Automatic Headlamp Dipping - CITROËN DS 5 Handbook

Automatic headlamp dipping

System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the lighting
and traffic conditions, using a camera located
in the rear view mirror.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting, its correct use for the prevailing
conditions of light, visibility and traffic
and observation of driving and vehicle
regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as
you have exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
Switching on
F Put the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position.
F Press the button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
F Flash the headlamps (pull
the stalk beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.
This indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
to confirm activation.
Operation
Once activated, the system operates as follows:
- if there is adequate light and/or if the traffic
conditions do not allow the use of main
beam, then dipped beam is maintained,
- if the light level is low and the traffic
conditions allow, main beam comes on
automatically.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
F Flashing the headlamps
again pauses the
function and the lighting
system changes to
"automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode.
F Flash the headlamps
again to reactivate the
system.
Switching off
F Press the button, its indicator
lamp goes off, the lighting
system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.
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