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Status of the
functionWarning/
Indicator lampDisplay and/or associated
messageComments
OFF
(grey)System deactivated.
ON (grey)System active, conditions not met:
-
s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h),
-
n
o lane marking recognised,
-
E
SC deactivated or operation triggered,
-
"
sporty" driving.
ON
(grey)Automatic deactivation/standby of the system (for example: detection of a
trailer, use of the "space-saver" spare wheel provided with the vehicle).
Status of the
function
Warning/
Indicator lampDisplay and/or associated
message Comments
ON
(green)Detection of lane markings.
Speed above 40
mph (65 km/h).
ON (orange)/(green)The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the risk of
involuntary crossing is detected (orange line).
ON
(orange)/(green)
"Take control of the vehicle". -
I
f, during correction, the system detects that the driver has not held
the wheel for a few seconds, it interrupts the correction and returns
control to the driver.
-
D
uring correction of the trajectory, if the system determines that the
correction will not be enough and that a solid line is crossed (orange
line): the driver is warned that they must complete the correction of
the trajectory.
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During a correction, if the driver is inactive
(not holding the steering wheel for
10 seconds), a warning message appears.
If the driver remains inactive (not holding
the steering wheel for 2
more seconds),
the correction is interrupted.Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
-
d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
-
u
nfavourable climatic conditions,
-
d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
Malfunction
Blind Spot Detection
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
-
E
SC deactivated or operation triggered,
-
s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater
than 112
mph (180 km/h),
-
c
onnected electrically to a trailer,
-
u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is not
immediate, deactivation of the system is
recommended),
-
d
ynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal,
-
d
riving where there are no lane markings,
-
a
ctivation of the direction indicators,
-
c
rossing the inside line on a bend,
-
d
riving in a tight corner,
-
i
nactivity by the driver detected during
correction. The system is not intended for driving in the
following situations:
-
d riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving with a trailer,
-
d
riving on a rolling stand,
-
d
riving on unstable sur faces.
In the event of a fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
-
c
onditions of poor visibility (inadequate
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a s t i c ke r,
-
l
ane markings worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
-
r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
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A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
-
f
ixed , immediately, when being overtaken,
-
f
lashing , after a delay of about one second,
when overtaking a vehicle slowly, and when
the direction indicator is used.
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 relative
distances and speeds of other vehicles
and to anticipate their movements before
deciding whether to change lane. 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:
-
a
ll the vehicles must be moving in the same
direction and in adjacent lanes,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle must be between 7
and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-
y
ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
-
a v
ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
- t he traffic must be flowing normally,
-
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,
-
y
our vehicle is not towing a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
spot angle of their vehicle (areas hidden from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.
No alert will be given in the following situations:
-
i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
-
w
ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
-
d
riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,
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Deactivation/Activation
Without audio system
With audio system or touch screen
The deactivation or activation
is carried out via the vehicle
configuration menu.
The state of the function stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
F
T
o deactivate or activate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is illuminated when the
system is deactivated. The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist system is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist
, refer
to the corresponding section.
Operating limits
The rear parking sensors system will
be deactivated automatically if a trailer
or bicycle carrier is connected to a
towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is
displayed at the rear of the image of the
vehicle.
-
C
ertain obstacles located in the sensors’
blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
-
S
ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
-
C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
-
A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, 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.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
-
A f
ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
-
T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
-
T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
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Activation
The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier
is fitted on a towing device (vehicle fitted
with a towing device installed in line with
the manufacturer's recommendations).
-
A
bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
-
O
n opening the tailgate.
-
W
hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
-
B
y pressing the red cross in the top left-
hand corner of the touch screen.
Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
When washing your vehicle at high-pressure,
direct the spray from at least 30
cm away from
the cameras and parking sensors.
When the sub-menu is displayed, select one of
the four views:
"Standard view".
"180° view".
Activation is automatic on engaging reverse at
a speed lower than 6
mph (10
km/h).
You can choose the display mode at any time
by pressing on this area.
AUTO mode
Standard view
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view
(standard) to a view from above (zoom), as an
obstacle is approached at the level of the red
line (less than 30 cm) during a manoeuvre.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The images provided by the camera may
be distorted by the relief.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and
with lower contrast.
"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de".
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Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50
km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle: Original tyre size
Maximum link size
(m m)
195/65 R15
9
205/60 R16
205/55 R17 215/65 R16215/60 R17
cannot be fitted with chains
You can also use snow socks.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute the load in the trailer so that
the heaviest items are as close as
possible to the axle, and the nose weight
approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for
every 1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their original
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
per formed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
deactivated if an approved towing device
is used.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label and in the Technical data
section of
this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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Towing devices
Depending on equipment, the vehicle can be fitted with one of the following towing devices:For more information on your towing device, refer to the user guide supplied with this
equipment.
Approval No.: E1 R55 (reference 1)
Mounting position then towing device reference
Type of towing device Towing device fixed at the top Towing device fixed at
the bottom
Swan neck -
S
tandard swan
n e c k L1
-
S
tandard swan
neck L2 -
C
ross (heavy-duty)
swan neck L1
-
C
ross (heavy-duty)
swan neck L2
Quickly detachable towball
- Standard quickly detachable towball L1
-
S
tandard quickly
detachable towball L2- Cross (heavy-duty) quickly detachable towball L1
-
C
ross (heavy-duty) quickly
detachable towball L2
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
Fitting
F On the towball, move the lever from position 1 to position 2 .
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
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Removing
F On the towball, move the lever from position 3 to position 2 .
F
R
emove the towball by pulling it towards
you.
F
O
nce the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2 to position 1 .
F
F
it the end of the towball into the carrier,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far
as it can go.
F
S
ecure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3 ("locked" position). F
C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 -pin socket
provided next to the carrier.
F
S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop provided on the carrier.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off.
If you connect the trailer plug in the
minutes after you have switched off the
ignition, do not touch the exhaust – risk
of burns! If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if it
is exceeded, this device may detach
from the vehicle and so cause a serious
accident.
F
B
efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a soft, clean cloth.
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