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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. th e
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,
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idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. t
h
ey 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.
Automatic "guide-me-
home" lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation, as well as the
duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is
set in the " Driving assistance " menu, then
" Vehicle settings " in the secondary page.
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dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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to make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
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t
he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
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t
he zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
Mirror spotlamps
Switching on
the spotlamps come on:
- w hen you unlock the vehicle,
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hen you switch off the ignition,
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hen you open a door,
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hen you use the remote control to locate
the vehicle.
Switching off
they are timed to go off automatically.
Exterior welcome lighting
the remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is
activated when the lighting control is in the " AUTO" position and the level of light detected by the
sunshine sensor is low.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of the front
door handles with Keyless
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t
h
e dipped beam headlamps
and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
the exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
the activation, deactivation and choice of
welcome lighting duration are done in the
" Driving assistance " menu then "Vehicle
settings ".
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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration). F

P
ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. t
he
screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
th
e headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with digital air
conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
Rear wiper selection ring:
th

is function is activated by default.
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n the secondary page, press "
Vehicle
settings ".
F

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ect the "
Driving assistance "
menu.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can be set in the touch screen.
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamp s
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
4.
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ear map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w

hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
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hen opening a door,
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w

hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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w

hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
ta
ke care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
Depending on version, you can also
switch the courtesy lamp on or off by
pressing this button.
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Interior mood lighting
the dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
p o o r.
th
e brightness of the interior mood lighting can
be adjusted in the " Driving assistance " menu.
F

Sel
ect the "Vehicle settings " menu.
F

C
heck the "Mood lighting " line.
At night, the courtesy lamps and lighting for
the interior opening controls on the front doors
come on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
th

e interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
of f.
Switching on
Footwell lighting
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. th e lamps comes on when one of the
doors is opened.
Switching on
Press on the " magnifying glass " to
adjust the brightness.
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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction indicators
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
th

ey can operate with the ignition off.
F

P

ress briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times. When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
th

ey switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
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Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the ABS, which could
cause loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, it indicates
Intelligent traction control
system
the use of snow tyres is strongly recommended
on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion. that there is a fault with the electronic brake
force distribution (
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FD), which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control
.
th
is system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
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the driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained 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 as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
th
e seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size.
t
h
e seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
th

e lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
th

e upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
th

e inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information, refer to the "Child
seats" section.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b

e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b

e used to restrain only one person,
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n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n

ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
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ealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
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dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
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ealers.
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 , the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated 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 P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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