headlamp Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G User Guide
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V I S I B I L I T Y
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
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 lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
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OF DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
This system adjusts the height of the
xenon headlamp beams automati-
cally and when stationary, according
to the load in the vehicle, so as to
avoid causing a nuisance to other
road user. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning lamp is
displayed in the instru-
ment panel, accom-
panied by an audible
signal and a message in the multi-
function screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF 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
dashboard 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 ".
EXTERIOR SIDE SPOTLAMPS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side spotlamps 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 automati-
cally.
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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function en-
ables the light beam to follow the di-
rection 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 activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
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 a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very low
speed or when reverse gear is engaged,
the system is inactive.
The status of the system 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 n i n g
lamps, the function is activated if the light-
ing stalk is in the "AUTO" or "Dipped/
main beam headlamps" position. In po-
sition "0" , the function 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 screen
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 wip-
e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on . Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic rain sensitive wi-
pers must be reactivated if the ig-
nition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen be-
hind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position
"0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
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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 screen
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 wip-
e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on . Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic rain sensitive wi-
pers must be reactivated if the ig-
nition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen be-
hind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position
"0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
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C H E C K S
PETROL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s p r o v i d e 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 s 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. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant header tank.
4. A i r fi l t e r .
5. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. Battery/Fuses.
7. Fusebox.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. Engine oil dipstick.
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C H E C K S * According to engine.
DIESEL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s p r o v i d e 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 s 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
for priming the fuel system.
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant header tank
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery/Fuses.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. Engine oil dipstick.
10. Priming pump * .
11. Bleed screw * . As the Diesel fuel system
is pressurised, any work on
this system is prohibited.
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C H E C K S
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 with or replaced with plain
water. Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
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.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
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 sig-
nal and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
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CHANGING A BULB
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,
u s e a s p o n g e a n d s o a p y w a t e r ,
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
n o t d i r e c t a t t h e l a m p s o r t h e i r
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
t o d a m a g e t h e i r p r o t e c t i v e c o a t -
i n g a n d s e a l s .
D o n o t t o u c h t h e b u l b 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
cloths.
C h a n g i n g a h a l o g e n b u l b s h o u l d
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
has been switched off for a few
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 . Front lamps
1. Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55 W)
2. Main beam headlamps
(H1-55 W)
3. Sidelamps (H6W-6 W
)
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (LEDs)
4. Direction indicators
(H21-21 W)
Model with halogen headlamps
Model with Xenon headlamps
and directional headlamps
1. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps
(dipped/main beam)
2. Additional main beams
(H7-55W)
3. Sidelamps (H6W-6W)
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (LEDs )
4. Direction indicators
(H21-21W)
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Main beam headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
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
it.
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 .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
Dual-function Xenon headlamps
(dipped/main beam)
Additional main beam headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
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
quarter turn clockwise.
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . I f t h e h e a d l a m p b e a r s t h i s
s y m b o l , a n y o p e r a t i o n t o
c h a n g e t h e X e n o n d u a l -
f u n c t i o n d i r e c t i o n a l h e a d -
l a m p ( D 1 S - 3 5 W ) m u s t b e c a r r i e d
o u t b y p r o f e s s i o n a l s ( r i s k o f e l e c -
trocution).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o c h a n g e b o t h
b u l b s a t t h e s a m e t i m e i f o n e o f
t h e m i s f a u l t y . Dipped beam headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
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
quarter turn clockwise.
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .