Exterior lighting and signals
Exterior lighting and signals
Daytime running lights
Rotate the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is aligned with the mark 2.
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.
Dipped beam headlights
- Manual operation
Turn the ring 3 until the symbol is opposite the mark 2.
This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
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).
Automatic operation
Turn the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is opposite the mark 2: 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.
Tip
When driving on the left-hand side of the road in a left-hand drive vehicle (or vice
versa), you must adjust your headlights for the length of your stay HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT.
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 mark 2: with the engine on.
This function can be deactivated, refer to the multimedia instructions.
Operating faults
When the "Check Automatic Lighting" message 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 mark 2, then press the rotary switch to bring the mark 4 in line with the symbol 5.
Warning light comes on the instrument panel.
Switching off the lights
To deactivate the function, rotate the rotary switch again so that the mark 4 is opposite the symbol 5.
The warning light disappears from 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.
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 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
Turn the ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is next to the mark 2, then press the switch 6.
The warning light appears on the instrument panel if the dipped beam headlights are on.
To deactivate the automatic main beam headlights
Press the switch 6, the disappears from the instrument panel.
Note: push the stalk 1 to deactivate the automatic daytime running lights function, the will disappear from the instrument panel and the main beam headlights will be activated.
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;
- ...
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
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, if the "Check lighting" message appears along with the warning light and/or the warning 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 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 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 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 and 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 lights before they switch off automatically, turn the 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 mark 2, then press the rotary switch to bring the mark 4 in line 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 so that the mark 4 is opposite the symbol 7.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel.
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: the warning lights on the instrument
panel inform you whether they are on (warning light on) or off (warning light off).