Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Citroen C5 Aircross SUV 2020

Lighting and visibility

Main lighting

Foglamps

Lighting control

Rear foglamps

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence

of misting on the internal surface of the

glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is

normal; it disappears after the lamps have

been on for a few minutes.

They operate with the dipped or

main beam headlamps on.

Automatic illumination of headlamps/

Daytime running lamps.

Sidelamps only.

If one or more lamps fails, a message

asks you to check the lamp or lamps

concerned.

F Rotate the ring forwards to switch them on

and rearwards to switch them off.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

("AUTO" position), the foglamps and the dipped

beam headlamps will remain on.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Travelling abroad

The design of the dipped beam headlamps

allows, without modification, driving in

a country that drives on the other side

of the road to the country in which your

vehicle was sold.

Headlamp dipping

Front and rear foglamps

Never look too closely at the luminous

beam of "Full LED" headlamps: risk of

serious eye injury.

They operate with the dipped beam

headlamps on, in manual or auto

mode.

Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and

main beam headlamps.

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Turn and release the ring:

Direction indicators

Switching off of the lighting when the

ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the

lighting turns off immediately, except for

dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home

lighting is activated.

F once forwards to switch on the front

foglamps and then a second time for the

rear foglamps.

F once rearwards to switch off the rear

foglamps and then a second time for the

front foglamps.

If the lighting is switched off automatically

("AUTO" position) or the dipped beam

headlamps are switched off manually, the

foglamps and sidelamps remain on.

F Turn the ring rearwards to switch the

foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch

off.

Switching on the lighting after

switching off the ignition

From the AUTO position, move the main

lighting ring to the desired position or,

from another position, move the ring to the

AUTO position then to a position.

On opening the driver's door a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the

lighting is on.

It will go off automatically after a period of

time that depends on the state of charge

in battery (entering energy economy

mode).

F Left or right: lower or raise the lighting

control stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

In good or rainy weather, both day and

night, using the front foglamps and the

rear foglamp is prohibited. In these

situations, the power of their beams may

dazzle other drivers. They should only be

used in fog or falling snow.

Three flashes

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of

resistance; the direction indicators will flash

3 times.

In these weather conditions, it is your

responsibility to switch on the foglamps

and dipped beam headlamps manually as

the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

Switch off the foglamps when they are no

longer necessary.

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F Depending on version, within one minute

of switching off the ignition, operate the

lighting control stalk up or down depending

on the traffic side (for example: when

parking on the left; lighting control stalk

upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come

on).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and

illumination of the corresponding direction

indicator lamp in the instrument panel.

To switch off the parking lamps, return the

lighting control stalk to the central position.

Malfunction

Daytime running lamps/

sidelamps

In the event of a malfunction of

the sunshine sensor, the lighting

comes on and this warning lamp is

displayed in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal

and/or a message.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

The front and rear lamps light up automatically

when the engine starts.

They provide the following functions:

Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked

with the rain sensor and located at the

top centre of the windscreen behind the

interior rear view mirror; the associated

functions would no longer be controlled.

Daytime running lamps (lighting control

stalk at position "AUTO" with adequate light

level).

Automatic illumination of

headlamps

Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at "AUTO"

position with low light levels or "Sidelamps

only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").

When the ring is at the "AUTO" position and

a low level of ambient light is detected by the

rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,

sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are

switched on automatically, without any action

on the part of the driver. They can also come

on if rain is detected, at the same time as

automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to

The LEDs are brighter when operating as

daytime running lamps.

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may

detect sufficient light. In this case, the

lighting will not come on automatically.

Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of

a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers

are switched off, the lamps are switched off

automatically.

the sidelamps on the traffic side only.

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Automatic exterior welcome Door mirror spotlamps

lighting

Guide-me-home and

welcome lighting

With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"

function activated, under low ambient light, the

sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door

mirror spotlamps come on automatically when

the vehicle is unlocked.

Automatic

With the ring in the "AUTO" position, if the

brightness is low, the dipped beam headlamps

come on automatically when the ignition is

switched off.

Activation, deactivation and

the duration of the exterior

welcome lighting are set in the

Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch

screen.

The activation, deactivation

and the duration of the guide-

me-home lighting are set in the

Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch

screen.

Welcome lighting

Manual

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,

these illuminate:

Availability of this function depends on version.

F Make a short press on this

the zones facing the driver's and

passenger's doors,

remote control button.

the zones forward of the mirror and

rearward of the front doors.

The sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps,

number plate lamps and door mirror spotlamps

come on for 30 seconds.

Switching on/oﬀ

When the front courtesy lamp

switch is in this position, the

spotlamps come on automatically:

Pressing again before the end of the timed

period switches off the lighting immediately.

Switching on/off

F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting control stalk to switch the

function on/off.

Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off

automatically at the end of a given period of

time.

on unlocking the vehicle,

on opening a door,

when a request to locate the vehicle is

received from the remote control.

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Whatever the position of the front courtesy

lamp switch, they also come on with the

exterior welcome lighting and the guide-me-

home lighting.

dipped beam is kept on, these

indicator lamps come on in the

instrument panel.

They go off automatically after 30 seconds.

If the ambient light level is very low and the

traffic conditions permit:

Automatic headlamp

dipping

main beam comes on

automatically: these indicator

lamps come on in the instrument

panel.

This system automatically changes between

dipped and main beam headlamps according

to the brightness and driving conditions, using

a camera located at the top of the windscreen.

Activation/Deactivation

F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the

"AUTO" position.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

As soon as the vehicle leaves the area of thick

fog, the function reactivates automatically.

F In the Vehicle/Driving menu,

select the "Driving functions"

tab, then "Automatic headlamp

dip".

This system is a driving aid.

This indicator lamp goes off while

the function is deactivated.

The driver remains responsible for the

vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the

prevailing conditions of light, visibility and

traffic, and for observation of driving and

vehicle regulations.

Until deactivated, the lighting system changes

to "automatic illumination of headlamps" mode.

The status of the system remains in memory

when the ignition is switched off.

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

The system will be operational as soon as

you exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).

If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),

the system no longer operates.

Operation

F Flashing the headlamps pauses the function

and the system changes to "automatic

illumination of headlamps" mode:

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if

the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of

the main beam headlamps:

if the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"

indicator lamps are on, the system

changes to main beam,

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if the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator

Automatic adjustment

of "Full LED" technology

headlamps

Headlamp adjustment

lamps are on, the system changes to

dipped beam.

Manual adjustment of the

halogen headlamps

To reactivate the function, flash the headlamps

again.

The system may suffer interference or not

work correctly:

under poor visibility conditions (snow,

heavy rain, etc.),

if the windscreen is dirty, misted or

obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of

the camera,

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, the height of the halogen headlamps

should be adjusted according to the load in the

vehicle.

if the vehicle is facing highly reflective

signs.

This system automatically adjusts the height

of the beams from this type of headlamp,

according to the load in the vehicle, to avoid

causing a nuisance to other road users.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

The system is not able to detect:

Driver only or driver + front passenger.

5 people.

road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians,

vehicles whose lighting is obscured

(for example: vehicles running behind

a safety barrier on a motorway),

vehicles at the top or bottom of

a steep slope, on winding roads, on

crossroads.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message and an

audible signal.

5 people + loads in the boot.

Driver + loads in the boot.

The system then places the headlamp beams

in the lowest position.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The initial setting is position "0".

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology

headlamps – risk of electrocution!

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Cornering lighting

Wiper control stalk

Programming

Your vehicle may also include some functions

that can be configured:

automatic windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and the

windscreen seal, before operating the

wipers.

With cornering lighting

If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use

of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate

the inside of a bend, when the main or dipped

beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed

is below 25 mph (40 km/h) (urban driving,

winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,

etc.).

Activation/Deactivation

The cornering lighting can be

activated or deactivated in the

Vehicle/Driving menu of the touch

screen.

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold

conditions, ensure that the wiper blades

are not stuck to the windscreen before

operating the wipers.

Switching on

This system starts:

when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

Switching off

The system does not operate:

below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

above 25 mph (40 km/h),

when reverse gear is engaged.

Without cornering lighting

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Single wipe (press down or pull

the stalk briefly towards you, then

release).

Reverse gear

With manual wiping

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the

front windscreen wipers are operating.

The system is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle settings menu in the screen.

This function is activated by default.

Automatic wiping (press down,

then release).

Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly

towards you).

With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers

In the event of snow or hard frost or

if a bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing

device, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.

Rear wiper

Front screenwash

To select the rear wiper: turn the ring to place

the desired symbol against the marking.

F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and

hold.

The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate

for as long as the control stalk is pulled.

Termination of the screenwash is followed by

a final wiping cycle.

To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the

stalk to the desired position.

Off.

Fast wiping (heavy rain).

Intermittent wipe.

Wash-wipe.

Normal wiping (moderate rain).

Intermittent wiping (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle).

Turn the ring fully; the rear screen wash, then

the rear wiper automatically operate for a set

duration.

Off.

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Changing a wiper blade

The screenwash jets are integrated in the

tips of each arm.

The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the

length of the wiper blade. This improves

visibility and reduces the consumption of

screenwash fluid.

In some cases, depending on the contents

or colour of the liquid and on the exterior

brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly

noticeable.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

Removing/reﬁtting at the front

handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

avoid using them to retain cardboard

on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of wear.

Before removing a front wiper blade

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do

not operate the windscreen washer if the

windscreen washer reservoir is empty.

Only operate the windscreen washer if

there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the

windscreen and hindering visibility. Always

use windscreen washer fluid suitable for

low temperatures during the winter period.

F Carry out these wiper blade replacement

operations from the driver's side.

F Starting with the wiper blade farthest from

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and

raise it as far as possible.

F Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, any operation of the wiper control

stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.

F Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

Take care not to hold the arms at the jet

locations.

Do not touch the wiper blade as you may

cause irreparable damage.

Do not release them while moving them –

risk of damaging the windscreen!

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used for cleaning

or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also

be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the

wiper blades from the windscreen.

After reﬁtting a front wiper blade

F To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate

the wiper control stalk.

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This indicator lamp goes off in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

a message.

F Clean the windscreen using screenwash

Automatic windscreen

wipers

fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent

products.

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

adapting their speed to the intensity of the

rainfall without any action on the part of the

driver.

Detection of rainfall is by means of a sensor at

the top centre of the windscreen, behind the

rear view mirror.

The automatic windscreen wipers must be

reactivated by pushing the control stalk

downwards, if the ignition has been off for

more than one minute.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

F Starting with the wiper blade closest to

you, once again hold each arm by the rigid

section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to

the windscreen.

Switching on

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Removing/reﬁtting at the rear

F Give the control stalk a brief push

downwards.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has

been accepted.

F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it

as far as possible.

F Clean the rear window using screenwash

fluid.

Do not cover the rain sensor linked to the

sunshine sensor and located at the top

centre of the windscreen.

Switch off the automatic wipers when using

an automatic car wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice before

activating the automatic windscreen wipers.

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

the display of a message.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Once again hold the arm by the rigid section

then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear

window.

Switching off

F Give the control stalk a further brief push

downwards or place the control stalk in

another position (Int, 1 or 2).

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