headlamp Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2012 1.G User Guide

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Lighting controls
Stalk for selecting and switching the vehicle's
front and rear exterior lamps. Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle are designed to adapt the lighting progressively in relation to the climatic conditions and soensure the best visibility for the driver:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
-
dipped beam headlamps to see withoutdazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.

Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of par ticular driving conditions:


- a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,

- front foglamps for even better visibility,

- daytime running lamps to be seen during
the day.
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.

Other lighting functions are also available: - automatic illumination of headlamps,- guide-me-home lighting, - welcome lighting.


When using your vehicle in a countrythat drives on the other side of theroad, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting

Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B
.
Lamps o
ff.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting betweendipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps o
ff and sidelamps modes, thedriver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.

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The sensitivity of the automatic illuminationof headlamps can be configured via the colour screen "Equipment" menu.
In foggy weather or in snow, thesunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. The lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer becontrolled.
Automatic switching off
When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped 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 lamps switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened .

Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is star ted making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This
function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0"
or "AU TO "(day mode).

Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically, without any action on the par t of the
driver, if a low level of exterior light is detected or if the
wipers are switched on.
When the li
ght returns to a sufficient level or the wipers
are switched off, the lighting is switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.

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Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff immediately if you.


- flash the headlamps again,

- place the lighting control stalk in another
position,

- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system).

Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
)
Place the lighting control stalk in the "OFF"
position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that have it. ) Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control stalk.
The headlamps come on for around30 seconds. ) A further "headlamp flash" within 60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF (or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Star ting" system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds. Te m p o r a r i l
y keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
o
ff makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.

The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Exterior welcome lighting Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.
Switching on
) Place the lighting control in
position "OFF" or "AUTO". ) Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the electronickey.
The sidelamps come on for about 30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lightingonly comes on under conditions of low ambient light.




Switching off


The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:


- you press the open padlock on the remote control,

- you place the lighting control in another position,

- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Star ting" system).




It is possible to choose the type of lamps switched on or to deactivate
the function via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.0 1 or 2 people in the front seats. 1
5 passengers (including the driver). 2
5 passengers (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.3
Driver + maximum authorised load.









Manual adjustment of
the headlamp beams Automatic headlamp adjustment
In cases of malfunction, this message
appears in the multifunction screen.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when stationary, the system automatically correctsythe height of the beam, whatever the load of the
vehicle. The driver is then assured of having
optimum lighting and not causing a nuisance to other road users.

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Certain windscreen wiper functions(intermittent operation, ...) can beconfigured via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

Manual controls


Windscreen wipers
B.
intermittent operation or rain sensor sensitivity adjustment ring.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. Thewindscreen wash then the wipers operate for aset time. The headlamp wash is also activated if the
dipped beam headlamps are on.


Headlamp wash

Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate
the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam
headlamps are on. sin
gle wipe.
park.
intermittent
(the speed can be set
manually).
or
automat
ic rain sensitive wipers(the speed can be set manually).
slow.
f
ast.
A
.wiping speed selection stalk:
Y
ou can increase or decrease:
- the wiping frequency when the intermittent
mode is active,- the sensitivity of the rain sensor when theautomatic mode is active.


- "+": high sensitivity.

- "-": low sensitivity.


To reduce the consumption of screenwash fluid, the headlampwashers only operate with the firstoperation of the screenwash.

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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs (H1, H7...) ensure that they arefitted correctly for the best lightingperformance.

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks,do not keep the lance directedtowards the lamps 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 seriousburns). 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.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be carried out bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Front lamps
1.Direction indicators(W Y21W-21W).2.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H11- 55W) or
Xenon bulb (D1S-35W).4.Sidelamps (W5W-5W).5.Daytime running lamps(P13W-13W).6. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting doides-LEDs).7.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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) Remove the protective plastic cover.)
Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull it out. )
Remove the bulb and its base by pressing on the lug at the bottom. )
Change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs (2)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn to the
left and pull it out. ) Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs) (6)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing dipped headlamp
bulbs (3)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To replace these bulbs contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing front foglamp
bulbs (7) / daytime running lamp bulbs (5)

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Open the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and interior lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.