Citroen C4 Aircross (2017 year). Instruction — part 9

127

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Lighting controls

Stalk for selecting and switching the vehicle's
front and rear exterior lamps.

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the lighting progressively
in relation to the climatic conditions and so
ensure the best visibility for the driver:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
- rear foglamps to be seen from a distance,
- front foglamps for even better visibility,
- daytime running lamps to be seen during

the day.

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.

Other lighting functions are also available:
- automatic illumination of

headlamps,

- guide-me-home lighting,
- welcome lighting.

Travelling abroad

If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

128

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Model without AUTO lighting

Model with AUTO lighting

Manual controls

Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.

A.

Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing the
mark.

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.

B.

Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk

towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

129

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Model with rear foglamps

rear foglamps

Rotate and release the ring C:
F

forward a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

F

forward a second time to switch on the rear

foglamps,

F

rearward a first time to switch off the rear

foglamps,

F

rearward a second time to switch of the

front foglamps.

In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.

Model with front foglamps and
rear foglamps

Foglamp selection ring

.

They operate if at least the sidelamps are on.

F

To switch on the rear foglamps, turn the

ring C forwards.

F

To switch off the rear foglamps, turn the

ring C rearwards.

front and rear foglamps

Lighting on reminder

An audible signal when the driver's door
is opened warns the driver if the vehicle
lighting is on, with the ignition off.
Switching off the lighting stops the
audible signal.

130

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.

Automatic switching off

When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped or
main beam headlamps", if the ignition switch
is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or if the key has been
removed from the ignition switch, the lamps
switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened

.

Daytime running lamps

Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.

This function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0" or "AUTO"

(day mode).

Automatic illumination of headlamps

The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps

come on automatically, without any action on the

part of the driver, if a low level of exterior light is

detected or if the wipers are switched on.

When the light returns to a sufficient level or the

wipers are switched off, the lighting is switched

off automatically.

The sensor is located at the base of the

windscreen.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.

131

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off immediately if you.
- flash the headlamps again,
- place the lighting control stalk in another

position,

- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode

for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).

Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on

F

Place the lighting control stalk in the

"OFF" position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that
have it.

F

Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and

remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).

F

Within one minute after switching off the

ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the
lighting control stalk.

The headlamps come on for around
30 seconds.

F

A further "headlamp flash" within

60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF
(or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds.

Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.

132

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Exterior welcome lighting

Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.

Switching on

F

Place the lighting control in

position "OFF" or "AUTO".

F

Press the open padlock on

the remote control or the
electronic key.

The sidelamps come on for about
30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lighting
only comes on under conditions
of low ambient light.

Switching off

The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:
- you press the open padlock on the remote

control,

- you place the lighting control in another

position,

- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"

mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system).

133

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams should be adjusted according to the
load in the vehicle.
0

1 or 2 people in the front seats.

1

5 passengers (including the driver).

2

5 passengers (including the driver) +

maximum authorised load.

3

Driver + maximum authorised load.

Manual adjustment of

the headlamp beams

Automatic headlamp

adjustment

In cases of malfunction

, this message

appears in the multifunction screen.

Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when
stationary

, the system automatically corrects

the height of the beam, whatever the load of the
vehicle. The driver is then assured of having
optimum lighting and not causing a nuisance to
other road users.

134

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for removing rain
and cleaning the screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
according to the climatic conditions.

Wiper controls

Settings

Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available depending on whether the following
options are fitted:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Model with intermittent wiping

Model with AUTO wiping

135

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Manual controls

Windscreen wipers

B.

intermittent operation or rain sensor

sensitivity adjustment ring.

Windscreen wash

Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash then the wipers operate for a
set time.
The headlamp wash is also activated if the
dipped beam headlamps are on

.

Headlamp wash

Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate
the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam
headlamps are on.

single wipe.

park.

intermittent (the speed can be set
manually).
or

automatic rain sensitive wipers
(the speed can be set manually).
slow.

fast.

A.

wiping speed selection stalk:

You can increase or decrease:
- the wiping frequency when the intermittent

mode is active,

-

the sensitivity of the rain sensor when the
automatic mode is active.
- "+": high sensitivity.
- "-": low sensitivity.

To reduce the consumption of
screenwash fluid, the headlamp
washers only operate with the first
operation of the screenwash.

136

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Automatic rain sensitive
wipers

Operating fault

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the
sunshine sensor and located in the centre of
the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.

Activation

F

Move the stalk A to the

"AUTO"

position.

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car
wash.
To protect the rubber of the wiper, it is
advisable to deactivate the automatic
mode when the vehicle is parked and
when the exterior temperature is below
0

°

C.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

Deactivation

F

Move the stalk A to the "OFF" position.

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

137

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Rear wiper

park.

intermittent wipe.

The wiper wipes twice then switches to
intermittent mode.

wipe with screen wash.

Keep the ring in this position to operate the
screen wash with several wipes of the wiper.

C.

rear wiper selection ring:

138

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Courtesy lamps

Front courtesy lamp

Position 1

The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few seconds
before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate are

closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the "ON"

position.

- When the doors and the tailgate are closed

and you lock the vehicle.

Position 2

The courtesy lamp is permanently off.

There are two map reading lamps, one on each
side of the courtesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A.

Map reading lamps

139

5

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Rear courtesy lamp

Position 1 "ON"

The courtesy lamp is permanently on.

Position 2 "●"

The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened. When the door or the
tailgate is closed again, the lighting gradually
dims for a few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate are

closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the "ON"

position.

- When the doors and the tailgate are closed

and you lock the vehicle.

Position 3 "OFF"

The courtesy lamp is permanently off.

Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off

With the engine off, the courtesy lamps,
map reading lamps and boot lamp switch
off automatically after 30 minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
The courtesy lamps are switched on again if
the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"
or "ACC" position, if you open then close a
door or the tailgate or if you use the remote
control.

140

Lighting and visibility

C4-Aircross_en_Chap05_Eclairage-et-visibilite_ed01-2016

Boot lamp

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.

Panoramic roof lighting

When active, the panoramic roof lighting comes
on if the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"
or "ACC"

position.

Deactivation

When the ignition switch is placed in
position "ON" or "ACC"

:

F

Press this button repeatedly until the

lighting goes off.

Settings

When the ignition switch is placed in
position "ON" or "ACC"

:

F

Press this button repeatedly to obtain the

desired lighting level (high, medium, low).

141

6

Safety

C4-Aircross_en_Chap06_securite_ed01-2016

General safety recommendations

Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle...

Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.

For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

We draw your attention to the
following points:

- The fitting of electrical equipment

or accessories not listed by

CITROËN may cause excessive

current consumption and faults and

failures with the electrical system of

your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN

dealer for information on the range of

recommended accessories.

- As a safety measure, access to

the diagnostic socket, used for

the vehicle's electronic systems,

is reserved strictly for CITROËN

dealers or qualified workshops,

equipped with the special tools

required (risk of malfunctions of the

vehicle's electronic systems that

could cause breakdowns or serious

accidents). The manufacturer cannot

be held responsible if this advice is

not followed.

- Any modification or adaptation

not intended or authorised

by Automobiles CITROËN or

carried out without meeting the

technical requirements defined

by the manufacturer would lead

to the suspension of the legal and

contractual warranties.

Installation of accessory
radio communication
transmitters

Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a
CITROËN dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).

142

Safety

C4-Aircross_en_Chap06_securite_ed01-2016

Direction indicators

F

Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

F

Right: raise the lighting control stalk

passing the point of resistance.

Three flashes of the direction indicators

F

Press briefly upwards or downwards, without

going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.

Hazard warning

lamps

Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F

Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

Horn

F

Press the central part of the steering

wheel.