2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO headlamp
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VISIBILITY 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 lamps 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.
Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-me-
home lighting with the following additional
options:
- automatic activation of guide-me-
home lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
m u l 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
m e n u ) ,
- selection of the duration of maintain- ing of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 sec-
onds in the vehicle parameters of
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu (except for monochrome
screen A w h e r e t h i s i s p r e s e t ) .
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Less than 5 people.
1. 5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
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VISIBILITY 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 lamps 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.
Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-me-
home lighting with the following additional
options:
- automatic activation of guide-me-
home lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
m u l 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
m e n u ) ,
- selection of the duration of maintain- ing of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 sec-
onds in the vehicle parameters of
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu (except for monochrome
screen A w h e r e t h i s i s p r e s e t ) .
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Less than 5 people.
1. 5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb.
1. Direction indicators
(H21W amber).
2. Dipped
beam
headlamps
(H7-55W).
3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4. Sidelamps
(W5W).
5. Foglamps
(PSX24W).
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 -
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
use a sponge and soapy water,
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not
to damage their protective coat-
ing and seals. Front lamps
Do not touch the bulb directly
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.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk
o f s e r i o u s b u r n s ) .
It is imperative to use only anti-
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
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing direction indicator bulbs
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
s p e c i fi c a t i o n s a n d c o l o u r .
Remove the plastic protective cover.
Pull the bulb-holder and replace the
bulb.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , c l o s e t h e p l a s t i c
cover carefully to ensure the sealing
of the headlamp. If either of the direction indicator
w a r n i n g l a m p s i s fl a s h i n g q u i c k l y ,
one of the bulbs is faulty.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
Disconnect the bulb connector.
Move the springs to release the bulb.
Remove the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
Pull the bulb-holder.
Remove the bulb and replace it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
Changing dipped headlamp bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
T u r n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y a q u a r t e r
turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 30 A W i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s s l o w / f a s t s p e e d .
F13 40 A B u i l t - i n s y s t e m s i n t e r f a c e s u p p l y ( i g n i t i o n p o s i t i v e ) .
F14 30 A V a l v e t r o n i c s u p p l y ( p e t r o l ) .
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.
F19 15 A M u l t i f u n c t i o n e n g i n e c o n t r o l s u p p l y ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) ,
a i r c o o l i n g s o l e n o i d v a l v e s ( D i e s e l ) .
F20 10 A M u l t i f u n c t i o n e n g i n e c o n t r o l s u p p l y ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) ,
T u r b o p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t i o n v a l v e ( D i e s e l ) , e n g i n e
c o o l a n t l e v e l d e t e c t o r ( D i e s e l ) .
F21 5 A Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e e n g i n e
from starting (refer to the corre-
s p o n d i n g p a r a g r a p h ) .
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
r u p t e d a f t e r 1 0 m i n u t e s .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n t h e b a t t e r y .
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
e q u i p m e n t , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s , d i p p e d
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d p e r i o d o f
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
m a t i c a l l y t h e n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
A t t h e f r o n t , c h e c k t h e s i z e o f t h e w i p e r
b l a d e a s t h e s h o r t e r b l a d e i s fi t t e d t o
the passenger side of the vehicle.
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
Switch on the ignition.
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.