headlamp Citroen C3 2013 2.G User Guide

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Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beamheadlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.
Switching on
) With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.)
A further "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.

Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.



Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, allof the lamps switch off automatically, unless guide-me-home lighting is activated.

If the lighting is switched on manuallyafter switching off the ignition, thereis an audible signal when a front door is opened to warn the driver that they have forgotten to switch off the vehicle'slighting, with the ignition off.

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Association 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 functions that can be set
in the vehicle 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 illumination of headlamps is in operation.



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

Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)Turn ring to the "AUTO"
position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.

Deactivation
)Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t 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.

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To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlamps should be
adjusted in relation to the load in the vehicle.
0.Driver only or driver + front passenger. - . Intermediate setting 1.
5 people. -
. 5 people + load in the boot.2.Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
This position is sufficient to avoid causing dazzle. Higher settings may limit the spread of lightfrom the headlamps.






Headlamp
adjustment
The initial setting is position "0".









LED lamps Allowing the signature of the vehicle to be identified, this daytime external lighting comprises
two sets of six light emitting diodes (LEDs), located below each front lamp unit.

On star ting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting stalk is in position "0"or "AUTO". If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the LED lampsswitch off.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by day is not a legal requirement, you can activate or deactivate the function via the multifunction
screen configuration menu.
In countries where daytime lamps are a legal requirement:- this function is activated by default; it cannot be deactivated, - in daylight, the sidelamps and number plate lamps also come on, - If the sidelamps or headlampsare switched on manually or automatically, the LED lamps switch off.
In these countries, for versions not fitted with LED lamps, it is thedipped beam headlamps that comeon automatically on star ting thevehicle.

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Changing a bulb
1.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Sidelamps (W5W).3. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).5.LED daytime running lamps.6.Front foglamps (PSX24W).


Front lamps
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). - do not touch the bulb directly with your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and extract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Spread the springs to release the bulb.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing
of the headlamp.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

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Changing main beam headlampbulbs
)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 r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1230 A Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F1
340 A Built-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A Valvetronic supply (VTi).
F1
510 A Right-hand main beam headlamps.
F1
610 A
Left-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 A
Ri
ght-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F1
915 A Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves (Diesel),
EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10 A Pumps, electronic thermostat
(VTi), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).
F2
15 A Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP.

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Energy economy mode


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automaticallythe next time the vehicle is driven. )In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be betweenfive and thir ty minutes.

Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the same time on the eMyWay audionavigation system, it will be interrupted after 10 minutes. S
ystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you canstill use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dippedbeam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined period of thirty minutes. S
ystem which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the loadreduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.








Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.

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CONFIGURATION
Press SETUP
to display the"Confi guration
" menu.
Select " Choose colour" and confi rm torselect the screen colour harmony and
the map presentation mode:
-
day mode,
- n
ight mode,
- automatic day
/night mode,according to whether the
headlamps are on.
Select " Adjust luminosity" and confi rm
to adjust the screen brightness.
Pr
ess " OK" to save the changes.
The settings
for day and night are independent.

Select " Display confi guration" andconfi rm.


DISPLAY CONFIGURATION

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Night mode

Auto Day/Night

Ad
just luminosity


Set date and time


"SETUP" MENU
Displa
y configuration


Choose colour
Harmon
y
Cartography
Day mode


Speech synthesis setting


Guidance instructions volume

Select male voice / Select female voice
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Select units
SCREEN MENU MAP
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Lighting confi guration
Parkin
g assistance
Engage rear wiper in REVERSE
Duration of guide-me home lighting
1

Define vehicle parameters *
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Operation of wipers
3Directional headlamps
3Mood lighting
3Daytime running lamps


*
The parameters vary according to the vehicle.
2Alert log
1Trip computer
2Status of functions

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