headlamp Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2008.5 1.G User Guide
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30
or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
(in the case of the monochrome
s c r e e n A , t h e d u r a t i o n i s fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction display, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mir- rors and rearward of the front doors.
Switching on
The side lighters come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automatically.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the left of the driver, to the
appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 to 7 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 to 7 people + maximum autho-
rised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3.
Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Initial setting is position "0" .
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning light is dis-
played on the instrument
panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function
enables the light beam to follow the
direction of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n -
ning lights, the function is activated
if the lights stalk is in the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position. In position "0" , the func-
tion is not activated.
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning light is dis-
played on the instrument
panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function
enables the light beam to follow the
direction of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n -
ning lights, the function is activated
if the lights stalk is in the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position. In position "0" , the func-
tion is not activated.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation
if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
w i p e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the interior
m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d t o t h e
intensity of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display. The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing lever
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation
if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
w i p e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the interior
m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d t o t h e
intensity of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display. The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing lever
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
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C H E C K S
PETROL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4. Battery/Fuses.
5. Fuse box.
6. Dipstick.
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
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C H E C K S * According to engine.
DIESEL ENGINES
T h e y a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d f o r r e p r i m i n g t h e
fuel.
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4. Battery/Fuses.
5. Fuse box.
6. Dipstick.
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. Repriming pump * .
9. Degas screw * . As the diesel circuit is pres-
surised, any work on this
circuit is prohibited.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e
topped up or replaced with water.
Reservoir capacities:
-
screenwash: approximately 3 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres. Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
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CHANGING A BULB
O p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e f o r r e p l a c i n g a
f a u l t y b u l b w i t h a n e w b u l b w i t h o u t
t h e u s e o f a n y t o o l s .
Headlamps
Model with halogen headlamps
1. Dipped beams (H7 - 55 W)
2. Main beams (H1 - 55 W)
3. Sidelamps (H6W - 6 W)
4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W) A s l i g h t m i s t i n g m a y a p p e a r o n t h e
i n t e r n a l s u r f a c e o f t h e h e a d l a m p
glass in some climatic conditions
( e . g . l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) ;
t h i s d i s a p p e a r s a f t e r t h e l a m p s h a v e
b e e n o n f o r a f e w m i n u t e s .
Do not touch the bulb
d i r e c t l y w i t h y o u r fi n g e r s ,
u s e l i n t - f r e e c l o t h s .
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
c a r b o n a t e g l a s s w i t h a p r o t e c t i v e
c o a t i n g :
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
w h e n u s i n g a h i g h p r e s s u r e
w a s h e r o n p e r s i s t e n t m a r k s , d o
not direct at the lamps or their
o u t l i n e s f o r t o o l o n g , s o a s n o t
to damage their coating and
t h e i r s e a l s .
Changing a halogen bulb should
o n l y b e d o n e a f t e r t h e h e a d l a m p
h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f f o r a f e w
m i n u t e s ( r i s k o f s e r i o u s b u r n s ) .
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o u s e o n l y a n t i -
u l t r a v i o l e t ( U V ) t y p e b u l b s i n o r d e r
n o t t o d a m a g e t h e h e a d l a m p . Changing dipped beam
headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r p l u g .
R o t a t e t h e b u l b - h o l d e r a q u a r t e r
t u r n a n t i - c l o c k w i s e a n d r e m o v e i t
f r o m i t s h o u s i n g .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y
p u s h i n g i t i n , t i g h t e n i n g i t b y a
q u a r t e r t u r n c l o c k w i s e .
P u t b a c k t h e r u b b e r p l u g .
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Changing main beam headlamps Changing sidelamp s
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r p l u g .
D e t a c h t h e c l i p s b y l o w e r i n g
t h e m o n e a c h s i d e o f t h e b u l b .
P u l l o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r t o r e m o v e i t .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
P u s h t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b a c k i n t o
i t s h o u s i n g .
R e a t t a c h t h e c l i p s .
P u t b a c k t h e r u b b e r p l u g .
R o t a t e t h e b u l b - h o l d e r a q u a r t e r
t u r n a n t i - c l o c k w i s e .
R e m o v e i t f r o m i t s h o u s i n g .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r .
R o t a t e i t a q u a r t e r t u r n c l o c k w i s e
t o r e p o s i t i o n i n i t s h o u s i n g . Changing direction indicators
T h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r b u l b i s l o c a t -
e d u n d e r n e a t h t h e m a i n b e a m b u l b .
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r p l u g .
P u l l o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r t o r e m o v e i t .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r i n t h e
b r a c k e t a n d p u s h i t i n .
P u t b a c k t h e r u b b e r p l u g .