bulb Citroen C4 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part 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 suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration
for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the right of the driver, to the
appropriate position:

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 to 7 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 4 to 7 people + maximum
authorised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".

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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part 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 suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration
for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the right of the driver, to the
appropriate position:

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 to 7 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 4 to 7 people + maximum
authorised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".

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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.
If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning lamp
is displayed on the
instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function ena-
bles the light beam to follow the di-
rection of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting Programming
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
confi guration menu.
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp fl ashes on the
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the system is inactive.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime
running lights, the function is acti-
vated if the lighting stalk is in the

"AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam
headlamps" position. In position

"0" , the function is not activated.

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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
any tools. Headlamps
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Dipped beams (H7 - 55 W)

2. Main beams (H1 - 55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6 W - 6 W)

4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W) A slight misting may appear on the
internal surface of the headlamp
glass in some climatic conditions
(e.g. low temperature or humidity);
this disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.

 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
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,

 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 coating and their
seals.
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.

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Dipped beam headlamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Refi t the rubber cover. Main beam headlamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Detach the clips by lowering
them on each side of the bulb.

 Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Push the bulb-holder back into
its housing.

 Reattach the clips.

 Refi t the rubber cover. Sidelamps

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove it from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder.

 Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
to reposition in its housing.

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Direction indicators Integrated direction indicator side repeaters
The direction indicator bulb is locat-
ed underneath the main beam bulb.

 Remove the rubber cover.


Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder in the
bracket and push it in.

 Refi t the rubber cover. To change the repeater, press down-
wards fi rmly on the zone indicated
by the arrow, then pull the repeater.
Repeaters can be obtained from a
CITROËN dealer. Model with Xenon headlamps
and directional headlamps

1. Dual-function Xenon headlamps
(dipped/main beam)

2. Additional main beams
(H7 - 55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6 W - 6 W)
(see previous page)

4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W)
(see previous page)

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If the headlamp bears this
symbol, any operation to
change the Xenon dual-
function directional head-
lamp (D1S - 35 W) must be carried
out by professionals (risk of elec-
trocution).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It is recommended to change both
bulbs at the same time if one of
them is faulty.
Dual-function Xenon headlamps
(dipped/main beam)
Additional main beams

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Refi t the rubber cover. When using a high-pres-
sure washer on persistent
marks, do not direct at the
lamps or their outlines for too long,
so as not to damage their coating
and their seals.

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Rear lamps
(5-door model)
Identify the failed bulb.

Sidelamps: W 5.

Stop lamps and sidelamps:
P21/5.

Direction indicators: PY 21 W.
Open the boot:

 First remove the top part of the
rear lamp unit by undoing the
screw A .

 For access to the nut B , detach
the boot rear trim by removing
the pins. Undo B .

 Remove the bottom part of the
lamp unit.

 Turn the bulb a quarter turn and
change it.
Changing the bulbs
Rear lamps
(3-door model)
Identify the failed bulb.

Direction indicators: P21 W.

Reversing lamps: P21 W.

Stop lamps and sidelamps:
P21/5.

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Changing the lamps

 For access to the nut B , detach
the boot rear trim by removing
the pins. Undo B .

 Remove the bulb-holder by de-
taching the points A .

 Disengage the lamp unit.

 Turn the bulb a quarter turn and
change it. Foglamp

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn.

Bulb: P21. Reversing lamp
(5-door model)

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn.

Bulb: P21.

After replacing a bulb, check the
correct operation of the
lamp
.

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Number plate lamps (W 5 W)

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

 Push it outwards to unclip it.

 Remove the lens.

 Change the faulty bulb. Third brake lamp with bulb
(W 5 W)

 With the boot open, detach the
interior trim.

 Undo the nuts.

 Using a thin screwdriver, detach
the 3 retaining lugs.

 Remove the lamp via the exte-
rior of the tailgate.

 Remove the bulb-holder.

 Change the faulty bulb(s).
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order. Third brake lamp (diodes)
For the replacement of this type of
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN
dealer.