2010 Citroen C4 headlamp
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V I S I B I L I T Y
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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 activat-
ed 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 wipers
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 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.
Activation
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. 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.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition 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 locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
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.
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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 a l l o w 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. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
* A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
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C H E C K S * A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
DIESEL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s a l l o w 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 f o r
priming the fuel system.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. P r i m i n g p u m p * .
11. B l e e d s c r e w * . As the diesel fuel system is
pressurised, any work on
this system 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 t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain 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 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 deal-
er (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 signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you next stop
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 Model with halogen headlamps
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,
u s e a s p o n g e a n d s o a p y w a t e r ,
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 coating
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 c l o t h 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
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 .
1. Dipped beams (H7-55 W)
2. Main beams (H1-55 W)
3. Sidelamps (H6W-6 W)
4. Direction indicators
(H21-21 W)
CHANGING A BULB
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
with a new bulb without the use of
t o o l s . Front lamps
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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 headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
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 .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . 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 i t .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
Push the bulb-holder back into
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 . Sidelamps
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
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 .
Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
t o r e p o s i t i o n i n i t s h o u s i n g .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N If the headlamp bears this
s y m b o l , a n y o p e r a t i o n t o
change the Xenon dual-
function directional head-
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 -
t r o c u t i o n ) .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
It is recommended to change both
bulbs at the same time if one of
t h e m i s f a u l t y .
Dual-function Xenon headlamps
(dipped/main beam)
Additional main beams
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
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 .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . When using a high-pres-
sure washer on persistent
marks, do not direct the jet
at the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as to avoid damaging their
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 .
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
)
( s e e p r e v i o u s p a g e )
4. Direction indicators
(H21-
21W
)
( s e e p r e v i o u s p a g e ) Changing foglamp bulbs
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating
Functions
F1 20 A Engine management control unit - Cooling fan
F2 15 A Horn
F3 10 A Front and rear screen wash
F4 20 A Headlamp wash
F5 15 A Fuel pump
F6 10 A A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x - X e n o n h e a d l a m p s - D i r e c t i o n a l h e a d l a m p s - C a n i s t e r d i s c h a r g e e l e c t r o v a l v e
F7 10 A A B S c o n t r o l u n i t / E S P c o n t r o l u n i t - P o w e r s t e e r i n g
F8 25 A Starter motor
F9 10 A A d d i t i o n a l h e a t i n g u n i t ( D i e s e l ) - E n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l s w i t c h
F10 30 A E n g i n e e l e c t r o v a l v e - W a t e r i n D i e s e l s e n s o r - E n g i n e m a n a g e m e n t
c o n t r o l u n i t - I n j e c t o r s -
I g n i t i o n c o i l - O x y g e n s e n s o r - C a n i s t e r d i s c h a r g e e l e c t r o v a l v e ( 1 . 4 i 1 6 V a n d 1 . 6 i 1 6 V
engines)
F11 40 A Air blower - Air conditioning
F12 30 A Windscreen wipe
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 ( B S I )
F14 - Not used
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped beam
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped beam
F19 15 A E n g i n e m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l u n i t ( 1 . 4 i 1 6 V e t 1 . 6 i 1 6 V e n g i n e s )
F20 10 A Engine electrovalve
F21 5 A C o o l i n g f a n r e l a y - V a l v e t r o n i c