2017 CITROEN DISPATCH SPACETOURER ignition

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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 Entry
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.
The 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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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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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,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-
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.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
But it is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Operating fault
Reactivation
F Press this button. F
T
urn the knob to this position.
Or
The indicator lamp in the button or the knob
comes on: the DSC system no longer acts on
the operation of the engine. The system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30

mph (50 km/h).
However, below 30 mph (50 km/h) you can
manually reactivate the system. F
P
ress this button.
Or
F
T
urn the knob to this position.
The indicator lamp in the button or the knob
goes off. The DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN
assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Safety