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are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
Turn ring A to the A"AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters on the multifunction screen configuration menu (except in the case of the monochrome screen A, for which the duration is set: 60 seconds), - automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed on the instrument panel and/or a message appears on the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lighting will not come on
automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
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103Visibility
LED lamps
Daytime external lighting using specific front lamp s providing a signature of the vehicle. Comprising two sets of six light emitting diodes (LEDs), they are located in the ver tical scoops below each headlamp.
On star ting the vehicle, in daylight the LED lamps come on automatically, if the lighting stalk is in position "0" or "AUTO" . If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the LED lamps switch off.
For countries where exterior lighting by day is not a legal requirement, you can activate or deactivate the function via the multifunction screen configuration menu.
Headlamp
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the height of the headlamps should be adjusted in relation to the load in the vehicle. 0. Driver only or driver + front passenger. - . Intermediate setting 1. 5 people. - . 5 people + load in the boot. 2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in the boot. This position is sufficient to avoid causing dazzle. Higher settings may limit the spread of light from the headlamps.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Programming
In countries where it is a legal requirement: - this function is activated by default and cannot be deactivated, - in daylight, the sidelamps and number plate lamps also come on, - If the sidelamps or headlamps are switched on manually or
automatically, the LED lamps switch off.
For versions not fitted with LED lamps, it is the dipped beam headlamps that come on automatically on star ting the vehicle.
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windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by the lighting of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and a message on the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel switching off and a message on the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A downwards.
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windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by the lighting of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and a message on the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel switching off and a message on the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A downwards.
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A. Cour tesy lampB. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:
Courtesy lamp
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies, depending on the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and the central dashboard storage compar tment comes on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps are switched off. It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. With the lighting on, press several times on the left hand button of the instrument panel to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. Press again to reduce the lighting level to the minimum and switch off the interior mood lighting.
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed.
Boot lamp
Different lighting times are provided: - when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - when the engine is running, no limit.
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Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror. With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack. To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A . It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same air as the vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /auxiliary socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
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Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror. With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack. To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A . It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same air as the vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /auxiliary socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
