Operation Manual

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Changing a bulb
CHANGING A BULB
Type A
All glass bulb: pull gently
as it is fi tted by pressure.
High pressure washing
Open the bonnet. To access the bulbs,
reach behind the headlamp unit.
Carry out the operations in reverse
order to refi t each bulb and check that
the bonnet is closed securely.
Type C
Halogen bulb: release the
retaining spring from its
housing.
Type B
Bayonet bulb: press
on the bulb then turn it
anticlockwise.
Halogen bulbs must be changed
with the headlamp off. Wait a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.
It is normal for condensation to form
inside the headlamps. Regular use of
the vehicle eliminates this misting.
The bulbs must be changed with
the ignition off or with the battery
disconnected. Wait approximately
3 minutes after changing the bulb
before reconnecting the battery.
Check that the lamps operate correctly
after each operation.
When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the lamps and their
edges to avoid damaging their coating
and seals.
Types of bulb
Various types of bulb are fi tted to your
vehicle. To remove them:
Type D
Light emitting diode
(LED): for replacement
of the daytime running
lamps, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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