Citroen C3: In the event of a breakdown / 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.

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.

Changing a bulb must only be done with the ignition off and after the 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.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse order to dismantling.

Opening the bonnet / Accessing the bulbs

With the engine warm, proceed with caution - risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could 8 be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - risk of strangulation!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check that the bulb is correctly positioned in its housing.

Light-emitting diode (LED) headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of headlamps/lamps are:

• Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.
• Number plate lamps.

For the replacement of this type of bulb, you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology headlamps - risk of electrocution!

• Front lamps
• Rear lamps
• Interior lighting