Bulb Citroen C3 2010 2.G Owner's Manual

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FITTINGS
REAR PARCEL SHELF
To remove the shelf:

 unhook the two cords,

 raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it
on each side.
HOOKS
The hooks can be used to hold shop-
ping bags.
LUGGAGE RETAINING NET
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this can
be used to secure loose items to the
bottom of the boot.
STORAGE BOX

 Raise the boot carpet by pulling the
strap upwards 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 the middle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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 pro-
tective coating and seals.
CHANGING A 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-ul-
traviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp. Front lamps

1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).

2. Sidelamps (W 5 W).

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

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

5. Front foglamps (PSX 24 W).
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb.

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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.

 Spread 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 a replacement module,
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 bottom).

 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 door
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 a replacement side re-
peater module.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps

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

2. Direction indicators
(PY21W amber)

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