sensor Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G User Guide
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Rear parking sensors 
Activation
 
This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle, except 
obstacles located just below the bumper.The s
ystem is activated as soon as reversegear is engaged, accompanied by an audible
signal. The proximity information is given by: 
-   an audible signal, which becomes morerapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. 
-  a graphic (according to version) in the
multi
function screen, with blocks whichbecome increasingly closer to the vehicle.
 
On completion of the manoeuvre, when you exit
reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
 An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone or any other similar object may bedetected at the beginning of themanoeuvre, but may no longer be detectedwhen the vehicle comes close to it.
   
The parking sensor system cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of thedriver.   S
ystem consisting of four proximity sensors, 
located in the rear bumper.
Wh
en the distance between the rear of the 
vehicle and the obstacle is less than thir ty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous and the "Danger" symbol appearsin the multifunction screen. 
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You can activate or deactivate the system by means of the multifunction screen configuration 
menu. The system state is memorised when switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parkingsensors menu, refer to "Configuration / Vehicleparameters" in the "Multifunction screens"section corresponding to your screen. 
   
Operating faults 
If there is an operating fault, when 
reverse gear is engaged this
warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, accompanied b
yan audible signal (short beep) and a 
message in the multifunction screen. 
Programming
 The system will be deactivated automatically when towing a trailer or when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehiclefitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered with mud,frost or snow.