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Automatic headlamp dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the
ambient light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen.
Activation / deactivation
F Put the lighting control stalk ring in the "AUTO" or dipped/main beam position.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting and for adapting its
settings to the levels of brightness and
visibility and the traffic conditions.
The system will be operational as soon
as you have exceeded 15 mph (25
km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph
(15 km/h), the system no longer
operates. F

F
lash the headlamps
(going beyond the stiff
point) to activate the
function. F
F
lashing the headlamps
again pauses the function
and the lighting system
changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps".
Pause
The driver can intervene at any time if the
situation requires a change in the state of the
headlamps.
The driver can intervene at any time
if the circumstances dictate by pulling
on the lighting control stalk to switch
between main and dipped beam.
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The state of the system stays in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate
" Automatic headlamp dip ". The system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
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u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
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f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the camera,
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i
f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
If the fog is too dense, the system is
automatically deactivated.
The system is not able to detect:
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oad users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
r
oad users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),
-
r
oad users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.
With the touch screen With the audio system
To activate the system:
To deactivate the system:
F
P
ress the button, its indicator
lamp comes on, the system is
deactivated.
F
P
ress this button, the indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
activated.
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In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Mood lighting ".
With the touch screenWith the audio system
In the "
Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Ambiance lighting".
Programming
The activation, deactivation and brightness of
the mood lighting can be set.
Interior mood
lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor. At night, the front roof lighting and panoramic
roof lighting (if fitted to your vehicle) come on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
Switching on
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the beams of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 6 to 9 people.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised loads.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Manual headlamp beam
height adjustment
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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
orAutomatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
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Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards.A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position (Int,
1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.
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.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
top of the windscreen behind the rear view
m i r r o r.
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.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper
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If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper. This function is activated by default.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Rear wiper in reverse ".
With the audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With the touch screen Activation / Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the function is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
F

P
ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
The 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 automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, when the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
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* Depending on the country of sale.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets*
This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.In area 1 , the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching on
F With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
The period of operation depends on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
Hazard warning lamps
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.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.
For more information on Audio and
telematics and in particular the
use of this equipment, refer to the
corresponding section.
F

P

ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Safety