Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Lighting and visibility

Main lighting

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp

in the instrument panel conﬁrms that the lighting

selected is on.

Lighting control

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Never look too closely at the luminous

beam of LED lamps: risk of serious eye

injury!

Foglamp selection ring

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.

The foglamps operate with the dipped and main

beam headlamps.

Rear foglamp

Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime

running lamps

It only works if the dipped or main beam

headlamps are on.

Lamps oﬀ/daytime running lamps

Travelling abroad

Vehicles equipped with halogen

Sidelamps only

headlamps:

Dipped or main beam headlamps

If planning to use your vehicle in a country

that drives on the other side of the road, the

headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to

avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

► Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn

it on/oﬀ.

Headlamp dipping

When the lighting is switched oﬀ automatically

(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped

beam headlamps will remain on.

If one or more lamps fails, a message

asks you to check the lamp or lamps

concerned.

Front foglamps and rear

foglamp

► Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and

main beam headlamps.

In the lighting oﬀ and sidelamps modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps

temporarily (“headlamp ﬂash”) by pulling the

stalk.

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► Press and rotate the ring:

Switching on the lamps after

switching oﬀ the ignition

volume of the audible signal will increase if

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

– forwards a 1^sttime to switch on the front

foglamps.

– forwards a 2^ndtime to switch on the rear

foglamp.

– backwards a 1^sttime to switch oﬀ the rear

foglamp.

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the

ring to the "0" position - lamps oﬀ, then to the

desired position.

If the driver's door is opened, a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the lamps

are on.

Three ﬂashes

► Press brieﬂy upwards or downwards, without

going beyond the point of resistance; the

direction indicators will ﬂash 3 times.

– backwards a 2^ndtime to switch oﬀ the front

foglamps.

The lamps, with the exception of the

sidelamps, switch oﬀ automatically after a

maximum duration of 30 minutes to prevent

discharging of the battery.

Parking lamps

Vehicle side marking by illumination of the

sidelamps on the traﬃc side only.

When the lamps are switched oﬀ automatically

(with AUTO model) or when the dipped beam

headlamps are switched oﬀ manually, the

foglamps and sidelamps remain on.

► Rotate the ring backwards to switch the

foglamps oﬀ; the sidelamps will then switch oﬀ.

► Depending on version, within one minute of

switching oﬀ the ignition, operate the lighting

control stalk up or down, according to the traﬃc

side (for example, when parking on the left, turn

the lighting control stalk upwards; the right-hand

sidelamps come on).

This action is conﬁrmed by an audible signal

and illumination of the corresponding direction

indicator lamp in the instrument panel.

To switch oﬀ the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.

Direction indicators

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).

Do not forget to switch oﬀ the foglamps when

they are no longer necessary.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps

When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and

a low level of ambient light 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

Switching oﬀ of the lamps when the

ignition is switched oﬀ

When the ignition is switched oﬀ, all of the

lamps turn oﬀ immediately, except for dipped

beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home

lighting is activated.

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control

stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

If you forget to cancel the direction

indicators for more than 20 seconds, the

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rain is detected, at the same time as automatic

operation 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.

mirror; the associated functions would no

longer be controlled.

Guide-me-home and

welcome lighting

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In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor

may detect suﬃcient light. For this

reason, the lighting will not come on

automatically.

Guide-me-home lighting

Automatic

Switching on/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

oﬀ.

You can activate/deactivate this function and

adjust the guide-me-home lighting duration in

the vehicle conﬁguration menu.

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.

► 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.

Manual

Daytime running lamps/

Sidelamps

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 "0" or "AUTO" with adequate ambient

light).

– Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position

"AUTO" with low ambient light or "Sidelamps

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

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction of the rain/

sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lighting

comes on and this warning lamp is displayed in

the instrument panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and/or the display of a message.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

► 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.

In daytime running lamps mode, the

diodes are brighter.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor

located at the top centre of the

windscreen behind the interior rear view

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prevailing conditions of light, visibility and

traﬃc, and for observation of driving and

vehicle regulations.

When the fog lamps are switched oﬀ or the

vehicle leaves the area of dense fog, the function

is automatically reactivated.

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.

This indicator lamp goes out when the

function is deactivated.

The system becomes operational when

the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).

When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),

the function is no longer operational.

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

► A "headlamp ﬂash" pauses the function:

• If the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam" indicator

lamps were on, the system changes to main

beam.

Activation/Deactivation

Automatic headlamp

dipping

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

When the ring is in the "AUTO” position, this

system automatically switches between dipped

and main beam headlamps according to the

lighting and traﬃc conditions, using a camera

located at the top of the windscreen.

► Flash the headlamps (going beyond the point

of resistance) to activate the function.

The state of the system stays in the memory

when switching oﬀ the ignition.

• If the "AUTO" and "Main beam"

indicator lamps were on, the system changes

to dipped beam.

To reactivate the system, ﬂash the headlamps

again.

Operation

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

come on on the instrument panel.

If the ambient light level is very low and traﬃc

conditions permit:

– The main beam headlamps

come on automatically. These

indicator lamps come on on the instrument

panel.

The function is deactivated if the fog lamps are

switched on or the system detects dense fog.

The system may be disrupted or not work

correctly:

– When visibility conditions are poor

(snowfall, heavy rain, etc.).

– If the windscreen in front of the camera is

dirty, misted or obscured (for example, by a

sticker).

– If the vehicle is facing highly reﬂective

signs.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

The system is not able to detect:

– Road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians.

This system is a driving aid.

The driver remains responsible for

the vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the

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– Vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for

example, vehicles driving behind a safety

barrier on a motorway).

– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep

slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

Without AUTO wiping

0. (Initial adjustment)

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Driver only or driver + front passenger

-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers

1. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +

load in the boot

-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +

load in the boot

2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in

the boot

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.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

obstruct the detection camera.

Wiper control stalk

With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and on 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.

Headlamp beam height

adjustment

► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the

stalk to the desired position.

Fast wiping (heavy rain)

Normal wiping (moderate rain)

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the

vehicle’s speed)

Oﬀ

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,

the height of the headlamp beams should be

adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

Single wipe (press down and release).

or

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Automatic wiping

► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Oﬀ

– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the

windscreen.

– replace them at the ﬁrst signs of wear.

Refer to the corresponding section.

Single wipe

Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

Intermittent wipe

► Pull the stalk brieﬂy towards you.

Wash-wipe

Windscreen wash

► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and

hold.

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the front

windscreen wipers are operating.

The screenwash then the windscreen wipers

operate for a pre-determined time.

► Operating the wiper control stalk within one

minute after switching oﬀ the ignition will place

the wiper blades in a vertical position.

The screenwash jets are not adjustable.

Do not handle them (risk of damage).

This function is set via theDriving /

Vehicle touch screen menu.

► Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

In the event of accumulation of snow or

hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is ﬁtted to

a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper via the touch screen's Driving/ Vehicle

menu.

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

period, use "very cold climate" rated products.

Never top up with water.

After reﬁtting a windscreen wiper blade

► To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate the

wiper control stalk.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

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.

Automatic windscreen

wipers

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate

automatically, without any action on the part of

the driver. If rain is detected, the wiping adapts to

the intensity of the rainfall automatically.

Detection of rainfall is by means of a rain/

sunshine sensor at the top centre of the

windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.

Rear wiper

To maintain the eﬀectiveness of the ﬂat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

– handle them with care.

– clean them regularly using soapy water.

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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.

If the ignition has been oﬀ for more than

one minute, the automatic wipers must

be reactivated by pushing the control stalk

downwards.

Take care not to hold the arms at the jet

locations.

Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of

irreparable deformation.

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In winter, wait until the windscreen is

completely clear of ice before activating the

automatic wipers.

Do not release them while moving them. Risk

of damaging the windscreen!

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the

wipers operate in intermittent mode.

Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

► Clean the windscreen using screenwash

ﬂuid.

Switching on

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-

repellent products.

Changing a wiper blade

► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

Removing/reﬁtting at the front

► Give a short downwards push to the control

stalk.

► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

A wiping cycle conﬁrms that the instruction has

been accepted.

This indicator lamp appears in the

instrument panel display, accompanied by

a message.

► 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.

Switching oﬀ

► Give the control stalk another brief push

downwards or place the control stalk in another

position (Int, 1 or 2).

This indicator lamp disappears from the

instrument panel display, accompanied by

a message.

► 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.

► 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.

► 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 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

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