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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a low
level of external light is detected or in certain
cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suf-
fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic illumination
of headlamps is accompanied by
a message on the multifunction
screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
To do this, turn the control, located
below the fascia to the right of the
driver, to the appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
The initial setting is position "0" .
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h x e n o n b u l b s
the height of the headlamps is ad-
justed automatically.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position
"0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute, by
pushing the stalk downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.
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F I T T I N G S
SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.