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Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
If the vehicle is so equipped, they come on
automatically when the engine is started, when
the lighting control stalk is in position "0" or
" AUTO ".
Automatic headlamp
illumination
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 F
T
urn the ring to the "AUTO"
position. When
the function is activated, a message is
displayed.
F
T
urn the ring to another position
.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of
the sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on and this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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,
integrated with the rain sensor and located
at the top of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror
; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lightingaction on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
the automatic rain sensitive 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.
Guide-me-home lighting
Manual
Switching on/off
F W ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk to switch the
function on/off.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Automatic
With the "Automatic headlamp illumination"
function activated (lighting control stalk
in the " AUTO" position), when the light is
poor, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
With the ring in the " AUTO" position, when the
light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically when the ignition is switched
of f.
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Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-
a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
With audio system or touch
screen
The system is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
With audio system or touch screen
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote operation 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
Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on
; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
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
With audio system or touch screen
The activation, deactivation and
duration of the welcome lighting can
be set via the vehicle configuration
menu.
Cornering lighting
If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use
of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate
the inside of a bend, when the main or dipped
beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed
is below 25 mph (40
km/h) (urban driving,
winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,
e t c .) .
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-
f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
The activation, deactivation and
the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
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Automatic headlamp
dipping
This system automatically changes between
dipped and main beam headlamps according to
the brightness and 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 for obser vation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as
you exceed 16 mph (25
km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15
km/h),
the system no longer operates.
Activation / D eactivation
With/without audio system
F To activate or deactivate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp for the button is on when
the function is activated .
With touch screen
Activation or deactivation is done in
the vehicle configuration menu.
F
T
hen put the lighting control stalk ring in the
"AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam position".
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time. The driver can inter vene at any time if the
circumstances dictate by pulling on the
lighting control stalk to switch between
main and dipped beam.
Flashing the
headlamps pauses
the function and the
system changes to
"automatic illumination
of headlamps" mode.
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Interior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
Switching on
At night, the front roof lighting and panoramic
roof lighting (if fitted to your vehicle) comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
Programming
With audio system or touch
screen
The activation, deactivation and
the choice of brightness of the
ambience lighting can be set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility (for
example, snowfall, heavy rain or thick
f o g , e t c .),
-
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.
If the fog is too dense, the system is
automatically deactivated.
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 twisty roads, on
crossroads.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0 Em pt y.
1 Partial load.
2 Medium load.
3 Maximum authorised load.
4 5 6 Not used.
0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 5 people.
2 6 to 9 people.
3 Driver + maximum authorised load.
4 5 6 Not used. The initial setting is position 0
.
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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be activated/deactivated:In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With manual wiping (intermittent)
With AUTO wiping
- automatic windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Front wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f. Single wipe (press down 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
wiping
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain, without any action on the
part of the driver.
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Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
control stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards or shift the control stalk
to a different position (Int, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
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.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic windscreen
wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. 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 windscreen
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.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
With audio system or touch screen
The system is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the tailgate, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper.
F
P
ull the wiper control stalk towards you.
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The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on and the
vehicle is moving.
With daytime running lamps on, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting control
stalk in the dipped beam headlamps position.
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
For 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.
It 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.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning
or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
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 wear.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
F Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, any operation of the wiper control
stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.
F
P
roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper control stalk.
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Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet
locations.
Do not touch the wiper blade as you may
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them -
risk of damaging the windscreen!F
Cl
ean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
F
U
nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F
I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F
R
epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F
S
tarting with the wiper blade closest to
you, once again hold each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
F Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.
F
S
tarting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible. F
H
old the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
F
Cl
ean the rear screen using screenwash
fluid.
F
U
nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
F
I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F
O
nce again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
screen.
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