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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 instrument panel screen.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator flashing with audible
warning.
The lighting stalk has been pressed
downwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Right-hand
direction
indicator flashing with audible
warning.
The lighting stalk has been pushed
upwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Sidelamps or
dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The sidelamps or dipped beam
headlamps are on.
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.
Rear foglamp sfixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Monitoring
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Lighting controls
Stalk for selecting and switching the vehicle's
front and rear exterior lamps.Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the lighting progressively
in relation to the climatic conditions and so
ensure the best visibility for the driver:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-
d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-
m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
-
r
ear foglamps to be seen from a distance,
-
f
ront foglamps for even better visibility,
-
d
aytime running lamps to be seen during
the day.
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. Other lighting functions are also available:
-
a
utomatic illumination of
headlamps,
-
g
uide-me-home lighting,
-
w
elcome lighting.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
Automatic switching off
When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped or
main beam headlamps", if the ignition switch
is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or if the key has been
removed from the ignition switch, the lamps
switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened .
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0" or "AUTO" (day mode).
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps
come on automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if a low level of exterior light is
detected or if the wipers are switched on.
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
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Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
B. intermittent operation or rain sensor sensitivity adjustment ring.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen
wash then the wipers operate for a set time.
The headlamp wash is also activated if the
dipped beam headlamps are on .
Headlamp wash
Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate
the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam
headlamps are on.
single wipe.
park.
intermittent (the speed can be set
manually).
or
automatic rain sensitive wipers
(the speed can be set manually).
slow.
fast.
A.
w
iping speed selection stalk:
You can increase or decrease:
-
t
he wiping frequency when the intermittent
mode is active,
-
t
he sensitivity of the rain sensor when the
automatic mode is active.
-
"
+": high sensitivity.
-
"
-": low sensitivity. To reduce the consumption of
screenwash fluid, the headlamp
washers only operate with the first
operation of the screenwash.
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