Exterior lighting and signals
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 aligned with 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 will appear 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 beam headlights 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
If 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
Depending on the vehicle:
- manually move the ring 2 to position 0;
or
- 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.
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
For activation or deactivation of the external welcome, refer to 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 and lights switched off and the ring 2 in the AUTO position or, depending on the vehicle, in the 0 position, pull the stalk 1 towards you: the side lights and dipped beam headlights illuminate 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 it is done automatically, rotate the ring 2 to any position, then return it to the AUTO position or, depending on the vehicle, to the 0 position.
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 centre ring 4 again to align the mark 3 with the symbol for the fog lights. The corresponding indicator light on the instrument
panel goes out.
The 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).