Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

Lighting and visibility

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Daytime running lamps/Dipped

beam/Main beam.

Main lighting

Lighting control stalk

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.

Sidelamps.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Without AUTO lighting

Headlamp dipping

If one or more lamps fails, a message

asks you to check the lamp or lamps

concerned.

Pull the stalk towards you to switch between

dipped and main beam headlamps or to

activate automatic headlamp dipping.

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps

temporarily ("headlamp flash"), for as long as

the stalk is kept pulled.

Driving abroad

Halogen headlamps

With AUTO lighting

If planning to use your vehicle in a country

that drives on the other side of the road,

the dipped beam headlamps must be

adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming

drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or

qualified workshop.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is switched on.

Xenon headlamps

The design of the dipped beam headlamps

allows, without modification, driving in

a country that drives on the other side

of the road to the country in which your

vehicle was sold.

Selection of main lighting mode

Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Lighting off (ignition off)/Daytime

running lamps (engine running).

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F once backwards to switch off the rear

Rear foglamps

foglamps,

F backwards a second time to switch off the

front foglamps.

F Turn the sensor ring forwards to switch on

the foglamps.

If the lights are switched off automatically or

the dipped beam headlamps are switched off

manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain

on.

F Turn the sensor ring backwards to switch off

the foglamps.

F Turn the ring backwards to switch off the

foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

If the dipped beam headlamps are

switched off manually, the rear foglamps

also switch off.

The sidelamps and the rear direction

indicators are situated on the tailgate.

During lighting, the opening of the tailgate

provokes the automatic switching of these

lamps towards the fitted lamps in the rear

bumpers to maintain the safety of the

vehicle.

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Opening the tailgate prevents the

foglamps lighting up.

Opening the tailgate when the lamps are

on switches them off automatically along

with the indicator lamp in the instrument

panel. On closing the tailgate, they do not

light up automatically: it will be necessary

to use the control.

With front and rear foglamps

Foglamps

They operate with the dipped and main beam

headlamps.

Front and rear foglamps

With rear foglamps only

Turn and release the ring:

F once forwards to switch on the front

foglamps,

F forwards a second time to switch on the rear

foglamps.

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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, it is your

responsibility to switch on the foglamps

and dipped headlamps manually as the

sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

Switching on the lighting after the

ignition is switched off

To reactivate the lighting control stalk,

rotate ring A to the 0 position – lamps off,

then to the desired position.

On opening the driver's door a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the

lighting is on.

It will go off automatically after a period of

time that depends on the state of charge

in battery (entering energy economy

mode).

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of

resistance; the direction indicators will flash

3 times.

Parking lamps

Vehicle side marking by illumination of the

sidelamps on the traffic side only.

Switch off the front and rear foglamps

when they are no longer necessary.

Direction indicators (flashers)

Switching off of the lighting when the

ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the

lighting turns off immediately, except for

dipped beam headlamps if automatic

guide-me-home lighting is activated.

F Depending on version, 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 right, push the lighting

control stalk downwards; the left-hand

sidelamps come on).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and

illumination of the corresponding direction

indicator lamp in the instrument panel.

F Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

F Right: raise the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

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To switch off the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.

Automatic

Operating fault

With the "Automatic headlamp illumination"

function activated (lighting control stalk

in the AUTO position), under low ambient

light, the dipped beam headlamps come on

automatically when the ignition is switched off.

In the event of a malfunction of the

sunshine sensor, the lighting comes

on, this warning lamp is displayed in

the instrument panel accompanied

by an audible signal and/or

Guide-me-home headlamps

a message.

Activation, deactivation and the duration of the

guide-me-home lighting are set in the touch

screen's Driving menu.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Select "Guide-me-home lighting" to activate

or deactivate the function.

To set the duration, select the icon of the

"Guide-me-home lighting" function.

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,

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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.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps

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.

When the ring is at the "AUTO" position and

a low level of ambient light is detected by the

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

Front daytime running

lamps (LEDs)

Manual

Activation

F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting control stalk.

F Another "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers

are switched off, the lamps are switched off

automatically.

Deactivation

Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off

automatically at the end of a given period of time.

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They come on automatically when the engine

is started, when the lighting control stalk is in

position "0" or "AUTO".

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when you use the remote control to locate

the vehicle.

Programming

The activation, deactivation and choice of

welcome lighting duration are done in the

Driving menu of the touch screen.

Select "Welcome lighting" on the "Vehicle

settings" tab.

Switching off

Door mirror spotlamps

They go off automatically after 30 seconds.

Use the arrows or the slider to adjust the

lighting duration.

Exterior welcome lighting

The remote switching on of the lighting makes

your approach to the vehicle easier in poor

light. It is activated when the lighting control

stalk is in the "AUTO" position and the level of

light detected by the sunshine sensor is low.

Automatic headlamp

dipping

System which automatically changes between

dipped and main beam according to the

exterior light level and the traffic conditions,

using a camera located at the top of the

windscreen.

Switching on

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,

these illuminate:

F

Press the open padlock on

the remote control or one of

the front door handles with the

"Keyless Entry and Starting"

system.

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the zones facing the driver's and

passenger's doors,

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,

traffic and observation of driving and

vehicle regulations.

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the zones forward of the door mirrors and

rearward of the front doors.

The dipped beam headlamps and the

sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also

unlocked.

Switching on

When the courtesy lamp is in this

position, the spotlamps come on

automatically:

Switching off

The system will be operational as soon as

you have exceeded 16 mph (25 km/h).

If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),

the system no longer operates.

The exterior welcome lighting switches off

automatically after a set time, when the ignition

is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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when you unlock the vehicle,

when removing the electronic key from the reader,

when opening a door,

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If the ambient light level is very low and the

traffic conditions permit:

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main beam comes on

automatically: these indicator

lamps come on in the instrument

panel.

The system is deactivated when you switch on

the foglamps or when the system detects thick

fog.

When you switch off the foglamps or as soon

as the vehicle leaves the area of thick fog, the

function reactivates automatically.

Activation/Deactivation

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F

Turn the lighting control stalk

ring to the "AUTO" position.

This indicator lamp goes off while

the function is deactivated.

F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving

functions" tab then "Automatic headlamp

dip".

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

Operation

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if

the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of

the main beam headlamps:

F Flashing the headlamps pauses the function

and the system changes to "automatic

illumination of headlamps" mode:

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if the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"

indicator lamps were on, the system

changes to main beam,

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dipped beam is kept on, these

indicator lamps come on in the

instrument panel.

-

if the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator

lamps were on, the system changes to

dipped beam.

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To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps

again.

1. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

-. Intermediate setting.

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

conceal the detection camera.

2. Driver + maximum authorised load.

-. Intermediate setting.

The system may suffer interference or not

work correctly:

3. 5 people + maximum authorised load in

the boot.

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under poor visibility conditions (snow,

heavy rain, etc.),

-

if the windscreen is dirty, misted or

obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of

the camera,

Clean the front bumper, especially around

the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.

The initial setting is position 0.

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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:

Cornering lighting

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road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians,

vehicles whose lighting is obscured

(for example: vehicles running behind

a safety barrier on a motorway),

vehicles at the top or bottom of

a steep slope, on winding roads, on

crossroads.

Headlamp adjustment

-

If your vehicle is equipped with it, 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, etc.).

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted

for height according to the vehicle's load.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. Intermediate setting.

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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.

The cornering lighting can be activated or

deactivated in the Driving menu.

F Select the "Vehicle settings" tab, then

"Driving lighting" and "Directional

headlamps".

with cornering lighting

with directional lighting

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Directional lighting

When the dipped or main beams are on, this

function allows the light beam to better follow

the road.

Associated with xenon lamps, this function

improves the quality of your lighting while

cornering.

The system does not operate:

without directional lighting

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when stationary or at very low speeds,

when reverse gear is engaged.

without cornering lighting

Switching on

Operating fault

This system starts:

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when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

If a fault occurs, these warning

lamps are displayed on the

or

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instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message.

from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

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Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Windscreen 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.

The front windscreen wiper system is

fitted with a safety device that inhibits its

function when detecting an obstacle such

as ice or snow.

The directional lighting can be activated or

deactivated in the touch screen.

In the Driving menu, select the "Vehicle

settings" tab, then "Driving lighting" and

"Directional headlamps".

Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower

the stalk to the desired position.

Manual controls

Wiper control stalk

Fast wiping (heavy rain).

Programming

Your vehicle may also include some functions

that can be configured:

Normal wiping (moderate rain).

The windscreen wipers are controlled directly

by the driver.

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automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Intermittent wiping (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle).

Without AUTO wiping

Off.

Single wipe (press downwards or

pull the stalk briefly towards you,

then release).

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.

With AUTO wiping

or

Automatic wiping (press down,

then release).

Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly

towards you).

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Automatic windscreen

wipers

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.

In case of snow or hard frost, deactivate

the automatic rear wiper.

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.

Rear wiper selection ring:

Off.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain

sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in

intermittent mode.

Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Intermittent wipe.

Switching on

Wash-wipe (set duration).

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Do not cover the rain sensor, combined

with the sunshine sensor and located at

the top 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.

Reverse gear

Give a short downwards push to the

control stalk.

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation if the windscreen wiper

is operating.

A wiping cycle confirms that the

instruction has been accepted.

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and a message is

displayed.

This function can be activated or deactivated in

the Driving menu.

Select the "Vehicle settings" tab, then

"Comfort" and "Rear wiper in reverse".

Switching off

Give the control stalk another brief

push downwards or place the control

stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).

Rear wiper

In the event of snow or hard frost or

if a bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing

device, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.

This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument

panel and a message is displayed.

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Headlamp wash

Front screenwash and

headlamp wash

Screenwash and washer jets

F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The

screenwash and then the wiper operate for

a fixed duration.

A few moments after releasing the screenwash

control, there is one last wipe of the screen to

wipe away any excess.

F In the minute following ignition switch-off,

any operation of the wiper control stalk will

position the wiper blades vertically.

When the system is no longer powered, at least

one minute after the ignition is switched off, it is

possible to move the arms manually.

F To park the wiper blades again, gently fold

the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

Washer jet adjustment

The headlamp washers operate while the

vehicle is moving and the dipped beams are

on. However, to reduce the consumption of

the screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers

only operate with every seventh use of the

screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km) during

a given journey.

To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper

blades, it is advisable to:

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

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avoid using them to retain cardboard

on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of wear.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

The front screenwash includes a washer jet

height adjustment device.

If you wish to change the factory setting, turn

the screw of each washer jet anticlockwise,

towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,

towards the "-", to lower it.

This maintenance position allows you to

release the front windscreen wiper blades in

order to clean their rubber inserts or to replace

the blades. It can also be useful in winter to

release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

The arms must only be replaced by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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