headlamp Citroen C3 2015 2.G User Guide
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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:
-
 s
election 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
, f
 or 
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
-
 
a
 utomatic 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 CITR
oËn
 dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor 
may detect sufficient light. Therefore, 
the lighting will not come on 
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor, 
coupled with the rain sensor and 
located in the centre of the windscreen 
behind the rear view mirror; the 
associated functions would no longer 
be controlled.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring to the "AUTO"  position. The 
automatic illumination of headlamps is 
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . de
activation is accompanied by a message 
in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps 
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 s
oon 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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Visibility  
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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.  d
r
 iver only or driver + front passenger.
-.
 
I
 ntermediate setting
1.
 5 p
eople.
-.
 
5 p
 eople + load in the boot.
2.
 D
river only + maximum authorised load in 
the boot.
This position is sufficient to avoid causing 
dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of light 
from the headlamps.
Headlamp 
adjustment
The initial setting is position "0" .
LEd daytime running lampsAllowing the signature of the vehicle to be identified, this daytime external lighting comprises two 
sets of light emitting diodes (LEDs), located below each front lamp unit.
on s
tarting the vehicle, in daylight the LE
d
  
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 LE
d
 lamps 
switch off.
Setting
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:
-
 
t
 his function is activated by default; 
it cannot be deactivated,
-
 
i
 n daylight, the sidelamps and 
number plate lamps also come on,
-
 
I
 f the sidelamps or headlamps 
are switched on manually or 
automatically, the LE
d
 lamps 
switch off.
In these countries, for versions 
not fitted with LED daytime 
running lamps, it is the dipped 
beam headlamps that come on 
automatically on starting the vehicle . 
Visibility  
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Changing a bulb
1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
2. Sidelamps (W5W).
3.
 M
ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
 D
ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
 L
ED daytime running lamps.
6.
 F
ront foglamps (PSX24W).
Front lampsThe headlamps are fitted with 
polycarbonate glass with a protective 
coating:
F 
d
 o not clean them using a dr y 
or abrasive cloth, nor with a 
detergent or solvent product,
F
 
u
 se a sponge and soapy water or a 
pH neutral product,
F
 
w
 hen using a high pressure washer 
on persistent marks, do not keep 
the lance directed towards the 
lamps or their edges for too long, 
so as not to damage their protective 
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done 
after the headlamp has been switched 
off for several minutes (risk of serious 
burns).
F
 
D
 o 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 and 
specification. 
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Changing direction indicator 
bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F
 
P
 ull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 
o r d e r.
Changing dipped beam headlamp 
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the  tab.
F
  d
i
 sconnect the bulb connector.
F
 
S
 pread the springs to release the bulb.
F
 
P
 ull the bulb out and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 
o r d e r.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator 
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the 
failure of a bulb on that side.
When refitting, close the protective 
cover carefully to preserve the sealing 
of the headlamp.am
ber coloured bulbs, such as the 
direction indicators, must be replaced 
with bulbs of identical specifications 
and colour.
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Changing main beam headlamp 
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
  d
i
 sconnect the bulb connector.
F
 
S
 pread the springs to release the bulb.
F
 
R
 emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 
o r d e r.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on  the tab.
F
 
P
 ull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on 
both sides.
F
 
P
 ull the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 
o r d e r. 
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F13 40 ABuilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19 15 AOxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves 
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10 APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor 
(Diesel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply, 
ab
S
 /ESP. 
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Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically 
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F 
I
 n order to resume the use of these 
functions immediately, start 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 between 
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message 
appears in the 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.
If the telephone is being used at the 
same time, it will be interrupted after  
10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of 
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level 
of charge in the battery.
af
ter 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.
System which manages the use of certain 
functions according to the level of charge 
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load 
reduction 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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Remote control key 63 - 65, 118 -120
-  l ocking / unlocking
-
 
battery
-
 a
nti-theft protection
-
 
starting
Exterior
Lighting controls 7 2-76
Headlamp adjustment 7 6
Changing bulbs
 1
78-181
-
 
f
 ront lamps
-
 
foglamps
-
 d
irection indicator repeaters
Door mirrors
 
5
 7
Doors
 6
 8 -70
-
 
opening/closing
-
 
c
 entral locking
-
 em
ergency control
Child lock
 
1
 02
Electric windows
 
6
 6 - 67Accessories
 6
1-62
Wiper controls  
7
 7-79
Changing a wiper   blade
 19
 2
Boot
 7
 1
Temporary puncture   repair kit  
1
 66 -170
Changing a wheel  
1
 71-177
-   tools
-
 
 removing/refittinga
dblu e additive,  
topping-up 1 56 -162, 163 -165
Changing bulbs
 1
82-183
-
 r
ear lamps
-
 
3rd brake lamp
-
 n
umber plate lamps
Rear parking sensors
 
1
 40 -141
Reversing camera
 
1
 42
Towbar
 20
0-201
Towing
 19
8 -19 9
Hill start assist
 
1
35
Braking assistance
 
1
09
Trajectory control
 
1
10
Tyre pressures
 
2
13
Fuel tank
 
1
52-153
Misfuel prevention
 
1
54 
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Instrument panels 10 -11
Warning lamps 1 2-23
Indicators
 2
4-27
Adjustment buttons
 
2
 8 -29
-
 
t
 rip distance recorder /clock
-
 
l
 ighting dimmer/ black panel
Instruments and controls
Lighting controls 7 2-76
Headlamp adjustment 7 6
Stop & Start
 
1
 32-134
Speed limiter
 
1
 36 -137
Cruise control
 
1
 38 -139
Dashboard fuses
 
1
 85 -187
Opening the bonnet
 
1
 44Rear view mirror
 
5
 8
Zenith windscreen blind  
8
 3
Sun visor  
8
 4
Wiper controls  
7
 7-79
Trip computer  
3
 0 -33
Audio system  
2
 79 -297
Setting the date/time
 
3
 5, 39
Touch screen tablet
 
2
 17-278
Setting the date/time
 
4
 4
Emergency or   assistance call
 
1
 03, 215 -216
Ventilation / Heating
 
4
 5 - 49
Manual air conditioning
 4
7- 48
Digital air conditioning
 5
0-51
dem
isting -  d
e
 frosting  
(rear screen)
 
5
 2
Interior mood lighting
 
8
 1
Steering wheel adjustment
 
5
 8
Horn
 10
4 Scented air freshener
 
5
 3
Manual gearbox
 1
 21
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
 
1
 22-126
Automatic gearbox
 
1
 27-130
Gear shift indicator
 
1
 31
Parking brake
 
1
 21
Door mirrors
 
5
 7
Electric windows
 
6
 6 - 67 Multifunction screens
 
3
 4-39
Touch screen tablet  
4
 0 - 44
Hazard warning lamps  1 03 
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abS and EbFd systems   ...............................109ac
cessories  .................................................... 61
Accessory socket, 12V
  ...................................85
a
dditive,  a d
blu
 e
 
 .............................. 22, 156, 162
ad
justing headlamps
 
 ...................................... 76
a
djusting head restraints
 
 ................................55
Adjusting the steering wheel
  ..........................58
ad
vice on driving
 
 .......................................... 117
air
bags
 
 .................................................... 20, 113
ai
rbags, curtain
 ...................................... 11
5 ,   11 6
air
bags, front .......................................... 113 ,   11 6
air
bags, lateral
 
 ....................................... 115 ,   11 6
air
 conditioning
 
 ........................................... 8, 46
air
 conditioning, digital
 
 .............................46, 50
air
 conditioning, manual
 
 ...........................46, 47
ai
r filter   .......................................................... 150
Air flow
 
..............................
 .........................47, 51
air
 intake
 
 ................................................... 48, 51
air
 recirculation
 
 ......................................... 48, 51
ai
r vents
 
 .......................................................... 45
Ambient temperature (display) ........................10
an
ti-lock braking system  
(A BS)
 
.......................................................... 109
an
ti-pinch
 
 ........................................................ 67
ant
i-theft
 
 ....................................................... 118
apple® player ........................................2 48, 287ar
mrest, front   .................................................. 84
as
sistance call
 
 ...................................... 104, 215
Audible warning
 
............................................ 104
au
dio cable
 
 ................................... 246, 284, 285
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
 
.................2
48, 287
au
dio system   ................................................. 279
A
B
C
battery ................................................... 150, 193ba
ttery, charging  ........................................... 193
bat
tery, remote control
 ............................. 6
4, 65
bla
ck panel ...................................................... 29
bli
nd
 
 ................................................................ 83
b
lueH
di 
 ................................................... 24, 156
bl
uetooth connection
 
 ............................269, 287
Bluetooth (telephone)
 
............................264, 288
bo
nnet
 
 ........................................................... 14 4
b
oot
 
 ................................................................. 71
bo
ot lamp
 
 ................................................ 81, 184
br
ake discs
 .................................................... 1
51
br
ake lamps
 
 .................................................. 182
br
ake pads
 
 .................................................... 151
br
aking assistance system  
...........................10
9
au
tomatic illumination of headlamps
 
 ........
72, 75
Automatic operation of hazard warning  lamps
 ..............................
 ............................
103
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen  wipers
 ...............
 ......................................
77, 79
Auxiliary socket   ...............................
85, 246, 285Capacity, fuel tank
 ..............................
 ..........
152
C d
  .................................................................
285
CD MP3   .........................................................
286
Central locking
 
 ..........................................
63, 69
Changing a bulb
 
 .....................................
178 -18 4
Changing a fuse
 
 .....................................
18 5 -191
Changing a wheel   ..................................
171-17 7
Changing a wiper blade   ..........................
79, 192
Changing the date
 
 ...............................
35, 39, 44
Changing the remote control battery
 
 ..............
64
Changing the time
 
 .........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Checking levels ...................................... 14 7-149
Checking the engine oil level  ...................27, 147
Checking tyre pressures   (using the kit)
 
..............................
 ................169
Checks
 ...............
....................................14 5 -151
Child lock
 ...............................
........................102
Child seats, IS
oF
IX  
.................................9
9 -10 0
Children
 ...............................
.............89 -102, 114
Child seats 
 
.....................8
9 -91, 95, 96, 99, 101
Child seats, conventional
 
................................95
C
ITR
oËn C
onnect Box    ...............................215
C
ITR
oËn L
ocalised Emergency Call...........215
Clock
 
.............................................28, 35, 39, 44
Closing the boot
  ........................................63, 71
Closing the doors
 
......................................63, 68
Connectors, audio
 ........................... 8
5, 246, 285
Coolant level
 
.................................................149
Cruise control
 ................................................ 13
8
Cup holder
 
...............................
 ........................82 
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