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Directional lighting
When the dipped or main beams are on, this
function allows the light beam to better follow
the road.
The use of this function, coupled only with the
xenon headlamps and the cornering lighting,
significantly improves the quality of your
lighting in bends.
Without directional lighting With directional lighting
The system does not operate:
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hen stationary or at low speeds,
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hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
The state of the function stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres...).
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Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Front wipers
To select wiping speed: raise or lower the lever
to the desired position.Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain). Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
F Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
The request is confirmed by a wiping cycle,
accompanied by illumination of this warning
lamp in the instrument panel and/or display of
an activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push the stalk downwards
again.
The request is confirmed by this warning lamp
going off in the instrument panel and/or display
of a deactivation message.
The automatic windscreen wipers must
be reactivated each time the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
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Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive
wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Front screenwashHeadlamp wash
To reduce the fluid consumption of the
headlamp wash, it operates only with
every seventh use of the screenwash or
every 25 miles (40 km) during a given
j o u r n ey.
Low screenwash/headlamp wash
fluid
level
Checking and topping up this fluid should be
done with the engine off.
The fluid level should be checked
regularly, particularly during winter.
For more information on Checking levels and,
in particular, the screenwash/headlamp wash,
refer to the corresponding section.
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.
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ull the windscreen wash control towards
you. The windscreen wash and then the
wipers come on for a preset time.
They operate by themselves when the dipped
and main beam headlamps are off or when the
vehicle is stationary. Associated with the screenwash, the headlamp
wash operates when the vehicle is moving and
the dipped or main beam headlamps are on
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On vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by a gauge
located in the reser voir filler neck under the
bonnet. F

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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
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F To park the wiper blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe. Turn the ring fully; the
rear screen wash, then the rear
wiper automatically operate for a set
duration.
Reverse
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
Programming
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
It can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
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P
ress the central part of the steering wheel
with the integrated controls.
Use the horn in moderation and only
in the circumstances allowed by traffic
regulations in the country in which you are
driving.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 1)
Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations. In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
The flashing green LED and the voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call centre*. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green LED goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
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** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
The list of countries covered and Telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language** and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
If you benefit from the DS Connect BOX
offer with the SOS and assistance pack
included, you have available additional
ser vices in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
The orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a fault.
The orange indicator lamp is permanently on:
the back-up battery should be replaced.
In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls ser vice may not work.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
The list of countries covered and Telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
Press this button for more than
2

seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
Geo-location
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
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Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3 seconds, showing that
the system is operating correctly.
The red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a system
fault.
The red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a system
fault.
In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
The list of countries covered and Telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
Press this button for more than
2

seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
Geolocation
For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.
The red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.
For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
The red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery. If you purchased your vehicle outside the
brand's dealer network, we invite you to
have a dealer check the configuration
of these ser vices and, if desired, modify
them to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual
country, configuration is possible in the
official national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of Telematic ser vices
services to customers, the manufacturer
reser ves the right to carry out updates to
the vehicle's on-board telematic system.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
You can deactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press
the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised
Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by a press on "Localised Assistance Call" to
confirm.
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If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal.
In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
After an impact, have these systems
checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. The indicator lamp in the button comes on to
indicate that these systems are deactivated.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
F

P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with these systems.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
workshop to have the systems checked.
F

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ress this button.
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