CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2020 Owners Manual

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Blind spot monitoring
This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas hidden from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger.
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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mmediately, when being overtaken,
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fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly. This driving aid 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
distances and relative speeds of other
vehicles and to predict their movements
before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the driver’s
own vigilance.
Activation/Deactivation
The system can be activated or deactivated
from the vehicle configuration menu.
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I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Security" and
activate/deactivate " Blind spot
sensors ".
This indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument panel.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
Operation
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, cycle
– is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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a
ll vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes,
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t
he speed of your vehicle must be between
7 and 87
mph (12 and 140 km/h),
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y
ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6
mph (10 km/h),
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ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 15
mph (25 km/h),
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raffic is flowing normally,
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w
hen overtaking a vehicle over a certain
period of time and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
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y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
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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.),
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coming traffic,
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riving on a winding road or a sharp corner, -

w
hen overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) that is
detected in the rear blind spot but is also
present in the driver’s front field of vision,
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w
hen overtaking quickly,
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i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the
system, this warning lamp flashes
for a few moments in the instrument
panel, accompanied by the Ser vice
warning lamp coming on and the
display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face or
the transition from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (e.g. the presence
of a cloud of water droplets in the blind
spot is interpreted as a vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
the correct operation of the system.
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High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
Parking assistance
This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (examples: pedestrian, vehicle, tree,
gate) which comes within the field of detection
of sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (examples: post,
roadworks cone) detected initially will no longer
be detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if
they are located in blind spots in the sensors'
field of detection. This system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
g e a r.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.
Front parking sensors
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle remains below 6
mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).The proximity information is given by an intermittent
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 centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
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The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in
front or behind.
Deactivation/Activation
The system is activated and deactivated from
the vehicle configuration menu or via the button
on the dashboard (depending on version).
With/without audio system
F Press this button; the button indicator lamp lights up to
confirm deactivation of the
function.
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Driving functions "
tab, then " Parking sensors ".The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed or a
bicycle carrier is fitted on a towbar (vehicle
fitted with a towbar installed in line with
the manufacturer's recommendations).
Malfunction
If a fault occurs when shifting
to reverse, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking sensor
system. High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30
cm away from the
sensors.
Top Rear Vision camera
With the engine running, and as soon as the
reverse gear is engaged, this system allows
two views of your vehicle’s close surroundings
to be displayed on the touch screen using a
rear camera.
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The screen is divided into two parts: on the
left, a contextual view; on the right, a view from
above the vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the
information on the view from above the vehicle.
Different contextual views can be displayed in
the left-hand part:
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tandard view,
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80° view,
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z
oom view. AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses the best view
to display (standard or zoom) according to the
information from the parking sensors.
You can change the type of view at any time
during a manoeuvre.
Principle of operation
Using the rear camera, the near surroundings
of the vehicle are recorded whilst manoeuvring
at low speed. An image from above your vehicle in its close
surroundings is reconstructed (represented
between the blue brackets) in real time and as
the manoeuvre progresses.
This representation facilitates the alignment of
your vehicle when parking and allows obstacles
close to the vehicle to be seen.
This image is automatically deleted if the
vehicle remains stationary for too long.
This system is a visual aid that cannot in
any circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
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.
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Activation
Activation is automatic on engaging reverse at
a speed lower than 6 mph (10 km/h).
On display of the sub-menu, select one of the
four views:
The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier
is fitted on a towbar (vehicle fitted
with a towbar installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations).
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A
bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
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n opening the tailgate.
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W
hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
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B
y pressing the red cross in the top left-
hand corner of the touch screen.
You can choose the display mode at any time
by pressing on this area.
"Standard view".
"180° view".
"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de". Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
AUTO mode
This mode is activated by default. Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view to a
view from above, as an obstacle is approached
at the level of the red line (less than 30
cm)
during a manoeuvre.
Standard view
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The blue lines represent the width of your
vehicle with the mirrors unfolded; the direction
changes with the position of the steering wheel.
The red line represents a distance of 30
cm
from the rear bumper, the two blue lines 1
m
and 2
m respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
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Zoom view
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
It is important to check the sides of the
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the
mirrors.
The rear parking sensors also provide
information on the vehicle's surroundings.
The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
180° view
Quick start mode
Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with
parking: it detects a parking space then
operates the steering system to park in this
space.
With a manual gearbox, the driver manages
the accelerator, brakes, gears and clutch.
With an automatic gearbox , the driver
manages the accelerator, brakes and gears.
The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a
parking bay, making it possible to see the
approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out
a complete manoeuvre.
It is made up of 3 areas: left A
, centre B and
right C .
This view is available only from the view
selection menu. This mode displays, as quickly as possible, the
contextual view (left-hand part) and the view
from above the vehicle.
A message is displayed advising you to check
your vehicle's surroundings before starting the
manoeuvre.
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The driver can take control at any time by
gripping the steering wheel.This manoeuvring assistance system
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain in control of their
vehicle ensuring that the space remains
clear throughout the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors may
not detect small obstacles located in their
blind spots.
The Park Assist system cannot work with
the engine off. C.
Bay parking.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel per forms rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel, do not put your hands
between the spokes of the steering wheel.
Watch out for any object that could block
the manoeuvre (loose clothing, scar ves,
ties, etc.) - Risk of injury!
When the Park Assist is active, it prevents
the Stop & Start going into STOP mode.
In STOP mode, activating Park Assist
restarts the engine. The Park Assist system takes control
of the assistance for a maximum of
4
manoeuvre cycles. The function is
deactivated after these 4 cycles. If you
think that your vehicle is not positioned
correctly, you should then take control of
the steering to carry out the manoeuvre.
During phases of entry into and exit from a
parking space, the system provides visual
and audible information to the driver in order
to make the manoeuvres safe. It may be
necessary to move for wards and backwards
more than once.
The Park Assist system provides assistance for
the following manoeuvres:
B.Exit from a parallel parking space. The sequence of manoeuvres and the
driving instructions are displayed on the
touch screen.
The assistance is activated:
the display of this symbol and
a speed limit indicate that
the steering manoeuvres are
controlled by the system: do not
touch the steering wheel.
The assistance is deactivated:
the display of this symbol
indicates that the steering
manoeuvres are no longer
controlled by the system:
you must take control of the
steering.
You should always check the surroundings
of your vehicle before starting a
manoeuvre.
A.
Entry into a parallel parking space.
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The parking sensors function is
not available during parking space
measurement. It intervenes later when
manoeuvring to warn you that your vehicle
is approaching an obstacle: the audible
signal becomes continuous when the
obstacle is less than thirty centimetres
away.
If you have deactivated the parking
sensors, they are automatically
reactivated during assisted parking
manoeuvres.
Activation of Park Assist deactivates the
blind spot monitoring function.
Operation
Assistance with parallel parking
manoeuvres
F When you wish to park, select "Park
Assist " in the " Driving functions " tab of
the touch screen Driving/Vehicle menu to
activate the function. F

L
imit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select " Enter parallel
parking space " on the touch
screen.
For entry into a parallel parking space, the
system does not identify spaces that are
clearly smaller or larger than the vehicle. F
D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
F
O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles.
F
M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
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F Select reverse, release the steering wheel and start moving without exceeding 4 mph
(7
km/h).
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T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 4
mph (7 km/h), move
for wards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors"
function until completion of the manoeuvre
is indicated. The end of the manoeuvre is confirmed by a
message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control.
Assistance when leaving a
parallel parking space
F When you want to leave a parallel parking
space, start the engine.
F

Sel
ect "Park Assist " in the "Driving
functions " tab of the touch screen Driving/
Vehicle menu to activate the function.
F

P
ress "Exit parking slot " on
the touch screen. F

T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress. Without exceeding 3
mph
(5
km/h), move for wards and backwards,
aided by the warnings from the "Park assist"
system, until the end of the manoeuvre is
indicated.
F

O
perate the direction indicator for the exit
side chosen.
F
E
ngage reverse or forward gear and release
the steering wheel.
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