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 between 6 mph and
84 mph (10 km/h and 135 km/h) when a moving
vehicle is detected.
This warning lamp flashes during the
intervention as soon as the function
applies the vehicle’s brakes.
During the flashing time, the function is not
available.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
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 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.
The system is operational again after the
detection field has been cleaned.
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.
If this warning lamp comes on after the
engine has been switched off and then
restarted, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked.
These warning lamps light up on
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.
The settings are changed via the instrument
panel menu, using the steering-mounted
controls.
Deactivation of the system is signalled
by the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
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.
The system cannot be deactivated
above 10 km/h.
Malfunction
Distraction detection
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids.
This warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel with the message
"Driving Assistance Sensor blind: Clean
sensor" if the sensor is masked.
The driver can override the automatic
emergency braking at any time by
strongly turning the steering wheel (evasive
manoeuver) and/or by firmly pressing the
accelerator pedal.
This is a normal behavior, which does not
request the support of a qualified workshop.
In this case, stop the vehicle and verify if the
front camera or the front radar is covered by
dirt, mud, sand, snow, ice or anything preventing
the sensing.
The function comprises the "Driver Attention
Warning" system.
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