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Driving
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A message prompts the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
– The system may indicate that a space has
been found but will not offer it because of a fixed
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,
which does not allow the vehicle to follow the
trajectory required for parking.
Do not use the function if the vehicle has
been subject to one of the following
The function is deactivated after a few
seconds; this indicator lamp goes off on
the instrument panel and the initial display is
resumed.
modifications:
– When carrying an object extending beyond
the dimensions of the vehicle (ladder on the
roof bars, bicycle carrier on the tailgate, etc.).
– With a non-approved towball in place.
– With snow chains fitted.
– The system may indicate that a space has been
found but the manoeuvre will not be triggered
because the width of the lane is insufficient.
– The system is not designed to perform parking
manoeuvres on a steep slope or on a sharp curve.
– The system does not detect spaces that
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that
are delimited by obstacles that are too low
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees, posts,
wire fences, etc.).
The system automatically engages gearbox mode
P after 4 seconds.
– When driving on a small-diameter or "space-
saver" type spare wheel.
End of manoeuvre
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is
– When the wheels fitted are a different size
from the original ones.
completed.
– After modifying one or both bumpers (added
protection).
This symbol is displayed accompanied by
the message "Manoeuvre completed".
When the function is deactivated, this
indicator lamp on the instrument panel
goes off and the original display is restored.
– If entering a parking space, the driver may be
required to complete the manoeuvre. The gearbox
changes to P 4 seconds after completion of the
manoeuvre.
– If the sensors have been repainted outside
the dealer network.
– The system may be impaired by incorrect
inflation of the vehicle’s tyres.
– With sensors not approved for the vehicle.
– The tilting of the vehicle if the boot is heavily
loaded can affect the distance measurements.
Malfunctions
Do not use the function under the
following exterior conditions:
When the function is not activated, the
temporary flashing of this indicator lamp
and an audible signal indicate a DS PARK PILOT
malfunction.
– When exiting a parking space, the gearbox
changes to N when the manoeuvre is complete. A
message and symbols prompt the driver to take
back control of the vehicle.
– Alongside a soft shoulder (ditch) or quay or
on the edge of a drop.
– When the road surface is slippery (ice).
If the malfunction occurs while in use, the
indicator lamp goes off.
The gearbox automatically changes to mode P if
no action is taken by the driver within 30 seconds.
Do not use the function in the presence of
one of the following malfunctions:
– If a tyre is under-inflated.
If the parking sensor malfunction
occurs during DS PARK PILOT use,
indicated by one of these warning lamps coming
on, the function is deactivated.
Operating limits
– If one of the bumpers is damaged.
– If one of the cameras is faulty.
– If the brake lamps are not working.
– The system may suggest an inappropriate
parking space (parking prohibited, work in
progress with damaged road surface, location
alongside a ditch, etc.).
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a power steering
malfunction, this warning lamp lights up