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Exterior lighting and signals

Controls

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights come on automatically (without any action on the stalk 1) when the engine is started and they switch off when the engine is switched off.

Side lights

Turn the ring 3 until the symbol is opposite the mark 2. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Note: depending on the vehicle, the side lights can only be activated manually when the parking brake is applied or, depending on the vehicle, when the gear lever is in the P position. Otherwise, the "Unavailable position lights" message is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that it is not possible to activate the side lights.

Dipped beam headlights

Manual operation

Rotate the ring 3 until the symbol is aligned with the mark 2. The warning light is displayed on the instrument panel.
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). As a general precaution, check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects being transported).

Operating faults

When the "Check Automatic Lighting" message appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated. Consult an approved dealer.

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.

Main beam headlights

With the engine running and the dipped beam headlights on, push the stalk 1 (movement A).
The warning light appears on the instrument panel.
To return to the dipped beam headlights 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:
  • 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 that the windscreen is not obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensation, etc.).

Activation/deactivation

To activate the automatic main beam headlights:
Rotate the ring 3 until the "AUTO" symbol 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 the automatic main beam headlights:
Press the switch 6: the warning light disappears from the instrument panel.
Note: when you push the stalk 1, the automatic main beam headlights function is deactivated, the warning light disappears from the instrument panel and the vehicle activates the main beam headlights.

Operating faults

If the "Check automatic lighting" message appears on the instrument panel, the system is deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
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;
  • ...
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 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 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.

Operating faults

Depending on the vehicle, when the "WARNING: Check Lighting" message appears accompanied by the warning light and/or the warning light flashes on the instrument panel, this indicates that there is 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 are activated automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off automatically:
  • approximately 15 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 welcome, refer to the multimedia instructions.

"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 off, after opening the driver's door, with the ring 3 in "AUTO" position, pull the handle 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 during _ _ _" message appears with the lighting time on the instrument panel to confirm the action. You can then lock your vehicle.

Deactivating the "See-me-home lighting" function

To switch off the lighting before it is done automatically, rotate the ring 3 to any position then return it to the "AUTO" position.
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).

Fog lights

Front fog light

(depending on the vehicle)
Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel.
To activate this function, rotate the rotary switch so that the mark 4 is aligned with the symbol 5.
Warning light comes on the instrument panel.

Rear fog light

With the dipped beam headlights on, press the rotary knob to align the mark 4 with the symbol 7.
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 this light when it is no longer needed.

Switching off the lights

To deactivate the function, rotate the rotary switch again to align the mark 4 with the symbol 5 or 7.
The or warning light disappears from the instrument panel.
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: the warning lights on the instrument panel inform you whether they are on (warning light on) or off (warning light off).

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