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Association with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
-
s
election of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the functions that can be set
in the vehicle configuration menu (except in
the case of the monochrome screen
a
, f
or
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
-

a
utomatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n

ot 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.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . de
activation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s

oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
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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.
Activation
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen
wiper position
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position


"0" . It is accompanied by the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
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 wiping 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 wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Interior mood lighting
Switching on
at night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
on c

ertain versions, three lamps located in the
support between the roof and the automatic
day/night interior mirror come on as well.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
F

W
ith the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.
F

P
ress again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting. This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
boot lamp
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s
p o o r.
The lighting time varies according to
the


circumstances:
-

w
hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Sun visorIlluminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Centre armrest
These can be used for portable devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB port / auxiliary socket or charged
from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the corresponding section.
Version without Zenith windscreen
The sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror,
with concealing flap for the driver and a ticket /
card holder.
Storage
F For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.
F

F
or access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.
F

T

o open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A.
dep

ending on version, it may house a
ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same
conditioned air as the vents in the passenger
compartment.
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Reversing camera
a reversing camera is activated automatically
w hen reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided in the navigation
screen.
The reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for
vigilance on the part of the driver. Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
The space between the blue lines represents
the width of your vehicle except for the door
mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle.
The red line represents a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes
continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
F Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the repeater between the repeater and the
base of the door mirror.
F

T
ilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater
and remove it.
F
d
i
sconnect the repeater connector.
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
F access to the front foglamp is through the aperture below the bumper.
F
d
i
sconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at the
top.
F

R
emove the bulb-holder by pressing on the
2 clips (at the top and the bottom).
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r. To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Refer to "access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 -
no

t used.
FH38 20 AHi-Fi amplifier.
FH39 20 AHeated seats.
FH40 40 ATrailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 -
no

t used.
F2 -
no

t used.
F3 5 A
ai

rbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 AAir conditioning, clutch switch, electrochrome mirror, particle
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F5 30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F6 30 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window
motor.
F7 5 ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply.
F9 30 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F10 15 ASteering mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronic
gearbox.
F14 15 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, HiFi amplifier,
reversing camera.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no

t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -Transit and storage shunt.
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