2011 Citroen C4 foglamp
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EXTERIOR
Parking sensors
This system measures the size of a
free parking space between two ve-
hicles or obstacles.
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Stop & Start system
This system puts the engine temporarily
on standby during stops in the traffi c (traf-
fi c lights, traffi c jams, etc...). The engine
restarts automatically as soon as you want
to move off. The Stop & Start system al-
lows reductions of fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions, as well as noise levels
when stationary
.
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Welcome lighting
This additional exterior and interior light-
ing, controlled remotely, makes your
approach to the vehicle easier when the
light is poor.
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Directional lighting
This lighting automatically provides
additional visibility when cornering.
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Cornering lighting
At low speed, this lighting automati-
cally provides additional visibility
when cornering, at junctions, when
parking... making use of the corre-
sponding front foglamp.
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FAMILIARISATION
SEEING CLEARLY
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Direction indicators
"Motorway" function
Press the lighting stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators
will fl ash three times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when changing
lane on high-speed roads.
Wipers
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Switching "AUTO" on/off
)
Press the stalk downwards and re-
lease.
Ring B: rear wiper
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Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance; the corresponding
direction indicators will fl ash for as long
as the stalk remains in this position.
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105
Lighting off.
Rear foglamp.
Park. Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
or
Front and rear foglamps. Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
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MONITORING
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning
lamps switch, located on
the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Front foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
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VISIBILITY
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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lamps providing
the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the driv-
er's visibility progressively according to
the climatic conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see
without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly
when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfi l the
requirements of particular driving con-
ditions:
- rear foglamps,
- front fog lamps with static intersec-
tion lighting,
- directional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering,
- daytime running lamps to be more
visible during the day,
- guide-me-home and welcome light-
ing to facilitate access to the vehicle,
- parking lamps as vehicle position
markers.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available depending on
whether the following options are fi tted:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- welcome lighting,
- daytime running lamps,
- directional lighting,
- automatic illumination of headlamps.
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
A.
Main lighting mode selection ring:
turn it to position the symbol required
facing the mark.
Manual controls
The lighting commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the
ring A
and the stalk B
.
Lamps off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
B.
Stalk for switching headlamps: pull
the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam head-
lamps temporarily ("headlamp fl ash") by
maintaining a pull on the stalk.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indi-
cator lamp in the instrument panel con-
fi rms that the lighting selected is on.
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VISIBILITY
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C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps.
They operates with the dipped beam
headlamps and main beam headlamps.
)
To switch on the rear foglamps, turn
the ring C
forwards.
)
To switch off the rear foglamps, turn
the ring C
rearwards.
When automatic illumination of headlam-ps is on (with AUTO model), the dipped
beam headlamps and sidelamps remain
on while the rear foglamps are on.
Model with rear foglamps only
rear foglamps
Rotate and release the ring C
:
)
forwards a fi rst time to switch on the
front foglamps,
)
forwards a second time to switch on
the rear foglamps,
)
rearwards a fi rst time to switch off
the rear foglamps,
)
rearwards a second time to switch
of the front fog lamps.
Model with front and rear foglamps
front and rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with
automatic illumination of headlamps
(AUTO model) or when the dipped
beam headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
remain on.
)
Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the foglamps, the sidelamps will
then switch off.
In good or rainy weather, by both
day and night, the front foglamps
and the rear foglamps are pro-
hibited. In these situations, the
power of their beams may dazzle
other drivers. They should only
be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you
should switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps
manually, as the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the
front and rear foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
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CORNERING LIGHTING
With dipped or main beams, this func-
tion makes use of the beam from a
front foglamp to illuminate the inside
of a bend, when the vehicle speed is
below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersec-
tions, parking manouevres...).
with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting
Switching on
This function starts:
- when the corresponding direction
indicator is switched on,
or
- from a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- below a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel,
- above 25 mph (40 km/h),
- when reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.
The system is activated by default.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A BULB
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective 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 pro-
tective coating and seals.
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-
free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk
of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Front lamps
1.
Direction indicators (H21 clear).
2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).
5.
Foglamps (H11 - 55W).
1.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
2.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(P21/5W XL).
4.
Foglamps (H11-55W).
Model with halogen headlamps
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7...
take care to position them cor-
rectly to ensure the best lighting.
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)
Introduce a fl at screwdriver in the
hole in the fi nisher.
)
Pull and lever to unclip the bumper
fi nisher (the parking sensor stays
with the fi nisher).
)
Remove the two module fi xing screws
and remove it from its housing.
)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To replace these bulbs you may also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Changing foglamp bulbs
Changing the side spotlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED
lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.