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Front daytime running
lamps
(light-emitting diodes)
they come on automatically when the engine
is started, when the lighting control stalk is in
position "0" or " AUTO ".
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,


sidelamps 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
Contact a P
e

ugeot dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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 top of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
F
t
u

rn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
t
h

e
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
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temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
the manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, under low ambient
light the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Programming
the activation, deactivation and selection of
period the guide-me-home lighting is kept on
can be set.
With the audio system
In the " Personalisation-configuration "
menu, activate/deactivate " Follow-me-home
headlamps ".
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate " Guide-me-home lighting ".
With the touch screen
Switching on
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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
e
n
try
and Starting.
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 can be set.
th

e dipped beam headlamps and sidelamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked. In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "
Welcome lighting ".
With the touch screen
With the audio system
In the " Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Welcome lighting".
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In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Driving lighting ".
With the touch screen
With the audio system
In the "
Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Driving lighting".
th
e system is activated or deactivated in the
vehicle configuration menu.
th
e system is activated by default.
ProgrammingCornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersections,
parking manoeuvres...).
With cornering lighting
Without cornering lighting
Switching on
the system operates:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-

f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
the system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
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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 "Aut o" or dipped/main beam position.
th

is automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
th

e driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting and for adapting its
settings to the levels of brightness and
visibility and the traffic conditions.
th

e 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.
th
e 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.
th
e state of the system stays in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Pause
the driver can intervene at any time if the
situation requires a change in the state of the
headlamps.
F

F
lashing the headlamps
pauses the function
and the lighting system
changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps".
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In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate
" Automatic headlamp dip ".
With the touch screen With / Without audio system
to deactivate the system:
to a
ctivate the system:
F
P
ress on this buttton, its
indicator lamp comes on, the
system is activated.
F
P
ress on this buttton, its indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.
the
system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog...),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker...) in front of
the camera,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
If the fog is too dense, the system is
automatically deactivated.
th
e system is not able to detect:
-
r
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.
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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 o

r 2 people in the front seats.
1 -

5 p

eople.
2 -

6 t

o 9 people.
3 -
D

river + maximum authorised loads.
th

e initial setting is position "0" .
th

e initial setting is position "0" .
Manual headlamp beam height adjustment
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
u
nla

den.
1

P

art load.
2

M

edium load.
3

M

aximum authorised load.
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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:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r

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.
u
n

der 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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