EXTERNAL LIGHTS
AND DIRECTION
INDICATORS
The external lights and direction indicators can be turned on only when the starter key is at MAR , except the parking lights which can always be turned on.
The external lights can be turned on and off manually or automatically, according to the brightness of the light outside.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The switch A can be set to 5 positions:
0 – DRL on (*)
– Position and number plate lights on
AUTO – Automatic activation and deactivation of the external lights according to the brightness outside.
(*) On vehicles manufactured for the Japanese market, they are not operational; for all the other markets where by law they may not be turned on, they can be deactivated from the multifunction display.
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
PARKING LIGHTS
The parking lights work only when the ignition key is turned to STOP or when the key is removed.
They are activated by turning the light switch to position .
It is harder to turn the switch to position than to the other positions. This is to avoid activating the parking lights unintentionally and waste power.
Operating the direction indicator lever, you can turn on only the parking lights on the side selected with the lever.
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AUTOMATIC
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
When the switch A is turned to AUTO and the ignition key is turned to MAR , the position lights, low beams and number plate lights automatically turn on and off according to the ambient light.
WARNING : The high beams can only be turned on manually by pushing the left-hand lever forward.
CAUTION
If the high beams are activated, they will be switched on automatically every time the lights are turned on.
We recommend therefore that you turn them off every time the twilight sensor deactivates the external lights.
CAUTION
In case of fog during the day, the position lights and low beams will not be activated automatically. The driver must always be prepared to turn on the external lights manually, even the rear fog lights if necessary.
WARNING : After automatic activation of the external lights, it will always be possible to turn on the rear fog lights manually. When the external lights turn off automatically, also the rear fog lights (if on) will be turned off. The next time the external lights activate automatically, the rear fog lights will have to be turned on manually if necessary.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for turning on the external lights, depending on the ambient light and in compliance with the regulations in force in the country of use. The automatic system for activating/ deactivating the external lights must be considered an aid for the driver. If necessary, turn the lights on and off manually.
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TWILIGHT SENSOR
The twilight sensor is comprised of two sensors: a global sensor, capable of measuring the light intensity above, and a directional sensor, which measures the light intensity in the vehicle’s travelling direction, enabling it to recognise tunnels and driveways. The sensing range of the twilight sensor can be adjusted through the instrument panel, by selecting the Setup mode.
In the event of a sensor failure, the system will turn on the low beams and the position lights, regardless of the light outside, and a failure message will appear on the instrument panel display.
The failure signal remains active until the switch
A is turned to AUTO.
In this case, we recommend that you deactivate the automatic system and turn on the external lights manually if necessary; as soon as possible, contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
The lever has 3 setting positions:
B - Direction indicators off
C - Lever up: right-hand indicators
D - Lever down: left-hand indicators.
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B
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Lane change function
Allows the driver to flash the left or right direction indicators 3 times without having to move the lever to positions C or D and then return it to the standby position B .
To activate this function, you must simply start moving the lever to a different position: move it up to activate the right-hand direction indicators, move it down to activate the left-hand direction indicators.
This function is useful when overtaking or changing lanes.
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HIGH BEAMS
With the light switch in position , push the left-hand lever towards the dashboard to turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel again to turn off the high beams and turn on the low beams.
WARNING: For the use of the high beams, follow the Road Regulations in force.
FLASHING THE
HEADLIGHTS
The headlights can be flashed by pulling the lefthand lever towards the steering wheel.
Flashing occurs also with the lights off if the ignition key is in position MAR .
WARNING : Keep to the road regulations in force to avoid penalties.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
FUNCTION
This function allows you to set a timing for activation of the position lights and low beams, so that they may remain on for a set time after turning off the vehicle.
This function is activated by pushing the lever on the steering column switch, used to flash the headlights. The position lights and low beams turn on for 30 seconds, the message “Follow me” appears on the instrument panel display for 20 seconds, and the light activation time is displayed.
When this function is active, every time the lever for flashing the headlights is operated, the time the lights remain on is increased by 30 seconds, up to a maximum total time of 210 seconds. The display will show the time set.
If the lever for flashing the headlights is operated for more than 2 seconds, the function is deactivated, and the indicator on the instrument panel display goes off.
When the function is active, turn the key back to
MAR to deactivate the system.
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