parking sensors Citroen C4 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

Xenon directional headlamps
This system allows the light beams
to follow the direction of the road
ahead.
 98

Front/rear parking sensors
Sensors, located in the bumpers,
detect obstacles.
 166

Parking space sensor
This system measures the size of
a parking space available between
two vehicles or obstacles.
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E X T E R I O R

Stop & Start
This system puts the engine tempo-
rarily into standby during stops in the
traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...).
The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off.
Stop & Start reduces fuel consump-
tion, exhaust emissions and noise
when stationary.
 150

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Front
foglamps fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear
foglamps fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.

Diesel engine
pre-heating fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.

Parking brake fi xed.
The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
fl ashing.
The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.

Parking
space
sensors fi xed.
The parking space sensors
function is active. Press the corresponding button to
deactivate it.
fl ashing. The system is measuring the
space. Once the measurement has been done,
the warning lamp comes on fi xed again.

Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.

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D R I V I N G
PARKING SPACE SENSORS
After measuring the parking space
available between two vehicles or
obstacles, this system gives you in-
formation on:
- the possibility of fi tting into a free space, depending on the dimen-
sions of your vehicle and the dis-
tances needed for manoeuvring,
- the level of diffi culty of the ma- noeuvre to be performed.
The system does not measure spac-
es which are clearly much smaller or
larger than the size of the vehicle. Displays on the instrument
panel
The parking space sensor
function warning lamp can
have three different states:
- off: the function is not selected,
- on fi xed: the function is selected
but the conditions for measure-
ment are not yet met (direction
indicator not operating, speed
too high) or the measurement
phase has ended.
- fl ashing: measurement is in
progress or the message is being
displayed. You can activate the "parking space
sensor" function by pressing but-
ton
A . The fi xed illumination of the
warning lamp indicates that the
function is selected.

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D R I V I N G
PARKING SENSORS
This system indicates the proximity
of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree,
gate, etc.) which comes within the
fi eld of detection of sensors located
in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake,
roadworks cone, etc.) detected ini-
tially will no longer be detected at
the end of the manoeuvre due to the
presence of blind spots. Visual assistance
This supplements the audible sig-
nal by displaying segments in the
multifunction screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehi-
cle. When the obstacle is near, the
"Danger" symbol is also displayed in
the screen.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by
a discontinuous audible signal, the
frequency of which increases as the
vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker
(right or left) indicates the side on
which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the
vehicle and the obstacle becomes
less than approximately thirty centi-
metres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
This function cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the vigi-
lance and responsibility of the driver.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by en-
gaging reverse gear. This is accom-
panied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you
exit reverse gear.

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D R I V I N G
Front parking sensors
In addition to the rear parking sen-
sors, the front parking sensors are
triggered when an obstacle is de-
tected in front and the speed of the
vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker
(front or rear) indicates whether the
obstacle is in front or behind.
The front parking sensors are inter-
rupted if the vehicle stops for more
than three seconds in forward gear,
if no further obstacles are detected
or when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Deactivation/Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by press-
ing this button. The indicator lamp
on the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reacti-
vates the function. The indicator
lamp on the button switches off.
The function will be deactivated au-
tomatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fi tted (vehicle
fi tted with a towbar or bicycle car-
rier recommended by CITROËN). Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs,
when reverse gear is en-
gaged this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the screen, accompanied by an au-
dible signal (short bleep).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long bleep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer-
tain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trig-
ger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.