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Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...
If one of the two sensors (camera
or radar) is masked or its visibility
is reduced, while the other sensor
is able to work normally, the system
still operates, but at a lower level of
per formance. This is not indicated by a
message or a warning lamp.
To ensure correct operation of the radar
radar, do not paint over the paintwork
on the vehicle's bumper.
Keep the windscreen in front of the
camera clean.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
could mask the camera's view.
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Lane departure warning system
With the audio system
Activation / Deactivation
F Press on this buttton, its indicator lamp comes on, the system is
activated.
F

P
ress on this buttton, its indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.
To activate the system:
To deactivate the system: The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
System that uses a camera to recognise
continuous or broken lines on traffic lanes and
triggers an alert if the vehicle wanders off line.
If the direction indicator is not used at speeds
above 37 mph (60 km/h) and there is a risk of
one of these lines on the ground being crossed,
the system triggers the alert.
The system is particularly useful on motor ways
and fast roads.
Detection - Alert
You are alerted by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal.
No alert is given while the direction
indicators are operating and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicators are switched off.
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 the driving
regulations and to take a break every
two hours.
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Operating faultWith the touch screen
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate " Lane
departure warning ".
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.The indicator lamp in this button
flashes.
The button flashes and a fault appears.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
The detection may be impeded:
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i
f the markings on the ground are
worn and do not contrast well with
the road sur face,
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f the windscreen is dirty,
- i n certain severe weather
conditions: fog, heavy rain, snow,
shade, bright sunlight and direct
exposure to the sun (low sun,
leaving a tunnel,
...).
or
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Fatigue detection system
The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
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e
ngine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 15 minutes,
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t
he ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,
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t
he driver's seat belt is unfastened and
their door is open.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle
drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
The driving time is counted again once
the speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not take the wheel if you are tired. The system triggers an alert once it
detects that the driver has not taken
a break after two hours of driving at a
speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
It is recommended that you take a break
as soon as you feel tired or at least every
two

hours.
Depending on version, the vehicle either has
the "Driving time warning system" only, or this
combined with the "Fatigue detection system".
Driving time warning
With the audio system
In the " Personalisation-configuration "
menu, activate/deactivate " Fatigue Detection
System ".
Activation / Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This alert takes the form of the display of a
message encouraging you to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
stopped. In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "
Fatigue Detection System ".
With the touch screen
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Using a camera placed at the top of the
windscreen, the system assesses the driver's
level of vigilance by identifying variations in
trajectory compared to the lane markings.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).
Fatigue detection system
Depending on version, the "Driving time
warning system" may be combined with the
"Fatigue detection system".The system cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not drive if you are tired or taking
medicines that can cause drowsiness. Once the system considers that the behaviour
of the vehicle suggests a certain level of fatigue
or inattention by the driver, it triggers the first
level of alert.
After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message "
Take a break!",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal. In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system
may give alerts independent of the
driver's level of vigilance.
The following situations may inter fere
with operation of the system or prevent
it working:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting
of the roadway, falling snow, heavy
rain, dense fog,
...),
-

d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light,
...),
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w
indscreen area located in front
of the camera: dirty, misted, frost-
covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker,
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l
ane markings absent, worn,
masked (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks,
...

),
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c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
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r
oads that are narrow, winding, ...
The driver is then alerted by the message
"
Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
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Blind spot monitoring system
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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mmediately, when being overtaken,
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a
fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger. The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
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a
ll the vehicles must be moving in the
same direction and on adjacent lanes,
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t
he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
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w
hen you overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
- w hen a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),
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t
he traffic must be flowing normally,
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i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken returns to the blind spot,
-

y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer,
a
c

aravan...
This system is designed to improve
safety when driving and is in no
circumstances a substitute for the use
of the interior rear view mirror and door
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffic, to assess
the distances and relative speeds
of other vehicles and to predict their
movements before deciding whether to
change lane.
The blind spot sensor system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
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Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
With the touch screen
In the Driving
menu, activate/deactivate " Blind
spot monitoring ".
In the event of a fault, these warning lamps
flash.
The indicator lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
The state of the system remains in
memory on switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
of the sensors as otherwise there is a
risk of damaging them.
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Front parking sensors
As an 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).
The 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).
With the audio system
Deactivation / Activation
Deactivation or activation of the system is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.
The sound from the speakers (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is
in front or behind. The system will be automatically
deactivated where a towbar or towbar-
mounted bicycle carrier is fitted
(vehicle fitted with a towbar installed as
recommended by a CITROËN dealer).
In the " Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Parking assistance ".
With the touch screen
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate
" Parking sensors ". When engaging reverse and depending on the
vehicle's equipment, in the event of a fault:
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This warning lamp comes on and a
message appears, accompanied by
an audible signal.
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
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.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
of the sensors, as there is a risk of
damaging them.
Operating fault
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