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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glassproviding the lateral rearward vision necessaryfor overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the electronic key can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.Ta k e this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Ad
justment
)
Turn control A
to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror. ) Move control Ain all four directionsto adjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.
Folding
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic key.
Unfolding
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic key.
-
Manual: with the ignition on, turn control Adownwards.
- Manual: with the i
gnition on, turn control Aupwards.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen
(refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost" page).
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77Comfort
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 da
y and night uses.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearwardview.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, whichdarkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...
Rear view mirror
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism. )
Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position. )
Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors shouldbe adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
Seeing clearly
For better rear vision, align the bottom of the rear view mirror with the bottom of the rear screen.
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) Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.
Front Demist -
Defrost
Rear screen and door mirrors
demist - defrost
)It is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with thebutton goes off.
Automatic visibility programme
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is notavailable.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
)Select this programme
to demist or defrost thewindscreen and side windowsas quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows. )To stop the programme, press either the
"visibility"
button again or "AUTO", the indicator lamp in the button goes off and
the indicator lamp in the "AU TO "buttoncomes on.The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility programme.
)Press this button (located on
the air conditioning systemcontrol panel) to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.
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switched on automatically, without any action
on the par t of the driver, when a low level of
external light is detected or in certain 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 automaticall
y.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)Turn the ring to the "AU TO "position,automatic illumination of headlamps is activated and a message is displayed in
the screen.
Deactivation
)Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Association with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the "guide-me-home" lighting with the followingadditional options after the ignition is switched off:
- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters in
the vehicle configuration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"lighting when automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunctionof the sunshine sensor,
the lighting comes on, this
warning lamp is displayed in the instrumentpanel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, thelighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor andlocated in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror;the associated functions would nolonger be controlled.
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Visibility
Automatic headlamp dipping
Switching on
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving conditions, using a camera in the rear viewmirror.
) Put the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position,
Activation
This automatic headlamp dippingsystem is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the prevailingconditions of light, visibility and trafficand obser vation of driving and vehicle regulations.
)Flash the headlamps(pull the stalk beyond thestiff point), which causes a change betweendipped and main beam,
the warning lamp in the
instrument panel comes on to confirm activation.
)
Press the button, its warning lamp comes on.
Switching off
)
Press the button, the warning
lamp goes off, the headlamps
remain in their current position
.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp beam, driver can take over at any time:
)Flash the headlamps
(pull the stalk beyond the
stiff point) to temporarily deactivate the system(pause), this changes the headlamps to dipped beam.
)Flash the headlamps
to reactivate the system.
The system will be operational as soon as you have exceeded 15 mph(25 km/h).If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),the system changes to dipped beam.
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Visibility
Exterior welcome
lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makesyour approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated according to the level of
light detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switchin
g off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignitionis switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
The lighting duration is selected via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The duration of the welcome lighting isassociated with and identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting. ) Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the door handlewith Keyless Entry and Starting.
Door mirror
spotlamps
Switching on
The spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle,
- when
you remove the electronic key from
the reader,
- when
you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go off automatically. To m a k e
your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s andpassenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and
rearward of the front doors.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
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Visibility
Automatic rain sensitive
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.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalkdownwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a messa
ge is
displayed. Brie
fly push the control stalkdownwards again, or place the control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the instrumentpanel and a message is displayed.
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreenwipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if theignition has been off for more than one minute.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of
the blades. It can also be useful, in winter,
to detach the blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapywater,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of wear.
)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen. ) To park the blades again, switch on theignition and operate the wiper stalk.
