Get Lighting and visibility Guide for DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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Headlamp dipping

►ꢀ Rotate the ring forwards to switch them on

and backwards to switch them off.

When the lamps are switched off automatically

("AUTO" position), the foglamps and the dipped

beam headlamps will remain on.

Exterior lighting control

stalk

Main lighting

Front foglamps/Rear foglamps

They operate with the sidelamps, dipped or

main beam headlamps on.

►ꢀ Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and

main beam headlamps.

In “AUTO” and sidelamps modes, the driver can

switch on the main beam headlamps temporarily

(“headlamp flash”) by pulling the stalk.

Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime

running lamps

Sidelamps only

►ꢀ Rotate the ring forwards:

•

once to switch on the front foglamps,

Display

• a second time to switch on the rear foglamps.

►ꢀ Rotate the ring backwards:

• once to switch off the rear foglamps,

• a second time to switch off the front

foglamps.

If the lighting is switched off automatically

("AUTO" position) or 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.

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp

in the instrument panel confirms that the lighting

selected is on.

Dipped or main beam headlamps

Remote rear lamps

Foglamps

When the vehicle's lamps are on,

opening the tailgate automatically switches

illumination from the brake lamps, sidelamps

and direction indicator lamps to the lamps

located in the rear bumper, to maintain the

safety of the vehicle.

Rear foglamps

They only work if the dipped or main beam

headlamps are on.

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

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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.

If one or more lamps fails, a message asks

you to check the lamp or lamps

concerned.

Daytime running lamps /

Sidelamps

Never look too closely at the luminous

beam of “Full LED” headlamps: risk of

serious eye injury.

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 state of charge of

the battery (entering energy economy mode).

Travelling abroad

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.

However, for versions with “Full LED”

headlamps, the Adaptive Front System

function should not be activated to avoid

dazzling drivers of vehicles coming towards

you.

The front and rear lamps light up automatically

when the engine starts.

They provide the following functions:

– Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk at

position "AUTO" with adequate light level).

– Sidelamps (lighting control stalk "AUTO"

position with low light levels or "Sidelamps only”

or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").

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.

The LEDs are brighter when operating as

daytime running lamps.

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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Parking lamps

Malfunction

Direction indicators

Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps on

the traffic side only.

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.

►ꢀ Depending on version, within one minute

of switching off the ignition, move the lighting

control stalk up or down, depending which side

the traffic is on (for example, when parking on the

left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards

turns on the right-hand sidelamps).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and the

lighting of the corresponding direction indicator

lamp on the instrument panel.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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.

►ꢀ To switch off the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.

►ꢀ Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control

stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor

may detect sufficient light. In this case,

the lighting will not come on automatically.

If you forget to cancel the direction

indicators for more than 20 seconds, the

volume of the audible signal will increase if the

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

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

rain is detected, at the same time as automatic

operation of the windscreen wipers.

Guide-me-home and

welcome lighting

Three flashes

►ꢀ Press briefly upwards or downwards, without

going beyond the point of resistance; the direction

indicators will flash 3 times.

On versions fitted with LED direction indicators,

the line of LEDs is illuminated sequentially.

The brightness of the daytime runnning lamps

is reduced during sequential operation of the

direction indicators.

Guide-me-home lighting

Automatic

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 Driving / Vehicle touch screen

menu.

As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient

level or after the windscreen wipers are switched

off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

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Manual

The spotlamps come on automatically:

– when the vehicle is unlocked.

The permanent display disappears upon

switching off the ignition or if the conditions are

not met.

– when a door is opened.

– when a request to locate the vehicle is received

from the remote control.

They also come on with the welcome lighting and

guide-me-home lighting functions.

They go off automatically after 30 seconds.

DS NIGHT VISION is a driving aid system

that cannot, under any circumstances,

replace the personal assessment of night-time

visibility and traffic conditions.

In some conditions, the contrasts in

temperature are insufficient and the system

may not detect all dangers or, conversely, it

may give false warnings (e.g. engines of lorries

parked on the edge of the road).

DS NIGHT VISION

►ꢀ 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.

Conditions for operation

– With the engine running and in Stop mode

of Stop & Start.

– Very low light conditions with dipped beam

headlamps on and in good working order.

– Temperature between -30°C and +28°C.

– Speed below 99 mph (160 km/h).

– Detection of animals taller than 0.50 m.

Automatic exterior welcome

lighting

With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"

function activated, under low ambient light, the

sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door

mirror spotlamps come on automatically when

the vehicle is unlocked.

In conditions of low exterior light, the system uses

an infrared camera at the front of the vehicle

to identy and signal the presence of pedestrians

and animals in the driver’s field of vision.

To benefit from the permanent display of the

infrared camera image in the instrument panel,

select the "Night Vision" display mode by turning

the knob on the left-hand side of the steering

wheel. When the conditions are met, an alert is

triggered if there is a risk of collision.

Operation

Activation/deactivation of the function is

done in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the

touch screen.

If all the operating conditions are met, this

indicator lamp comes on in green: the

display in the instrument panel (with "Night

Vision" mode selected) and triggering of alerts

are available.

Activation, deactivation and the duration

of the exterior welcome lighting are set in

the Driving / Vehicle menu of the touch screen.

Door mirror spotlamps

These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle

by lighting the ground near the front doors.

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If certain operating conditions (speed or

The image provided by the camera is displayed

in shades of grey in the instrument panel; warm

objects appear brighter than cold objects.

Once pedestrians or animals are detected, they

appear in yellow frames.

Maintenance

recommendations

The infrared camera has a wash nozzle connected

to the vehicle’s front screenwash system.

This nozzle operates every 5th use of the

screenwash.

Regularly check that the camera is clean.

In bad weather, or in wintry conditions, ensure

that the camera is not covered with mud, ice or

snow.

temperature) are not met, the indicator

lamp comes on in orange: only the display in the

instrument panel is available (in "Night Vision"

mode).

Whilst the exterior light is too bright or the dipped

beam headlamps have not been switched on, the

alerts are not available.

When the system detects a risk of a

collision with pedestrians or

animals, it triggers an alert: a symbol appears in

the centre of the display window. The silhouette

of the pedestrians or animals is framed in red.

If the "Night Vision" display mode has not been

selected, the alert is triggered in the form of a

temporary window.

Malfunction

An orange warning lamp coming on whilst

all the operating conditions have been

met, accompanied by a message, indicates a

system malfunction.

In the event of an alert, the driver may act by

making an avoiding manoeuvre or by braking.

Operating limits

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

The following situations may interfere with the

operation of the system or prevent it working:

– poor visibility (falling snow, heavy rain, thick

fog),

Automatic headlamp

dipping

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.

– camera masked by snow, mud or dust,

– camera scratched after going through roller car

washes repeatedly,

– very high outside temperatures,

– at the top or bottom of a steep slope,

– on a very winding road,

– in a bend,

– after an impact which may have impaired the

camera settings or damaged it,

– after repainting of the grille outside the dealer

network or a qualified workshop.

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The system may be disrupted or not work

correctly:

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.

When the fog lamps are switched off or the

vehicle leaves the area of dense fog, the function

is automatically reactivated.

– 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.

– Vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for

example, vehicles driving behind a safety

barrier on a motorway).

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 and

traffic, and for observation of driving and

vehicle regulations.

– Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep

slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

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.

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.

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

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

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.

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“City” mode

The range of this lighting is approximately 330 m.

This mode is activated once the vehicle has

been running for more than 2 seconds at a speed

between 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph (110

km/h).

Adaptive Front System

(AFS)

Available only on versions equipped with Full LED

technology headlamps.

The AFS function manages several lighting

modes, specific to each driving situation.

The intensity and direction of the main headlamps

and the modules vary so as to increase or reduce

the range of the lighting.

The modules rotate and tilt so as to expand and

direct the light beam to increase or decrease the

lighting up of the sides of the road.

“Motorway” mode

The headlamps provide medium-intensity

illumination supplemented by the modules facing

outwards.

The width of the beam is increased to allow the

driver to better distinguish hazards on the side of

the roads (pedestrians, intersections).

The range of this lighting is approximately 280 m.

This mode is activated once the vehicle has been

running for more than 3 seconds at a speed lower

than 31 mph (50 km/h).

This function is a driving aid which

cannot, in any circumstances, replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver who

must continually adapt the driving of the

vehicle to the visibility and traffic conditions.

The headlamps and modules create a cone of light

with a high beam, suitable for fast roads.

The range of this lighting is approximately 370 m.

This mode is activated once the vehicle has

been running for more than 5 seconds at a speed

greater than 68 mph (110 km/h).

Activation/Deactivation

“Road” mode

►ꢀ Put the lighting control stalk in the "AUTO"

position.

“Rain” mode

►ꢀ In the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu,

select “Adaptive lighting”.

This lighting provides an improved light beam,

an increased intensity of the headlamps and a

decreased intensity of the modules.

This mode is activated when the windscreen

wipers are on.

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The beam is widened. The power of the modules

is increased to enable the driver to see the road

markings more easily, whilst the intensity of the

main headlamps is reduced so as to improve the

driver’s vision (taking reflections caused by a wet

road into account).

or

– from a certain angle of rotation of the steering

wheel.

It becomes inactive:

– below a certain angle of rotation of the steering

wheel.

The range of this lighting is approximately 330 m.

– above 25 mph (40 km/h).

– when reverse gear is engaged.

Cornering lighting

Dynamic cornering lighting

Without cornering lighting

Available only on versions equipped with “Full

LED” technology headlamps.

The headlamps follow the trajectory of the vehicle

in bends to provide better lighting of the road.

If your vehicle is so equipped, 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, intersections, parking manoeuvres,

etc.).

With cornering lighting

Activation / Deactivation

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

Activation / Deactivation

screen menu.

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

Switching on / off

This system operates from a certain angle of

rotation of the steering wheel.

The system does not operate:

– below a certain angle of rotation of the steering

wheel.

Switching on / off

This system starts:

– when the corresponding direction indicator is

switched on.

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– when reverse gear is engaged.

Automatic adjustment of the

Full LED technology headlamps

Without AUTO wiping

Headlamp adjustment

This system automatically adjusts the height of

the headlamp beams according to the load in the

vehicle.

Manual adjustment of halogen

or xenon headlamps

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the display of a message and an

audible signal.

The system then places the headlamp beams in

the lowest position.

Have the system checked by a dealer or a

qualified workshop.

With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology

headlamps - risk of electrocution!

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,

the height of these headlamp beams should be

adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

Wiper control stalk

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and on the

0

1

Driver only or driver + front passenger.

5 people.

2

3

5 people + loads in the boot.

Driver only + loads in the boot.

►ꢀ To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the

stalk to the desired position.

4 5 6 Not used.

windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.

Fast wiping (heavy rain)

The initial setting is position "0".

Normal wiping (moderate rain)

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.

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the

vehicle’s speed)

Off

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Single wipe (press down and release).

Automatic.

Front screenwash

Rear wiper

►ꢀ Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and

hold.

or

The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate

for as long as the control stalk is pulled.

Termination of the screenwash is followed by a

final wiping cycle.

Refer to the corresponding section.

After switching off the ignition, a slight

movement of the windscreen wipers to

store them under the bonnet may occur.

►ꢀ Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Off

The front screenwash jets are integrated

in the tips of each arm.

The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the

length of the wiper blade. This improves

visibility and reduces the consumption of

screenwash fluid.

In some cases, depending on the contents

or colour of the fluid and on the exterior

brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly

noticeable.

In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is

automatically reduced when the speed of

the vehicle drops below 3 mph (5 km/h).

When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h)

again, the wiping frequency returns to the

original frequency (fast or normal).

Intermittent wipe

Wash-wipe

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will

come into operation automatically if the front

windscreen wipers are operating.

The system is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle settings menu in the screen.

If the ignition has been switched off with

the windscreen wiper active, it is

necessary to operate the control stalk to

reactivate the wiping when the ignition is

switched on (unless the ignition is off for less

than 1 minute).

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.

This function is activated by default.

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.

Single wipe

►ꢀ Pull the stalk briefly towards you.

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►ꢀ Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, any operation of the wiper control stalk

will position the wiper blades vertically.

►ꢀ Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

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!

Rear screenwash

►ꢀ Turn the ring all the way towards the

dashboard and hold.

The screenwash and the wiper operate for as long

as the ring remains turned.

A final wiping cycle is performed when

screenwashing ends.

After refitting a front wiper blade

►ꢀ To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate the

wiper control stalk.

►ꢀ Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent

products.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used for cleaning or

replacement of the wiper blades. It can also be

useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper

blades from the windscreen.

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

►ꢀ 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.

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.

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.

– replace them at the first signs of wear.

Before removing a front 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.

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This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by a

message.

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.

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 goes off in the

instrument panel, accompanied by a

message.

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.

If the ignition has been off for more than

one minute, the automatic wipers must be

reactivated by pushing the control stalk

downwards.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the

wipers operate in intermittent mode.

Have them checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Switching on

►ꢀ Give a short downwards push to the control

stalk.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has

been accepted.

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