headlamp Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G User Guide
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Manual guide-me-home
li
ghting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.
Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk. )
A further "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched off, allof the lamps switch off automatically, unless guide-me-home lighting isactivated.
If the lighting is switched on manually after switching off the ignition, there is an audible signal when a front door is opened to warn the driver that theyhave forgotten to switch off the vehicle'slighting, with the ignition off.
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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:
- selection 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, for
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
- automatic 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 theinstrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, thelighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor andlocated in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)Turn ring to the "AUTO"
position. Theautomatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
)Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" .
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the screen. The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automaticall
y, without any
action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
o
f external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon 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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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. Driver only or driver + front passenger.-. Intermediate setting 1.
5 people. -. 5 people + load in the boot.2.Driver 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 lamps Allowing the signature of the vehicle to be identified, this daytime external lighting comprises
two sets of six light emitting diodes (LEDs), located below each front lamp unit.
On star ting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
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 LED lampsswitch off.
Programming
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:- this function is activated by default;it cannot be deactivated, - in daylight, the sidelamps and number plate lamps also come on, - If the sidelamps or headlampsare switched on manually or automatically, the LED lamps switch off.
In these countries, for versions not fitted with LED lamps, it is thedipped beam headlamps that comeon automatically on star ting thevehicle .
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Changing a bulb
1.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Sidelamps (W5W).3. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).5.LED daytime running lamps.6.Front foglamps (PSX24W).
Front lamps
The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating: )do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product, )use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns).- do 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 anew bulb with the same type and specification.