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Visibility

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Lighting controls

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

Main lighting

Additional lighting

Programming

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle

are designed to adapt the driver's visibility

progressively according to the climatic

conditions:

Other lamps are provided to meet the

requirements of particular driving conditions:

The setting of some functions can be adjusted:

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daytime running lamps,

automatic illumination of headlamps,

guide-me-home lighting,

welcome lighting,

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rear foglamps,

front foglamps with cornering lighting,

directional headlamps for improved

visibility when cornering,

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sidelamps, to be seen,

dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

directional lighting.

-

daytime running lamps to be more visible

during the day,

guide-me-home and welcome lighting to

facilitate access to the vehicle,

parking lamps as vehicle position markers.

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main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

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.

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Daytime running lamps

Manual controls

Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain

countries, which comes on automatically when

the engine is started making the vehicle more

visible to other users.

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.

This function is assured:

-

in countries where it is imposed by

regulations,

by illumination of the dipped beam

headlamps associated with illumination of

the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this

function cannot be deactivated.

for other countries where it is provided,

by illumination of dedicated lamps; this

function can be activated or deactivated via

the vehicle configuration menu.

Lighting off / daytime running lamps.

Sidelamps (lighting signature).

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Model without AUTO lighting

Dipped headlamps or main beam

headlamps.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk

towards you to switch the lighting between

dipped and main beam headlamps.

The lighting control must be in position "0" or

"AUTO" (day mode).

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.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is on.

Model with AUTO lighting

C. Foglamp selection ring.

The foglamps operate with the dipped and main

beam headlamps.

In good or rainy weather, by both day

and night, the front foglamps and the

rear foglamps are prohibited. In these

situations, the power of their beams

may dazzle other drivers. They should

only be used in fog or falling snow.

In these weather conditions, you should

switch on the foglamps and dipped

beam headlamps manually, as the

sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

front and rear foglamps

Rotate and release the ring C:



forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamps,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamps,

rearwards a second time to switch off the

front foglamps.

Do not forget to switch off the front and

rear foglamps when they are no longer

necessary.

Model with front and rear

foglamps

When the headlamps switch off with automatic

illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)

or when the dipped beam headlamps are

switched off manually, the foglamps and

sidelamps remain on.



Turn the ring rearwards to switch off the

foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

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Manual guide-me-home

lighting

Parking lamps

Switching off the lighting

when switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, all

of the lamps switch off immediately,

except for the dipped beam headlamps

if automatic guide-me-home lighting is

activated.

Switching on the lighting when

switching on the ignition

To reactivate the lighting control stalk, turn

the ring A to position "0" - lighting off, then

to the position of your choice.

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.

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of

the sidelamps on the traffic side only.



Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, operate the lighting control stalk

up or down depending on the traffic side

(for example: when parking on the left;

lighting control stalk upwards; the right

hand sidelamps are on).

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.

They switch off automatically after a period

which depends on the state of charge of the

battery (entry to energy economy mode).

Switching on



With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

This is confirmed by an audible signal and

illumination of the corresponding direction

indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.

To switch off the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.



A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps

Automatic "guide-me-

home" lighting

Activation

When the automatic illumination of headlamps

function is activated, under low ambient

light the dipped beams headlamps come on

automatically when the ignition is switched off.



Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The

activation of the function is accompanied

by the display of a message in the screen.

Deactivation

Programming



Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation of the function is accompanied

by the display of a message in the screen.

Activation or deactivation, as well

as the duration of the guide-me-

home lighting, is set in the vehicle

configuration menu.

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

action on the part of the driver. They can also

come on if 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.

Operating fault

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,

coupled 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.

In the event of a malfunction of

the sunshine sensor, the lighting

comes on, this warning lamp is

displayed in the instrument panel and/or a

message appears in the screen, accompanied

by an audible signal.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Welcome lighting

The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting makes your access to the vehicle

easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.

Switching off

On the outside, the welcome lighting switches

off automatically after a set time, when the

ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

On the inside, the welcome lighting switches off

automatically after a pre-determined time or on

opening one of the doors.

On the inside, the footwell and courtesy lamps

come on.

Switching on

Programming

Activation or deactivation, as well as

the duration of the lighting duration

for the exterior welcome lighting can

be set via the vehicle configuration

menu.



Press the open padlock on the

remote control; your vehicle is

unlocked.

On the outside, the sidelamps and dipped

beam headlamps, as well as the side

spotlamps, located under the door mirrors,

come on.

Manual adjustment Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps

of halogen

headlamps

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. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

This system adjusts the height of the xenon

headlamp beams automatically and when

stationary, according to the load in the vehicle, so

as to avoid causing a nuisance to other road user.

Do not touch the xenon bulbs.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

If a malfunction occurs, this

warning lamp is displayed in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message in the screen.

The system then places your headlamps in the

lowest position.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Directional lighting

This function is inactive:

-

when stationary or at low speeds,

when reverse is engaged.

Programming

The system is activated or

deactivated in the vehicle

configuration menu.

with directional lighting

The system is activated by default.

When the dipped or main beam headlamps

are on, this function, allows the light beams to

better follow the road.

The state of the system stays in memory on

switching off the ignition.

The use of this function, coupled with the

xenon headlamps and the cornering lighting,

considerably improves the quality of your

lighting round bends.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

flashes in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message in the

screen.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

without directional lighting

Cornering lighting

Switching on

This function starts:

-

when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

or

-

from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

Switching off

with cornering lighting

The system does not operate:

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...).

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below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

above 25 mph (40 km/h),

-

when reverse gear is engaged.

Programming

The system is activated or

deactivated in the vehicle

configuration menu.

without cornering lighting

The system is activated by default.

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Wiper controls

Windscreen wiper

System for selection and control of the various

front and rear wiping modes for the elimination

of rain and cleaning the screens.

A. Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower

the stalk to the desired position.

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are

designed to improve the driver's visibility

according to the climatic conditions.

The wipers are controlled by means of stalk A

for the front and the ring B for the rear.

Fast wiping (heavy rain).

Normal wiping (moderate rain).

Intermittent wiping (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle).

Park.

Model without AUTO wiping

Single wipe (press downwards or pull

the stalk briefly towards you, then

release).

Programming

or

Various automatic wiper control modes are also

available depending on whether the following

options are fitted:

Automatic wiping (press down,

then release).

Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly

towards you).

-

automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Model with AUTO wiping

Automatic rain sensitive

windscreen wipers

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.

Operating fault

Switching off

If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction

occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent

mode.

Briefly push stalk A downwards again.

The instruction is confirmed by

this warning lamp going off in the

instrument panel and/or the display of

a deactivation message.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Switching on

Briefly push stalk A downwards.

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, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice

before activating the automatic rain

sensitive wipers.

The instruction is confirmed by

a wiping cycle, accompanied by

illumination of this warning lamp

in the instrument panel and an

activation message.

The automatic rain sensitive

windscreen wipers must be reactivated

if the ignition has been off for more

than one minute.

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Windscreen and headlamp wash

Low screenwash / headlamp

wash ﬂuid level

On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the

low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in

the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.

Checking and topping up this fluid can should

be done with the engine off.

Windscreen wash



Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

you. The windscreen wash then the

windscreen wipers operate for a fixed

period.

The level of this fluid should be

checked regularly, particularly during

winter.

Headlamp wash

It operates only when the headlamps are off or

the vehicle is stationary.

Associated with the windscreen wash, the

headlamp washers operate with the vehicle

moving, when the dipped or main beam

headlamps are on.

Refer to "Checks - Screenwash / headlamp

wash level" section for the procedure on

checking the level.

To reduce the consumption of the fluid

by the headlamp washers, they operate

only with every seventh use of the

screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)

during a given journey.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen

wiper blades.

It is used for cleaning or replacement of the

blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the

"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is

advisable to:

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

-

avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.



Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute

after switching off the ignition places the

blades vertically on the screen.

To park the blades again, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Rear wiper

B. Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring

to place the desired symbol against the

marking.

Park.

Intermittent wipe.

Wash-wipe.

Turn the ring to its stop/the rear

screen wash, then the rear wiper

operates for a set duration.

Reverse gear

Programming

If a significant accumulation of snow or

The function is activated or

deactivated via the vehicle

configuration menu.

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation if the windscreen

wipers are operating.

ice is present, or when using a tailgate

bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic

rear wiper via the vehicle configuration

menu.

This function is activated by default.

Courtesy lamps

Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy

lamp comes on gradually:

In permanent lighting mode, the

lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:

-

when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

on opening a door,

when the remote control locking button is

used to locate your vehicle.

-

with the ignition off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

When the courtesy lamp is in the

"permanent lighting" position, the rear

courtesy lamp also comes on, except if

it is in the "permanently off" position.

To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,

put it in the the "permanently off"

position.

It switches off gradually:

-

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently off.

Front and rear map reading

lamps

Permanent lighting.



With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Front map reading lamps

3. Rear courtesy lamp

4. Rear map reading lamps

Take care not to put anything in contact

with the courtesy lamps.

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Interior mood lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when

the light is poor.

Switching on

Switching off

On certain versions, three LEDs, located in the

rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come

on as well.

At night, the audio system and digital air

conditioning illumination, together with the

illumination of the central dashboard storage

box, comes on automatically when the

sidelamps are on.

The interior mood lighting switches off

automatically when the sidelamps are

switched off.

It can be switched off manually by adjusting the

instrument panel lighting dimmer button to one

of the lowest settings.

Boot lamp

This comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and goes off automatically when the

boot is closed.

The lighting time varies according to

the circumstances:

-

when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty

seconds,

-

when the engine is running, no limit.

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