Back to the list

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Daytime running lights

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

The daytime running lights come on automatically with no action on the stalk 1 when the engine is started, and they go off once the engine is switched off.

Side lights

Turn ring 3 until the symbol is opposite mark 2.

This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

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

Turn the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is opposite the 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 the stalk 1.

Depending on the vehicle, the dipped beam headlights will appear automatically after several sweeps of the windscreen wiper blades.

When driving on the left-hand side of the road in a left-hand drive vehicle (or vice versa), you must adjust your lights for the length of your stay HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT.

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).

As a general precaution, check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects being transported).

Adaptive front lighting system

(depending on the vehicle)

This function automatically adjusts the width and range of the dipped beam headlights according to the speed and weather conditions.

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

This function can be deactivated, refer to the multimedia instructions.

Operating faults

When the message “Check Automatic Lighting” appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated.

Consult an approved dealer.

”Poor weather” function

(depending on the vehicle)

This function is part of the adaptive front lighting system. It replaces the use of the front fog lights. It may be activated in foggy or snowy weather or in any other case of poor visibility.

To activate this function, turn the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol appears opposite the 2 mark, then press the rotary switch to bring the 4 mark in line with the 5 symbol.

Warning light comes on the instrument panel.

Switching off the lights

To deactivate the function, press the rotary switch again to bring the 4 mark in line with the 5 symbol.

Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.

The poor weather lights switch off when the exterior lights are switched off.

Additional cornering lighting

(depending on the vehicle)

In forward gear, if the dipped beam or main beam headlights are on and depending on the steering wheel angle, this function adapts the beam width to improve visibility on a bend or at a junction.

á Main beam headlights

With the engine on and the dipped beam headlights on, push the stalk 1 (movement A).

This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

To return to the dipped headlight position, push the stalk 1 again.

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.

Note: at night, in urban areas with street lighting, the automatic main beam headlights automatically switch off.

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.).

Automatic main beam headlights (continued)

Activation/deactivation

To activate the automatic main beam headlights

Turn the ring 3 until the symbol AUTO is aligned with the mark 2, then press the switch 6.

The indicator light on the instrument panel lights up if the dipped beam headlights are on.

To deactivate automatic main beam headlights:

Press the switch 6, the warning light on the instrument panel goes out.

Note: by pushing the stalk 1, the automatic main beam headlights function is deactivated, the warning light on the instrument panel goes out and the vehicle activates the main beam headlights.

Operating faults

When the message “Check Automatic Lighting” appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated.

Consult an approved dealer.

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).

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

The lights will go out automatically when the driver’s door is opened or the vehicle is locked, or one minute after the engine is switched off.

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 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

Depending on the vehicle, when the message “WARNING: Check Lighting” with warning light © is displayed and/or the warning light k flashes on the instrument panel, this indicates that there is 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 fifteen seconds after they are switched on;

- 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.

“See-me-home lighting”

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 and the lights switched off, after opening the driver’s door, the ring 3 in position AUTO, pull the stalk 1 towards you: the side lights and dipped beam headlights will switch on for approximately 30 seconds along with the warning lights š and k 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 message “ _ _ _” along with the time the lights will be on for is displayed on the instrument panel to confirm this action.

You can then lock your vehicle.

Deactivating the “See-me-home lighting” feature

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

Note: if the Welcome and Goodbye function is activated, once the engine is switched off, the procedure for deactivating the “See-me-home lighting” function must be carried out before pulling the stalk (otherwise the lights remain lit by the Welcome and Goodbye function).

Rear fog light

To activate this function, turn the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol appears opposite the 2 mark, then press the rotary switch to bring the 4 mark in line with the 7 symbol.

Warning light comes on the instrument panel.

Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel.

To avoid inconveniencing other road users, remember to switch off the rear fog light when it is no longer needed.

Switching off the lights

To deactivate the function, press the rotary switch again to bring the 4 mark in line with the 7 symbol.

Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.

The rear fog lights switch off when the exterior lights are switched off.

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).