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Automatic
headlamp
dippingfixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towards you,
and the function is activated ( Driving
m e n u).
The system is in dipped beam mode
as there is sufficient ambient light
and/or the traffic conditions do not
allow illumination of main beams. The camera, located at the top of the windscreen,
authorises or prohibits the switch between dipped
beams and main beams, depending on the ambient
lighting and driving conditions.
Pull the lighting stalk again to deactivate.
For more information on Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towards you,
and the function is activated ( Driving
m e n u).
The system is in main beam mode
as the ambient lighting and traffic
conditions allow it.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt,
...).The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Directional
headlamps
flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open * fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. A door or the boot is still open and
the speed is lower than 6 mph
(10
km/h).Close the door or the boot.
fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door and accompanied
by an audible signal.A door or the boot is still open and
the speed is higher than 6 mph
(10
km/h).
* Only with the monochrome digital instrument panel. Engine oil
pressure
fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault, you are alerted
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
If the front bumper is to be repainted,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation
of the radar. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
could mask the camera's view.
Clean the front bumper, removing mud,
snow, ... There may be inter ference in the
operation of the camera or it may not
work at all in the following situations:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, ...),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an
approaching vehicle on the other
side of the road, low sun, reflection
on a wet road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating between light and
shade, ...),
-
c
amera or radar masked (mud,
frost, snow, ...).
In these situations, detection
per formance may be reduced.
Check that the sensors (camera and radar) are
not covered by dirt, mud, frost, snow...
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
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Limits of operation
The system goes into standby
automatically in the following cases:
-
ES
C deactivated or operation
triggered,
-
s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or
above 112 mph (180 km/h),
-
c
onnected electrically to a trailer,
-
u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is
not immediate, deactivation of the
system is recommended),
-
d
ynamic driving style detected,
pressure on the brake or
accelerator pedal,
-
d
riving where there are no lane
markings,
-
ope
ration of the direction indicators,
-
d
riving in a tight corner,
-
c
rossing of the inside line of a
c o r n e r,
-
i
nactivity by the driver detected
during correction. The system may not operate correctly
or at all in the following situations:
-
c
onditions of poor visibility
(inadequate street lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of on oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
wet road sur face, leaving a tunnel,
alternating light and shade),
-
a
rea of the windscreen in front of
the camera dirty, misted, frosted,
snow-covered, damaged or
covered by a sticker,
-
r
oad markings absent, worn,
hidden (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks),
-
r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
-
n
arrow, winding roads.Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
-
d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
-
u
nfavourable weather conditions,
-
d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
The system is not designed for the following
driving situations:
-
d
riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving with a trailer,
-
d
riving on a rolling road,
-
d
riving on unstable sur faces.
In the event of a fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Driving
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Fatigue detection system
Depending on version, the "Driving time
warning" may be combined with the "Fatigue
detection system".
Using a camera placed at the top of the
windscreen, the system assesses the driver's
level of vigilance by identifying variations in
trajectory compared to the lane markings.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).Once the system considers that the behaviour
of the vehicle suggests a certain level of fatigue
or inattention by the driver, it triggers the first
level of alert.
The driver is then alerted by the message
"
Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message " Take a break!",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal. In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system
may give alerts independent of the
driver's level of vigilance.
The following situations may inter fere
with the operation of the system or
prevent it working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting
of the roadway, falling snow, heavy
rain, dense fog, ...),
- d azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light, ...),
-
w
indscreen area located in front
of the camera: dirty, misted, frost-
covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker,
-
l
ane markings absent, worn,
masked (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks, ...),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, ...
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Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
Day / night position
F
P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F
P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome"
model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
Automatic tilting in reverse
gear
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
-
a f
ew seconds after coming out of reverse
g e a r,
-
o
nce the speed of the vehicle exceeds
6
mph (10 km/h),
-
o
n switching off the engine.
System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
This function can be activated or deactivated in
the Driving
menu of the touch screen.
F
Sel
ect the " Vehicle settings " tab then
" Comfort " and "Mirror adaptation in
reverse ".
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Lighting control stalk
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-
d
aytime running lamps to be more visible
during the day,
-
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 meet the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
-
r
ear foglamps,
-
f
ront foglamps with cornering lighting,
-
d
irectional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering,
-
g
uide-me-home and welcome lighting to
facilitate access to the vehicle,
-
p
arking lamps as vehicle position markers.
Programming
The setting of some functions can be adjusted:
- a utomatic illumination of headlamps,
-
a
utomatic headlamp dipping,
-
g
uide-me-home lighting,
-
w
elcome lighting,
-
c
ornering lighting,
-
d
irectional lighting.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
Travelling abroad
Halogen headlamps
For motoring in countries that drive
on the other side of the road, it is
necessary to adapt the adjustment of
the dipped beams so as to not dazzle
the drivers of approaching vehicles.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Xenon headlamps
The design of the dipped beam
headlamps allows you to drive in a
country that drives on the other side
of the road, without the need for any
modification.
In the event of the failure of one or more
bulbs, a message advises you to check
the lamp(s) in question.
Selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
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