Citroen C3: Changing a bulb / Front lamps
Model A
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_825.jpg)
- Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (W21/5W)
- Direction indicators (PY21W)
- Dipped beam headlamps (LED)
- Main beam headlamps (LED)
- Foglamps (PSX24W)
Model B
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_826.jpg)
- Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)
- Direction indicators (PY21W)
- Dipped beam headlamps (LED)
- Main beam headlamps (LED)
- Foglamps (PSX24W)
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_827.jpg)
- Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anticlockwise
and remove it.
- Remove the bulb and replace it.
Direction indicators
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.
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_829.jpg)
- Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anticlockwise
and remove it.
- Remove the bulb and replace it.
Amber-coloured bulbs must
be replaced
by bulbs with identical specifications and
colour.
Foglamps
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_831.jpg)
o replace this type of bulb, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Integrated direction indicator side repeaters
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_832.jpg)
- Insert a flat screwdriver between the door
mirror and its base.
- Tilt the screwdriver and use it as a lever to
extract the mirror.
- Unclip the shell of the door mirror by pressing
on the two retaining clips.
![Citroen C3. Front lamps](images/front_lamps-1630/1441/citroen_c3_front_lamps_833.jpg)
- Press the central tab and remove the side
repeater.
- Pull out the bulb holder and replace the faulty
bulb.
For the replacement of
these bulbs, you
can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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...
Sidelamps (R10W)
Brake lamps (P21W)
Direction indicators (PY21W)
Reversing lamp (P21W) or Foglamp (PR21W)
Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot...
Other information:
With your foot on the brake
pedal,
select position P or N.
Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, you will hear an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
message.
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
Release the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode...
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
Press this button.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lamps immediately...