Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Lighting and visibility

A fault with a lamp is signalled by the

permanent illumination of this warning

lamp, accompanied by the display of a message

and an audible signal.

– up a 2^ndtime to switch on the rear foglamp.

– down a 1^sttime to switch off the rear foglamp.

– down a 2^ndtime to switch off the front

foglamps.

The selector automatically returns to its initial

position.

When the lamps are switched off automatically

(with "AUTO" position) or when the dipped

beam headlamps are switched off manually, the

foglamps and sidelamps remain on.

►ꢀ Push the selector down to switch the

foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.

Exterior lighting control

stalk

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Main lighting

Rear foglamps

►ꢀ To select the main lighting mode: turn the

They only work if the dipped or main

beam headlamps are on.

ring up/down to the desired position.

Switching on the foglamps is

prohibited in clear weather or in rain,

both day and night. In these situations, the

power of their beams may dazzle other

drivers. They must only be used in fog or

falling snow (rules may vary depending on

country).

►ꢀ Push the selector up/down to turn them on/

off.

The selector automatically returns to its initial

position.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

("AUTO" position) the foglamps remain on.

Sidelamps only

Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime

running lamps

Do not forget to switch off the foglamps

when they are no longer necessary.

Dipped or main beam headlamps

Front foglamps and rear

foglamp

Switching on the lamps after

switching off the ignition

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate

the ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the

desired position.

If the driver's door is opened, a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the

lamps are on.

They will go off automatically after a period

of time that depends on the level of charge

Headlamp dipping

►ꢀ Pull the lighting control stalk to switch

between dipped and main beam headlamps.

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the

selected lighting is on.

►ꢀ Push the selector:

– up a 1^sttime to switch on the front foglamps.

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Lighting and visibility

in the battery (entering energy economy

mode).

road, the dipped beam headlamps must be

adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

Consult a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

If you keep the direction indicators on

for more than 20 seconds, the volume

of the audible signal will increase if the

speed is above 50 mph (80 km/h).

Switching off of the lighting when

the ignition is switched off

When the ignition is switched off, all of the

lamps turn off immediately, except for the

dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-

me-home lighting is activated.

Daytime running lamps/

Sidelamps

Three flashes

►ꢀ Press briefly upwards or downwards, without

going beyond the point of resistance; the

direction indicators will flash 3 times.

These lamps at the front and rear of the vehicle

light up automatically when the engine starts.

They perform the following functions:

– Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk

at position "AUTO" with adequate ambient

light).

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on

the internal surface of the glass of the

headlamps and rear lamps is normal, and will

disappear after the lamps have been on for a

few minutes.

Automatic illumination of

lamps

– Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position

"AUTO" with low ambient light or "Sidelamps

only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").

With the lighting control stalk in the “AUTO”

position and if a low level of exterior brightness

is detected by the rain/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 may also come on if rain is detected, at

the same time as automatic operation of the

windscreen wipers.

Never look too closely at the light

beam of LED technology lamps - risk of

serious eye injury!

In daytime running lamps mode, the

light-emitting diodes are brighter.

Direction indicators

As soon as the brightness returns to a

sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers

are switched off, the lamps are switched off

automatically.

Travelling abroad

If planning to use your vehicle in a

country that drives on the other side of the

►ꢀ Left or right: lower or raise the lighting

control stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

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The inner surface of the windscreen

may become misted up and affect the

proper operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Manual

Switching on/off

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Guide-me-home and

welcome lighting

►ꢀ To activate it, turn the ring to the "AUTO"

position.

►ꢀ To deactivate it, turn the ring to any other

position.

When the function is activated or deactivated,

a message is displayed (depending on version).

Guide-me-home lighting

Automatic

►ꢀ With the ignition off, pull the lighting

control stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to

activate/deactivate the function.

Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off

automatically after a period of time.

With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the

"AUTO" position and when the light is poor, the

sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps come

on automatically when the ignition is switched

off.

You can activate/deactivate this function and

adjust the guide-me-home lighting duration

via the instrument panel, using the steering-

mounted controls.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction of the rain/

sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps come

on and this warning lamp is displayed on the

instrument panel, accompanied by an audible

signal and/or the display of a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Welcome lighting

With the "Automatic headlamp illumination"

function activated, in poor light, the sidelamps

and dipped beam headlamps come on

automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.

Activation, deactivation and the duration of the

exterior welcome lighting are set in the vehicle

configuration menu.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor

located at the top centre of the

windscreen behind the interior rear view

mirror; the associated functions would no

longer be controlled.

In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine

sensor may detect sufficient light. For

this reason, the lighting will not come on

automatically.

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Operating limits

The system may be disrupted or not

work correctly:

– When visibility conditions are poor

(e.g. snowfall, heavy rain).

– If the windscreen is dirty, misted-up or

masked (e.g. sticker) in front of the camera.

– If the vehicle is facing highly reflective

signs or safety barrier reflectors.

The system is not able to detect:

– Road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians.

– Vehicles with hidden lighting

(e.g. travelling behind a safety barrier on the

motorway).

Headlamp beam height

adjustment

Automatic headlamp

dipping

For more information, refer to the

General recommendations for

automatic lighting systems.

Available only on versions equipped with LED

technology headlamps.

With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the

"AUTO" position and the function activated

on the touch screen, this system automatically

switches between dipped and main beam

headlamps, according to lighting and traffic

conditions, using a camera located at the top of

the windscreen.

To avoid dazzling other road users, the height

of the headlamp beams must be adjusted

according to the load in the vehicle.

0

(Initial setting)

Driver only or driver + front passenger

– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep

slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

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5 to 7 people

2

3

5 to 7 people + load in the boot

Driver only + load in the boot

Maintenance

Clean the windscreen regularly,

particularly the area in front of the camera.

The internal surface of the windscreen can

also become misted around the camera.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

4 5 6 Not used

This information is provided as a guide only.

Depending on version, the unused positions

may be required.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

obstruct the camera.

Automatic lighting

systems - General

recommendations

The automatic lighting systems use a detection

camera, located at the top of the windscreen.

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This system is a driving aid.

The driver remains responsible for

the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in

the prevailing light, visibility and traffic

conditions, and for compliance with driving

and vehicle regulations.

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the

traffic conditions do not allow the main beam

headlamps to be lit:

– The dipped beam headlamps

remain lit. These indicator lamps

light up on the instrument panel.

The function is deactivated if the foglamps

are switched on or if the system detects

poor visibility conditions (e.g. fog, heavy rain,

snowfall).

When the foglamps are switched off or when

the visibility conditions become favourable

again, the function is automatically reactivated.

This indicator lamp goes out when the

function is deactivated.

up on the instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Wiper control stalk

Before operating the wipers in wintry

conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost

from the windscreen and around the wiper

arms and blades.

The system becomes operational

when the vehicle exceeds 28 mph

(45 km/h).

When the speed falls below 22 mph

(35 km/h), the system is no longer

operational.

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windscreen. In extremely hot or cold

weather, check that the wiper blades are not

stuck to the windscreen before operating

the wipers.

Activation/Deactivation

Pause

The settings are changed via the instrument

panel menu, using the steering-mounted

controls.

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

►ꢀ Switch the headlamps manually between

dipped and main beam to pause the function.

If the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam" indicator

lamps were on, the system changes to main

beam.

After using an automatic car wash, you

may temporarily notice abnormal

noises and poorer wiping performance. You

do not need to replace the wiper blades.

The state of the system is stored when the

ignition is switched off.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

If the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator lamps

were on, the system changes to dipped beam.

►ꢀ To reactivate the function, once again

switch the headlamps manually between

dipped and main beam.

Operation

If the ambient light level is very low and traffic

conditions permit:

– The main beam headlamps

come on automatically. These

indicator lamps light up on the instrument

panel.

Malfunction

If a malfunction occurs with the system

or the camera, this warning lamp lights

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or

period, use "very cold climate" rated

products.

Never top up with water.

Without AUTO wiping

Automatic wiping

Refer to the corresponding section.

Rear wiper

Single wipe

►ꢀ With AUTO wiping version, pull the wiper

control stalk briefly towards you without going

beyond the point of resistance.

Windscreen wash

►ꢀ Pull and hold the wiper control stalk towards

you beyond the point of resistance.

A final wiping cycle is performed when

screenwashing ends.

With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers

►ꢀ Turn the ring to align the desired symbol

with the marking.

Off

The windscreen wash jets are

incorporated into the tip of each wiper

arm.

Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length

of the wiper blade. This improves visibility

and reduces screenwash fluid consumption.

Intermittent wiping

Screenwash-wipe

Automatic windscreen

wipers

►ꢀ To select the wiping speed: raise or lower

the stalk to the desired position.

Fast wiping (heavy rain)

The screenwash jets are not

adjustable. Do not handle them (risk of

damage).

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate

automatically and adapt to the intensity of the

rainfall.

Normal wiping (moderate rain)

Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor,

located at the top centre of the windscreen

behind the rear view mirror.

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the

vehicle’s speed)

Switching off

To avoid damaging the wiper blades,

do not operate the screenwash if the

screenwash reservoir is empty.

Only operate the screenwash if there is no

risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen

and hindering visibility. During the winter

Single wipe (press down and release).

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Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.

When using an automatic car wash,

switch off the automatic wipers and the

ignition.

In winter, wait until the windscreen is

completely clear of ice before activating the

automatic wipers.

must be reactivated by pushing the control

stalk downwards.

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately

after switching off the ignition will place the

wiper blades in a vertical position.

►ꢀ Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

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Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the

wipers operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

After refitting a windscreen wiper blade

►ꢀ To return the wiper blades to their initial

position after the operation, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.

Switching on

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

Changing a wiper blade

Removing/Refitting at the front

This maintenance position is used while

cleaning or replacing the wiper blades. It can

also be useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to

release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

►ꢀ Give a short downwards push to the control

stalk.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has

been accepted.

To maintain the effectiveness of the

flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:

– handle them with care.

– clean them regularly using soapy water.

– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the

windscreen.

Depending on version, this indicator

lamp lights up on the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message.

– replace them at the first signs of wear.

Switching off

►ꢀ Give the control stalk another brief push

downwards or set the control stalk to another

position (Int, 1 or 2).

Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

►ꢀ Carry out these wiper blade replacement

operations from the driver's side.

►ꢀ Starting with the wiper blade farthest from

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and

raise it as far as possible.

Depending on version, this indicator

lamp goes off on the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message.

If the ignition has been off for more

than one minute, the automatic wipers

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Take care not to hold the arms at the

jet locations.

Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of

irreparable deformation.

Do not release them while moving them.

Risk of damaging the windscreen!

►ꢀ Clean the windscreen using screenwash

fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-

repellent products.

►ꢀ Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

►ꢀ Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

►ꢀ Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

►ꢀ Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,

once again hold each arm by the rigid section,

then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.

Removing/refitting at the rear

►ꢀ Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it

as far as possible.

►ꢀ Clean the rear screen using screenwash

fluid.

►ꢀ Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

►ꢀ Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

►ꢀ Once again hold the arm by the rigid

section, then guide it carefully onto the rear

screen.

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Lighting and visibility for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

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