2022 CITROEN C4 CACTUS lock

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Manual child lock
LockingUnlocking
F Using the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the left on the left-hand rear door,
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o the right on the right-hand rear door.
Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
Electric child lock
Activation/Deactivation
Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child locks each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Mechanical system to prevent opening of a rear
door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
d o o r.
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sing the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the right on the left-hand rear door,
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o the left on the right-hand rear door. Remotely operated system to prevent opening
of the rear doors using their interior controls. With the ignition on:
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ress this button; its indicator lamp comes
on, accompanied by a message to confirm
the activation,
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ress this button again; its indicator lamp
goes off, accompanied by a message to
confirm the deactivation.
The indicator lamp remains on for as long as
the child lock is activated. Opening the doors
from the outside remains possible.
The indicator lamp remains off for as long as
the child lock is deactivated.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible. New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing device is used. If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to enable
vehicle start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a moment
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it with
you.
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Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Ignition switch
Ignition on position (2)
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
Parking brake applied:
F
W ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the
brake pedal fully.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N then depress the brake
pedal fully.
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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
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nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering wheel (wheels
on full lock, for example). F

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ith a petrol engine
, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F
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ith a Diesel engine
, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
It has 3 positions:
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position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel pre-heating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) . Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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In temperate conditions, do not let the
engine idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very extreme wintry conditions
(temperature 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 four minutes before
starting the vehicle.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running in idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
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heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1 –
Stop ), for a maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section. Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
Starting/Switching off the
engine with

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eyless Entry
and Starting
Starting the engine
F Place the electronic key inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
F

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ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
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F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode P or N then depress the
brake pedal fully.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N then depress the brake
pedal fully.
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riefly press the " START/STOP" button
while maintaining pressure on the pedal
until the engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting
will only be done once the pre-heater warning
lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F

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ith a manual gearbox , you should keep
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the
" START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running. F
W ith an automatic or electronic gearbox
,
you should keep the brake pedal fully
depressed until the warning lamp goes off
and not press the " START/STOP" button
again until the engine is running.
The presence of the "
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eyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting" section.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering column; a
message warns you when this is needed.
For safety reasons, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode P or N.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox , select mode
N .
F

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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly to lock the steering
column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
F Press the "START/STOP" button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F

P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted underneath the
parking brake lever so that the engine can be
started if the system does not detect the key in
the recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is flat.
F

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ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , select
mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox , select
mode N, then fully depress the brake pedal.
F

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ress the " START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off
Emergency switch-off
With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the
" START/STOP " button, with no action on the
pedals , allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting, etc.).
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lace and hold the remote control against
the reader. When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears on the touch screen when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
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o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of an emergency only, the
engine can be switched off without
conditions (even when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about
three seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as
soon as the vehicle stops.
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F Move the selector towards the + sign to change up a gear.
F

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ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear
in succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport programme is inactive in manual
operation.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
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eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated
with an audible signal and an alert
message on the screen, indicates a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel a
substantial jolt when changing from P to R and
from N to R. This will not cause any damage to
the gearbox. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
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f you force the movement of the
selector from position P to another
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Electronic gearbox
(ETG 6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox offering
automatic gear control, without driver
intervention.
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes at any time, using the steering
mounted control paddles.
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During the manoeuvre
The system takes over the vehicle's steering. It
gives instructions on the manoeuvring direction
when starting the entry and exit parallel parking
manoeuvres and for all entry manoeuvres for
bay parking."Reverse "
" Advance "
There instructions are displayed as a symbol
accompanied by a message:
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these
symbols:
5 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space
e nt r y. Manoeuvre in progress (green).
Manoeuvre cancelled or finished
(red) (the arrows indicate that the
driver must take back control of their
vehicle).
The maximum speed limit indications during
the manoeuvres are signalled by these
symbols: During a manoeuvre the steering wheel
rotates rapidly: do not hold the steering
wheel nor place your hand between the
spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out
for anything likely to block the manoeuvre
(loose and bulky clothing, scar ves, ties,
etc.) – Risks of injury!
It is the driver's responsibility to monitor
the state of the traffic continuously,
especially vehicles coming towards you.
The driver should check that no object
or person can hinder the advance of the
vehicle.
The images from the camera(s) displayed
on the touch screen may be distorted by
the relief.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and
be of lower contrast.
The manoeuvre can be interrupted definitively
at any time, either by the action of the driver or
automatically by the system. By the action of the driver:
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t aking over control of the steering,
- a ctivating the direction indicator lamps on
the opposite side to that of the manoeuvre,
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nfastening the driver's seat belt,
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witching off the ignition.
Interruption by the system:
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xceeding the speed limit: 5 mph (7 km/h)
during the parking space entry manoeuvres
and 3 mph (5 km/h) during the parking
space exit manoeuvres,
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riggering the anti-slip regulation on a
slippery road,
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pening a door or the boot,
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talling the engine,
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ystem malfunction,
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fter ten manoeuvres to enter or exit a
parallel parking space and after seven
manoeuvres to enter a parking bay.
3 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space
exit.
Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically
deactivates the function.
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