Get Driving -> Parking sensors Guide for Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

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After three first level alerts, the system triggers

a new alert with the message "Take a break!",

accompanied by a more pronounced audible

signal.

Clean the windscreen regularly,

particularly the area in front of the camera.

The internal surface of the windscreen can

also become misted around the camera.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

conceal the detection camera.

In certain driving conditions (poor road

surface or strong winds), the system may

give alerts independent of the driver's

level of vigilance.

Clean the front bumper, especially around

the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.

Using a camera placed at the top

of the windscreen, the system

assesses the driver's level of

vigilance by identifying variations

in trajectory compared to the lane

markings.

The following situations may interfere with

the operation of the system or prevent it

working:

poor visibility (inadequate lighting of

the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,

dense fog, etc.),

dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming

vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp

road, leaving a tunnel, alternating

shade and light, etc.),

Parking sensors

This system is particularly suited to fast roads

(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).

windscreen area located in front of the

camera dirty, misted up, frost-covered,

snow-covered, damaged or covered by

a sticker,

lane markings absent, worn, hidden

(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,

etc.),

When the system interprets the behaviour of

the vehicle as indicating a certain fatigue or

inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it

triggers the first level of alert.

The driver is then alerted by the message

"Take care!", accompanied by an audible

signal.

close to the vehicle ahead (lane

markings not detected),

roads that are narrow, winding, etc.

Using sensors located in the bumper, this

function warns of the proximity of obstacles

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

their field of detection.

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The information on proximity is given by an

intermittent sound signal, the succession of

which becomes more rapid as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle.

The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)

indicates which side the obstacle is on.

When the distance between the vehicle and

the obstacle becomes less than approximately

thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes

continuous.

Front parking sensors

This function is a manoeuvring aid which

cannot, in any circumstances, replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must remain attentive and stay

in control of their vehicle.

They must always check the vehicle's

surroundings before undertaking

a manoeuvre.

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 forward gear, if no further obstacles are

detected or when the speed of the vehicle

exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

During the entire manoeuvre, the driver

must ensure that the space remains clear.

Visual assistance

Rear parking sensors

The system is switched on by engaging reverse

gear.

The sound emitted by the speaker (front or

rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in

front or behind.

This is confirmed by an audible signal.

The system is switched off when you come out

of reverse gear.

Deactivation/Activation

It supplements the audible signal by displaying

bars on the screen that move progressively

nearer to the vehicle (white: more distant

obstacles; orange: close obstacles; red: very

close obstacles).

The function is deactivated and

activated in the Driving menu of the

touch screen.

Audible assistance

This warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel when the function

is deactivated.

When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"

symbol is displayed on the screen.

A new selection reactivates the

function.

The state of the function stays in the memory

when the ignition is switched off.

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The rear parking sensors system will

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

distort the settings of the sensors, which is

not always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be incorrect.

The tilting of the vehicle if the boot is

very loaded can affect the distance

measurements.

The sensors may be affected by poor

weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,

snowfall, etc.).

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.

be deactivated automatically if a trailer

or bicycle carrier is connected to

a towing device installed in line with the

manufacturer's recommendations.

In this case, the outline of a trailer is

displayed at the rear of the image of the

vehicle.

The parking sensors are deactivated while the

Park Assist system is measuring a space.

For more information on the Park Assist, refer

to the corresponding section.

High pressure jet wash

When washing your vehicle, direct the

lance at least 30 cm away from the

sensors.

Operating fault

If the system fails, when reverse

Operating limits

gear is engaged this warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds before

lighting up continuously, together

with the Service warning lamp.

Certain obstacles located in the sensors'

blind spots may not be detected or no

longer be detected during the manoeuvre.

Sounds such as those emitted by noisy

vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,

pneumatic drills, etc.) may interfere with the

vehicle's sensors.

Reversing camera

A message appears, accompanied by an

audible signal.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

Accumulated snow or dead leaves on the

road surface can interfere with the vehicle's

sensors.

The reversing camera is activated automatically

when reverse gear is engaged.

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