Citroën C5 Aircross (2022 year). Manual in english - page 9

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Driving

Operation

The system operates subject to the following 

conditions:

–  At reduced speed in an urban environment, 

when a stationary vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist 

is detected.

–  The vehicle's speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h) 

(versions with camera and radar) or between 

6 mph and 53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) 

(versions with camera only) when a moving 

vehicle is detected.

This warning lamp flashes (for 

approximately 10 seconds) as soon as 

the function applies the vehicle’s brakes.

During the flashing time, the function is not 

available.

With an automatic gearbox, in the event of 

automatic emergency braking, keep the brake 

pedal depressed, also after a complete stop is 

reached, to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic 

emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a 

complete stop, the engine may stall.

The driver can override the automatic 

emergency braking at any time by firmly 

turning the steering wheel and/or firmly 

depressing the accelerator pedal.

The brake pedal may feel hard and 

vibrate slightly while the function is 

operating.

If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, 

automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2 

seconds.

Malfunction

This warning lamp lights up on the 

instrument panel with the message 

"

Sensor blind

" in certain cases.

Version with camera only:

 the system is 

deactivated.

Version with camera and radar:

 the system 

may continue to operate in a degraded mode.

This may be caused by a reduced visibility 

(e.g. rain, fog, snow, blinding by low sun) or by 

a real sensor blockage. In this case, stop the 

vehicle and verify if the front camera or the front 

radar is covered by dirt, snow, ice or anything 

preventing the sensing.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning 

lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 

accompanied by the display of a message and 

an audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

These warning lamps light up on 

the instrument panel and/or in the 

warning lamp display for seat belts and front 

passenger airbag to indicate that the driver's 

and/or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened 

(depending on version). The automatic braking 

system is deactivated until the seat belts are 

fastened.

Distraction detection

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

The function comprises the "Coffee Break Alert" 

system combined with the "Driver Attention 

Warning" system.

These systems are in no way designed 

to keep the driver awake or to prevent 

the driver from falling asleep at the wheel. 

It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling 

tired.

Take a break if you are feeling tired or at least 

every 2 hours.

Activation/Deactivation

This function is set via the touch screen 

Driving

/

Vehicle

 menu.

The state of the system is memorised when the 

ignition is switched off.

Coffee Break Alert

The system triggers an alert when it 

detects that the driver has not taken a 

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break after two hours of driving at a speed above 

43 mph (70 km/h).

This alert is issued via the display of a message 

encouraging the driver to take a break, 

accompanied by an audible signal.

If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert 

is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.

The system resets itself if one of the following 

conditions is met:

–  With the engine running, the vehicle has been 

stationary for more than 15 minutes.

–  The ignition has been switched off for a few 

minutes.

–  The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their 

door is opened.

As soon as the speed of the vehicle 

drops below 43 mph (70 km/h), the 

system goes into standby.

Driving time starts being counted again once 

the speed reaches above 43 mph (70 km/h).

Driver Attention Warning

 

 

The system assesses the driver's level of 

alertness, fatigue and distraction by 

identifying trajectory changes in relation to the 

lane markings.

To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on 

the upper part of the windscreen.

This system is particularly suited to fast roads 

(speed higher than 43 mph (70 km/h)).

At a first alert level, the driver is warned by the 

message "

Be vigilant!

", accompanied by an 

audible signal.

After three first-level alerts, the system triggers 

a further alert with the message "

Dangerous 

driving: take a break

", accompanied by a more 

pronounced audible signal.

In certain driving conditions (poor road 

surface or strong winds), the system may 

give alerts independent of the driver's level of 

vigilance.

The following situations may interfere 

with the operation of the system or 

prevent it from working:

–  lane markings absent, worn, hidden (snow, 

mud) or multiple (roadworks);

–  close to the vehicle ahead (lane markings 

not detected);

–  roads that are narrow, winding, etc.

Active lane departure 

warning system

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

The system corrects the vehicle's trajectory by 

alerting the driver as soon as it detects a risk of 

involuntary lane departure or crossing of a verge 

or hard shoulder (depending on version).

To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on 

the upper part of the windscreen, identifying the 

lane markings on the ground and the side of the 

road (depending on version).

This system is particularly useful on 

motorways and main roads.

 

 

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Operating conditions

–  Vehicle speed between 43 and 112 mph (70 

and 180 km/h).

–  Road marked with a central dividing line.

–  Steering wheel held with both hands.

–  Direction indicators off upon activation of the 

system.

–  ESC system activated and operational.

The system helps the driver only if there 

is a risk of the vehicle unintentionally 

wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It 

does not manage the safe driving distance, 

vehicle speed or braking.

The driver must hold the steering wheel with 

both hands so that they can maintain control 

when the conditions no longer allow the 

system to intervene (e.g. in the event that 

the central dividing line marking on the road 

surface disappears).

Operation

Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle 

involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings 

detected, it makes the necessary trajectory 

correction to return the vehicle to its initial path.

The driver will notice a turning movement of the 

steering wheel.

This warning lamp flashes during 

trajectory correction.

The driver can prevent the correction by 

firmly holding the steering wheel 

(e.g. during an emergency manoeuvre).

The correction is interrupted immediately if 

the direction indicators are operated.

 

 

While the direction indicators are activated and 

for a few seconds after switching them off, the 

system considers that a change of trajectory is 

intentional and no correction is triggered during 

this period.

However, with the Blind spot monitoring system 

activated, if the driver is about to change lanes 

while another vehicle is detected in the blind 

spots of their vehicle, a trajectory correction is 

initiated by the system despite the activation of 

the direction indicators.

For more information on the 

Blind spot 

monitoring

 system, refer to the corresponding 

section.

If the system detects that the driver is not 

holding the wheel firmly enough during 

an automatic correction of trajectory, it 

interrupts the correction. An alert is triggered 

to encourage the driver to take back control of 

the vehicle.

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Driving situations and related alerts

The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.

The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.

Function status

Indicator lamp

Display and/or associated 

message

Comments

OFF

 

 

 

 

(grey)

Function deactivated.

ON

 

 

(grey)

System active, conditions not met:

–  Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h).

–  No lane marking recognised.

–  ASR/DSC systems deactivated or operation of ESC 

system triggered.

–  "Sporty" driving.

ON

 

 

 

 

(grey)

Automatic deactivation/standby of the function 

(e.g. detection of a trailer, use of the "space-saver" type 

spare wheel supplied with the vehicle).

ON

 

 

(green)

Lane marking detected.

Speed above 43 mph (70 km/h).

ON

 

 

 

 

(orange)/(green)

The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the 

risk of unintentional crossing is detected (orange line).

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Function status

Indicator lamp

Display and/or associated 

message

Comments

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

(orange)/(green)

"

Put your hands back on 

the steering wheel

"

–  If, during the correction, the system detects that the 

driver has not held the steering wheel for a few seconds, it 

stops the correction and returns control to the driver.

–  During the trajectory correction, the system determines 

that the correction will not be enough: the driver is warned 

that they must provide additional trajectory correction.

The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple 

corrections are performed in quick succession. The 

warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver 

responds.

This message may also be displayed with your hands on 

the steering wheel.

Operating limits

The system goes into standby automatically in 

the following cases:

–  ESC deactivated or operation triggered.

–  Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater 

than 112 mph (180 km/h).

–  Electrical connection to a trailer.

–  Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected 

(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of 

the system is recommended).

–  Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on 

the brake or accelerator pedal.

–  Driving over lane markings.

–  Activation of the direction indicators.

–  Crossing the inside line on a bend.

–  Driving on a tight bend.

–  Inactivity by the driver detected during 

correction.

The following situations may interfere 

with the operation of the system or 

prevent it from working:

–  Insufficient contrast between the road 

surface and the verge or hard shoulder 

(e.g. shade).

–  Lane markings worn, hidden (snow, mud) 

or multiple (roadworks, etc.),

–  Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane 

markings may not be detected).

–  Roads that are narrow, winding.

Risk of undesirable operation

The system should be deactivated in the 

following situations:

–  When changing a wheel or working near a 

wheel.

–  Towing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 

device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 

not approved.

–  Road in poor condition, unstable or with very 

poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow, ice).

–  Adverse weather conditions.

–  Driving on racing circuits.

–  Driving on a rolling road.

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Deactivation/Activation

 

 

 

 

►  Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the 

system at any time. 

Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of 

the indicator lamp in the button and this 

warning lamp on the instrument panel.

The system is 

automatically reactivated

 every 

time the ignition is switched on.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, 

these warning lamps light up on 

the instrument panel, accompanied by the 

display of a message and an audible signal.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Blind spot monitoring

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

 

This system warns the driver of a potential 

danger posed by the presence of another vehicle 

(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind 

spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of 

vision) using sensors located on the sides of the 

bumpers.

 

 

A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the 

side in question:

– 

fixed

, immediately, when being overtaken;

– 

flashing

, after a delay of about one second, 

when overtaking a vehicle slowly, and when the 

direction indicator is used.

Activation/Deactivation

The settings are changed via the 

Driving/

Vehicle

 touch screen menu.

The status of the system is memorised when the 

ignition is switched off.

The system is automatically deactivated 

when towing with a towing device 

approved by CITROËN.

Operating conditions

–  All vehicles are moving in the same direction 

and in adjacent lanes.

–  The speed of your vehicle must be between 7 

and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h).

–  When overtaking a vehicle, the speed 

difference is less than 6 mph (10 km/h).

–  When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed 

difference is less than 16 mph (25 km/h).

–  Traffic is flowing normally.

–  Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of 

time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in 

the blind spot.

–  You are driving on a straight or slightly curved 

road.

–  Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan, 

etc.

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Operating limits

 

 

 

 

No alert is triggered in the following conditions:

–  presence of stationary objects (e.g. parked 

vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs).

–  vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

–  on winding roads or in case of sharp turns.

–  when overtaking or being overtaken by a 

very long vehicle (e.g. truck, bus), which is both 

detected in a blind spot from behind and present 

in the driver's field of vision from the front.

–  quick overtaking manoeuvre.

–  very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in front 

and behind are confused with a lorry or a 

stationary object.

–  activation of the Park Assist function. 

Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, this warning 

lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 

accompanied by the display of a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

The system may be temporarily disturbed 

by certain weather conditions (e.g. rain, 

hail).

In particular, driving on a wet road or going 

from a dry to a wet area can cause false 

alerts (e.g. presence of a cloud of water 

droplets in the blind spot interpreted as a 

vehicle).

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the 

sensors are not covered by 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 

correct operation of the system.

Active Blind Spot 

Detection

In addition to the fixed 

warning lamp in the 

door mirror on the side in question, a trajectory 

correction will be felt if you attempt to cross 

a lane marking with the direction indicator 

activated, to help you avoid a collision.

This system is a combination of the Active 

lane departure warning system and Blind spot 

monitoring functions.

These two functions must be activated and in 

operation.

The vehicle speed must be between 43 and 

87 mph (70 and 140 km/h).

These functions are especially suitable for 

driving on motorways and main roads.

For more information on the 

Active lane 

departure warning system

 and 

Blind spot 

monitoring

, refer to the corresponding sections.

Parking sensors

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

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This system detects and signals the proximity of 

obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) 

using sensors located in the bumper.

Rear parking sensors

►  Engage reverse gear to start 

the system 

(confirmed by an audible signal).

The system is switched off when reverse gear is 

disengaged.

Audible assistance

 

 

The system signals the presence of obstacles 

within the sensors’ detection zone.

The proximity information is given by an 

intermittent audible signal, the frequency of 

which increases as the vehicle approaches the 

obstacle.

When the distance between the vehicle and 

the obstacle becomes less than about thirty 

centimetres, the audible signal becomes 

continuous.

The sound emitted by the speaker (right or 

left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is 

located.

Adjusting the audible signal

Depending on version, with 

CITROËN Connect Radio or 

CITROËN Connect Nav, pressing this button 

opens the window for adjusting the volume of 

the audible signal.

Visual assistance

 

 

This supplements the audible signal by 

displaying bars on the screen whose location 

represents the distance between the obstacle 

and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange: 

close, red: very close).

When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger" 

symbol is displayed on the screen.

Front parking sensors

Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the 

front parking sensors are triggered when an 

obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the 

vehicle is below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Front parking sensor operation is suspended if 

the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in 

forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected 

or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

The sound emitted by the speaker (front 

or rear) locates the obstacle relative to 

the vehicle, in front or behind it.

Deactivation/Activation

The settings are changed via 

the 

Driving

/

Vehicle

 touch screen menu.

The status of the function is saved when the 

ignition is switched off.

 

 

The rear parking sensors system will be 

deactivated automatically if a trailer or 

bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device 

installed in accordance with the 

manufacturer's recommendations.

In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed 

at the rear of the image of the vehicle.

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The parking sensors are deactivated while the 

Park Assist function is measuring a space.

For more information on the 

Park 

Assist

 function, refer to the corresponding 

section.

When starting the vehicle, the graphic 

and audible aids are only available after 

the touch screen has started up.

Operating limits

If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt, 

affecting distance measurements.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction when 

changing into reverse gear, one of 

these warning lamps lights up on the instrument 

panel, accompanied by the display of a message 

and an audible signal (short beep).

If the malfunction occurs while the parking 

sensors are being used, it causes the function to 

deactivate.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Top Rear Vision - Top 360 

Vision

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

 

With the engine running, these systems allow 

views of your vehicle’s close surroundings to be 

displayed on the touch screen using one camera 

for Top Rear Vision and two cameras for 360 

vision.

 

 

 

 

The screen is divided into two parts with a 

contextual view and a view from above the 

vehicle in its close surroundings.

The parking sensors supplement the information 

on the view from above the vehicle.

Various contextual views may be displayed:

–  Standard view.

–  180° view.

–  Zoom view.

AUTO mode is activated by default.

In this mode, the system chooses the best 

view to display (standard or zoom).

You can change the type of view at any time 

during a manoeuvre.

►  Press the button in the bottom left-hand 

corner of the touch screen.

►  Select the type of view:

• "

Standard view

".

• "

180° view

".

• "

Zoom view

".

• "

AUTO view

".

The display is immediately updated with the type 

of view selected.

The system status is not saved when the ignition 

is switched off.

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Operating principle

 

 

Using one or two cameras, the close 

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 brackets) in real time and as the 

manoeuvre progresses.

It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when 

parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle 

to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the 

vehicle remains stationary for too long.

With 360 vision, the image is created using 

both cameras, when going forward and when 

reversing.

When the function is activated, it is possible 

that the view from above is not displayed. If 

the system is activated when the vehicle has 

already moved, the view from above can be fully 

displayed.

Top Rear Vision

Rear view

 

 

To activate the camera located near the number 

plate lamps, engage reverse gear and do not 

exceed a speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).

The system is deactivated:

–  Automatically, at speeds above approximately 

6 mph (10 km/h),

–  Automatically, if the tailgate is opened.

–  Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image 

remains displayed for 7 seconds).

–  By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left 

corner of the touch screen.

AUTO mode

 

 

This mode is activated by default.

Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic 

view changes from the rear view (standard) to 

the view from above (zoom) 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 

1

 represent the width of your 

vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction 

changes according to the position of the steering 

wheel.

The red line 

2

 represents a distance of 30 cm 

from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 

3

 and 

4

 

represent 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

 

 

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 nearby obstacles.

This view is available with AUTO mode or in the 

view selection menu.

Obstacles may appear further away than 

they actually are.

It is important to monitor the sides of the 

vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the 

mirrors.

Parking sensors also provide additional 

information about the area around the vehicle.

180° view

 

 

The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a 

parking space, making it possible to see the 

approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

This view is not recommended for carrying out a 

complete manoeuvre.

It features 3 areas: left 

A

, centre 

B

 and right 

C

.

This view is only available via the view selection 

menu.

Top 360 Vision

The vehicle has a camera at the front

, fitted in 

the grille, and a camera at the rear, located close 

to the number plate lamps.

Using these cameras, the system displays the 

vehicle's near surroundings on the touch screen, 

offering views from the rear of the vehicle (rear 

vision) when reverse gear is engaged and views 

from the front of the vehicle (front vision) when 

the gearbox is in neutral or a gear is engaged.

Rear vision

 

 

The system activates automatically when 

reverse gear is engaged.

The system is deactivated:

–  Automatically, at speeds above approximately 

6 mph (10 km/h).

–  When shifting out of reverse (the front vision 

image replaces the rear vision image for 7 

seconds).

–  By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left 

corner of the touch screen.

If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to 

the towball, the area behind the vehicle 

on the view from above goes dark.

The surroundings are reconstructed by the 

front camera only.

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The rear vision views are similar to those for the 

Top Rear Vision function.

For more information on the 

Top Rear 

Vision

 function, refer to the corresponding 

section.

Front and rear vision

 

 

With the engine running and the speed 

below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is 

activated via the 

Driving/Vehicle

 touch screen 

menu:

►  Select "

Visual parking assistance

".

AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front 

vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a 

gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is 

engaged.

The system is deactivated:

–  Automatically above about 19 mph (30 km/h) 

(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph 

(20 km/h)).

–  By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left 

corner of the touch screen.

AUTO mode

 

 

This mode is activated by default.

Using sensors in the front bumper, the automatic 

view changes from the front view (standard) to 

the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is 

approached during a manoeuvre.

Standard view

 

 

The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on 

the screen.

The orange lines 

1

 represent the width of your 

vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction 

changes according to the position of the steering 

wheel.

The red line 

2

 represents a distance of 30 cm 

from the front bumper; the two orange lines 

3

 

and 

4

 represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.

This view is available with AUTO mode or by 

selecting it in the view change menu.

Zoom view

 

 

The camera records the vehicle's surroundings 

during the manoeuvre in order to create a 

view from above the front 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.

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 parking sensors also supplement the 

information on the vehicle's surroundings.

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180° view

 

 

The 180° view assists with exiting from a parking 

space in forward gear, making it possible to 

see the approach of vehicles, pedestrians and 

cyclists.

This view is not recommended for carrying out a 

complete manoeuvre.

It consists of 3 areas: left 

A

, centre 

B

 and 

right 

C

.

This view is available only from the view 

selection menu.

Park Assist

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

This system provides active parking assistance: 

it detects a parking space then operates the 

steering system to park in this space.

With 

manual and automatic gearboxes

, the 

driver manages the accelerator, brakes and 

forward and reverse gear engagement.

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. Several forward and 

reverse manoeuvres may be required.

At any time, the driver can take back control by 

holding the steering wheel.

 

 

The Park Assist system provides assistance for 

the following manoeuvres:

A.

Entry into a "parallel" parking space

B.

Exit from a "parallel" parking space

C.

Entry into a "bay" parking space

The Park Assist system cannot operate 

with the engine switched off.

When Park Assist is activated, it prevents 

Stop & Start from going into STOP mode. In 

STOP mode, activation of Park Assist restarts 

the engine.

The Park Assist system takes control of 

the steering for a maximum of 4 

manoeuvring cycles. It is deactivated after 

these 4 cycles. If the vehicle is not positioned 

correctly, take back control to complete the 

manoeuvre.

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: take over the steering.

Activation of Park Assist deactivates the 

Blind spot monitoring.

The Parking sensors function is not 

available during parking space 

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measurement. It intervenes later when 

manoeuvring to warn that the vehicle is 

approaching an obstacle: the audible signal 

becomes continuous when the obstacle is 

less than 30 centimetres away.

If the Parking sensors function has 

been deactivated, it will be automatically 

reactivated during the assisted manoeuvring 

phases.

During parking and exit from parking 

manoeuvres, the Top Rear Vision - Top 

360 Vision functions may come into operation. 

They allow better monitoring of the 

surroundings of the vehicle, by displaying 

additional information in the touch screen.

For more information on the 

Top Rear Vision 

- Top 360 Vision

 functions, refer to the 

corresponding section.

In some circumstances, the sensors may 

not detect small obstacles located in their 

blind spots.

Any object exceeding the size of the vehicle 

(e.g. roof ladder, towball) is not taken 

into account by the Park Assist during a 

manoeuvre.

Always check the surroundings of the 

vehicle before starting a manoeuvre.

If the lateral distance between the vehicle and 

the space is too great, the system may not be 

able to measure the space.

During manoeuvring phases, the steering 

wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold 

the steering wheel or put your hands between 

the spokes of the steering wheel.

Beware of any object likely to block the 

manoeuvre (e.g. loose clothing, scarves, ties) 

- risk of injury!

Assistance with "parallel" 

parking manoeuvres

►  When parking, select "

Park Assist

" in 

the 

Driving/Vehicle

 touch screen menu 

to activate the function.

With a digital instrument panel, this 

indicator lamp lights up on the instrument 

panel to confirm the activation of the function.

►  Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum 

of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select "

Enter 

parallel parking space

" on the touch screen.

To enter a "parallel" parking space, the 

system does not identify spaces that are 

clearly smaller or larger than the vehicle.

►  Operate the direction indicator on the 

side you have chosen to park in order to 

activate the measurement function. The vehicle 

must drive at a distance of between 0.5 m and 

1.5 m from the row of parked vehicles.

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►  Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20 

km/h) following the instructions until the 

system finds an available space.

►  Move forwards slowly until a message 

is displayed, accompanied by an audible 

signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.

►  Engage reverse gear, release the 

steering wheel and move without 

exceeding a speed of 4 mph (7 km/h).

The assisted parking manoeuvre is in 

progress.

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►  Without exceeding 5 mph (7 km/h), 

move forwards and backwards, aided by 

the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system, 

until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.

►  At the end of the manoeuvre, the 

indicator lamp on the instrument panel 

goes off, accompanied by a message and an 

audible signal.

Parking assistance is deactivated: you can take 

over the controls again.

Assistance with "bay" 

parking manoeuvres

►  When parking, select "

Park Assist

" in 

the 

Driving/Vehicle

 touch screen menu 

to activate the function.

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With a digital instrument panel, this 

indicator lamp lights up on the instrument 

panel to confirm the activation of the function.

►  Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum 

of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select “

Enter 

bay parking space

” on the touch screen.

►  Operate the direction indicator on the 

parking side chosen to activate the 

measurement function. The vehicle should drive 

at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from 

the row of parked vehicles.

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►  Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20 

km/h) following the instructions until the 

system finds an available space.

When several successive spaces are 

found, the vehicle will be directed 

towards the last one.

►  Move forwards slowly until a message 

is displayed, accompanied by an audible 

signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.

►  Engage reverse gear, release the 

steering wheel and move without 

exceeding the speed of 5 mph (7 km/h).

The assisted parking manoeuvre is in 

progress.

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►  Without exceeding 5 mph (7 km/h), 

follow the instructions and the warnings 

from the "Parking sensors" system, until the end 

of the manoeuvre is indicated.

At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator 

lamp in the instrument panel goes off, 

accompanied by a message and an audible 

signal.

The system is deactivated: it is possible to retake 

control.

During a "bay" parking manoeuvre, the 

Park Assist system is automatically 

deactivated once the rear of the vehicle is 

within 50 cm of an obstacle.

Assistance with "parallel" 

parking exit manoeuvres 

►  To leave a "parallel" parking space, switch 

the engine on.

►  With the vehicle stationary, select 

"

Park Assist

" in the 

Driving/Vehicle

 

touch screen menu to activate the function.

With a digital instrument panel, this 

indicator lamp comes on in the instrument 

panel to confirm the activation of the function.

►  Press "

Exit parking slot

" on the touch 

screen.

►  Operate the direction indicator for the 

exit side chosen.

►  Engage reverse or forward 

gear and release the steering 

wheel.

The assisted parking manoeuvre is in 

progress.

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►  Without exceeding 3 mph (5 km/h), 

move forwards and backwards, aided by 

the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system, 

until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.

The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's 

front wheels are clear of the parking space.

At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator 

lamp in the instrument panel goes off, 

accompanied by a message and an audible 

signal.

The system is deactivated: it is possible to retake 

control.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated via the 

Driving / 

Vehicle

 touch screen menu.

The system is automatically deactivated:

–  when the ignition is switched off.

–  if the engine stalls.

–  if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.

–  on opening the driver's door.

–  if no manoeuvre is performed within 5 minutes 

of selecting the type of manoeuvre.

–  after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a 

manoeuvre.

–  if the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is 

triggered.

–  if the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph 

(70 km/h).

–  when the driver interrupts the rotation of the 

steering wheel.

–  after 4 manoeuvring cycles.

–  if one of the front wheels encounters an 

obstacle.

–  when towing a trailer, connected electrically.

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The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes 

off and a message is displayed, accompanied by 

an audible signal.

The driver should then take back control of the 

vehicle's steering.

If the system is deactivated during a 

manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate 

it to repeat the measurement.

To switch the system off for a prolonged period, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Malfunctions

When the function is not activated, this 

indicator lamp (on a vehicle with a type 2 

instrument panel) will flash briefly and/or an 

audible signal will be emitted to indicate a 

system malfunction.

If the malfunction occurs while the system is in 

use, the indicator lamp goes off.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

In the event of a power steering 

malfunction, this warning lamp is 

displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied 

by a warning message.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and 

switch off the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.