Automatic Illumination Of Headlamps; Operating Fault - CITROEN DS3 Owner's Handbook Manual

Automatic illumination of headlamps

switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when a low level of
external light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the A "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO". Deactivation is accompanied by a
message on the multifunction screen.
Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction screen
configuration menu (except in the case of
the monochrome screen A, for which the
duration is set: 60 seconds),
- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic lighting is in
operation.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
brightness sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp
is displayed on the instrument panel and/or a
message appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect sufficient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.