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Guide-me-home headlamps
Manual
Activation
F W ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk.
F

A
nother "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Deactivation
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of time.
Automatic
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.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting are set in the touch
screen's Driving menu.
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.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
s unshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied
by an audible signal and/or
a


message.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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,
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.
Front daytime running
lamps (LEDs)
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.
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Switching on
When the courtesy lamp is in this
position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:-

w
hen you use the remote control to locate
the vehicle.
Switching off
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
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.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of
the front door handles with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
Door mirror spotlamps
They come on automatically when the engine
is started, when the lighting control stalk is in
position " 0" or " AUTO ".
To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
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t
he zones facing the driver's and
passenger's doors,
-

t
he zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
-

w
hen you unlock the vehicle,
-

when removing the electronic key from the reader,- when opening a door, 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.
Use the arrows or the slider to adjust the
lighting duration.
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.
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 obser vation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
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.
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Activation/Deactivation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the " AUTO" position.
F

I

n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab then " Automatic headlamp
dip ".
Operation
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if
the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of
the main beam headlamps:
-

d
ipped beam is kept on, these
indicator lamps come on in the
instrument panel. If the ambient light level is very low and the
traffic conditions permit:
-
m
ain 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.
This indicator lamp goes off while
the function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
b eam, the driver can take over at any time.
F

F
lashing the headlamps pauses the function
and the system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode:
-

i
f the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"
indicator lamps were on, the system
changes to main beam,
-

i
f 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.The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-

u
nder poor visibility conditions (snow,
heavy rain, etc.),
-

i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a
sticker, etc.) in front of
the camera,
-

i
f 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:
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r
oad users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
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v
ehicles whose lighting is obscured
(for example: vehicles running behind
a
safety barrier on a motor way),
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v
ehicles at the top or bottom of
a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face 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.
Clean the front bumper, especially around
the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.
Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, 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. 1.
5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. Driver + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. 5 people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
The initial setting is position 0 .
Cornering lighting
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.).
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with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-

f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
The cornering lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the Driving menu.
F

Sel
ect the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Driving lighting " and "Directional
headlamps ".
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:
-

w
hen stationary or at very low speeds,
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged. with directional lighting
without directional lighting
Operating fault
If a fault occurs, these warning
l amps are displayed on the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a


message.
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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
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. 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.
Manual controls
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping Windscreen 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 ".
Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a

qualified
workshop.
The windscreen wipers are controlled directly
by the driver.Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
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Automatic windscreen
wipers
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.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
c ontrol stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a
message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk another brief
p ush downwards or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1
or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a
message is displayed. 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.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
s ensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. 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.
Rear wiper
In case of snow or hard frost, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper.
Rear wiper selection ring: Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
This function can be activated or deactivated in
the Driving menu.
Select the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Comfort " and "Rear wiper in reverse ".
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.
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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.
Washer jet adjustment
Headlamp washFront screenwash and
headlamp wash
Screenwash and washer jets
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.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
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. F

I
n 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
T
o park the wiper blades again, gently fold
the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
The arms must only be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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.
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The system's fault does not prevent the
vehicle from being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** According to the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle. Press this button for more
than 2
seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks
down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
Immediately pressing this button again cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geolocation
To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press
the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised
Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by
a
press on "Localised Assistance Call" to
confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to
have a
dealer check the configuration of
these ser vices and, if desired, modify it to
suit your wishes. In a
multilingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice. For technical reasons and, in particular, to
improve the quality of Telematic ser vices
to customers, the manufacturer reserves
the right to carry out updates to the
vehicle's on-board telematic system.
If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:
there is a

system fault.
If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery.
In either case, emergency and assistance calls
may not function.
Contact a

qualified repairer as soon as
possible. The list of countries covered and of Telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
You can deactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm. If you benefit from the Citroën Connect
Box offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, there are additional
ser vices available to you in your personal
space, via the website for your country.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control integrating the
following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em

ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
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Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD system manages the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by
acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and
on the engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Intelligent traction control
( " Snow motion ")
Depending on version, your vehicle has
a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor sur face
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of grip.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
When lit up continuously, this
warning lamp indicates a fault with
the ABS.
If this warning lamp comes on, in
conjunction with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, an audible signal
and a
message, it means that the
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) is defective.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by
a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
When operating under normal conditions,
the ABS may cause the brake pedal to
vibrate slightly.
Safety