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Lighting controls
Selection and control of the various front and
rear lamps providing the vehicle's 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
If using your vehicle in a
country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling oncoming drivers.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Selection of main lighting
mode
Lighting off (ignition off)/
Daytime running lamps (engine
running).
Dipped beam headlamps/Main
beam headlamps.
Automatic illumination of the dipped
beam/main beam headlamps.
Switching the headlamps
(dipped beam/main beam)
F Pull the lighting control stalk towards you to switch between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
To flash the headlamps, pull the lighting control
stalk towards you, regardless of the position of
the ring.
Direction indicators
F Turn the ring to align the white mark with the symbol required. F
L
eft: lower the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
" Motorway " function
F Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
five times.
Foglamps
If your vehicle is equipped with foglamps,
they operate with the dipped or main beam
headlamps.
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Front foglamps
Rear foglamps
F
P
ress one of these controls to switch on the
lamps.
The foglamps may only be used in fog or
when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, rear foglamps dazzle and their use
is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary.
LED daytime running
lamps
On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
daytime running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps, dipped or main beam
headlamps are switched on manually or
automatically, the daytime running lamps
"go out.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by day is
not a legal requirement, you can activate or
deactivate the function via the configuration
menu.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically if the light is poor.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
beam headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light
returns to a
sufficient level.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor at the
top centre of the windscreen.
Activation
F Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps are switched off automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
Guide-me-home lighting
If your vehicle is fitted with this function: when
you leave your vehicle, the dipped beam
headlamps remain on for the selected duration
(when leaving a car park for example).
Ignition off or key in the
STOP position
F Within 2 minutes after switching off the
engine, position the ignition key in the STOP
position or remove it.
F
P
ull the lighting control stalk towards the
steering wheel.
This indicator lamp lights up in
the instrument panel.
Every time the lighting control stalk is pulled
towards the steering wheel, the guide-me-
home lighting is extended by 30
seconds
You can adjust the sensitivity of the
sunshine sensor.
For more information on
Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
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up to approximately 3 minutes. When this
t ime has elapsed, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more than
2
seconds.
Automatic headlamps
System which automatically changes to 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 obser vation of driving
regulations.
Activation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to this position.
F
A
ctivate the function with the MODE button;
in the "Automatic headlamp dipping" menu,
select "ON". For more information on Vehicle
configuration
, refer to the corresponding
section.
F
F
lash the headlamps (going beyond the
point of resistance) to activate the function.
Operation
Once 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:
-
D
ipped beam is maintained; this
indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument panel.
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If the ambient light level is very low and the
traffic conditions permit:
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
Flashing the headlamps again pauses the
function and the system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.
The function is disabled automatically below
9
mph (15 km/h).
If main beam is nevertheless necessary, flash
the headlamps again; main beam will then
remain on until the vehicle reaches a
speed of
25
mph (40 km/h).
Above 25
mph (40 km/h), the function is
reactivated automatically (provided that the
headlamps have not been flashed again in the
meantime, to change to dipped beam).
Deactivation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the " Dipped beam "
position. The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(falling snow, heavy rain or thick fog,
e t c .),
-
i
f the windscreen in front of the
camera is dirty, misted or obscured (by
a sticker, etc.),
-
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,
-
v
ehicles whose lighting is obscured,
such as when driving behind a safety
barrier on a motor way, for example,
-
v
ehicles at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.
Parking lamps
This system enables you to leave the lamps on
when parked; with the ignition off, key in the
STOP position or key removed.
This indicator lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
The lamps will remain on while you
are parked.
Leaving the lighting on for long periods
may significantly reduce the state of
charge of your vehicle's battery.
-
M
ain beam comes on
automatically: these indicator
lamps come on in the instrument
panel.
F
M
ove the ring on the lighting control stalk
to position O then to dipped or main beam
headlamps.
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Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams must be adjusted according to the load
in the vehicle.
This function works in the dipped and main
beam headlamps position.
Press these controls several times in
succession to adjust the headlamps.
An indicator in the screen shows
the adjustment position selected (0,
1, 2, 3).
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is active only when the ignition key is in
the MAR position.
The control can have five different positions:
-
W
ipers off.
-
I
ntermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four wiping frequencies can be selected by turning the ring.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1
notch downwards. This is
confirmed by a
single wipe. Must be reactivated
after each time the ignition is switched off.
In this position, it is possible to increase the
sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the ring.
Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Check that the windscreen wiper blades
can operate freely when using the wipers
in icy weather.
Use the step in the front bumper to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of
the windscreen and on the blades.
-
v
ery slow frequency,
-
sl
ow frequency,
-
s
tandard frequency,
-
f
ast frequency.
-
S
low continuous wiping: 2
notches
downwards. -
F
ast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
-
S
ingle wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
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You can change the wiper blades.
For more information on Changing
a
wiper blade , refer to the corresponding
section.
With Stop & Start, when the wiper control
stalk is in the fast wiping position, STOP
mode is not available.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you, the screenwash is accompanied by a timed
operation of the wipers.
Depending on the model, the headlamp wash
is coupled with the screenwash, it is triggered if
the dipped beam headlamps are on.
The level of this fluid should be checked
regularly, particularly during winter.
For more information on Checking levels and
in particular the screenwash/headlamp wash
level, refer to the corresponding section.
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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 fulfil 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 have an automatic locking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.
Advice
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 show any signs 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. 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 the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pyrotechnic 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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AirbagsThe airbags do not operate when the
engine is not running.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a second impact occurs (during the same
or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
The airbags have been designed to optimise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
a
serious collision; they work in conjunction
with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a
serious collision, electronic
detectors record and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle:
-
i
n the event of a
serious collision, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
contribute towards better protection of
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so as
not to hinder visibility or a
potential exit by
the occupants,
-
i
n the case of a
minor or rear impact or in
certain rollover conditions, the airbags are
not deployed; the seat belt alone contributes
towards ensuring your protection in these
situations. Deployment of the airbags is accompanied
by a
slight discharge of smoke and
a
noise, resulting from activation of the
pyrotechnic charge incorporated in the
system.
Although this smoke is not harmful,
sensitive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in
a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger(s) airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
Lateral airbags and curtain
airbags
If your vehicle is fitted with lateral airbags,
these are fitted to the front seat backrests on
the door side.
Curtain airbags are fitted to the door pillars and
the upper part of the passenger compartment,
in the roof over the front cab seats.
They inflate between the occupant and the
glazed area.
They are deployed independently of each other
depending on which side the collision occurs.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
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