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F The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 4
mph (7 km/h), follow
the instructions displayed in the instrument
panel, aided by the warnings from the
"Parking sensors" function until completion
of the manoeuvre is indicated. During a bay parking manoeuvre, the Park
Assist system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within 50
cm
of an obstacle.
The end of the manoeuvre is confirmed by a
message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control. During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the Top Rear Vision Camera
function may come into operation. This
facilitates monitoring of the surroundings
of the vehicle by displaying additional
information on the touch screen.
For more information on the To p
Rear Vision Camera
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
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n switching off the ignition,
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f the engine stalls,
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f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre,
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fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre, -

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f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
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f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
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hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
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fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
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n opening the driver's door,
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f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
Deactivation is confirmed by a message and an
audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver must reactivate it to
resume the current measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected electrically,
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f the driver's door is opened,
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f the speed of the vehicle is above 45 mph
(70
km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Malfunctions
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
comes on accompanied by a
message and an audible signal.
In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Any object projecting beyond the dimensions
of the vehicle (e.g. a ladder on the roof or a
towball) will not be taken into account by the
Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road dirt,
ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, keep the lance at
least 12 inches (30
cm) away from the sensors.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres. The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
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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
aluminium 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 Chain types195/65 R15 Maximum 9
mm link
195/60 R16
205/60 R16 Cannot be fitted with
chains
215 / 5 0 R17
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.
Presentation
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the Technical data , and, in
particular, the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
For advice on driving safely when To w i n g
a trailer , refer to the corresponding
section.
1.
Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking star wheel.
7. Key lock.
8. Key reference label. A.
Locked position ( green mark opposite the
white mark); the star wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the
white mark); the star wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5 mm).
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Before each use
Check that the ball joint is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
- the green mark on the star wheel is in
line with the white mark on the towball,
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he star wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ),
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he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the star wheel can no longer
be operated,
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he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – Risk of accident! During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle - Risk of
accident!
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug 2 from the carrier 1 .
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nsert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
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F The star wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
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C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place and that the green mark
on the star wheel is in line with the white
mark on the towball (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
F

A
lways remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
Removing the towball
F Remove the protective cover from the towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
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ilt the connection socket 3 for wards to
place it in position.
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nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to the connection socket 3
of the carrier. F

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ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from connection socket 3 of
the carrier.
F

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ilt the connection socket 3 to the left to
stow it away.
F

D
etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
F

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etach the trailer from the towball.
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efit the protective cover to the towball.
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F Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the other hand, pull and turn star wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the star wheel.
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emove the cap from the lock.
F
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nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F
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pen the lock using the key.
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1.
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elease the star wheel; this automatically stops
in the unlocked position and the red mark on
the star wheel lines up with the white mark on
the towball (position B ).
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
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efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1
.
F
C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
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
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
per formed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar 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
disabled if an approved towbar is used.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the hands-free kit of your
audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes, A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as 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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or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points under the
longitudinal bars.Sunroof
Check that the load does not pass below
the roof bars so that it does not impede
the movements of the sunroof.
Recommendations
F D istribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

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ecure the load securely and fit a
warning flag if it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(the stability of the vehicle may be
affected).
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emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40


cm:
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ithout longitudinal bars: 50 kg,
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ith longitudinal bars: 45 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Bonnet
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F

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hift the lever to the left and raise the
bonnet.
F

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ull the lever, located at the bottom of the
door aperture, towards you.
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