headlamp Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2015 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 so
ensure the best visibility for the driver:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-

d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-

m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
-

r
ear foglamps to be seen from a distance,
-

f
ront foglamps for even better visibility,
-

d
aytime 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 the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. Other lighting functions are also available:
-

a

utomatic illumination of
headlamps,
-

g

uide-me-home lighting,
-

w

elcome lighting.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITR
oËn
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.
Lighting off / daytime running lamps. 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.

M

ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
B.
S

talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
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In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
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 started 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 "AUTO" (day mode).
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically, without any action on the part of the
driver, if a low level of exterior light is detected or if the
wipers are switched on.
When the light 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 switches
off immediately if you.
-
f
lash the headlamps again,
-

p
lace the lighting control stalk in another
position,
-

s
witch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "
ke

yless Entry and
Starting" system).
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F Place the lighting control stalk in the "oF F" position, or "AUTo" f or vehicles that
have
it.
F

P
lace the ignition switch on "LOCK" and
remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "
ke

yless Entry and
Starting" system).
F

W
ithin one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the
lighting control stalk.
T

he headlamps come on for around
30
seconds.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" within
60
seconds of switching the ignition to OFF
(or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds.
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.
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Exterior welcome lightingRemote 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
F Place the lighting control in position "OFF" or "AUTO".
F

P
ress the open padlock on
the remote control or the
electronic
k

ey.
T

he sidelamps come on for about
30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lighting
only comes on under conditions
of low ambient light.
Switching off
The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:
- y ou press the open padlock on the remote
control,
-

y
ou place the lighting control in another
position,
-

y
ou switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system).
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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 o
r 2 people in the front seats.
1

5
passengers (including the driver).
2

5 p
assengers (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.
3

D
river + 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. Contact
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when
stationary
, the system automatically corrects
the 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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Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
B. intermittent operation or rain sensor sensitivity adjustment ring.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash then the wipers operate for a
set 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.
single wipe.
park.
intermittent (the speed can be set
manually).
or
automatic rain sensitive wipers
(the speed can be set manually).
slow.
fast.
A.
w

iping speed selection stalk:
You can increase or decrease:
-

t

he wiping frequency when the intermittent
mode is active,
- t
he sensitivity of the rain sensor when the
automatic mode is active.
-

"

+": high sensitivity.
-

"

-": low sensitivity. To reduce the consumption of
screenwash fluid, the headlamp
washers only operate with the first
operation of the screenwash.
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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs
(H1, H7...) ensure that they are
fitted correctly for the best lighting
performance.
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,
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.
F
d
o n

ot touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not
to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs
(D1S-35W) must be carried out by
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front lamps
1. Direction indicators ( W Y21W-21W ).
2. M ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H11-55W)


or
X

enon bulb (D1S-35W).
4.
S

idelamps (W5W-5W).
5.
D

aytime running lamps (P13W-13W).
6.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes-LEDs).
7.
F

ront foglamps (H11-55W).
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Changing sidelamp bulbs (4)
F Remove the protective plastic cover.
F T urn the bulb holder to the left and pull it
out.
F

R
emove the bulb and its base by pressing
on the lug at the bottom.
F

C
hange the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (2)
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left and pull it out.
F

P
ull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing the daytime running
lamps / sidelamps (light- emitting
diodes - 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 a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To replace these bulbs contact a CITR
oËn


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
F Open the cover and remove it completely by pulling it towards you. Fuse N°
Rating Functions
1 * 30 ACabin fan.
2 15 ABrake lamps, third brake lamp.
3 10 ARear foglamps.
4 30 AWindscreen wiper, screenwash.
6 20 ACentral locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 AAudio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth system.
8 7. 5 ARemote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
9 15 AInstrument panel and interior lighting.
10 15 AHazard warning lamps.
11 15 ARear wiper.
12 7. 5 AInstrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors,
heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic
headlamp adjustment.
13 15 ACigarette lighter, accessory socket.
15 20 AElectric blind.
16 10 ADoor mirrors, audio equipment.
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