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Lighting controls
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:
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a r
ear foglamp to be seen from a distance,
-
f
ront foglamps for even better visibility,
-
d
aytime running lamps to be seen during
the day.
Selection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.
Automatic illumination of headlamps. Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Stalk for switching headlamp beam
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
Lighting off.
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Front and rear foglamps
Foglamps selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the sidelamps and
dipped and main beam headlamps.Front and rear foglamps.
In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of its beam may
dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.
Lighting on reminder
There is an audible signal when the
driver's door is opened, to warn the
driver if the vehicle lighting is on, with
the ignition off.
Switching off the lighting stops the
audible signal.
F
T
o switch on the front foglamps, turn the
ring for wards once.
F
T
o switch on the rear foglamp, turn the ring
for wards twice.
F
T
o switch off the rear foglamp, turn the ring
rear wards twice.
F
T
o switch off the front foglamps, turn the
ring rear wards once.
The ring returns to its initial position
automatically.
The rear foglamp is switched off automatically
when you switch off the sidelamps, or the
dipped or main beam headlamps.
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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.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting so that the vehicle can
be seen more easily.
The daytime running lamps come on
automatically when starting the motor, if no
other lighting is on.
They cannot be deactivated.Automatic illumination of headlamps
With the main lighting control ring in the AUTO
position, the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on automatically, without any action by the
driver, when a low level of ambient light is detected.
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.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Automatic lighting off
When the lighting stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, if the ignition switch is in
the "LOCK" or "ACC" position or if the key
has been removed, the lighting switches off
automatically when the driver's door is
opened .
Although these lamps are located in
the same unit as the front foglamp, they
operate with a specific bulb.
Their use is covered by road vehicle
lighting regulations.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
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Wiper control
Windscreen wipers
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver
by means of the stalk A and its ring B.Single wipe.
Park.
Intermittent (the speed can be set
manually),
Slow.
Fast.
B.
I
ntermittent operation adjustment ring.
F
T
urn this ring to increase or reduce the
wiping frequency in intermittent mode.
A.
W
iping speed selection stalk: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
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.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Headlamp
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in
the
vehicle.
0.
D
river only or driver + 1 front passenger.
1 or 2.
4 p
eople (including the driver).
3.
4 p
eople (including the driver) + maximum
authorised load.
4.
D
river + maximum authorised load.
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Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
The wiper wipes twice then switches to
intermittent mode with an interval of a few
seconds. Wipe with screenwash
Keep the ring in this position to operate the
screenwash with several wipes of the wiper. C.
R
ear wiper selection ring.
Courtesy lamp
Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when opening
a door or the boot; when the door or boot is
closed again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before going off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately when the doors and boot are
closed and you lock the vehicle from the inside
or using the remote control.
Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the courtesy lamp is not on.
If left on, it discharges the 12 V battery,
even if the main battery is charged or
on charge.
Starting your vehicle will then no longer
be possible.
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Pedestrian horn*
System used to warn pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is started, lighting of the
indicator lamp on the button for a few seconds
indicates the activation of the system.
The warning is heard when the vehicle speed is
between 0 and 22 mph (0 and 35 km/h).
Deactivation
In certain driving conditions, you can deactivate
the system.Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on and
the audible warning stops.
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp on the button switches off. Before deactivating the system, ensure
that you are not driving in an area
frequented by pedestrians.
Operation
* Depending on equipment.
Operating fault
If a system fault occurs, the indicator lamp on
the button flashes. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
The system is reactivated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
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Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distributionGroup of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS),
-
e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
e
mergency braking assistance (EBA).
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.
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Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened 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 fulfill their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size. The seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The 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 on Child seats, refer
to the corresponding section.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-
b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-
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
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN 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
CITROËN dealers.
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 CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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