lights Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide

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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of
the various front and rear lights pro-
viding the vehicle's lighting.
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 is clear,
- directional headlamps for im- proved visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lights are installed to fulfi l the
requirements of particular driving
conditions:
- a rear fog lamp 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:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- automatic lighting,
- directional lighting.
Manual controls
lights off,
automatic switching on of
the lights,
side lights only,
dipped headlamps or
main beam headlamps.

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 fl ash") for as long as he
pulls the lever.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indi-
cator light on the instrument panel
confi rms the selective switching on
of the lighting selected.
The lighting commands are issued
directly by the driver by means of
the ring
A and the lever B .
A. main lighting mode selection
ring, with:

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C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the side
lights and the dipped and main beam
headlamps.
- 1 st turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1 st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps. - 1 st turn forwards: lighting of front
foglamps.
- 2 nd turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1 st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.
- 2 nd turn rearwards: extinction of front foglamps.
Model with rear foglamps
only
Model with front and rear
foglamps 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 driv-
ers. They should only be used in
fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is
your responsibility to switch on the
fog lamps and dipped headlamps
manually as the brightness sensor
may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer neces-
sary.
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.
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.

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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lights at the front, to make the vehi-
cle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and per-
manently, when the engine is run-
ning, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps 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 suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" po-
sition. The automatic lighting is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.

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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lights at the front, to make the vehi-
cle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and per-
manently, when the engine is run-
ning, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps 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 suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" po-
sition. The automatic lighting is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.

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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic lighting pro-
vides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle para-
meters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior 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.

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.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
light is displayed on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
Rear courtesy light

1. Rear courtesy light

2. Map reading lights In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door is opened,
- when the key is removed from
the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
Rear courtesy light

1. Rear courtesy light

2. Map reading lights In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door is opened,
- when the key is removed from
the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

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In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch. Panoramic glass roof rear
reading lights (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:

 Press the corresponding switch.
The reading light concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lights come on:
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on.

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AMBIENT LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with warm
and welcoming ambient lighting.
A soft orange light is emitted.
Operation
When starting the engine, with the
vehicle lights on, lights located along
the dashboard are activated. Central console
The lights are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console.
DOOR LIGHTING
Door opening controls
lighting
Dashboard
Operation
These lights are activated with the
automatic switching on of the lights,
when the exterior light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel goes out.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.

 Press buttons A to increase or
reduce the intensity of the lighting. They are located on the front and
rear interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if child safety is
activated.

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AMBIENT LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with warm
and welcoming ambient lighting.
A soft orange light is emitted.
Operation
When starting the engine, with the
vehicle lights on, lights located along
the dashboard are activated. Central console
The lights are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console.
DOOR LIGHTING
Door opening controls
lighting
Dashboard
Operation
These lights are activated with the
automatic switching on of the lights,
when the exterior light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel goes out.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.

 Press buttons A to increase or
reduce the intensity of the lighting. They are located on the front and
rear interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if child safety is
activated.