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"Tailgate open" warning
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel display when
the tailgate is not closed correctly. LOWER TAILGATE
Opening

 Push the handle C to the right and
tilt the tailgate D gently.
Closing

 Raise the tailgate D , push it to close
it, then check that it is secured
correctly. Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that no one is within the radius of
opening.
For reasons of safety and correct
operation, do not drive with the
tailgate open.
If the battery is disconnected, the
tailgate cannot be opened.
Do not climb onto the lower tailgate
and do not subject it to heavy knocks,
it may be damaged.
Always close the lower tailgate and
check that it is secured correctly be-
fore closing the main tailgate.
When closing the lower tailgate,
ensure that no person or object is in
the proximity of the moving parts to
avoid any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when
a towbar is fi tted.
Maximum authorised weight on the
lower tailgate when open:
200 kg .
Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the tailgate release from
inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the opening A in the tailgate interior
pillar.
- Move the control B to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.

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LIGHTS STALK
Additional lighting
Other lights are installed to fulfi l the re-
quirements of particular driving condi-
tions:
- rear fog lamps to be seen from a distance,
-
front fog lamps for even better visibility,
- daytime lights to be seen during the day. Certain functions of the lights stalk
(automatic lighting, sensitivity) can
be confi gured via the colour display
"Equipment" menu. Manual controls
The lighting commands are issued
directly by the driver by means of the
ring
A and the stalk B . lamps off,
automatic lighting,
sidelamps only,

B.
Stalk for switching headlamps by
pulling: dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes,
the driver can switch on the main beam
headlamps temporarily ("headlamp
fl ash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confi rms
the selective switching on of the lighting
selected.

A. Main lighting mode selection ring,
with:
dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lights of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the driver's
visibility progressively in relation to the
climatic conditions:
- side lights, to be seen,
- dipped headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road isclear.

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Front and rear fog lamps

C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps. front and rear fog lamps

 To switch on the front fog lamps,
turn the push ring C forwards one
notch.

 To switch on the rear fog lamps, turn
the push ring C forwards two notches.

 To switch off the front fog lamps,
turn the push ring C rearwards one
notch.

 To switch off the rear fog lamps,
turn the push ring C rearwards two
notches.
The ring C returns to its initial position
automatically.
The front fog lamps are switched on au-
tomatically when you switch on the rear
fog lamps.
The rear fog lamps are switched off
automatically when you switch off the
dipped/main beam headlamps or the
front fog lamps.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the rear fog lamps can be switched on
even if the lights stalk is in the "OFF"
position.
In good or rainy weather, both
day and night, the front fog
lamps and the rear fog lamps
are prohibited. In these situations,
the power of their beams may dazzle
other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer necessary.
Lights on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when the driver's door is opened
warns the driver that he has forgotten
to switch off his vehicle's lights, with
the ignition off.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
If condensation is present, it is advis-
able to switch the headlamps on for a
few minutes in order to clear it.

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Automatic lighting Daytime lights *
* According to country.
Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at "dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps", if the
ignition switch is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are lit. The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect
suffi cient light. The lights will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no longer
be controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic lighting
can be confi gured via the colour display
"Equipment" menu.

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Automatic lighting Daytime lights *
* According to country.
Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at "dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps", if the
ignition switch is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are lit. The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect
suffi cient light. The lights will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no longer
be controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic lighting
can be confi gured via the colour display
"Equipment" menu.

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MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the headlamps must be
adjusted in relation to the load in the
vehicle.
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP
ADJUSTMENT
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when
stationary , the system automatically
corrects the height of the beam, what-
ever the load of the vehicle. The driv-
er is then assured of having optimum
lighting and not causing a nuisance to
other road users.

In cases of malfunction ,
this message appears on
the multifunction display.
7-seat version

0. Driver only or Driver + 1 passenger
in the front.

1 or 2. Driver + 1 passenger in the front
+ 2 passengers on the third
bench seat.

3. 7 occupants (including the driver
with or without maximum authorised
load).

4. Driver + maximum authorised load.
5-seat version

0. Driver only or Driver + 1 passenger
in the front.

1 or 2. 5 occupants (including the driver).

3.
5 occupants (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.

4.
Driver + maximum authorised load.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Consult
a CITROËN dealer.

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
With dipped or main beams or in au-
tomatic mode, this function allows the
light beam:
- to light the inside of a bend over a wider angle.
It is most useful when travelling at low and medium speed (urban driv-
ing, winding road, intersections,
parking manoeuvres...).
- to follow the direction of the road.
Activation
This function is activated from a certain
angle of rotation of the steering wheel.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting

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Automatic deactivation
This function is deactivated:
- below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel,
- at 60 mph (100 km/h) and above,
- when reverse gear is engaged.
Manual deactivation

 Press the "AFS OFF" button locat-
ed next to the steering wheel until
the AFS OFF symbol appears on
the instrument panel screen. Manual reactivation

 Press the "AFS OFF" button again
to reactivate the directional lighting
manually.
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp fl ashes, accom-
panied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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COURTESY LIGHTS Front courtesy light
Map reading lights
There are two map reading lights, one
on each side of the courtesy light.
Press the corresponding transparent
block A .
Position 1
The courtesy light comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed
again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy light is switched
off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the "ON" position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.
Position 2
The courtesy light is off, regardless of
whether the doors or tailgate are open
or closed. The durations of lighting of the front
courtesy lights can be confi gured
via the colour display "Equipment"
menu.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS HAZARD WARNING LAMPS HORN

 Left: lower the lights stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Right: raise the lights stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
"Motorway" function

 Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
resistance point; the direction indi-
cators will fl ash 3 times. Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
The audible signal can be confi gured
via the colour display "Equipment"
menu.
 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road us-
ers to a vehicle breakdown, towing or
accident.