
r
esponsibility
to
constantly
check
the
traffic,
to assess the distances and relative speeds of
o
ther
vehicles
and
to
predict
their
movements before deciding whether to change lane.
The
blind
spot
monitoring
system
can
never
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
d
river. Activation
of the function is done in the touch
s
creen
t
ablet.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the "
Driving
assistance " tab, then "Blind spot
monitoring ".
This indicator lamp comes on in the
in
strument
pan
el.
The state of the system remains in memory on
s
witching off the ignition.
F
T
o deactivate the system, select "Blind
spot monitoring "
again in the "Driving
assistance " tab of the Driving
menu.
The
indicator lamp goes off.
The
system is automatically deactivated
w
hen towing with a towbar approved by
CIT
ROËN.
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Fatigue detection system
It is recommended that you take a break as soon as you feel tired or at least every two hours.
D epending on version, the vehicle either has the "Driving time warning system" only, or this combined with the "Fatigue detection system".
Driving time warning
The system t riggers a n a lert o nce i t d etects t hat t
he driver has not taken a break after two hours
o
f driving at a speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
This
alert takes the form of the display of a
m
essage encouraging you to take a break,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal.
If
the driver does not follow this advice, the
a
lert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
s
topped.
The
system
cannot
in
any
c
ircumstances
replace
the
need
for
v
igilance
on
the
part
of
the
driver.
Do
not
take
the
wheel
if
you
are
tired. As
soon as the speed of the vehicle
d
rops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
s
ystem goes into standby.
The
driving time is counted again once
t
he speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).
The
system resets itself if one of the following c
onditions is met:
-
e
ngine running, the vehicle has been
s
tationary for more than 15 minutes,
-
t
he ignition has been switched off for a few
m
inutes,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is unfastened and
t
heir door is open.
The
system
is
activated
or
deactivated
in
the
t
ouch
screen
tablet.
Activation / Deactivation
In the Driving menu, select the "Settings " tab,
then " Driving aids "
and "Fatigue Detection
System ".
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The system is deactivated by pressing the control.
The
system is deactivated automatically:
-
o
n switching off the ignition,
-
i
f the engine stalls,
-
i
f no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes
o
f selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-
a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a
manoeuvre,
-
i
f the road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR)
i
s
t
riggered,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
s
tated limit,
-
w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
s
teering
w
heel,
-
a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o
n opening the driver's door,
-
i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
o
bstacle.
The
operation indicator lamp goes off in the
i
nstrument panel and a message is displayed
a
ccompanied by an audible signal.
The
driver should then take back control of the
v
ehicle's
s
teering.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected
e
lectrically,
-
i
f the driver's door is opened,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(
70 km/h).
To
switch the system of for a prolonged period,
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Operating faults
In the event of a fault with the power
steering, this warning lamp flashes in
t
he instrument panel, accompanied
b
y a message.
Contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Switching off
If the lateral distance between your v ehicle and the space is too great, the s
ystem may not be able to measure the
spa
ce.
Anything
projecting beyond the envelope
o
f the vehicle (a ladder on the roof, for
e
xample) is not taken into account by the
P
ark Assist system during a manoeuvre.
In
bad weather or in winter, ensure that
t
he sensors are not covered by road
d
irt, ice or snow.
In
the event of a fault, have the system
c
hecked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
If
the
system
is
deactivated
during
a
m
anoeuvre,
the
drive
should
reactivate
i
t
to
repeat
the
measurement. In
the
event
of
a
fault,
this
warning
l
amp
flashes
for
a
few
seconds,
a
ccompanied
by
an
audible
signal.
If
the
fault
occurs
during
the
use
o
f
the
system,
the
warning
lamp
g
oes off. High pressure jet washing
When
washing your vehicle, keep the
l
ance at least 30 cm away from the
sen
sors.
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Reinitialisation of the system is done in the touch screen tablet, with the ignition on and the
v
ehicle stationary.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the "Driving
assistance "
tab then "Under-inflation
i
nitialisation".
F
C
onfirm the instruction by pressing "Ye s ",
an
audible signal and a message confirm
th
e
r
einitialisation.
The
new pressure settings registered are
c
onsidered to be reference values by the
s
ystem.
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the u nder-inflation w arning lam p a ccompanied b
y illumination of the Service warning lamp
i
ndicates a fault with the system.
A
message appears, accompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.
Before
doing anything to the system,
t
he pressures of the four tyres must be
c
hecked and the system reinitialised.
The
under-inflation
alert
can
only
be
r
elied
on
if
reinitialisation
of
the
system
i
s
done
with
the
four
tyre
pressures
c
orrectly
set. In
this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
t
yres is no longer assured.
Have
the system checked by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
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Mirrors
Adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to s
elect the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in all four directions to
adj
ust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Each
fitted
with
an
adjustable
mirror
glass
p
roviding
the
lateral
rear ward
vision
necessary
f
or
overtaking
or
parking.
They
can
also
be
folded
for
parking
in
confined
spa
ces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door m irrors operates with the engine
r
unning, by switching on the heated
re
ar
sc
reen. As
a safety measure, the mirrors should b
e adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The
objects observed are, in reality,
c
loser than they appear.
Take
this into account in order to
c
orrectly judge the distance of vehicles
a
pproaching from behind.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the e
lectronic key or the Keyless Entry and
S
tarting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
c
ontrol A in the central position rear wards.
If
the mirrors are folded using control A,
they
will not unfold when the vehicle is
u
nlocked. Pull again on control A.
The
folding and unfolding of the door
m
irrors using the remote control can be
d
eactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
F
F
rom outside: unlock the vehicle using the
e
lectronic key or the Keyless Entry and
S
tarting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
c
ontrol A in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors m anually.
For
more
information
on
Demisting -
Defrosting the rear screen , refer to the
corresponding
s
ection.
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Lighting and visibility
205
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
l
ighting selected is on.
The
rear sidelamps and direction
i
ndicators are located on the tailgate.
W
hen they are on, opening the tailgate
a
utomatically transfers illumination to
t
he lamps located in the rear bumper, to
m
aintain the safety of the vehicle.
Main lighting
Lighting off (ignition off) /Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
D aytime running lamps / Dipped
b
eam / Main beam.
Sidelamps.
Dipped
or main beam headlamps.
Turn
the
ring A to place the desired symbol
a
gainst
the mark.
Selection of main lighting mode
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting Headlamp dipping
Pull the stalk B towards you to switch the l
ighting between dipped and main beam
h
eadlamps or to activate automatic headlamp
d
ipping.
In
the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
d
river can switch on the main beam headlamps
t
emporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
p
ull on the stalk.
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Lighting and visibility