CITROEN DS5 - Automatic headlamp dipping

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Visibility
Automatic headlamp dipping
Switching on
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.
 Put the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position.
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.
 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.
 Press the button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
Switching off
 Press the button, its indicator
lamp goes off, the lighting
system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.
Pause
 Flashing the headlamps
again pauses the
function and the lighting
system changes to
"automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode.
 Flash the headlamps
again to reactivate the
system.
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.
Operation
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
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.