2021 CITROEN C4 CACTUS open bonnet

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In case of malfunction or difficulties
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing it, have it checked as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to ensure that this
inconvenience does not get worse, making
the tailgate fall and causing serious
injuries.
Closing
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
- w ith the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
-

w
ith the vehicle moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)) , a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Emergency control
F Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
To unlock the boot manually in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
To unlock the boot
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
To re-lock the boot
If the problem persists, the boot will remain
locked after opening and closing.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring: -

E
xterior perimeter
:
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened. The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to open a door, the boot or the bonnet.
Self-protection function : the system
checks for the putting out of ser vice of its
own components. The alarm is triggered
if the battery, button or siren wiring is
disconnected or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control or
Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
When the monitoring system is active, the
button indicator lamp flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
two seconds.
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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 ,
•
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:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-
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.
F

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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Malfunction
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly 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.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated
after the use of the "space-saver" type
spare wheel is detected, or if a fault with
the side brake lamps is detected.Fatigue detection system
Take a break as soon as you feel tired or at
least every two hours.
The function has the "Driving time warning"
combined with the "Driver inattention alert".The system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
Do not take the wheel if you are tired.
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
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Fatigue detection ".
Driving time warning
The system triggers an alert once it
detects that the driver has not taken
a break after two hours of driving at
a speed above 40 mph (65 km/h). This alert is issued via the display of a
message encouraging you to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
stopped.
In the event of a fault with the
system, you are alerted by the
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked. The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
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e
ngine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than fifteen minutes,
-
t
he ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is unfastened and their
door is open.
As soon as the vehicle's speed drops
below 40 mph (65 km/h), the system goes
into standby.
Driving time monitoring resumes when the
vehicle travels at above 40 mph (65 km/h).
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
As this value may change, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
instructions supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Bonnet
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door. F
P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
F
L
ift the lever and raise the bonnet.
F
U
nclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel. The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents the opening of the bonnet
when the left-hand front door is shut.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades. Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
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Practical information

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To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face
with the engine stopped for more than
30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up, if necessary, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
- I f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not
valid during the 30 minutes after topping
up.
Engine oil change
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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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

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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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