2016 Citroen DS4 Headlamps

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Windscreen and headlamp wash
Windscreen wash
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
It operates only when the headlamps are off or
the vehicle is stationary.
Low screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can should
be done with the engine off.
The level of this fluid should be
checked regularly, particularly during
w i n t e r.
Refer to the "Checks - Screenwash / headlamp
wash level" section for the procedure on
checking the level.
Headlamp wash
Associated with the windscreen wash, the
headlamp washers operate with the vehicle
moving, when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on .
To reduce the consumption of the fluid
by the headlamp washers, they operate
only with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)
during a given journey.
Visibility

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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position
2

(Ignition on) .
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Switching off the engine
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop
),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps,
...
F

C

heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.

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Changing a bulb
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do not
keep the lance directed towards
the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.Light-emitting diodes (LEd)
For the replacement of this type of
lamp, go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
LED (light-emitting diode) replacement
kits are available from CITROËN
dealers.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care
to position them correctly to ensure the
best lighting.
Model with directional xenon and
full-LEd h eadlamps
1. daytime running lamps / sidelamps
(LEds ).
2.
di

rectional main beam / dipped beam
headlamps (
d1S

).
3.
di

rection indicators (LE
ds
).
4.
di

rectional foglamps (LE
ds

).
Model with halogen headlamps
(t y p e 1)
1. direction indicators (H21 clear).
2. di
pped beam headlamps (H7).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1).
4.
da

ytime running lamps / sidelamps
(P21/5W XL).
5.
di

rectional front foglamps (H11).
Front lamps
Model with halogen headlamp
and LEd light signature (type 2)*
1. direction indicators (LEds ).
2. da
ytime running lamps / sidelamps
(LE
ds

).
3.
di

pped beam headlamps (H7).
4.
M

ain beam headlamps (H7).
5.
di

rectional front foglamps (H11).
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care
to position them correctly to ensure the
best lighting.
*
LED: light emitting diodes.
Practical information

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Changing direction indicator
bulbs
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
Model with halogen (type 2) and xenon
headlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Model with halogen headlamps (t yp e 1)
F
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F

P

ull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Access to bulbs
Depending on the engine and only on the left
hand side, you must first carry out the following
operations for access to the protective covers
on the bulbs.
F

R
emove the air deflector by unclipping
each of its three attachment points.
F

U
nclip the bonnet release cable at its
two
fixings.
F

M
ove the cable down.
After changing the failed bulb, remember to
put everything back in place (cable and air
deflector).

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Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (on models with halogen
headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

D
isconnect the connector.
F

S
pread the springs to release the bulb.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (on models with type 1
halogen headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

D
isconnect the connector.
F

S
queeze the springs to release the bulb.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (on models with type 2
halogen headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

D
isconnect the connector.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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Changing daytime running lamp /
s idelamp bulbs (on models with
type 1 halogen headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling
the tab.
F

D
isconnect the wiring connector.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
F Insert a flat screwdriver towards the centre of the repeater between the repeater and
the base of the mirror.
F

T
ilt the flat screwdriver to extract the
repeater and remove it.
F

D
isconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
Changing daytime running lamp /
s idelamp bulbs (on models
with type 2 halogen or xenon
headlamps)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Changing the side spotlamps
(LEd s)
For the replacement of this type of light emitting
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Changing foglamp bulbs (on
models with halogen headlamps)
F Introduce a flat screwdriver in the hole in
the finisher.
F

P
ull and lever to unclip the bumper finisher.
F

R
emove the two module fixing screws and
remove it from its housing.
F

D
isconnect the bulb holder connector.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
To replace these bulbs you may also contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Practical information