parking sensors Citroen DS3 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

Exterior features
Personalisation kits
These expresive stickers form par t of a range of kits, very different one from another, which allow you to create a unique and attractive exterior for your vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low lighting conditions the headlamps remain on for a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when reversing by detecting obstacles located behind the vehicle.
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ary puncture repair kit
omplete system consisting of a compressor and integral sealant product, to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
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47Multifunction screens
Radio-CD
With the Audio system switched on, once the "Radio- CD" menu has been selected you can activate or deactivate the functions linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG), or the CD (introscan, shuffle, CD repeat). For fur ther details concerning the "Radio- CD" application, refer to the Audio system par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
Vehicle confi guration
Once the "Vehicle Configuration" menu has been selected, you can activate or deactivate the following equipment: - wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section), - "guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section), - parking sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been selected, you can star t diagnostics of the status of the equipment (active, not active, faulty).

51Multifunction screens
"Personalisation-
Configuration" menu
Once this menu has been selected, you can gain access to the following functions: - define the vehicle parameters, - display configuration, - choice of language.
Defi ne the vehicle parameters
Once this menu has been selected, you can activate or deactivate the following equipment: - wiper linked to reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section), - "guide-me-home" lighting - parking sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).
Example: setting of the duration of the "guide-
me-home" lighting  Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then the "OK" button to select the menu required.
 Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then the "OK" button to select the "Guide-me-home headlamps" line.
 Press the "  " or "  " buttons to set the value required (15, 30 or 60 seconds), then press the "OK" button to confirm.
 Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then the "OK" button to select the "OK" box and confirm or press the "ESC" button to cancel.

"SETUP" menu
 Press the "SETUP" button to gain access to the "SETUP" menu. This allows you to select from the following functions: - "System language",
- "Date and time", - "Display", - "Vehicle", - "Units", - "System".
System language
This menu allows you to select the language used by the display: Deutsch, English, Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Polski, Por tugues, Türkçe * .
Date and time
This menu allows you to set the date and time, the format of the date and the format of the time (refer to the "Audio and Telematics" section or to the specific user guide given to you with the other owner's documents).
Display
This menu allows you to set the brightness of the screen, the screen colour scheme and the colour of the map (day/night or auto mode).
* According to country.
Vehicle
This menu allows you to activate or deactivate cer tain driving and comfor t equipment: - wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section), - guide-me-home lighting and duration (refer to the "Visibility" section), - parking sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).
Units
This menu allows you to select the units: temperature (°C or °F) and fuel consumption (km/l, l/100 or mpg).
System
This menu allows you to restore the factory
configuration, display the software version and activate scrolling text.
For safety reasons, configuration of the multifunction screen by the driver must only be done when stationary.

159Driving
Rear parking sensors
System consisting of four proximity sensors, located in the rear bumper. This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle, except obstacles located just below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone or any other similar object may be detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre, but may no longer be detected when the vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensor system cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged, accompanied by an audible signal. The proximity information is given by: - an audible signal, which becomes more
rapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. - a graphic on the multifunction screen, with
blocks which become increasingly closer to the vehicle.
Activation
When the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the obstacle is less than thirty centimetres, t he audible signal becomes continuous and the "Danger" symbol appears on the multifunction screen. On completion of the manoeuvre, when you exit reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.

Programming Operating faults
If there is an operating fault, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal (shor t beep) and a message on the multifunction screen.
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 parking assistance menu, refer to vehicle configuration in the "Multifunction screens" section corresponding to your screen.
The system will be deactivated automatically when towing a trailer or when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, frost or snow.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F820 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F930 A 12 V socket, por table navigation suppor t supply.
F1015 A Steering wheel controls.
F1115 A Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox contro l unit.
F1215 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit.
F135 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi ampli fier.
F1530 A Locking.
F16- Not used.
F1740 A Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH- PARC shunt.

207Practical information
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute 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 per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must be reduced by 10 % and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and towing loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.  To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Tyres
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is offered by the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
Accessories
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before instaliing on your vehicle any after-market radio communication transmitter with external aerial, we recommend that you contact a CITROËN dealer. The CITROËN dealer network will give you the specification for transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
This product range is structured around 5 categories:
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket, snow chains, non-skid
covers, parking sensors, transluscent bumper protection strips...
"Comfor t and leisure": mats * , boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, load fixing kit for boot carpet, mudflaps, sun blinds, door deflectors, isotherm module, fragrance car tridges, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses, 230 V socket, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest, child seats and booster cushions, moveable mirror...
"Navigation and communication":Bluetooth® hands-free kit, universal mobile ®
phone charger, audio equipment, por table satellite navigation system, semi-integral
por table navigation system carrier, speed camera warning, DVD player, auxiliary cable for connecting a por table MP3 player, USB Box, speakers, subwoofer speakers...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly, - never fit one mat on top of another.