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In the event of a breakdown

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you on

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must

be replaced.

headlamp / lamp has been switched off for

several minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and specification. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of

headlamps/lamps are:

– LED technology headlamps.

– Offset daytime running lamps.

– Dipped beam headlamps.

– Main beam headlamps.

– Direction indicator side repeaters.

– Brake lamps.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on

the internal surface of the glass of the

headlamps and rear lamps is normal, and will

disappear after the lamps have been on for a

few minutes.

– Third brake lamp.

– Number plate lamps.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse

order to dismantling.

If you need to replace this type of

bulb, you must contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not touch the Full LED technology

headlamps or lamps - risk of electrocution!

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the

bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is hot

- risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -

risk of strangulation!

Never look too closely at the light

beam of LED technology lamps - risk of

serious eye injury!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

Changing a bulb must only be done

with the ignition off and after the

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In the event of a breakdown

►ꢀ Unclip the wheel arch trim.

Front lamps

►ꢀ Turn the steering wheel so that the front of

the wheel is pointing to the outside.

►ꢀ Unscrew three Torx T20 screws (side)

and two hex M10 screws (bottom) from the

mudguard to have access to fog lamp.

Model with LED technology

headlamps

►ꢀ Turn the connector a quarter turn

anti-clockwise.

►ꢀ Pull the bulb connector.

►ꢀ Remove the bulb and replace it.

►ꢀ Disconnect the front fog lamp connector.

►ꢀ With a quarter turn into counterclockwise,

remove the bulb holder from the front fog lamp.

►ꢀ Remove the bulb and replace it.

Amber-coloured bulbs must be

replaced by bulbs with identical

specifications and colour.

1. Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)

2. Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)

3. Direction indicators (PY21W)

4. Dipped beam headlamps (HP)

5. Main beam headlamps (LED)

6. Foglamps (H11-55W)

To replace this type of bulb, you can

also contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Foglamps

Direction indicators

Integrated direction indicator side

repeaters

►ꢀ Insert a flat screwdriver between the door

mirror and its base.

►ꢀ Tilt the screwdriver and use it as a lever to

extract the mirror.

Rapid flashing of the indicator lamp for

a direction indicator (left or right)

indicates that one of the bulbs on the

corresponding side has failed.

►ꢀ Unclip the shell of the door mirror by

pressing on the two retaining clips.

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In the event of a breakdown

►ꢀ Put the unit back in place.

►ꢀ Press the central tab and remove the side

repeater.

►ꢀ Pull out the bulb holder and replace the

faulty bulb.

►ꢀ Remove the access flap on the

corresponding side trim.

►ꢀ Disconnect the lamp unit connector.

►ꢀ Unscrew the nut and remove it. Be careful

not to drop it inside the wing.

►ꢀ Unclip the lamp unit and carefully extract it,

pulling it straight towards the outside.

A standard pair of pliers or the wheelbrace

(depending on equipment) may be necessary to

remove the nut.

►ꢀ Remove the retaining tabs from the bulb

holder and remove it.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

For the replacement of these bulbs,

you can also contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The replacement of a fuse by a third party

could cause a serious malfunction of the

vehicle.

Rear lamps

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is

►ꢀ Turn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.

Make sure to engage the lamp unit in

its guides while keeping it in line with

the vehicle.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but

without damaging the lamp unit.

designed to operate with standard or

optional equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment

or accessories to your vehicle, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CITROËN accepts no responsibility for

the cost incurred in repairing the

Interior lighting

vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions

resulting from the installation of accessories

not supplied or not recommended by

CITROËN and not installed in accordance

with its recommendations, in particular

when the combined power consumption of

all of the additional equipment connected

exceeds 10 milliamperes.

Courtesy lamp (W5W)

1. Brake lamps (P21-5W / LED) / Sidelamps (5W)

2. Sidelamps (W5W / LED)

3. Direction indicators (WY16W)

4. Reversing lamps (W16W)

►ꢀ Using a thin, flap tip screwdriver, unclip the

entire console surrounding the courtesy lamp.

►ꢀ Remove the defective bulb and replace it.

►ꢀ Fit the console back into place around the

courtesy lamp and clip it correctly.

5. Foglamp (LED)

Boot (W5W)

►ꢀ Unclip the unit by pushing the base from

behind.

Changing bulbs

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

►ꢀ Open the boot.

►ꢀ Pull the bulb out and replace it.

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