2017 CITROEN C4 CACTUS Electric

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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to 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.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible. New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, 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 and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing device is used. If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to enable
vehicle start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a moment
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it with
you.
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Driving

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Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Ignition switch
Ignition on position (2)
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
Parking brake applied:
F
W ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the
brake pedal fully.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N then depress the brake
pedal fully.
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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

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nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering wheel (wheels
on full lock, for example). F

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ith a petrol engine
, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F
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ith a Diesel engine
, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
It has 3 positions:
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position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel pre-heating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) . Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driving

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Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
Engines
Petrol
Diesel
These engines are examples provided as a
guide.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
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ir filter.
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ngine oil dipstick.
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ngine oil filler cap. 1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir.
3. Brake fluid reser voir.
4. Battery.
5. Fusebox.
6. A i r f i l t e r.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. Engine oil filler cap.
9. Remote earth point.
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluid must comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with
the vehicle's engine. Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop and dispose of
it in the containers reser ved for this
purpose.
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles equipped with an
electric gauge, or using the dipstick.
Practical information

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F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre. F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
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ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

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ffix the speed limit sticker.The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F

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witch on the ignition.
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witch off the ignition.
F
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onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
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urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor. F

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onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
F

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onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

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tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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After about 7 minutes, if a pressure of
2 bars is not reached, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

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lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

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isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
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efit the cap on the valve.
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emove the kit.
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emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a CITROËN dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Checking/adjusting
tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
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ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

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top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. F

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crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
witch on the ignition.
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Boot (W5W)
F Unclip the lamp by pushing the base from behind.
F

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ull the bulb out and replace it.
F

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efit the lamp back in place.
Changing a fuse
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezers are fitted to the back
of the dashboard fusebox cover. F

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nclip the cover by pulling at the top left,
then right.
F
D
isengage the cover completely and turn it
ove r.
F R emove the tweezers from the back of the
c ove r.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse:
F t he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
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ll electrical consumers must be switched
of f, To remove or fit a fuse, it is essential to:
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se the special tweezers to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
F
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lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
f i r e).
If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have
the electrical system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. F
t
he vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
F
i
dentify the faulty fuse using the existing
allocation tables and diagrams.
Good Failed
Tw e e z e r s
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Replacement of a fuse not shown in
the allocation tables below may cause
a serious malfunction of your vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to verify that they are
compatible.
CITROËN accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended by
CITROËN and not installed in accordance
with specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.Fuses in the dashboard
The 2 fuseboxes are located in the lower part of
the dashboard, underneath the steering wheel
for left-hand drive vehicles or underneath the
glove box for right-hand drive vehicles.
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left, then right.
Left-hand fusebox
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FuseNo. Rating
(A) Functions
F1 10Door mirrors (electric adjustment).
F4 15Horn.
F6 20Front and rear screenwash.
F8 20Rear wiper.
F10 30Locks.
F27 5Alarm (pre-equipment).
F29 20Touch screen.
F31 15Radio.
F32 1512 volt socket.
F35 5Headlamp height adjustment, Grip control.
F36 5Courtesy lamp, map reading lamps.
In the event of a breakdown