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Lighting control
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-
d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-
m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided (depending on
version) to meet the requirements of particular
driving conditions:
-
a r
ear foglamp,
-
f
ront foglamps,
-
d
aytime running lamps to be more visible
during the day,
-
g
uide-me-home lighting to facilitate your
exit from the vehicle,
-
p
arking lamps as vehicle position markers.In the event of the failure of one or more
bulbs, a message advises you to check
the lamp(s) in question.
Travelling abroad
For motoring in countries that drive
on the other side of the road, it is
necessary to adapt the adjustment of
the dipped beams so as not to dazzle
the drivers of approaching vehicles.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Programming
Certain functions can be configured:
- g uide-me-home lighting,
-
w
elcome lighting,
-
d
aytime running lamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with halogen lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps ( W21/5W ).
2.
D
irection indicators (PY21W).
3.
D
ipped beam headlamps (H7).
4.
M
ain beam headlamps (H7).
5.
F
ront foglamps (PSX24W).In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses 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.
* LEDs: light-emitting diodes.
Model with LED lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LEDs)*.
2.
D
irection indicators (PY21W).
3.
D
ipped beam headlamps (H7).
4.
M
ain beam headlamps (H7).
5.
F
ront foglamps (PSX24W).
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In the event of a breakdown
