Citroen C3 RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with halogen lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps ( W21/5W ).
2.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7).
4.
M

ain beam headlamps (H7).
5.
F

ront foglamps (PSX24W).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 lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses 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.
* LEDs: light-emitting diodes.
Model with LED lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LEDs)*.
2.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7).
4.
M

ain beam headlamps (H7).
5.
F

ront foglamps (PSX24W).
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Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
F Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anticlockwise and pull it out.
F

R
emove the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Daytime running lamps /
sidelamps (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
Direction indicators
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction
indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of
identical specifications and colour. F

T
urn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn
anti-clockwise and extract it.
F
R
emove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Dipped beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, directing the bulb alignment
lug upwards .
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Front foglamps
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.
Main beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, directing the bulb positioning
lug downwards .
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Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.You should contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for the
replacement of these bulbs.
F

P
ress the central tab and remove the side
repeater.
F
P
ull the bulb holder out and replace the
failed bulb.
F

I

nsert a flat screwdriver between the mirror
glass and its base.
F

U

se the screwdriver as a lever to extract
the mirror glass.
F
U
nclip the mirror shell by pressing on the
two retaining clips.
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1. Sidelamps (R10W).
2. Brake lamps (P21W).
3.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
4.
R

eversing lamp (P21W), left-hand side, or
Foglamp (PR21W), right-hand side.
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order. F
S
pread the bulb holder retaining tabs and
remove the bulb holder.
F
T
urn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
F

O

pen the boot.
F

R

emove the access cover on the
corresponding side trim.
F
D
isconnect the lamp unit connector.
F
S
lacken and remove the nut ( take care not
to drop it inside the wing ).
F

U

nclip the lamp unit and carefully remove
it by pulling it horizontally towards the
outside. Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing,
but without damaging the lamp.
It may be necessary to use slip joint pliers or
the wheelbrace (depending on equipment) to
remove the nut.
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Third brake lamp
(4 T10 W5W bulbs)
F With the boot open, unclip the plastic covers.
F

P
ush on the two lugs using a screwdriver.
F

R
emove the lamp via the exterior of the
tailgate.
F

D
isconnect the connector.
F

T
urn the bulb-holder corresponding to
the failed bulb a quarter of a turn and
remove
it.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it.
Number plate lamps
(W5W)
To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out
this operation with the tailgate half open.
F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into the lens cut-
out.
F

L
ift it to unclip it.
F

R
emove the lens.
F

C
hange the faulty bulb.
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order, checking that the screen wash nozzle is
on the left-hand side.
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Courtesy lamp (W5W)
F Using a small flat blade screwdriver, unclip the console assembly surrounding the
courtesy lamp.
F

R
emove the failed bulb and change it.
F

R
efit the console around the courtesy
lamp, ensuring that it is clipped in correctly.
Boot (W5W)
F Unclip the lamp by pushing the body from behind.
F

R
emove the bulb and change.
F

R
efit the lamp.
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamp with LEDs
For the replacement of the light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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To replace a fuse, you must:
F u se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
F

a
lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
f i r e).
If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Good
Failed
The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Tw e e z e r
Changing a fuse
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse:
F
t he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
F

a
ll electrical consumers must be switched
of f,
F

t
he vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
F

i
dentify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the cover of the dashboard fuseboxes.
Access to the tools
F Open the glove box lid.
F U nclip the fuse boxes protection cover.
F

D
isengage the cover completely and turn it
ove r,
F

R
emove the tweezer from the back of the
c ove r.
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CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Dashboard fuses
The 2 fuseboxes are placed in the lower
dashboard, in the glove box.Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
F29 -Not used.
F30 30Heated rear screen.
F31 10Heated mirrors.
F32 -Not used.
F33 40Front electric windows.
F34 40Rear electric windows.
F35 30Not used.
F36 -Not used.
F37 -Not used.
F38 -Not used.
F39 -Not used.
F40 -Not used.
Access to the fuses
F Open the glove box.
F
U nclip the fuse boxes protection cover.
Upper fusebox
In the event of a breakdown