EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
š Side lights
Turn ring 2 until the symbol is opposite mark 3.
This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Daytime running lights function
The daytime running lights come on automatically with no action on stalk 1 when the engine is started, and they go off once the engine is switched off.
k Dipped beam headlights
Manual operation
Turn ring 2 until the symbol is opposite mark 3. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on the vehicle)
Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is opposite mark 3: with the engine running, the dipped beam headlights switch on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the light outside, without any action on stalk 1.
Depending on the vehicle, the dipped beam headlights will appear automatically after several sweeps of the windscreen wiper blades.
Before driving at night, check that the electrical equipment is operating correctly and adjust the headlight beams (if your vehicle is not carrying its normal load).HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT. As a general precaution, check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects being transported).
á Main beam headlights
With the engine running and the dipped beam headlights lit, push stalk 1. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight position, pull stalk 1 towards you again.
“Raise lights during driving” function
When the main beam headlights are activated, the “Raise lights during driving” function improves driver visibility by automatically raising the dipped beam headlight and the main beam headlights.
During deactivation of the main beam headlights, the dipped beam headlights return to their original position.
Automatic main beam headlights
Depending on the vehicle, this system switches the main beam headlights on and off automatically. It uses a camera located behind the interior rear-view mirror to detect vehicles that are being followed and those coming in the opposite direction.
The main beam headlights come on automatically if:
- exterior light is weak;
- no other vehicles or lighting are detected;
- the vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
If any of the above conditions are not fulfilled, the system switches to dipped beam headlights.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).
To activate automatic main beam headlights:
- turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol appears opposite mark 3.
Warning light comes on the instrument panel.
To deactivate automatic main beam headlights:
- Turn ring 2 to a position other than AUTO;
Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.
The system may encounter difficulties under certain conditions, including:
- extreme weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.);
- obstruction in front of the windscreen or camera;
- when a following or oncoming vehicle has weak or hidden lighting;
- incorrect settings for the front headlights;
- reflective systems;
- ...
Automatic main beam headlights (continued)
Operating faults
When the message “Check Automatic Lighting” appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
Using the portable navigation system at night in the windscreen area below the camera may disturb the operation of the “automatic main beam headlights” system (risk of reflection on the windscreen).
The “automatic main beam headlights” system should under no circumstances be used to replace driver attention and responsibility with regard to vehicle lighting and adapting to light, visibility and traffic conditions.
Switching off the lights
Depending on the vehicle:
- the lights will go out automatically when the engine is switched off, the driver’s door is opened or the vehicle is locked. In this case, the next time the engine is started the lights will be switched back on according to the position of the ring 2.
Note: if the fog lights are lit, the lights are not switched off automatically.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If the lights are on after the engine is switched off, a warning beep sounds when the driver’s door is opened to warn you that the lights are still on.
Operating faults
If the “Check lighting” message appears with the © warning light and the k warning light flashes on the instrument panel, this indicates a lighting fault.
Consult an authorised dealer.
Welcome and goodbye function
(depending on the vehicle)
Once the function is activated, the daytime running lights and the rear side lights will light up automatically upon detection of the card or when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off automatically:
- approximately one minute after lighting up;
- when starting the engine based on the position of the lighting stalk;
or
- upon locking the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating the function
For activation or deactivation of the external reception, refer to the multimedia manual.
Select “ON” or “OFF”.
“Follow-me-home lighting” function
This function enables you to briefly switch on the side lights and dipped beam headlights (e.g. to provide light when opening a gate).
With the engine and lights switched off, the 2 ring in AUTO position (or, depending on the vehicle, in 0 position) pull the stalk 1 towards you: the side lights and dipped beam headlights will switch on for approximately 30 seconds along with the š and k warning lights on the instrument panel.
To increase this duration, you may pull the stalk up to four times (total time restricted to approximately two minutes).
On the instrument panel, the message “lighting on _ _ _” followed by the remaining time will appear as confirmation. You can then lock your vehicle.
To switch off the lights before they switch off automatically, turn the 2 ring to any position then return it to AUTO position (or, depending on the vehicle, to 0 position).
g Front fog lights (including cornering function)
(depending on the vehicle)
Turn the centre ring 4 on the stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 3, then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel.
Rear fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk until the symbol faces mark 3, then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel.
Do not forget to switch off the fog lights when they are no longer needed, to avoid inconveniencing other road users.
Switching off the lights
Turn the ring 4 again until the mark 3 is opposite the symbol for the fog light that you wish to switch off. The corresponding indicator light on the instrument panel goes out.
The front and rear fog lights switch off when the exterior lights are switched off.
Cornering function
(depending on vehicle)
Driving in forward gear at a speed below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), with dipped beam headlights on and under certain conditions (the angle of the steering wheel, the indicator lights on etc.), when taking a corner one of the front fog lights (cornering function) will switch on to light the inside of the bend.
When reverse gear is engaged with the dipped beam headlights on: the two front fog lights (cornering function) illuminate automatically.
Note: when shifting from reverse gear into forward gear (e.g. during a parking manoeuvre), the two fog lights (cornering function) remain lit until the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
When driving in fog or snow, or when transporting objects which are higher than the roof, the fog lights do not come on automatically.
Switching on the fog lights remains the responsibility of the driver: the indicator lights on the instrument panel inform you whether the fog lights are lit (indicator light on) or not (indicator light not on).
