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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.
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 in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by the display
of a message in the screen.
Automatic
guide-me-home
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal. 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.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk
in the "
AUTO" position), under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your access to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is
activated depending on the ambient light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching onSwitching off
F Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps,
as well as the side spotlamps, located under
the door mirrors, come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked. Activation or deactivation, as well as
the duration of the lighting duration
for the welcome lighting can be set
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Programming
The welcome lighting switches off automatically
after a programmed time, when the ignition is
switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Visibility
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part 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 stalk A downwards.The instruction is confirmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an
activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push stalk A downwards again.
The instruction is confirmed by
this warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated
if the ignition has been off for more
than one minute.
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. 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 sensitive
wipers 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.
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Interior mood lightingThe dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when
the light is poor.
At night, the audio system and digital air
conditioning illumination, together with the
illumination of the central dashboard storage
box, comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are on.The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting dimmer button to one
of the lowest settings.
On certain versions, three LEDs, located in the
rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come
on as well.
Switching on
Switching off
Visibility
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Blind spot sensors
This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.
Operation
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
The blind spot sensor system can never replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.F
O
n switching on the ignition, or engine
running, press this button to activate the
function; the warning lamp comes on.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
-
i
mmediately, when being overtaken,
-
a
fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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No alert will be given in the following situations:
- i n the presence of immobile objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs...),
-
w
ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
-
d
riving on a sinuous road or a sharp
c o r n e r,
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
cycle
- is detected.
For this, the following conditions must be met:
-
a
ll the vehicles must be moving in the
same direction,
-
t
he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-
w
hen you overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
-
w
hen a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),
-
t
he traffic must be flowing normally,
-
i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
-
y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-
y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan... -
w hen overtaking (or being overtaken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
for ward field of vision,
-
i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,
-
w
hen overtaking quickly.
driving
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning
zone in the door mirrors or the
detection zones on the front and rear
bumpers with adhesive labels or other
objects; they may hamper the correct
operation of the system.
F
T
o deactivate the system, press this button
again; the warning lamp goes off.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically
deactivated when towing with a towbar
approved by CITROËN.
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Changing daytime running lamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F
P
ull the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (on models with halogen
headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
D
isconnect the connector.
F
S
queeze the springs to release the bulb.
F
P
ull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
F Insert a flat screwdriver towards the centre of the repeater between the repeater and
the base of the mirror.
F
T
ilt the flat screwdriver to extract the
repeater and remove it.
F
D
isconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
Practical information