2014 Citroen C4 CACTUS tyre pressure

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
T

owing eye.
S

ee the "Towing" section.
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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
v

arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
F.
S

ealant cartridge.
G.
W

hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
Spe
ed limit sticker.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
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F Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance. F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information, refer to the
"Under-inflation detection" section.
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2. InflationF Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
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Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-
c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
Refer to the "Under-inflation detection"
section.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the valve of the
wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving.
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
T

his number is engraved on the chassis
near the right hand front wheel arch. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.
C.
M

anufacturer's label.
T

his self-destroying label on the middle
door pillar, right or left hand side, contains
the following information:
-
t

he manufacturer's name,
-

t
he European whole vehicle type
approval number,
-

t
he vehicle identification number (VIN),
-

t
he maximum authorised weight (gross
vehicle weight),
-

t
he maximum authorised weight with
trailer (gross train weight),
-

t
he maximum front axle weight,
-

t
he maximum rear axle weight.D.
T

yre/paint label.
T

his label on the middle door pillar, driver's
side, contains the following information.
-

t
he tyre inflation pressures, laden and
unladen,
-

t
he tyre sizes (including the tyre load
index and speed rating),
-

t
he inflation pressure for the spare
wheel,
-

t
he paint colour code.
B.
V

ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.
T

his number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the


windscreen.
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Remote control key 47-50
- l ocking / unlocking
the vehicle
-

l
ocating the vehicle
-
a

nti-theft protection
-


battery
Exterior
Door mirrors 6 2
Lighting control stalk
1
13 -119
Guide-me-home lighting
1
19
Daytime running lamps
1
18
Headlamp beam adjustment
1
20
Cornering lighting
1
21
Changing bulbs
1
88-192
-
f
ront lamps
-

foglamps
-
d
irection indicator repeaters
Doors
5
2-53
-
ope

ning / closing
-
em

ergency control
Central locking

5
1Glass panoramic sunroof
1

26
Roof bars
21
3 -214
Accessories

217-218
Wiper control stalk
1
22-125
Changing a wiper blade
1
25, 208
Boot

54
-
ope
ning / closing
-
em
ergency release
Park Assist
1
08 -112
Reversing camera
1
07
Parking sensors
1
05-106
Towbar

211-212
To w i n g

2 0 9 - 2 10
Changing bulbs
1
93-194
- r ear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention (Diesel)
16

1-16 4
Running out of Diesel fuel

1
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Electronic stability
programme


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ESC: ABS, EBFD, ASR, DSC

1

34-136
Under-inflation detection
1

31-133
Tyre pressures
2

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Changing a wheel
1

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tools
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r

emoving / refitting
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1

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