bulb CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

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FITTINGS
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:

 unhook the two cords,

 raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it
on each side. Hooks
The hooks permit the securing of
shopping bags.
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this en-
ables you to secure your luggage to the
bottom of the boot. Storage box

 Raise the boot carpet to gain access
to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary
puncture repair kit, a box of spare bulbs,
a fi rst aid kit, two warning triangles, ...

 refi t the boot fl oor carpet by folding it
slightly in two.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
In some climatic 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. The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:

 do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,


use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not direct at the lamps or
their outlines for too long, so
as not to damage their coat-
ing and their seals.
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb .
 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-
free cloths.
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp. Front lamps

1. Direction indicators
(PY21W amber).

2. Sidelamps (W5W).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).

4. Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55W).

5. Front foglamps (PSX24W).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing direction indicator bulbs

 Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.

 Pull out the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
When refi tting, close the protec-
tive cover carefully to preserve
the sealing of the headlamp.
Rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicator warning lamp (right
or left) indicates the failure of a
bulb on that side.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Compress the springs to release the
bulb.

 Extract the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Spread the springs to release the
bulb.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Pull the bulb holder pressing on the
tabs on both sides.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing front foglamp bulbs To obtain them, contact your
CITROËN dealer.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer.

 Access to the front foglamp is through
the aperture below the bumper.

 Disconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at
the top.

 Remove the bulb-holber by pressing
on the 2 clips (at the top and the bot-
tom).

 Replace the module.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

 Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.

 Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

 Disconnect the repeater connector.

 Replace the module.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to
obtain replacement repeaters.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps

1. Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).

2. Direction indicators (
PY21W
amber)

3. Foglamp, left-hand side (
PR21W
red)
Reversing lamp right-hand side
(P21W). These four bulbs are changed from inside
the boot:

 open the boot,

 remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,

 unscrew the butterfl y nut securing
the lamp unit,

 unclip the lamp unit connector,

 extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,

 spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,

 turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.

 Push it outwards to unclip.

 Remove the lens.

 Pull the bulb out and change it.
 Open the boot.

 Remove the plugs A on the inner
panel.

 Push on the centre of the lamp using
two screwdrivers to lever it outwards.

 Disconnect the connector and if
necessary the screenwash pipe
from the lamp.

 Turn the bulb holder for the faulty
bulb a quarter of a turn.

 Pull out the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1/W5W)
Unclip the cover of the interior lamp 1
with a thin screwdriver, close to the but-
ton, to access the faulty bulb.
Side reading lamps (2/W5W)
Unclip the cover of the reading lamp 2
with a small screwdriver at the switch
end for access to the faulty bulb. Boot lamp (W5W)
Unclip the unit by pushing it from the
rear.
Sill lamps (W5W)
Unclip the lamp for access to the bulb.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Depending on the country in
which the vehicle is sold, it may
be compulsory to have a high
visibility safety jacket, warning
triangle and spare bulbs avail-
able in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your ve-
hicle's electronic system and ex-
cessive electrical consumption.
Please note this specifi c warn-
ing. You are advised to contact
a CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.

"Personalisation": seat covers, leath-
er steering wheel, gear lever knob, satin
chrome or black gloss interior kit, alu-
minium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel
trims, sill protectors, chrome tailgate fi n-
isher, chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome
mirror shells, chrome door handles...

"Accessories": windscreen wash fl uid,
interior and exterior cleaning and main-
tenance products, bodywork touch-up
aerosol and pen...
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car.