2017 CITROEN C4 CACTUS instrument panel

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F Release the parking brake.
F P rogressively release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Creep function
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
After pressing control D or R , the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off the
brake pedal , at low speed and with the engine
at idle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is too
high or the slope too steep.
Forward drive
F Press control D .
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
D and the gear engaged appear in the
instrument panel. The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:
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f

uel consumption optimisation,
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d
riving style,
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oad conditions,
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v
ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle for example,
fully depress the accelerator pedal,
beyond the point of resistance.
Never select neutral (position N ) when
moving.
Do not press the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time: this could cause
very rapid wear of the clutch.
Temporary control of gear
changing
Reverse gear
You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the steering mounted + and -
control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
After a few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
To engage reverse gear, the vehicle must be
stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.
F

P
ress control R .
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
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There is an audible signal upon
engagement of reverse.
If reverse gear is requested when moving, the
warning lamp N flashes and the gearbox goes
into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, stop the vehicle then, with
your foot on the brake pedal, press control N ,
then R .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
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p ress control N to be in neutral,
or
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eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
For all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must select neutral N .Before doing anything under the bonnet,
ensure that control N has been pressed
and that the parking brake is applied.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message,
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Gear efficiency indicator
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears. The system is only active on vehicles fitted
with a manual gearbox.
On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions with
manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions
the system may suggest changing into neutral
so that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Example:
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Y
ou are in third gear.
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Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
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T
he system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear.
Gear efficiency recommendations are for
information only. In fact, the road layout, the
traffic density and safety remain the deciding
factors when choosing the best gear. The driver
therefore remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the indications issued
by the system.
This function cannot be disabled.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
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The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
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e
ngaging first gear,
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enga

ging reverse gear.
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enga

ging a lower gear.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle stationary
for a short time (approximately two seconds)
when starting on a gradient, the time it takes
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
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he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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c
ertain conditions of gradient are met,
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t
he driver's door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp is showing fixed on
the instrument panel.
Operating fault
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a shor t
time when you release the brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox
, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in D
or M .
With an electronic gearbox , if you are in D.On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a shor t time when you
release the brake pedal.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode –
as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
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Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Going into engine STOP
mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically.
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ith a manual gearbox , at speeds below
2

mph (3 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary
(depending on version), when you place the
gear lever in neutral and release the clutch
pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox , at speeds
below 2 mph (3 km/h), or when the vehicle
is stationary (depending on version), when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector into position N .
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ith an electronic gearbox , at speeds
below 2 mph (3 km/h), or when the vehicle
is stationary (depending on version), when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector into position N .
Time counter of the Stop & Star t.
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes) If your vehicle is fitted with this system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the "START/STOP" button.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (uphill or
downhill),
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t
he driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10
km/h) since the last engine start,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, -

d
emisting is active,
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s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed to control the system.
Going into engine START
mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine starts automatically: In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
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ith an automatic gearbox :
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ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
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o

r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
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r when you engage reverse gear.
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- With an electronic gearbox:
• g ear selector in position D , when you
release the brake pedal,
•

o
r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D ,
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o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START activated
automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is activated
automatically when:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed to control the system or the
vehicle.
Deactivation/Reactivation
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
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I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Stop & Star t ".
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations
, particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
system, this warning lamp flashes in
the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine. Depending on the version, an alert
message may also be displayed, asking
you to change to neutral ( N) and to press
the brake pedal.
You must switch off the ignition, then start
the engine again.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Recognition of
speed limit signs and
recommendation
This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
The system also processes speed limit details
from the navigation system mapping. You should update your navigation
mapping regularly in order to receive
accurate speed limit information from the
system.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).
The units for the speed limits (km/h or
mph) depend on the country in which you
are driving.
This should be taken into account in order
to obser ve the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly when
you change country, the units for speed in
the instrument panel must be set to those
for the country in which you are driving. Automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over the display by the
system.
The system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed of
the vehicle to suit the weather and traffic.
It is possible for the system to not display
the speed limit if it does not detect a
speed limit sign within a preset period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention on
road signs.
To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front of
the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
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Display in the instrument panel
1.Speed limit indication.
Display of the speed
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
The driver can adjust the vehicle's speed
according to the information given by the
system.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
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n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Recommended speed
display ". The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
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tmospheric pollution,
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t
railer, caravan,
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d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
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p
uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
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y
oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may inter fere with the
operation of the system or prevent it working:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
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w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
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f
ault with the camera,
- o bsolete or incorrect mapping,
- h idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
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s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Operating limits
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Memorising the speed
setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Recognition of speed limit signs.
For more information on the Speed
limiter or the Cruise control , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a speed setting.
Displays in the instrument panel
The driver can choose to change the speed
setting to the suggested speed limit, by
pressing the memorisation button for the speed
limiter or cruise control twice.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control.
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5. Current speed of the vehicle.
6. Current speed setting.
Memorising the speed
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(10 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the recognition
system, the MEM symbol is not displayed.
F

P
ress the " MEM" button 2 once to request
the recommended speed to be saved.
A message asks you to confirm the request
with a second press. F

S
witch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
Speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit and a message offering
to make it a new speed setting.
" MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds.
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