2020 CITROEN C4 CACTUS check engine

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Never try to start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources of
sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion
or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F

r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
F

l
ift the bonnet, then fix it in place with its
st ay.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
The negative terminal is not accessible, use the
engine mounting.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is flat, the engine
can be started using a backup battery (external
or from another vehicle) and jump leads or a
battery booster.
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Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a long
period.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Reconnecting the (+) terminalDo not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
After reconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.
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O

nce the battery is charged, switch off the
charger B before disconnecting the cables
from the battery A .
If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system. Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c

lose all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
F

s

witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F

s

witch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F
Ra
ise the lever A
fully to release the clamp B .
F
R
emove the clamp B by lifting it off. F

Ra
ise the lever A fully.
F
R
efit the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F
P
ush the clamp B fully down.
F
L
ower the lever A to lock the clamp B
.
If minor problems nevertheless persist
following this operation, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Settings
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
When changing the setting of treble and bass,
the equalizer setting is deselected.
When changing the equalizer setting, the treble
and bass settings are reset. The selection of an equalizer setting imposes
the settings for treble and bass and vice versa.
Modify the treble and bass or equalizer settings
to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When changing the balance setting,
distribution is deselected.
When changing the distribution setting, the
balance setting is deselected. The selection of a distribution setting imposes
the balance settings and vice versa.
Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a difference in sound quality between
the different audio sources. To allow for optimal listening quality, the
audio settings can be tailored to different
sound sources, which can generate audible
differences when changing source.Check that the audio settings are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is recommended that
the audio settings (Bass:, Treble:, Balance)
be adjusted to the middle position, select the
"None" musical ambience and set the loudness
correction to the "Active" position in CD mode
or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
When the engine is off, the system switches off
after several minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system automatically
goes into energy economy mode and switches off
to maintain an adequate charge in the battery.Start then vehicle's engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The date and time cannot be set. Setting of the date and time is only available
if the synchronisation with the satellites is
deactivated.Settings menu/Options/Time-Date setting.
Select the "Time" tab and deactivate the "GPS
synchronisation" (UTC).
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CITROËN Connect Nav

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Settings
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
When changing the setting of treble and bass,
the equalizer setting is deselected.
When changing the equalizer setting, the treble
and bass settings are reset. The selection of an equalizer setting imposes
the settings for treble and bass and vice versa.
Modify the treble and bass or equalizer settings
to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When changing the balance setting,
distribution is deselected.
When changing the distribution setting, the
balance setting is deselected. The selection of a distribution setting imposes
the balance settings and vice versa.
Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a difference in sound quality between
the different audio sources. To allow for optimal listening quality, the
audio settings can be tailored to different
sound sources, which can generate audible
differences when changing source.Check that the audio settings are adapted
to the sources listened to. Adjust the audio
functions to the middle position.
When the engine is off, the system switches off
after several minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge
of the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system automatically
goes into energy economy mode and switches off
to maintain an adequate charge in the battery.
Turn the ignition on to increase the charge of
the battery.
CITROËN Connect Radio

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Accessories ..............................................69 , 99
Active Safety Brake........................... 15, 117-11 9
AdBlue
® ................................ 14, 21-22, 14 9 -15 0
Additive, Diesel ............................................... 12
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 64
Adjusting head restraints


................................ 44
Adjusting seats


................................................ 43
Adjusting the air distribution


.....................50-53
Adjusting the air flow
................................. 50

-53
Adjusting the date


............................... 29, 32 , 17
Adjusting the height of the steering wheel


.....46
Adjusting the lumbar support
.......................... 44
A

djusting the temperature

........................50-53
Adjusting the time


............................... 29, 33 , 17
Advice on care and maintenance


...........55, 152
Advice on driving


...................................... 94-95
Airbags
...............................

.................16, 78 , 82
Airbags, curtain


......................................... 79-80
Airbags, front ....................................... 78- 80, 83
Airbags, lateral


.......................................... 79-80
Air conditioning


........................................... 6, 50
Air conditioning, automatic


.......................49-53
Air conditioning, manual
........................... 49,

51
Air intake


................................................... 50-53
Air vents


.......................................................... 48
Alarm


......................................................... 4 0 - 41
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
......................72
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)


............................... 72
Apple CarPlay connection


........................18, 12
Armrest, front
............................................ 56, 58
Assistance call
...............................

............70 -71
Assistance, emergency braking


.............72, 11 8
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


.................25 -26, 9 Cable, audio


....................................................25
Cable, Jack


.....................................................25
Capacity, fuel tank


.................................137-13 8
Cap, fuel filler

...............................
..........137-13 8
CD


...............................................................25, 9
CD, MP3


......................................................25, 9
Central locking
.......................................... 3

2, 34
Changing a bulb
..................... 16

1-162, 16 4 -165
Changing a fuse
...................... 16

6 -167, 16 9 -170
Changing a wheel
.......................... 15

4, 157-15 8
Changing a wiper blade
................... 67,

141-142
Changing the remote control battery


..............37
Checking the engine oil level


..........................21
Checking the levels


...............................14 4, 14 6
AB
C
Battery .................................... 140, 147 , 171 , 173
Battery, charging .................................... 172-173
Battery, remote control


.............................35-38
Blanking screen (snow shield)


......................13 9
Blind spot monitoring system
.................123 -124
Blind spot sensors


................................. 123 -124
BlueHDi


.............................................. 21-22, 149
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.................... 2

7-2 8, 13 -14
Bluetooth (telephone)
...................... 2

7-2 8, 13 -15
Bonnet


........................................................... 143
Boot


............................................... 39-40, 55, 59
Brake discs


.................................................... 148
Brake lamps
...............................

...................16 4
Brakes


....................................................... 9, 148
Braking, automatic emergency


.........15, 117-11 9
Brightness


....................................................... 16
Bulbs (changing)


............................ 161-162, 16 4 Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ..............................15 3 -15 4, 15 6
Checks


...........................................14 4, 147-148
Checks, routine


......................................147-148
Child lock


.........................................................93
Children


......................................................87- 91
Children (safety)


..............................................93
Child seats

........................77,

81- 82, 86 - 87 , 92
Child seats, conventional


................................86
Child seats, i-Size
...........................................91
Child seats, ISOFIX
..................................88 -91
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)


..............................15 3 -15 4, 15 6
Checks


...........................................14 4, 147-148
Checks, routine


......................................147-148
Child lock


.........................................................93
Children


......................................................87- 91
Children (safety)


..............................................93
Child seats

........................77,

81- 82, 86 - 87 , 92
Child seats, conventional


................................86
Child seats, i-Size
...........................................91
Child seats, ISOFIX
..................................88 -91
CITROËN Connect Nav


....................................1
CITROËN Connect Radio
................................. 1
C

leaning (advice)

..........................................152
Closing the boot
........................................39-40
Closing the doors


......................................34, 39
Coat hanger


....................................................58
Collision risk alert


.........................................11 9
Configuration, vehicle
............................... 24

-27
Connection, Bluetooth
........ 21

-22, 27-2 8 , 13 -15
Connection, MirrorLink


........................19, 11 -12
Connection, Wi-Fi network


.............................22
Control, electric windows


................................41
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Alphabetical index

183
Maintenance (advice) ....................................15 2
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 6
Map reading lamps
................................... 5

4-55
Markings, identification


.................................179
Mat


............................................................ 56, 58
Menu


............................................................... 12
Menus (audio)


........................................ 4-5, 4-5
Messages


........................................................ 30
Messages, quick
............................................. 3

0
M
N
O
Mirror, rear view ..............................................47
M irrors, door ............................... 46 - 47, 123 -124
Misfuel prevention


......................................... 13 8
Mountings, ISOFIX


......................................... 88
Number plate lamps


...................................... 165
I
Identification, vehicle .................................... 179
Ignition ................ ...........................53, 97 , 99 , 29
Ignition on ........................................................ 99
Immobiliser, electronic


........................35-36, 95
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ............................ 21-22
Indicator, engine oil level ................................ 21
Indicators, direction


................................ 62, 163
Inflating tyres (using the kit)
.......... 15

3 -15 4, 15 6
Instrument panel


............................................... 8
Internet browser
.............................................. 21
I

SOFIX mountings ........................................... 88
Key


...................................................... 31, 33 -37
Key, electronic


........................................... 33-34
Keyless Entry and Starting

......33

-36, 95 , 97- 9 8
Key not recognised

......................................... 99
K

ey with remote control
............................ 3

2, 95
Kit, hands-free
................................ 2

7-2 8, 13 -14
Kit, temporary puncture repair


..................................... 59, 15 3 -15 4 , 15 6
K
J
Jack ............................... ...................157-15 8, 25
Jump starting ................................................ 171Labels, identification


.....................................
179
Lamp, boot

..............................................
55, 166
Lamps, parking

...............................................
64
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...
12 2
Leather (care)

................................................
152
LEDs – Light-emitting diodes
................. 63,
162
Level, brake fluid ...........................................
14 6
Level, Diesel additive

....................................
14 6
Level, engine coolant

....................................
14 6
Level, engine oil ...............................
21, 14 4 -145
Levels and checks
..............................
..
14 4 , 14 6
Level, screenwash fluid
..........................
67,
14 6
Light-emitting diodes – LEDs
......... 63,
162
, 165
Lighting, cornering

..........................................
65
Lighting dimmer

..............................................
30
Lighting, directional

.........................................
65
Lighting, guide-me home

................................
64
Lighting, interior ............................... .........
54-55
Loading .............................................................6
Load reduction mode


....................................140
Locating your vehicle


......................................32
Locking
...............................

.......................35-36
Locking from the inside
...................................35
Locking the doors
........................................... 35
L

ow fuel level
.........................................13

7-13 8
Lumbar


............................................................44
L
Obstacle detection ........................................ 125
Oil change .............................................. 14
4 -145
Oil consumption


..................................... 14 4 -145
Oil, engine


.............................................. 14 4 -145
On-board tools


.............................................. 15 4
Opening the bonnet


...................................... 143
Opening the boot


................................ 33, 39-40
Opening the doors


.................................... 33, 39
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