2008.5 Citroen C5 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 light-ing for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in
the vehicle parameters on the
multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu,
- 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 lamps come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer operate. 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 bulbs.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function screen.
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
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 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 refi t the
bulb holder.
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP19, D1S and HP24 bulbs, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be re-
placed by a CITROËN
dealer.
You are advised to change both
D1S bulbs at the same time, if one
of them has failed.

 Refi t the protective cap B .

 Refi t 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 Main beams 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.

 Refi t the retaining spring.

 Refi t the protective cap B .

 Refi t 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 refi t the
bulb holder.

 Refi t the protective cap B .

 Refi t 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 changing 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
Dipped beam

 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.

 Refi t the connector, until it is all
the way in.

 Refi t the protective cap C .

 Refi t the cover and fi x it in place
using the pegs A . Directional lamp

 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.

 Refi t the connector, until it is all
the way in.

 Refi t the protective cap D .

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

 Refi t the connector (push the
grey tongue in well).

 Refi t 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
Front foglamp

 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.
Side repeaters

 Disconnect the connector D .

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

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the connector D .

 Refi t 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: R5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H 21 W

4. Foglamps: H 21 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 .
Boot-mounted lamps

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder H .

 Refi t 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
Wing-mounted lamps

 Remove the lateral boot trim
fl ap A . To do so, pull it towards
the inside of the boot, then pull it
upwards.
 Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .


Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Refi t connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the wheelbrace to
screw or unscrew the fi xings 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 Boot-mounted lamps

 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: R5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H 21 W

4. Foglamps: H 21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
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.

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder H .

 Refi t the connector G .

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