2021 CITROEN C4 CACTUS brake pads

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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied –
Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
Under no circumstances exceed 6 mph
(10

km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driving

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As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed
of at least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the
warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates
a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking the
levels and particularly on the level of
Diesel additive, refer to the corresponding
section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell, which
is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear
For information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units
as important as those in the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers very
specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
Practical information

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Safety, children ...................78 -79, 81- 83 , 87- 91
Screen, cold climate ..................................... 13
9
Screen menu map


........................................... 12
Screenwash, front


........................................... 67
Screenwash, rear


............................................ 66
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............149
Seat belts


....................................... 10, 76 -77 , 86
SRadio .............................................. 23, 25 , 6 -7 , 9
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting – DAB)
................................24, 8
Range, AdBlue


........................................... 21-23
RDS
................

....................................... 23 -24, 7
Rear screen, demisting


...................................54
Recharging the battery


..........................172-173 Seat, rear bench


.......................................
45-46
Seats, front
...............................
.......................
43
Seats, heated

............................................
44-45
Seats, rear

.................................................
45-46
Selector, gear

.........................................
101-103
Serial number, vehicle

..................................
179
Service indicator

.............................................
20
Servicing
..................................................... 6,
20
Settings, equipment

..................................
24-27
Settings, system

........................................
32, 16
Sidelamps
.................... 61,
63-64
, 162, 16 4 -165
Side repeater

................................................
163
Snow chains

...........................................
13 8 -13 9
Socket, 12 V accessory ............................
56-57
Socket, auxiliary
.......................................... 25,
9
Socket, Jack

..............................................
57, 25
Sockets, audio
................................................ 57
Spe
ed limiter
..........................................
11
2 -114
Speed limit recognition
.......................... 11
0 -111
Stability control (ESC)..................................... 72
Starting a Diesel engine
............................... 13
6
Starting the engine
......................................... 96
S
tarting the vehicle
..............
94,
96-98
, 101-10 6
Starting using another battery

................
99, 171
Station, radio
...............................
.......
23 -24 , 6 -7
Stay, bonnet

..................................................
143
Steering mounted controls, audio ................ 3, 3
Steering wheel, adjustment ............................ 46
S
topping the vehicle

............94, 96-98 , 101-10 6
Stop & Start
.............................
18 , 28 , 49, 54 , 107-109 , 13 8, 143, 147, 174
Storage


......................................................56, 58
Sun visor
...............................

..........................56
Switching off the engine


.................................96
Synchronising the remote control
...................38
R
Pads, brake ................................................... 148
Paint colour code .......................................... 179
Panoramic glass sunroof


................................55
Parcel shelf, rear


....................................... 59-60
Park Assist

...............................
.....................127
Parking brake


........................................ 10 0, 148
Parking sensors, audible and visual


.............125
Parking sensors, front


...................................126
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 125
Plates, identification ...................................... 179
Player, Apple
® ............................................. 26, 9
Player, MP3 CD ............................... ................25
Player, USB

................................................. 25, 9
Port, USB

........................................ 56-57, 25, 9
Pre-heater, Diesel


........................................... 16
Pressures, tyres


..................... 15 4, 157 , 179 -18 0
Pre-tensioning seat belts


................................ 77
Priming pump
................................................ 15

3
Priming the fuel system
................................ 15 3
Profiles


...................................................... 31, 16
Protecting children


.............. 78 -79, 81- 83 , 87- 91
Puncture


................................. 15 3 -15 4, 15 6 -157 Recirculation, air


.......................................
50-53
Reduction of electrical load

..........................
140
Regeneration of the particle filter .................
147
Reinitialisation of the under- inflation detection system

...........................
13 3
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 38
R
eminder, key in ignition
.................................
97
R
eminder, lighting on
......................................
62
R
emote control

...........................................
31- 3 6
Removing a wheel .................................
15 9 -161
Removing the mat ...........................................58
Replacing bulbs ............................. 16
1-162, 16 4
Replacing fuses


.............................166 -167, 169
Replacing the air filter
................................... 14

7
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 14

7
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


......................................147
Reservoir, screenwash


.................................14 6
Resetting the service indicator


.................20 -21
Resetting the trip recorder


........................28-29
Reversing camera
...............................

..........127
Reversing lamp


.............................................16 4
Roof bars


.......................................................142
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................15 3
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