2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG bulb

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V I S I B I L I T Y
5
Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic lighting pro-
vides 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 para-
meters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
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. 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.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
3 people.

1.
5 people.

-.
Intermediate setting.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised
loads.

-.
Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
light is displayed 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.
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.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A BULB
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty bulb with a new bulb without
the use of any tools.
Headlamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)

1. Sidelamps: W 5 W

2. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main): D1S

3. Angular lighting: HP19

4. Daytime-running lamps: HP24 Changing sidelamps

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Pull the bulb holder to remove it.

 Replace the bulb and replace
the bulb holder.
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP19, D1S and HP21 bulbs, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be re-
placed by a CITROËN
dealer.
You are advised to change the
D1S bulbs at the same time,
if one of them has failed.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Changing main beams Changing sidelamps

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Disengage the retaining spring.

 Remove the bulb and replace it,
paying attention to the direction
of fi tting.

 Replace the retaining spring.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .
 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Pull the bulb holder to remove it.

 Replace the bulb and replace
the bulb holder.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Main beams: H1

2. Sidelamps: W 5 W

3. Dipped beams: H7

4. Directional lighting: H7

5. Daytime-running lamps: HP24
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP24 bulbs, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Halogen bulbs must not be changed
until they have been off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fi ngers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential that only anti-U.V.
type bulbs are used in order not to
damage the headlamp.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Changing dipped beams

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap C .

 Disconnect the connector by
pressing it between the thumb
and index fi nger.

 Free the bulb from its two metal
clamps.

 Take out the bulb.

 Replace the bulb, exerting a
slight axial force.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap C .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing the directional lighting

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap D .

 Disconnect the connector by
pressing it between the thumb
and index fi nger.

 Free the bulb from its two metal
clamps.

 Take out the bulb.

 Replace the bulb, exerting a
slight axial force.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap D .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing direction indicators

 Remove the fi xing screw of cover

A using a torx tool, tip the cover
over and remove.

 Remove the fi xing screw of lamp

B using a torx tool and pull the
headlamp unit to remove it from
the bumper.

 Detach the bulb C by pressing
on bars 1 and 2 .

 Disconnect the connector (pull
whilst pressing on the grey
tongue using a fl at screwdriver).

 Replace the bulb.

 Connect the connector (push the
grey tongue in well).

 Replace the headlamp unit in the
bumper.

 Screw the headlamp unit in.

 Position the cover using its
guides and screw in.

Bulbs: HP24 W

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Changing front foglamps

 Remove the fi xing screw of cover

A using a torx tool, tip the cover
over and remove.

 Remove the fi xing screw of
lamp B using a torx tool and pull
the headlamp unit to remove it
from the bumper. The side repeater is sealed.
If the bulb is faulty, replace the side
repeater.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Changing side repeaters

 Disconnect the connector D .

 Remove the bulb by performing
a quarter of a turn.

 Replace the bulb.

 Connect the connector D .

 Replace the headlamp unit in the
bumper.

 Screw the headlamp unit in.

 Position the cover using its
guides and screw in.

Bulbs: H8
When refi tting, take care not to
trap the electrical cables.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Rear lamps (Saloon)
Identify the failed bulb.

1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps:
P21 W/5 W

2. Sidelamps: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
 Open the boot.

 Using a fl at screwdriver, remove
the 3 clips which fi x the trim in
the lamp area.

 Partially remove the trim F .

 Disconnect the connector G .
Changing the lamps on the boot

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect the connector G .

 Replace and fi x the trim F with its
clips.
In some climatic conditions,
mist may appear on the
headlamp/indicator lenses.
This is normal and will disappear
(e.g. after the lamps have been on
for a few minutes).
If it does not, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Changing the lamps on the wing

 Remove the lateral boot trim fl ap

A . To do so, pull it towards the
inside of the boot, then pull it up-
wards.

Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .

 Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Connect connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ings C .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Changing the lamps on the boot

 Open the boot.

 Using a fl at screwdriver, remove
the 3 clips which fi x the trim in
the lamp area.

 Partially remove the trim F .

 Disconnect the connector G .
Rear lamps (Tourer)
Identify the failed bulb.

1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps:
P21 W/5 W

2. Sidelamps: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
In some climatic conditions, mist
may appear on the headlamp/in-
dicator lenses. This is normal and
will disappear (e.g. after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes). If
it does not, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect the connector G .

 Replace and fi x the trim F with its
clips.