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VISIBILITY

LIGHTING CONTROLS

Manual controls

System for selection and control of the

various front and rear lights providing

the vehicle’s lighting.

The lighting commands are issued di-

rectly by the driver by means of the ring

A and the lever B.

Model without AUTO lighting

A. main lighting mode selection ring,

with:

Main lighting

The various front and rear lights of the

vehicle are designed to adapt the driv-

er’s visibility progressively in relation to

the climatic conditions:

lights off,

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side lights, to be seen,

dipped headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

automatic switching on of

the lights,

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main beam headlamps to see clearly

when the road is clear,

directional headlamps for improved

visibility when cornering.

side lights only,

dipped headlamps or main

beam headlamps.

Additional lighting

Otherlightsareinstalledtofulﬁltherequire-

ments of particular driving conditions:

Model with AUTO lighting

B. lever for inversion of the lights by

pulling: dipped headlamps/main beam

headlamps.

In the lights off and side lights modes,

the driver can switch on the main beam

headlamps directly ("headlamp ﬂash")

for as long as he pulls the lever.

-

rear fog lamps to be seen from a

distance,

front fog lamps for even better

visibility,

daytime lights to be seen during the

day.

Programming

Various automatic lighting control

modes are also available according to

the following options:

Displays

Lighting of the corresponding indicator

light on the instrument panel conﬁrms

the selective switching on of the lighting

selected.

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follow-me-home lighting,

automatic lighting,

directional lighting

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C. fog lamps selection ring.

The fog lamps operate with the dipped

and main beam headlamps.

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In good or rainy weather, both day

and night, the front fog lamps and

the rear fog lamp are prohibited. In

these situations, the power of their

beams may dazzle other drivers.

Model with rear fog lamp only

rear fog lamp

Do not forget to switch off the front

fog lamps and the rear fog lamp

when they are no longer neces-

sary.

 To switch on the fog lamp, turn the

ring C forwards.

When the lights are switched off auto-

matically (with AUTO model), the fog

lamp and the dipped headlamps will re-

main on.

 To switch off all of the lights, turn the

ring C rearwards.

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Lights on buzzer

The triggering of an audible signal

when a front door is opened warns

the driver that he has forgotten to

switch off his vehicle’s lights, with

the ignition off and in manual lights

mode.

Model with front and rear fog lamps

front and rear fog lamps

 To switch on the fog lamps, turn the

ring C forwards.

 To switch off the rear fog lamp,

turn the ring C rearwards twice in

succession.

When the lights are switched off auto-

matically (with AUTO model) or when

the dipped headlamps are switched off

manually, the fog lamps and the side

lights will remain on.

In this case, switching off the lights

stops the audible signal.

With the ignition off, if the dipped

headlamps remain on, they will

switch off automatically after thirty

minutes to prevent discharging of

the battery.

 Turn the ring rearwards to switch

off the fog lamps, the side lights will

then switch off.

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Daytime lights

Followꢀmeꢀhome lighting

Exterior welcome lighting

On vehicles ﬁtted with daytime lights, The temporary maintaining of the The remote switching on of the lights

the corresponding lights comes on dipped headlamps lighting after the ve- makes your approach to the vehicle

when the vehicle is started*.

hicle’s ignition has been switched off easier in poor light when in automatic

makes the driver’s exit easier when the switching on of the lights mode.

light is poor.

The instruments and controls (instru-

ment panel, multifunction display, air

conditioning control panel, ...) are not

lit, except on switching to the automatic

switching on of the lights mode or when

the lights are switched on manually.

Switching on

 Press the open padlock on the

remote control.

The dipped headlamps and the side

lights come on; your vehicle is also

unlocked.

Programming

Switching off

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

The exterior welcome lighting switches

off automatically after a set time, when

the ignition is switched on or on locking

the vehicle.

In countries in which this function is im-

posed by regulations*, it is activated by

default.

The side lights and the number plate

lights are also switched on.

Programming

The duration of maintaining

of the lighting is selected

via the multifunction dis-

play conﬁguration menu.

Switching on

 With the ignition off, "ﬂash" the

headlamps using the lever B.

 A second "headlamp ﬂash" switches

the function off again.

Switching off

The follow-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

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In other countries, this function is

deactivated by default.

Only the daytime lights, incorporat-

ed in the side light bulbs, come on

when the function is activated.

The duration of the welcome light-

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ing is associated with and identical

to that of the automatic follow-me-

home lighting.

* According to country.

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Coupling with the

"Followꢀmeꢀhome" lighting

Association with the automatic lighting

provides the "follow-me-home" lighting

with the following additional options:

Automatic lighting

MANUAL HEADLAMP

ADJUSTMENT

The side lights and dipped headlamps

are switched on automatically, without

any action on the part of the driver,

when a low level of external light is de-

tected 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 lights are

switched off automatically.

-

selection of the duration of

maintaining of the lighting for 15,

30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle

parameters on the multifunction

display conﬁguration menu,

-

automatic activation of "follow-me-

home" lighting when automatic

lighting is in operation.

To avoid causing a nuisance to other

road users, the height of the halogen

headlamps should be adjusted in rela-

tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

ꢀ. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of

the brightness sensor, the lights

come on, this warning light is

displayed on the instrument

panel and/or a message appears on

the multifunction display, accompanied

by an audible signal.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Activation

 Turn ring

A

to the "AUTO"

In fog or snow, the brightness

!

position. The automatic lighting is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

sensor may detect sufﬁcient light.

Therefore, the lights will not come

on automatically.

Do not cover the brightness sen-

sor, coupled with the rain sensor

and located in the centre of the

windscreen behind the interior mir-

ror; the associated functions would

no longer be controlled.

Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other

than "AUTO". Deactivation is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Daytime lights

Followꢀmeꢀhome lighting

Exterior welcome lighting

On vehicles ﬁtted with daytime lights, The temporary maintaining of the The remote switching on of the lights

the corresponding lights comes on dipped headlamps lighting after the ve- makes your approach to the vehicle

when the vehicle is started*.

hicle’s ignition has been switched off easier in poor light when in automatic

makes the driver’s exit easier when the switching on of the lights mode.

light is poor.

The instruments and controls (instru-

ment panel, multifunction display, air

conditioning control panel, ...) are not

lit, except on switching to the automatic

switching on of the lights mode or when

the lights are switched on manually.

Switching on

 Press the open padlock on the

remote control.

The dipped headlamps and the side

lights come on; your vehicle is also

unlocked.

Programming

Switching off

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

The exterior welcome lighting switches

off automatically after a set time, when

the ignition is switched on or on locking

the vehicle.

In countries in which this function is im-

posed by regulations*, it is activated by

default.

The side lights and the number plate

lights are also switched on.

Programming

The duration of maintaining

of the lighting is selected

via the multifunction dis-

play conﬁguration menu.

Switching on

 With the ignition off, "ﬂash" the

headlamps using the lever B.

 A second "headlamp ﬂash" switches

the function off again.

Switching off

The follow-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

i

In other countries, this function is

deactivated by default.

Only the daytime lights, incorporat-

ed in the side light bulbs, come on

when the function is activated.

The duration of the welcome light-

i

ing is associated with and identical

to that of the automatic follow-me-

home lighting.

* According to country.

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Coupling with the

"Followꢀmeꢀhome" lighting

Association with the automatic lighting

provides the "follow-me-home" lighting

with the following additional options:

Automatic lighting

MANUAL HEADLAMP

ADJUSTMENT

The side lights and dipped headlamps

are switched on automatically, without

any action on the part of the driver,

when a low level of external light is de-

tected 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 lights are

switched off automatically.

-

selection of the duration of

maintaining of the lighting for 15,

30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle

parameters on the multifunction

display conﬁguration menu,

-

automatic activation of "follow-me-

home" lighting when automatic

lighting is in operation.

To avoid causing a nuisance to other

road users, the height of the halogen

headlamps should be adjusted in rela-

tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

ꢀ. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of

the brightness sensor, the lights

come on, this warning light is

displayed on the instrument

panel and/or a message appears on

the multifunction display, accompanied

by an audible signal.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Activation

 Turn ring

A

to the "AUTO"

In fog or snow, the brightness

!

position. The automatic lighting is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

sensor may detect sufﬁcient light.

Therefore, the lights will not come

on automatically.

Do not cover the brightness sen-

sor, coupled with the rain sensor

and located in the centre of the

windscreen behind the interior mir-

ror; the associated functions would

no longer be controlled.

Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other

than "AUTO". Deactivation is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Coupling with the

"Followꢀmeꢀhome" lighting

Association with the automatic lighting

provides the "follow-me-home" lighting

with the following additional options:

Automatic lighting

MANUAL HEADLAMP

ADJUSTMENT

The side lights and dipped headlamps

are switched on automatically, without

any action on the part of the driver,

when a low level of external light is de-

tected 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 lights are

switched off automatically.

-

selection of the duration of

maintaining of the lighting for 15,

30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle

parameters on the multifunction

display conﬁguration menu,

-

automatic activation of "follow-me-

home" lighting when automatic

lighting is in operation.

To avoid causing a nuisance to other

road users, the height of the halogen

headlamps should be adjusted in rela-

tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

ꢀ. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of

the brightness sensor, the lights

come on, this warning light is

displayed on the instrument

panel and/or a message appears on

the multifunction display, accompanied

by an audible signal.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Activation

 Turn ring

A

to the "AUTO"

In fog or snow, the brightness

!

position. The automatic lighting is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

sensor may detect sufﬁcient light.

Therefore, the lights will not come

on automatically.

Do not cover the brightness sen-

sor, coupled with the rain sensor

and located in the centre of the

windscreen behind the interior mir-

ror; the associated functions would

no longer be controlled.

Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other

than "AUTO". Deactivation is

accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

The initial setting is position "0".

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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT

OF THE DIRECTIONAL

HEADLAMPS

DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

Programming

When the dipped or main beam head-

lamps are on, this function enables the

light beam to follow the direction of the

road.

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

The use of this function, coupled with

the xenon headlamps only, considera-

bly improves the quality of your lighting

when cornering.

with directional lighting

Operating fault

If a malfunction occurs, this

warning light ﬂashes on the in-

strument panel, accompanied

by a message on the multifunc-

tion display.

In order to avoid causing a nuisance to

other road users, this system corrects

the height of the xenon headlamps beam

automatically and when stationary, in re-

lation to the load in the vehicle.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

If a malfunction occurs, this

warning light and/or the service

warning light is displayed on the

instrument panel, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message on

the multifunction display.

without directional lighting

The system then places your head-

lamps in the lowest position.

When stationary or moving at very

low speed or when reverse gear is

engaged, the function is inactive.

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The status of the function remains

in the memory when the ignition is

switched off.

!

Do not touch the xenon headlamps.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT

OF THE DIRECTIONAL

HEADLAMPS

DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

Programming

When the dipped or main beam head-

lamps are on, this function enables the

light beam to follow the direction of the

road.

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

The use of this function, coupled with

the xenon headlamps only, considera-

bly improves the quality of your lighting

when cornering.

with directional lighting

Operating fault

If a malfunction occurs, this

warning light ﬂashes on the in-

strument panel, accompanied

by a message on the multifunc-

tion display.

In order to avoid causing a nuisance to

other road users, this system corrects

the height of the xenon headlamps beam

automatically and when stationary, in re-

lation to the load in the vehicle.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

If a malfunction occurs, this

warning light and/or the service

warning light is displayed on the

instrument panel, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message on

the multifunction display.

without directional lighting

The system then places your head-

lamps in the lowest position.

When stationary or moving at very

low speed or when reverse gear is

engaged, the function is inactive.

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The status of the function remains

in the memory when the ignition is

switched off.

!

Do not touch the xenon headlamps.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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WIPER CONTROLS

Manual controls

System for selection and control of the

various front and rear wiping modes for

the elimination of rain and cleaning.

The wiper commands are issued direct-

ly by the driver by means of the lever A

and the ring B.

Model with intermittent wiping

The vehicle’s various front and rear wip-

ers are designed to improve the driver’s

visibility progressively in relation to the

climatic conditions.

Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection lever:

fast (heavy rain),

normal (moderate rain),

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes

are also available according to the fol-

lowing options:

intermittent (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle),

-

automatic wiping for the windscreen

wipers,

park,

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rear wiping on engaging reverse

gear.

single wipe (press downwards),

Model with AUTO wiping

or

automatic, then single

wipe (see following page).

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Reverse gear

B. rear wiper selection ring:

park,

Windscreen and headlamp

wash

intermittent wipe,

wash-wipe (set duration).

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk

towards you. The windscreen wash

then the windscreen wipers operate

for a ﬁxed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on, the

headlamp washers operate at the same

time.

Rear wiper

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 display

conﬁguration menu.

Programming

Screenwash/headlamp wash low

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

This function is activated

by default.

In the case of vehicles ﬁtted

with headlamp washers, when

the minimum level of the res-

ervoir is reached, this warning

light and/or the service warning light is

displayed on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by an audible signal and a

message on the multifunction display.

!

When reverse gear is engaged, the

rear wiper will come into operation

if the windscreen wipers are oper-

ating.

Next time you stop, ﬁll the screenwash/

headlamp wash reservoir.

The warning light is displayed when the ig-

nition is switched on, or every time the stalk

is operated, until the reservoir is ﬁlled.

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Automatic windscreen wiping

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

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The windscreen wipers operate auto-

matically, without any action on the part

of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor

behind the interior mirror), adapting their

speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

The automatic wiping must be re-

activated if the ignition has been off

for more than one minute, by push-

ing lever A downwards.

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-

curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-

tent mode.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver by

pushing lever A to the "AUTO" position.

It is accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

In the minute following switching off of

the ignition, any action on the stalk po-

sitions the wipers in the centre of the

windscreen.

This action enables you to position the

wiper blades for winter parking, clean-

ing or replacement.

To park the wipers after this has been

done, switch on the ignition and operate

the stalk.

Do not cover the rain sensor, coupled

!

with the brightness sensor and lo-

cated in the centre of the windscreen

behind the interior mirror.

For optimum and lasting wiping of

the "ﬂat-blade" wiper blades, it is

advisable to:

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Switch off the automatic wip-

ing when using an automatic car

wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until

the windscreen is completely clear

of ice before activating the auto-

matic wiping.

Switching off

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handle them with care,

This is controlled manually by the driver

by moving lever A upwards and return-

ing it to position "0".

It is accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

clean them regularly using

soapy water,

change them approximately

-

every 6 months,

-

avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen.

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Automatic windscreen wiping

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

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The windscreen wipers operate auto-

matically, without any action on the part

of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor

behind the interior mirror), adapting their

speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

The automatic wiping must be re-

activated if the ignition has been off

for more than one minute, by push-

ing lever A downwards.

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-

curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-

tent mode.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver by

pushing lever A to the "AUTO" position.

It is accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

In the minute following switching off of

the ignition, any action on the stalk po-

sitions the wipers in the centre of the

windscreen.

This action enables you to position the

wiper blades for winter parking, clean-

ing or replacement.

To park the wipers after this has been

done, switch on the ignition and operate

the stalk.

Do not cover the rain sensor, coupled

!

with the brightness sensor and lo-

cated in the centre of the windscreen

behind the interior mirror.

For optimum and lasting wiping of

the "ﬂat-blade" wiper blades, it is

advisable to:

i

Switch off the automatic wip-

ing when using an automatic car

wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until

the windscreen is completely clear

of ice before activating the auto-

matic wiping.

Switching off

-

handle them with care,

This is controlled manually by the driver

by moving lever A upwards and return-

ing it to position "0".

It is accompanied by a message on the

multifunction display.

clean them regularly using

soapy water,

change them approximately

-

every 6 months,

-

avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen.

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COURTESY LIGHTS

Front and rear courtesy lights

When the front courtesy light is in

the "permanent lighting" position,

the rear courtesy light will also

come on, unless it is in the "perma-

nently off" position.

To switch off the rear courtesy light,

place it in the "permanently off" po-

sition.

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Selection and control of the various

passenger compartment lights.

In this position, the courtesy

light comes on gradually:

-

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 activated, in order to locate

your vehicle.

-

Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

It switches off gradually:

-

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is

closed.

Rear side reading lights

 With the ignition on, the ﬁrst press of

the corresponding switch switches

on the reading light concerned in

permanent lighting mode.



Following a second press, it comes on:

- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the

ignition,

Permanently off.

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking

button is pressed, in order to

locate your vehicle.

Permanent lighting.

It switches off gradually:

In permanent lighting mode, differ-

ent lighting times are available:

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-

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is

closed.

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withtheignitionoff,approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear side reading lights

4. Rear courtesy light

Take care not to place anything in

contact with the courtesy lights.

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AMBIENT LIGHTING

INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING BOOT LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment The remote switching on of the passen-

lighting improves visibility in the vehicle ger compartment lighting makes your

when the light is poor.

approach to the vehicle easier in poor

light when in automatic switching on of

the lights mode.

Switching on

 Press the open padlock on the

remote control.

The front and rear door sill lighting, the

footwell lighting and the courtesy lights

come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.

Switching off

Switching on

The interior welcome lighting switches off

automatically after a set time or when

one of the doors is opened.

At night, the footwell lighting and the

front courtesy light ambient lamp A

come on automatically when the side

lights are switched on.

This comes on automatically when the

boot is opened and switches off auto-

matically when the boot is closed.

Programming

Switching off

The duration of maintaining

of the lighting is selected

via the multifunction dis-

play conﬁguration menu.

The ambient lighting switches off auto-

matically when the dipped headlamps

are switched off.

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Programming

Different lighting times are available:

-

when the ignition is off, approxi-

mately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

when the engine is running, no

limit.

The function is activated or

deactivated via the multi-

function display conﬁgura-

tion menu.

This function is activated

by default.

The duration of the welcome light-

i

ing is associated with and identical

to that of the automatic follow-me-

home lighting.

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