Exterior lighting and signals

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Exterior lighting and signals

Side lights

Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is opposite the mark 3.
This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

Daytime running lights function

The daytime running lights are activated automatically, without any action on the stalk 1, when the engine is started and they are deactivated when the engine is switched off.

Dipped beam headlights

Manual operation
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is opposite the mark 3. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on the vehicle)
Rotate the ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is opposite the mark 3: with the engine on, the dipped beam headlights switch on or off automatically according to the exterior light level, without any action on the stalk 1.
Depending on the vehicle, the dipped beam headlights come on automatically after several sweeps of the windscreen wiper blades.
WARNING
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).

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 the 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.
Tip
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;
  • reflecting systems;
  • ...
The main beam headlights come on automatically if:
  • the exterior light level is low;
  • no other vehicle or lighting is 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 the automatic main beam headlights:
Rotate the ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is aligned with the mark 3 and push the stalk 1.
Warning light comes on the instrument panel.
To deactivate the automatic main beam headlights:
  • rotate the ring 2 to a position other than AUTO;
or
  • pull the stalk 1.
Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.
Note: the main beam headlights will be activated upon deactivation of the automatic main beam headlights function.
Operating faults
When the "Check Automatic Lighting" message appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
WARNING
Using a 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).
WARNING
The "automatic main beam headlights" system should under no circumstances be used to replace the driver's attention and responsibility with regard to vehicle lighting and adapting to light, visibility and traffic conditions.

Switching off the lights

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 audible alarm

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 (to avoid draining the battery).

Operating faults

If the "Check lighting" message appears with the warning light and the warning light flashes on the instrument panel, this indicates a lighting fault.
Consult an approved 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

To activate or deactivate the external welcome function, please see the multimedia instructions.
Select "ON" or "OFF".

"See-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 stopped, the lights off and the ring 2 in AUTO position, pull the stalk 1 towards you: the side lights and dipped beam headlights will switch on for approximately 30 seconds along with the and 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).
The "Lighting on _ _ _ " message 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 ring 2 to any position, then return it to position AUTO.

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

Rotate the central ring 4 again to align the mark 3 with the symbol of the fog lights 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.
Tip
When driving in fog or snow, or when transporting objects which are higher than the roof, the headlights do not come on automatically.
The fog lights are controlled by the driver: indicator lights on the instrument panel inform you whether they are on (indicator light on) or off (indicator light off).