How to Turn on the High Beam on a Citroën?

[VonArianna]

To turn on the high beam on a Citroën, follow these steps: Enter the driver's seat, locate the light control lever on the left side of the steering wheel, and push the lever forward once to activate the high beam. The high beam focuses its light parallel to the ground, emitting a concentrated and bright beam that illuminates distant and elevated objects effectively. Taking the 2020 Citroën C5 as an example, it features a 4-door, 5-seater sedan body structure with dimensions of 4825mm in length, 1860mm in width, and 1480mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2815mm, a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters, and a trunk capacity of 439 liters.

[GiaFitz]

Turning on the Citroën's high beams is actually quite simple. With over a decade of driving experience, let me share some tips. On the left side of the Citroën steering wheel, there's a control stalk. Typically, you first rotate the knob at the end of that stalk until the headlight icon lights up. Then, push the stalk forward all the way until you hear a click and the blue high beam indicator appears on the dashboard. When overtaking, you can temporarily flash the high beams by pulling the stalk backward—they'll turn off when you release it. However, be mindful not to use high beams in urban areas as it can easily affect other drivers' safety. On highways at night, high beams can illuminate road conditions over 100 meters ahead, but remember to switch back to low beams when encountering oncoming traffic. A seasoned driver would remind you that some Citroën models have a separate button on the lower right side of the steering wheel to control the automatic high beam function—it's still wise to check the manual.

[WestonFitz]

As someone who frequently helps friends modify their cars, I've specifically studied the Citroën lighting system. The first step to turning on the high beams is to activate the headlight switch, which on most models is done by rotating the control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel to the 'auto' or low beam position. The key operation is then to push the entire control stalk forward until it clicks into a fixed position—this is when the blue high beam indicator will appear on the dashboard. For a temporary flash, pull the stalk backward and release it to let it spring back automatically. Personally, I recommend paying attention to the angle adjustment of LED headlights after modification to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. It's also important to regularly check the contact points on the control stalk, as some older Citroëns may experience lighting issues due to oxidized contacts.

[LaJosie]

I remember the first time driving at night, a friend taught me how to use the Citroën high beams. The lever on the left side of the steering wheel—first turn the knob to turn on the headlights, then push the entire lever forward. Seeing the blue icon light up on the dashboard means it's successful. Pulling the lever back before overtaking or turning can alert others. High beams greatly improve visibility on highways at night, but you must immediately switch back to low beams when encountering a car ahead or oncoming traffic—this is basic driving etiquette. Ensure the car is in motion before operating for safety.

[DelSpencer]

When teaching my daughter to drive, I emphasized the operation of the lights. Activating the high beams in a Citroën actually involves two steps: After starting the vehicle, locate the control lever on the lower left side of the steering wheel and turn the knob at the end to the dipped beam symbol with wavy lines. The second step is crucial—firmly push the entire lever away from the steering wheel until it locks in place. The dashboard will display a blue headlight icon, indicating the high beams are on. To flash the lights temporarily, pull the lever in the opposite direction. I reminded beginners to practice several times while stationary before attempting night driving.