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Exterior
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
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Under-inflation detection
This system monitors the pressures in the tyres
and alerts you in the event of an under-inflated
tyre. At low speed, this additional lighting increases
the driver's field of vision in corners,
junctions, when parking... by switching on the
corresponding front foglamp.This system puts the engine temporarily into
standby during stops in the traffic (traffic
lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts
automatically as soon as you want to move
off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions, as well as
noise levels when stationary.
The number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps come on automatically
without any action by the driver when a low
level of ambient light is detected.
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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 screen.
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front
foglamps fixed.
The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
s

idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation 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.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, 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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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Daytime running lamps /Sidelamps
(LEDs)
The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on
automatically when the engine is started.In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
They provide the following functions:
- D aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk in position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
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S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in
position " AUTO" with low light level or
"Sidelamps only" or "Main or dipped beam
headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating
as daytime running lamps.
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Parking lamps
Switching on
F W ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time. The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

W

ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated, if the ambient light level is low,
dipped beam comes on automatically when
switching off the ignition.
Activation or deactivation of the system, as well
as the period for the guide-me-home lighting
are set in the touch screen tablet.
F

Sel
ect the "Driving assistance "
menu.
F

I
n the secondary page, press
" Vehicle settings ".
Manual
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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.The initial setting is position "0" .
Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam
headlamps allows, without modification,
driving in a country that drives on the
other side of the road to the country in
which your vehicle was sold.
0.

D

river only
o

r driver + front passenger.
-.

D

river + front passenger + rear
passengers.
1.
D

river + front passenger + rear passengers
+ load in the boot.
-.

D

river + front passenger + rear passengers
+ load in the boot.
2.
D

river 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.
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Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres...).With cornering lighting
Without cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
-
w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,


or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LEDs).
2.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1).
4.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (PS24W). In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
Practical information