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Switching on the lighting
remotely
This only operates with the ignition offand theflighting control in the "OFF" or "AUTO
" position.
Remote operation of the li
ghting will be switched off:
- on switching on the ignition,
- if the lighting control is not in the " OFF " or
"AUTO
" position,
- when activating manual guide-me-home
lighting.
Pr
ess this button to switch on
the lighting remotely (illumination
of the sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps) for a period of 30 seconds.
A second press switches off the lighting.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone insidethe vehicle when it is deadlocked.
The means by which locking/unlocking the vehicle and automatic folding/unfolding of the mirrors is confirmed
can be configured in the colour screen "Equipment" menu.
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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Manual day/night model
Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. )
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever to yrelease the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. )
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position. ) Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
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Lighting controls
Stalk for selecting and switching the vehicle's
front and rear exterior lamps. Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle are designed to adapt the lighting progressively in relation to the climatic conditions and soensure the best visibility for the driver:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
-
dipped beam headlamps to see withoutdazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of par ticular driving conditions:
- a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,
- front foglamps for even better visibility,
- daytime running lamps to be seen during
the day.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
Other lighting functions are also available: - automatic illumination of headlamps,- guide-me-home lighting, - welcome lighting.
When using your vehicle in a countrythat drives on the other side of theroad, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B
.
Lamps o
ff.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting betweendipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps o
ff and sidelamps modes, thedriver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.
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The sensitivity of the automatic illuminationof headlamps can be configured via the colour screen "Equipment" menu.
In foggy weather or in snow, thesunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. The lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer becontrolled.
Automatic switching off
When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped or main beam headlamps", if the ignition switch
is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or if the key has been
removed from the ignition switch, the lamps switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened .
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is star ted making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This
function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0"
or "AU TO "(day mode).
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlampscome on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if a low level of exterior light is
detected or if the wipers are switched on.
When the li
ght returns to a sufficient level or the
wipers are switched off, the lighting is switched off
automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
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Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff immediately if you.
- flash the headlamps again,
- place the lighting control stalk in another
position,
- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
)
Place the lighting control stalk in the "OFF"
position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that have it. ) Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control stalk.
The headlamps come on for around30 seconds. ) A further "headlamp flash" within 60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF (or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Star ting" system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds. Te m p o r a r i l
y keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
o
ff makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.
The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the colour screen"Equipment" menu.
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Exterior welcome lighting Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.
Switching on
) Place the lighting control in
position "OFF" or "AUTO". ) Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the electronickey.
The sidelamps come on for about 30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lightingonly comes on under conditions of low ambient light.
Switching off
The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:
- you press the open padlock on the remote control,
- you place the lighting control in another position,
- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Star ting" system).
It is possible to choose the type of lamps switched on or to deactivate
the function via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.
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To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats. 1
5 passengers (including the driver). 2
5 passengers (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.3
Driver + maximum authorised load.
Manual adjustment of
the headlamp beams Automatic headlamp adjustment
In cases of malfunction, this message
appears in the multifunction screen.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when stationary, the system automatically correctsythe height of the beam, whatever the load of the
vehicle. The driver is then assured of having
optimum lighting and not causing a nuisance to other road users.
