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Driving -> Lane Departure Warning System for Your Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

LANe DePARTURe WARNING sysTeM  
remarks:  
This system is designed to identify  
traffic lane markings.  
In certain cases it may trigger an  
alert that is unnecessary, for exam-  
ple if the vehicle passes over a  
directional arrow or some unusual  
road marking.  
activation/Deactivation  
A press on button a activates the  
function, the warning lamp on the  
button lights up.  
A second press on button a deac-  
tivates the function, the warning  
lamp on the button goes out.  
ii  
When you start the engine, the  
mode  
The system may be affected tem-  
porarily by conditions external to  
the vehicle:  
(activated/deactivated)  
selected when you stopped the  
engine is retained.  
a
Detection of lane markings  
made difficult by:  
Operation  
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Markings being worn.  
Insufficient contrast with the  
general road surface.  
Above a speed of around 80 km/  
h, if you cross a lane marking, you  
are alerted to this by a vibration  
within the cushion of your seat:  
This driving assistance device  
warns you when you unwittingly  
cross a lane marking (either a con-  
tinuous or a dotted line on the road  
surface). It is designed for use on  
motorways and dual carriageways,  
operating only above speeds of  
approx. 80 km/h (50 mph)..  
sensors being negated by:  
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On the right hand side if you  
cross a lane marking to the  
right.  
Driving in snow or heavy rain.  
Driving on roads that are  
covered with mud or water  
puddles.  
On the left hand side if you  
cross a lane marking to the  
left.  
If there is prolonged interference,  
contact a CITROËN dealer.  
The system does not alert you if  
one of your direction indicators is  
operating and for approx. ꢀ0 sec-  
onds after the direction indicator  
has stopped.  
The driver still has to  
remain attentive and  
in complete control of  
his vehicle.  
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