headlamp CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2014 Handbook (in English)
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Visibility
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
) With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk. )
A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff automatically after a set time.
Daytime running lamps *
On star ting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automaticall
y, if the lighting control stalk is in the "0" position.
*
According to country. The da
ytime running laps go off if
the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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Visibility
Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjustedaccording to the load in the vehicle.
This adjstment can be carried out using the control located:
- under the bonnet
,- below and to the left of the steering wheel (depending on version).
The initial setting is position "0".
01 or 2 people in the front seats.- 5 people. 15 people + maximum authorised load in the boot.-Driver + maximum authorised load in the boot.2Not used. -Not used. 3Not used.
Under the bonnet
)Raise the bonnet for access to the control (one per headlamp). Adjustment is always done clockwise.
Tr a v e l l i ng abroad
If using your vehicle in a country thatdrives on the other side of the road, theheadlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To the left of the steering wheel
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Practical information
Changing a bulb
Front lamps
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
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, )
do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter 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 notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(W21/5W).or
Sidelamps (W5W).5.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).
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Practical information
Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing of the headlamp.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-clockwise and extract it. )Remove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Push the spring to one side to release the bulb. )Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.