parking sensors CITROEN C6 2012 Handbook (in English)

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As the vehicle approaches the obs-
tacle, the sound signal becomesmore and more urgent and theshaded areas are displayed closer and closer to the vehicle. Proximit
y sensors are located in the front and rear bumpersof your vehicle.
When manœuvringin either forward or reverse gear, at a low speed less
than approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), they inform you of the presence of any obs-
tacle that is within their zone of detection by: A sound signal emitted by the front or rear loudspeakers.
Display of the outline of your vehicle with shading corresponding to
the area where an obstacle is detected.
As the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the sound signal tells you the posi-
tion of the obstacle according to whether the sound is coming from the front LH or RH or the rear LH or RH loudspeakers.
Note:The sound volume of your audio equipment reduces automatically when a signal is being emitted.


PARKING ASSISTA NCE
FrontRear
When the obstacle is less
than around 25 centimetres
from the vehicle, the sound signal becomes continuous
with display of a"WARNING"panel on the screen.

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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate theparking assistance by pressingbutton 1. When the parking assis-
tance is inactive, the warning lampon button1is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the par-king assistance is memorisedwhen you stop the vehicle.
Remark: If you wish to tow a
trailer, it is necessary to deactivate
the parking assistance by pressing
button 1. The warning lamp on the
button lights up.
OPERATION
When you engage reverse gear,
a sound signal confi rms to you
that the system is active. The out-line of your vehicle appears on the
screen. Any obstacles located to
the rear or to the front of the vehi-cle can be detected.
When moving forward at a speed less than approx. 6 mph (10 km/h),
whether in neutral or in gear, the vehi-cle outline appears on the screen as soon as an obstacle is detected
in front of the vehicle. Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the
vehicle can be detected.
Remarks:The proximity sensors cannot
detect objects that are
immediatel
y under or over the
bumpers.
A thin object such as a spike,
a bollard or similar, can only be detected at the start of themanœuvre but not when the
vehicle arrives close up to it.
In poor weather or in winter,you need to ensure that the sensors are not covered with
mud or with ice or snow.



PARKING ASSISTA NCE
The parking assistance sys-tem can in no circumstancesreplace the driver's vigilanceand responsibility.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal bedone by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions(in metres):
A:0.971
TOWBAR
(Boat, caravan, etc.)
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-fi ed workshop.
If you are climbing a steep gradient
and the engine gets excessively
hot, certain functions become una-
vailable (e.g. sequential control of
the automatic gearbox, the air con-
ditioning).
If you are towing, it is necessary to
deactivate the parking assistance
by pressing the control on the dash-
board. See "Parking assistance".
It is recommended that
you remove
the towing ball, so that it does not
interfere with the functioning of the
proximity sensors, when you are
not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
If cleaning the vehicle with a highpressure system:Your Piloted Defl ector has to be closed.
It is not advisable to clean the
underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electricparking brake.As water may penetrate into
the vehicle interior via the door
apertures, do not target these areas.
Do not direct at the headlamps,
lamps and their edges for too
long or you may damage their coating and seals.
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