headlamp Citroen C3 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G User Guide

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb.
1. Direction indicators
(H21W amber).

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

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

4. Sidelamps
(W5W).

5. Foglamps
(PSX24W).
The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate glass with a protective
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 protective coat-
ing and seals. Front lamps

 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a 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.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specifi cation.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing direction indicator bulbs
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.

 Remove the plastic protective cover.

 Pull the bulb-holder and replace the
bulb.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
When refi tting, close the plastic
cover carefully to ensure the sealing
of the headlamp. If either of the direction indicator
warning lamps is fl ashing quickly,
one of the bulbs is faulty.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Move the springs to release the bulb.

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

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Pull the bulb-holder.

 Remove the bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing dipped headlamp bulbs

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Turn the bulb-holder by a quarter
turn.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F12 30 A Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.

F13 40 A Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).

F14 30 A Valvetronic supply (petrol).

F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.

F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.

F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.

F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.

F19 15 A Multifunction engine control supply (petrol engine),
air cooling solenoid valves (Diesel).

F20 10 A Multifunction engine control supply (petrol engine),
Turbo pressure regulation valve (Diesel), engine
coolant level detector (Diesel).

F21 5 A Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
rupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.

 In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting

 At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fi tted to
the passenger side of the vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.