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L A N E D E PA R T U R E WA R N I N G S Y S T E M
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).
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Activation/Deactivation
A press on button
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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.
When you start the engine, the
mode (activated/deactivated)
selected when you stopped the
engine is retained.
Operation
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:
On the right hand side if you
cross a lane marking to the
right.
On the left hand side if you
cross a lane marking to the
left.
The system does not alert you if
one of your direction indicators is
operating and for approx. 20 sec-
onds after the direction indicator
has stopped.
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The driver still has to
remain attentive and
in complete control of
his vehicle.
Remarks:
This system is designed to identify
traffi c 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.
The system may be affected tem-
porarily by conditions external to
the vehicle:
Detection of lane markings
made diffi cult by:
Markings being worn.
Insuffi cient contrast with the
general road surface.
Sensors being negated by:
Driving in snow or heavy rain.
Driving on roads that are
covered with mud or water
puddles.
If there is prolonged interference,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If there is prolonged interference,
If there is prolonged interference,
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