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Lighting controls

System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.

Manual controls

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver

by means of the ring A and the stalk B.

A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing the

mark.

Model without AUTO lighting

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle

are designed to adapt the driver's visibility

progressively according to climatic conditions:

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sidelamps, to be seen,

dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

Lighting off / daytime running lamps.

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main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are installed to fulfil the

requirements of particular conditions of

visibility:

Dipped headlamps or main

beam headlamps.

Model with AUTO lighting

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a rear foglamp to be seen from afar,

front foglamps for even better forward

vision.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk

towards you to switch the lighting between

dipped and main beam headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the driver

can switch on the main beam headlamps temporarily

("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.

Programming

Various automatic lighting control modes

are also available according to the following

options:

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is on.

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guide-me-home lighting,

automatic illumination of headlamps.

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C. Foglamp selection ring.

The foglamps operate with the dipped and main

beam headlamps.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

(with AUTO model) or when the dipped

headlamps are switched off manually, the

foglamps and sidelamps will remain on.

Model with rear foglamp only

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Turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then

switch off.

Rear foglamp

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To switch on the foglamp, turn the ring C

forwards.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped

beam headlamps will remain on.

In good or rainy weather, by both day

and night, the front foglamps and the

rear foglamp are prohibited. In these

situations, the power of their beams

may dazzle other drivers.

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To switch off all of the lighting, turn the

ring C rearwards.

Do not forget to switch off the front

foglamps and the rear foglamp when

they are no longer necessary.

Front and rear foglamps

Model with front foglamps

and a rear foglamp

Rotate and release the ring C:

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forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamp,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamp,

rearwards a second time to switch of the

front fog lamps.

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Manual guide-me-home

lighting

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.

Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, all

of the lamps switch off automatically,

unless guide-me-home lighting is

activated.

If the lighting is switched on manually

after switching off the ignition, there

is an audible signal when a front door

is opened to warn the driver that they

have forgotten to switch off the vehicle's

lighting, with the ignition off.

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In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence

of misting on the internal surface of the

glass of the headlamps and rear lamps

is normal; it disappears after the lamps

have been on for a few minutes.

Switching on

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With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

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A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

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Automatic illumination of headlamps

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are

switched on automatically, without any action on

the part of the driver, when a low level of external

light is detected or in certain cases of activation

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.

Linked with the Guide-me-home

lighting

Association with the automatic illumination

of headlamps provides the guide-me-home

lighting with the following additional options:

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the

sunshine sensor, the lamps come

on, this warning lamp is displayed

in the instrument panel and/or a message appears

in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an

audible signal.

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automatic activation of guide-me-home

lighting when automatic illumination of

headlamps is switched on (in the vehicle

parameters of the multifunction screen

configuration menu),

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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selection of the duration of maintaining of

the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the

vehicle parameters of the multifunction

screen configuration menu (except for

monochrome screen A where this is

preset).

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may

detect sufficient light. Therefore, the

lamps will not come on automatically.

Do not cover the sunshine sensor,

linked with the rain sensor and located

in the centre of the windscreen behind

the rear view mirror; the associated

functions would no longer be controlled.

Activation

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Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic

illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a

message in the multifunction screen.

Deactivation

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Turn ring A to a position other

than "AUTO". Deactivation is accompanied

by a message in the multifunction screen.

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LED lamps

Allowing the signature of the vehicle to be identified, this daytime external lighting comprises two sets of six light emitting diodes(LEDs), located below

each front foglamp.

Programming

In countries where daytime lamps

are a legal requirement:

For countries where exterior lighting by day is

not a legal requirement, you can activate or

deactivate the function via the multifunction

screen configuration menu.

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this function is activated by default;

it cannot be deactivated,

in daylight, the sidelamps and

number plate lamps also come on,

If the sidelamps or headlamps

are switched on manually or

automatically, the LED lamps

switch off.

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In these countries, for versions

not fitted with LED lamps, it is the

dipped beam headlamps that come

on automatically on starting the

vehicle.

On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED

lamps come on automatically, if the lighting

stalk is in position "0" or "AUTO".

If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched

on manually or automatically, the LED lamps

switch off.

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Cornering lighting

With dipped or main beams, this function

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 manouevres...).

Switching on

This function starts:

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when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

or

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from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

with cornering lighting

Switching off

The system does not operate:

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below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

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above 25 mph (40 km/h),

when reverse gear is engaged.

without cornering lighting

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Headlamp

adjustment

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 on-coming drivers.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, the height of the halogen headlamps

should be adjusted according the load in the

vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

Less than 5 people.

1. 5 people.

5 people + maximum authorised load.

2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

The initial setting is position "0"

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Wiper controls

System for selection and control of the various

front and rear wiping modes for the elimination

of rain and cleaning.

Model with intermittent

wiping

Manual controls

The wiper commands are issued directly by the

driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are

designed to improve the driver's visibility

progressively according to the climatic

conditions.

Windscreen wipers

A. Wiping speed selection stalk.

Fast (heavy rain).

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes are also

Normal (moderate rain).

Intermittent (proportional to the

speed of the vehicle).

available according to the following options:

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automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Model with AUTO wiping

Off.

Single wipe (press down and

release).

or

Automatic, then single wipe (see

the corresponding section).

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B. Rear wiper selection ring:

park,

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intermittent wipe,

Wiping zone

The curved shape of the rear screen results in

a smaller wiping zone.

Rear wiper

wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear

If a significant accumulation of snow or

ice is present, or when using a tailgate

bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic

rear wiper via the multifunction screen

configuration menu.

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will operate if the windscreen wipers are

operating.

Windscreen wash

Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The

windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,

operate for a pre-determined time.

Programming

The function is activated or deactivated via the

multifunction screen configuration menu.

This function is activated by default.

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Automatic rain sensitive

windscreen wipers

Vertical windscreen wiper

position

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

without any action on the part of the driver, if rain

is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),

adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

It is accompanied by a message in the

screen.

The automatic rain sensitive wipers

must be reactivated if the ignition has

been off for more than one minute, by

pushing the stalk downwards.

This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted

for winter parking, cleaning or replacement

without damaging the bonnet.

In the minute following switching off of the

ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions

the wipers vertically.

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver

by pushing the stalk downwards to

the "AUTO" position.

To park the wipers after this has been done,

switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

It is accompanied by a message in the screen.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with

the sunshine sensor and located in the

centre of the windscreen behind the rear

view mirror.

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive

wipers when using an automatic car wash.

In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper

blades, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice

before activating the automatic rain

sensitive wipers.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-

blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

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not use them to hold a sheet of

cardboard against the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.

Switching off

This is controlled manually by the driver by

moving the stalk upwards then returning it to

position "0".

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Courtesy lamps

Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.

Front and rear courtesy lamps

In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times

are available:

In this position, the courtesy lamp

comes on gradually:

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with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

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when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is

pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.

in energy economy mode, approximately

thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

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Map reading lamps

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With the ignition on, press the

It switches off gradually:

corresponding switch.

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when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Footwell lighting

These lamps come on at the same time as the

Permanently off.

courtesy lamps.

Permanent lighting.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

3. Rear courtesy lamp

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