lights CITROEN C CROSSER 2009 User Guide

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Front and rear fog lamps

C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps. front and rear fog lamps

 To switch on the front fog lamps,
turn the push ring C forwards one
notch.

 To switch on the rear fog lamps, turn
the push ring C forwards two notches.

 To switch off the front fog lamps,
turn the push ring C rearwards one
notch.

 To switch off the rear fog lamps,
turn the push ring C rearwards two
notches.
The ring C returns to its initial position
automatically.
The front fog lamps are switched on au-
tomatically when you switch on the rear
fog lamps.
The rear fog lamps are switched off
automatically when you switch off the
dipped/main beam headlamps or the
front fog lamps.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the rear fog lamps can be switched on
even if the lights stalk is in the "OFF"
position.
In good or rainy weather, both
day and night, the front fog
lamps and the rear fog lamps
are prohibited. In these situations,
the power of their beams may dazzle
other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer necessary.
Lights on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when the driver's door is opened
warns the driver that he has forgotten
to switch off his vehicle's lights, with
the ignition off.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
If condensation is present, it is advis-
able to switch the headlamps on for a
few minutes in order to clear it.

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Automatic lighting Daytime lights *
* According to country.
Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at "dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps", if the
ignition switch is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are lit. The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect
suffi cient light. The lights will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no longer
be controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic lighting
can be confi gured via the colour display
"Equipment" menu.

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Automatic lighting Daytime lights *
* According to country.
Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at "dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps", if the
ignition switch is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are lit. The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect
suffi cient light. The lights will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no longer
be controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic lighting
can be confi gured via the colour display
"Equipment" menu.

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COURTESY LIGHTS Front courtesy light
Map reading lights
There are two map reading lights, one
on each side of the courtesy light.
Press the corresponding transparent
block A .
Position 1
The courtesy light comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed
again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy light is switched
off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the "ON" position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.
Position 2
The courtesy light is off, regardless of
whether the doors or tailgate are open
or closed. The durations of lighting of the front
courtesy lights can be confi gured
via the colour display "Equipment"
menu.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS HAZARD WARNING LAMPS HORN

 Left: lower the lights stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Right: raise the lights stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
"Motorway" function

 Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
resistance point; the direction indi-
cators will fl ash 3 times. Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
The audible signal can be confi gured
via the colour display "Equipment"
menu.
 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road us-
ers to a vehicle breakdown, towing or
accident.

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CHANGING A BULB
Handle the bulbs using a dry
cloth.

Do not clean the headlamps using
a dry or abrasive cloth, or using
detergent or solvent products , use
a sponge and soapy water. In some climatic conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the pres-
ence of misting on the internal sur-
face of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal; it disap-
pears after the lamps have been on
for a few minutes.
Front lights

1. Direction indicators
(PY21W - 21 W).

2. Dipped headlamps (H11 - 55 W)
or xenon bulb (D2S - 35 W).

3. Side lights (W5W - 5 W).

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

5. Front fog lamps
(H11 - 55 W). WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.

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Changing the side lights (3)

 Unscrew the cover H .

 Disconnect the connector.

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

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

 Unscrew the cover F .

 Disconnect the connector.

 Turn the bulb G to the left and re-
move it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing the dipped headlamps (2)
Changing the main beam
headlamps (4)

 Unscrew the cover J .

 Disconnect the connector.

 Move aside the spring K to release
the bulb and remove it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Rear lights

1. Third brake light (diodes).

2. Brake lights/Side lights
(21/5 - W21W - 5 W).

3. Direction indicators
(WY21W - 21 W).

4. Reversing lights (W21W - 21 W).

5. Number plate lights
(W5W - 5 W).

6. Fog lamps (W21W - 21 W). Changing the brake lights/side
lights and direction indicators
These two bulbs are changed from out-
side with the tailgate open:

 Open the tailgate (refer to the "Access"
section),

 Remove the two light fi xing bolts A ,

 Extract the light from outside,

Turn the pin C to the left and remove it.

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


Turn the pin B to the left and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it. When refi tting the light, align the two
pins
E with the openings on the vehicle.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi cation
and colour.
Changing the third brake light
(diodes)
All work on the diode lights must be car-
ried out by a CITROËN dealer.

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Changing the reversing lights

 Open the tailgate (refer to the "Access"
section),

 From the inside of the tailgate, in-
sert a screwdriver in the opening on
the cover A to use it as a lever to
open the cover. Changing the number plate lights

 Open the tailgate (refer to the "Access"
section) to gain access to the number
plate lights D ,

 Remove the light unit D while pressing
it to the left.


Turn the pin B to the left and remove it.

 Pull the bulb C and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
 Insert a thin screwdriver in the open-
ing on the lens to press the tab E .

 Remove the lens.

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

 To refi t the light unit, insert the end of
the tab F fi rst, then align the tab G .

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INTERIOR BULBS
Front and rear courtesy lights

 Insert a screwdriver to remove the courtesy light cover.

 Remove the bulb while pressing the tab A .
To refi t the cover, align the hooks on the holes located in the body of the vehicle.
Glove box light

 Turn the pin B anticlockwise and
remove it.

 Remove the bulb.
Low level light

 Insert a screwdriver to remove the
light cover.

 Remove the bulb.