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Reinitialisation of the system is done in the
touch screen, with the ignition on and the
vehicle stationary.
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab then " Under-inflation
initialisation ".
F
C
onfirm the instruction by pressing " Ye s",
an audible signal and a message confirm
the reinitialisation.
The new pressure settings registered are
considered to be reference values by the
system.
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
The under-inflation alert can only be
relied on if reinitialisation of the system
is done with the four tyre pressures
correctly set. In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Mirrors
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen. As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F
F
rom outside: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
If necessary, it is possible to fold the
mirrors manually.
For more information on Demisting -
Defrosting the rear screen
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Adjustment
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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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Automatic
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated (lighting control stalk at the
AUTO position), if the ambient light level is
low, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when switching off the ignition.
Activation or deactivation of the system, as well
as the period of operation of the guide-me-
home lighting is set via the Driving menu in the
touch screen.
Select " Guide-me-home lighting " to activate
or deactivate the function.
To adjust the period of operation, select the
symbol for the " Guide-me-home lighting "
function.
Parking lamps Guide-me-home
lighting
Manual
Deactivation
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time. The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
D
epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position. Activation
F
W
ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
F
A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
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. They 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
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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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.This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic and observation of driving
and vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as
you have exceeded 16 mph (25
km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
Automatic headlamp dipping
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The system may suffer inter ference or
not work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(falling snow, heavy rain or thick
fog, etc.),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front
of the camera,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
The 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
motor way, for example),
-
r
oad users at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.
Deactivation
F In the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Automatic
headlamp dipping "; the system changes
to "automatic illumination of headlamps"
mode.
To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps
again.
Depending on the situation,
these indicator lamps
come on.
Activation
F Put the lighting control stalk ring
in the " AUTO" position.
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Automatic
headlamp dipping ".
Operation
- dipped beam is
maintained, these
indicator lamps come on in
the instrument panel.
F
F
lash the headlamps
(going beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.
Once the function is activated, the system
operates as follows:
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if
the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of
the main beam headlamps:
If the ambient light level is very low and the
traffic conditions permit: -
m
ain beam comes on
automatically: these
indicator lamps come on in
the instrument panel.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
F
F
lashing the headlamps
again pauses the
function and the system
changes to "automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode:
-
i
f the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"
indicator lamps are on, the system
changes to main beam,
-
i
f the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator
lamps are on, the system changes to
dipped beam.
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To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the headlamps should be adjusted
according to the load in the vehicle.
0.
1 o
r 2 people in the front seats.
-.
I
ntermediate setting.
1.
5 p
eople + maximum authorised load.
-.
I
ntermediate setting.
2.
D
river + maximum authorised load.
-.
I
ntermediate setting.
3.
5 p
eople + maximum load in the boot.
Adjusting the headlamp
beam height
The initial setting is position "0" .
Programming
The activation, deactivation and choice of
welcome lighting duration are done via the
Driving menu of the touch screen.
On the " Vehicle settings " tab, select
" Welcome lighting ".
Use the arrows or the cursor to adjust the
duration of the lighting.
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.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
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