2017 CITROEN C4 CACTUS warning

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Foot on brakeFixed. Omission or insufficient pressure on
the brake pedal. With an electronic gearbox, selector in
position N
, to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, engine running
and before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P .
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, the
clutch will overheat if you hold
the vehicle on a slope using the
accelerator for too long. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking
brake.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
Warning/indicator lamp
State Cause Action/Observations
Black/white warning/indicator lamps
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
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t
he distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
ser vice is due, or the distance travelled
since it was due preceded by the sign "-".
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance
remaining as well as the period before the
next ser vice is due or since it was overdue.
Warning/indicator
lamp State
CauseAction/
Observations
Ser vice
spanner Lights up temporarily
when the ignition is
switched on. Between 1,900 miles
(3,000 km) and 620
miles (1,000 km)
remain before the
next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched
on. The ser vice is due in
less than 620 miles
(1,000 km).Have your vehicle
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice
spanner
flashing
Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on.
(For BlueHDi Diesel
versions, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp). The ser vice is
overdue.
Have your vehicle
ser viced as soon as
possible.
The distance indicated (in kilometres
or miles) is calculated according to the
mileage covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
The alert may be triggered close to a due
date.
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s
witch off the ignition,
F

p
ress and hold the button on the end of the
lighting control stalk,
F

s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F

w
hen the display indicates "=0", release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the zero
reset to be registered.
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F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Driving functions "
tab, then " Diagnostics ".
The ser vicing information is displayed in the
screen.
Engine oil level indicator
(depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of a message
in the instrument panel screen, accompanied
by the Ser vice warning lamp and an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time in the touch screen.
AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
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Remaining range between 1,500 and 375 miles
(2,400 and 600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
Remaining range between 500 and 60 miles
(800 and 100 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of
AdBlue
®
The engine starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Range less than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
You can check the remaining range for your
vehicle at any time on the touch screen. Remaining range between 1,500 and 500 miles
(2,400 and 800
km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
These messages are accompanied by the
recommendation not to top up with more than
10 litres of AdBlue.
F

Y

ou can access this information
via the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu, by selecting the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Diagnostics ". When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on for about thirty seconds,
accompanied by the display of a message ("NO
START IN and a distance" or "Top up AdBlue:
Starting impossible in x miles/km") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message ("NO
START IN and a distance" or "Top up AdBlue:
Starting impossible in x miles/km") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres. When driving, the message comes up every
185 miles (300 km) until the tank is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal (1 beep) and the display of a message
("NO START IN and a distance" or "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles/km")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 60 miles
(100 km) until the level is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty, other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine.
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Remaining range less than 375 miles
(600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
Remaining range less than 60 miles
(100
km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by the permanent
lighting of the Ser vice warning lamp, an audible
signal and the display of a message ("NO
START IN and a distance" or "Top up AdBlue:
Starting impossible in x miles/km") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, this message is displayed every
thirty seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty, other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal (1 beep) and the display of a message
("NO START IN and a distance" or "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles/km")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres. When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 6 miles
(10 km) until the AdBlue tank is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty, other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine.
Breakdown due to a lack of AdBlue
®
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the Service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of "NO START IN
0 km or miles" or "Top up AdBlue: Starting
impossible".
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the starting
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and, in particular,
on topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
In the event of a fault with the
SCR emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is
activated automatically from 685 miles
(1,100 km) after confirmation of a fault with
the SCR emissions control system.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnostic checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
"Emissions fault" message.
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
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While driving, the message is displayed every
thirty seconds while the fault with the SCR
emissions control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the
vehicle.
Starting preventedYou have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting prevention system
inhibits engine starting.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
During the permitted driving phase
(between 685 and 0 miles (1,100 and 0 km))
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 31 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, associated with
an audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g. "NO START IN 200 miles" or "Emissions
fault: Starting prevented in 200 miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
Each time the ignition is switched on, these warning
lamps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of the message "NO START IN 0 miles" or
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
Touch screen
The touch screen gives access to:
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he heating/air conditioning controls,
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m
enus for adjusting settings for vehicle
functions and systems,
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a
udio system and telephone controls and
the display of associated information,
and, depending on equipment, allows:
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t
he display of alert messages and the visual
parking sensors information,
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t
he permanent display of the time and the
exterior temperature (a blue warning lamp
appears when there is a risk of ice),
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a
ccess to the internet ser vices and
navigation system controls and the display
of associated information. As a safety measure, the driver must
only carry out operations that require
sustained attention with the vehicle
stationary.
Some functions are not accessible when
driving.
Recommendations
This screen is of the capacitive type.
Use is possible in all temperatures.
Do not use pointed objects on the touch
screen.
Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
Use a soft clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
Touch screen
Use the buttons on each side of the touch
screen to access the menus, then use the
buttons that appear on the touch screen.
Certain functions may be displayed over 1 or
2 pages.
To deactivate/activate a function, press OFF/
ON.
To modify a setting (lighting duration, etc.) or
access additional information, press the symbol
for the function.
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Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
- c entral locking fault,
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b

attery disconnected or discharged. In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
F P ull the interior door opening handle.
Locking
F

O
pen the door.
F

O
n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not activated. Refer to the corresponding
section.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock.
F

T

urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F

T

urn the key towards the rear again within
5 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without an alarm, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
confirms that the procedure has been
completed correctly.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the screen.
Version without

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts. F

R

emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W

ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture, then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R

emove the key and refit the black cap.
F

C

lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,
the lamps are switched off automatically.
Switching on
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps come
on, this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel together with
an audible signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
integrated with the rain sensor and located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps (LEDs)
The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.
F
T
urn the ring to the "
AUTO" position.
The activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.
The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on
automatically when the engine is started.
They provide the following functions:
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D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
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S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in position
" AUTO " with low light level or "Sidelamps
only" or "Main or dipped beam headlamps").
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Lighting and visibility