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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

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š Side lights

Turn ring 3 until the symbol is opposite mark 2.

This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

Side position lights

(depending on the vehicle)

These draw other road users’ attention to the width of the vehicle.

They come on when the side lights are switched 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 3 until the symbol is opposite mark 2. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

Automatic operation

(depending on vehicle)

Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is opposite mark 2: 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.

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).

“See-me-home lighting” function

This function allows you to briefly switch on the dipped beam headlights (to provide light when opening a gate, etc.).

With the engine and lights switched off, and the ring 3 in position AUTO, pull the stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam headlights come on for approximately one minute. To increase this duration, you may pull the stalk up to four times (total time restricted to approximately four minutes).

To switch off the lights before they go out automatically, turn ring 3 to any position, then return it to position AUTO.

If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder with the tailgate open, the rear lights may be obscured. You should make other road users aware of your vehicle by using a warning triangle or other equipment specified by the road traffic regulations of the country you are driving in.

á Main beam headlights

With the dipped beam headlights lit, pull the stalk 1. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

To return to the dipped headlight position, pull stalk 1 towards you again.

Automatic main beam headlights

Depending on the vehicle, this system switches the main beam headlights on and off automatically. The function uses a camera located behind the interior rear-view mirror to detect vehicles that are following and 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 30 mph (45 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.).

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;

- ...

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).

Automatic main beam headlights (continued)

Activation/Deactivation

To activate automatic main beam headlights:

- turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is opposite mark 2;

- pull stalk 1 towards you.

Warning light comes on the instrument panel.

To deactivate automatic main beam headlights:

- pull stalk 1 towards you again;

- or turn ring 3 to a position other than AUTO.

Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.

Operating faults

When the message “WARNING: Check Lighting” with warning light © is displayed and warning light k flashes on the instrument panel, this indicates that there is a lighting fault.

Consult an approved dealer.

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.

Each time you start the engine, pull the stalk 1 towards you to reactivate the system.

g Front fog lights

Turn the centre ring 4 of the stalk 1 until the symbol is opposite the 5 mark.

The front fog lights only work if the exterior lights have been activated. An indicator light on the instrument panel will come on.

Rear fog lights

Turn the centre ring 4 of the stalk 1 until the symbol is opposite the 5 mark.

The rear fog lights only work if the exterior lights have been activated. An indicator light on the instrument panel will come on.

Do not forget to switch off the fog lights when they are no longer needed, to avoid inconveniencing other road users.

When the exterior vehicle lights are switched off, the rear fog lights switch off or the equipment returns to the front fog lights position (if they are fitted).

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 3.

Lights-on warning 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 (to avoid battery discharge).