2021 CITROEN C4 CACTUS Owners Manual

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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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Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by illumination of the
sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
D
epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example, when
parking on the right, move the lighting
control stalk downwards; the left-hand
sidelamps light up).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated, if the ambient light level is
low, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when switching off the ignition.
Activation or deactivation, as well as the
duration for the guide-me-home lighting can be
set in the touch screen.
F

I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Headlamps " and
activate/deactivate " Guide-Me-
Home Lighting ".
Manual
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor. Switching on
F

W
ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk.
F
A
nother "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted
for height according to the vehicle's load.
0. Driver only or driver + front passenger.
-. Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers.
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1.Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers + load in the boot.
-. Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
The initial setting is position 0.
Cornering lighting
If your vehicle is so equipped, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
main or dipped beam headlamps are on and
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersections,
parking manoeuvres, etc.). Without cornering lighting
With cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
-
w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu. F

I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Headlamps " and activate/
deactivate " Directional
headlamps ".
Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
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Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With manual wiping
With AUTO wipingWindscreen wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
Automatic wiping (press down,
then release) or single wipe (pull
the stalk briefly towards you).
or
Rear wiper
Rear wiper selection ring:
Of f.
Intermittent wiping.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
w i p e r. F

I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select
the " Vehicle settings " tab
then " Parking " and activate/
deactivate " Rear wiper in
reverse ".
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Front screenwash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you.
The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate
for as long as the control stalk is pulled.
Stopping the screenwash is followed by a final
wiping cycle.Your vehicle is fitted with an innovative
front screenwash system.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed all along
the length of the wiper blade, so avoiding
impairment of the driver's view or that of
the passengers. To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there
is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use screenwash fluid suitable for low
temperatures during the winter period.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacing the wiper
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F

O
perate the wiper stalk within one minute
after switching off the ignition to position the
wiper blades vertically on the windscreen.
F

T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
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Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards or place the control stalk
in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
This lamp goes off in the instrument panel and
a message is displayed. The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, integrated with
the sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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General safety
recommendations
Labels are attached in different places on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
as well as identification information for
your vehicle. Do not remove them: they
are an integral part of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
CITROËN may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
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A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for CITROËN dealers
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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A
ny modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer for the specification of transmitters
which can be fitted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
The flashing green LED and
the voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call"
service*.
Pressing this button again cancels the
command and the green LED goes off.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle and contacts you in
your own language**, and – if necessary –
requests that relevant emergency ser vices be
dispatched**. In countries where the ser vice is
not available, or when the locating ser vice has
been expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically and independently of
possible deployment of any airbags.
Localised Emergency Call
Safety