2012 Citroen C ZERO RHD light

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Lighting controls


Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the lighting progressivelyin relation to the climatic conditions and so ensure the best visibility for the driver:


- sidelamps, to be seen,

- dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearl
y when
the road is clear.



Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of particular 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.
Selection ring for main lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.


Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps onl
y.

Di
pped or main beam headlamps.


Stalk for switching headlamp beam

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the li
ghting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining apull on the stalk.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.

Li
ghting off.

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Foglamps selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the sidelamps and
dipped and main beam headlamps.Front and rear
foglamps .In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp is prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of its beam may
dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp whenthey are no longer necessary.


Lighting on reminder
There is an audible signal when thedriver's door is opened, to warn thedriver if the vehicle lighting is on, withthe ignition off. Switching off the lighting stops theaudible signal.
)
To switch on the front foglamps, turn the
ring for wards once. ) To switch on the rear foglamp, turn the ringforwards twice. )
To switch off the rear foglamp, turn the ring
rearwards twice. ) To switch off the front foglamps, turn the
ring rearwards once.
The ring returns to its initial position
automaticall
y.
The rear foglamp is switched off automatically
when you switch off the sidelamps, or the
dipped or main beam headlamps.

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Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting so that the vehicle can
be seen more easily.
The daytime running lamps come on
automatically when starting the motor, if no
other lighting is on.
They cannot be deactivated.
With the main lighting control ring in the AUTOposition, the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps come on automatically, without any action by the
driver, when a low level of ambient light is detected.
When the light 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.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Automatic lighting off
When the lighting stalk is in the "AUTO"position, if the ignition switch is in the "LOCK"
or "ACC" position or if the key has beenremoved, the lighting switches off automaticallywhen the driver's door is opened.
The initial setting is position "0".









Headlamp
adjustment

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0. Driver only or driver + 1 front passenger.
1 or 2. 4 people (including the driver). 3.4 people (including the driver) + maximumauthorised load.4.Driver + maximum authorised load.

Although these lamps are located in the same unit as the front foglamp, theyoperate with a specific bulb.
Their use is covered by road vehiclelighting regulations.

In foggy weather or in snow, thesunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. The lighting will not come onautomatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, theassociated functions will no longer becontrolled.

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Courtesy lamp


Position 1 "ON"

The cour tesy lamp is permanently on.


Position 2 "●"

The cour tesy lamp comes on when opening
a door or the boot; when the door or boot is
closed again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before going off.
However, the cour tesy lamp is switched off
immediately when the doors and boot are closed and you lock the vehicle from the inside
or using the remote control.
Position 3 "OFF"
The cour tesy lamp is permanently off.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure thatthe cour tesy lamp is not on.
If left on, it discharges the ancillariesbattery, even if the main battery is charged or on charge. Starting your vehicle will then no longer be possible.

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Direction indicators

Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle. )Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the point of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.







Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.





Horn
Audible warning system to aler t other road
users to an imminent danger. ) Press the central part of the steeringwheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in thefollowing circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.

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Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability andmanoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in completesafety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).









Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.
When braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing thepressure.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
F
or more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on. Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Airbags
The airbags have been designed to maximise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
violent collisions. They supplement the action
of the force-limiting seat belts. In this case, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the airbags are deployed instantaneously and protect
the occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidlyso that they do not hinder the visibility of
the occupants or their possible exit from
t
he vehicle,
- in the event of a minor impact or rear impact and in cer tain roll-over conditions,
the airbags will not be deployed; the seat
belt alone is su
fficient to provide maximum protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate when the ignition is off.
This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the sameor a subsequent accident), the airbagwill not operate.
The deployment of one or more airbags is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shorttime.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone. B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact applied to all or par t of the front impact
z
one A , in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
th
e front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their forward movement. S
ystem which protects the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.