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Monitoring
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.

Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicator
flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been presseddownwards.If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Right-hand direction indicator
flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been pushed
upwards.If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Sidelampsor dipped beam headlampsfix
ed. The sidelamps or dipped beam headlamps are on.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampfixed.The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

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Visibility





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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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 headlamps come
on automatically, without any action on the par t 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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Certain windscreen wiper functions(intermittent operation, ...) can beconfigured via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

Manual controls


Windscreen wipers
B.
intermittent operation or rain sensor sensitivity adjustment ring.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. Thewindscreen wash then the wipers operate for aset time. The headlamp wash is also activated if the
dipped beam headlamps are on.


Headlamp wash

Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate
the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam
headlamps are on. sin
gle wipe.
park.
intermittent
(the speed can be set
manually).
or
automat
ic rain sensitive wipers(the speed can be set manually).
slow.
f
ast.
A
.wiping speed selection stalk:
Y
ou can increase or decrease:
- the wiping frequency when the intermittent
mode is active,- the sensitivity of the rain sensor when theautomatic mode is active.


- "+": high sensitivity.

- "-": low sensitivity.


To reduce the consumption of screenwash fluid, the headlampwashers only operate with the firstoperation of the screenwash.

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Alphabetical index
Labels, identification .....................................222Lamps, front..................................................180Lamps, rear...................................................r184Lamps, warning and indicator...................r25-42LED daytime running lamps..........................182Level, brake fluid ...........................................212Level, headlamp wash..................................213Levels and checks.................................205-216Lighting, guide-me home..............................135Lighting, interior.....................................r142-14 4
Lighting bulbs (replacement) .................180-185Lighting control stalk..................................... 131Lighting dimmer..............................................r59Lighting on reminder.....................................r133Loading............................................................22Long objects, transpor ting..............................84
Low fuel level................................................208Luggage retaining strap................................104
Main beam....................................13 6, 180,182Maintenance....................................................22Map (colour screen) ......................................227Map reading lamps.......................................142Markings, identification.................................222Mat..................................................................99Match telephone ...................................269, 312Menus (audio)...............................................225Mirror, rear view..............................................87Mirrors, door....................................................r85Motorway function (direction indicators).......145Mountings for ISOFIX seats .................164, 167MP3 CD.................................................240, 299Music server..........................................r240-251
Navigation .............................................226-235Number plate lamps ..............................184, 185
Oil filter..........................................................r214Oil level..........................................................211Opening the bonnet ......................................205Opening the boot................................60, 64,71Opening the doors..............................60,64, 70Opening the fuel filler flap .............................208Operation indicator lamps.........................25-42
Radio.....................................................236,291Range..............................................................46RCA sockets .................................................304Rear foglamp .........................................13 3, 184Rear screen (demisting)..................................97Recharging the battery.................................194Recirculation / exterior air intake ..............91, 94Regeneration of
the par ticle emissions filter.........................215Remote control..........................................60-69Removing a wheel........................................176Removing the mat...........................................99Repair kit, puncture.......................................170Replacing bulbs.....................................180-185Replacing fuses.....................................186-191Replacing the air filter...................................r214Replacing the oil filter...................................r214Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r214Replacing wiper blades.................................195Rev counter.....................................................r24Reversing camera.........................................130Reversing lamps...........................................184Roof bars.......................................................201Roof blind ........................................................78Routine checks ......................................214-216Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................210
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Panoramic glass sunroof................................f78Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r105Parking brake........................................110, 216Parking sensors, front...................................129Parking sensors, rear............................r127, 128Particle emission filter..........r205,212,213, 215Passenger compartment filter......................r214Player, CD MP3.....................................240, 299Port, USB.............................102, 264, 304, 305Priming the fuel system ................................210Protecting children ........................155, 159 -16 9Puncture........................................................170
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Screen (audio equipment) ...............................54Screen, instrument panel..........................31,43Screen-wash reservoir..................................213Screenwash, front......................................... 139Screenwash fluid level ..................................213
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