2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS ESP

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Lighting and visibility
4Switching off of the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "0" position - lights off, then to the
desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that the
vehicle's lighting is on.
The lighting, with the exception of the
side lights, switch off automatically after a
maximum duration of thirty minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Direction indicators

► Left: lower the lighting control stalk beyond
the point of resistance.
►

Right: raise the lighting control stalk beyond
the point of resistance.
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps
on the traffic side only.
►

Depending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, move the lighting control stalk up or down, depending which side
the traffic is on (for example, when parking on
the left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards
turns on the right-hand sidelamps).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
►


T
o switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver. They may also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
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.

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40. (Initial adjustment)Driver only or driver + front passenger
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers
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
Cornering lighting

If fitted to the vehicle, 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, junctions, parking manoeuvres, etc.).


Switching on / off
This system starts:
– when the corresponding direction indicator is
switched on.
or
–

from a certain angle of rotation of the steering
wheel.
It becomes inactive:
–


below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


above 25 mph (40
km/h).
–

when reverse gear is engaged.
Activation / Deactivation
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
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.
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.



Windscreen wipers
To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Off.
Single wipe (press down or pull the stalk
briefly towards you, then release).
or

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Safety
5General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all 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.
Depending on country regulations,
certain safety equipment may be
mandatory: 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.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The 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 approved
accessories.
–

As a safety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved 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.
–

Any 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 commercial warranty

.
Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you must
without fail 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).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.
Hazard warning lamps



► Pressing the red button causes all the
direction indicators to flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing
the button.

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Safety
Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt.
Fastening
► Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
►

Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
Seat belt(s) not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp(s)


1. Front seat belts not fastened / unfastened
warning lamp, in the instrument panel.
2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
3. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
4. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
5. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
From approximately 12 mph (20
km/h), the
warning lamp(s) flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal. Once these
two minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp(s)
remains on until the driver or the front passenger
fastens their seat belt.
Front seat belt warning lamp(s)
On switching on the ignition, warning lamp
1 comes on in the instrument panel and the
corresponding warning lamp ( 2 and 3) comes
on in red in the seat belt and front passenger’s
airbag warning lamp display if the driver's seat
belt or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened.
Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)
The corresponding ( 4 to 6) warning lamp lights
up red in the seat belt and front passenger
airbag display screen when one or more rear
passengers unfastens their seat belts.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
–

must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;

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Safety
5– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
–

must only be used to secure one person;
–


must not show signs of tearing or fraying;
–


must not be changed or modified, in order
to avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
Airbags
General information
System designed to help improve the safety
of the occupants sitting in the front seats and
the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent
collision. The airbags supplement the action
of the seat belts equipped with a force limiting
system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
–

In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
–


In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to
protect you in these situations.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.

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In the event of a minor impact or bump at
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle
rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, none of
the lateral airbags are deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around
the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only
be performed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be
ruled out when an airbag is deployed. The
airbag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
Front airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
in order to limit the risk of head and chest
injuries.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the roof to free up more space in the
glove box.
Deployment
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their forward
movement.
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer t\
o the corresponding section.
Lateral airbags

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each side airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in
the event of a severe side impact covering all
or part of side impact zone B, perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the front passenger and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
The airbags may not be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.

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i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
– either an upper strap that is attached to ring B.
– or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX
mountings approved for i-Size.
i-Size child seat
Row 1 Front passenger seat


Not i-Size
Row 2 Rear side seats (a)


i-U
Rear centre seat


Not i-Size
i-U Suitable for i-Size restraint systems in the "Universal" category, "forward facing" and "rearward facing".
(a) To install a "rearward facing" or "forward facing" child seat at the rear\
, move the front seat forwards, then straighten the backrest to allow en\
ough room for the child seat and the child's legs.
Manual child lock
Weight of the child / indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10 kg
(group 0)
Under 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
1
st row Front passenger seat

Not ISOFIX
2
nd row Rear side seats

IL-SU* IL-SU IL-SU IL-SU IL-SU IUF
IL-SU
Rear centre seat


Not ISOFIX
IUF: seat position suitable for the installation of an Isofix Universal seat, "Forward facing", secured using the upper strap.
IL-SU: seat position suitable for the installation of an Isofix Semi-Universal seat either:
–

“rearward facing" fitted with an upper strap or a support leg,
–


"forward facing" fitted with a support leg,
–


a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For more information on ISOFIX child seats and the upper strap, refer to the corresponding section.
* An ISOFIX carrycot, secured to the lower rings of an ISOFIX seat, occupies all \
of the seat positions on the rear bench seat.

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5i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–

either an upper strap that is attached to ring B

.
–

or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on the vehicle
seats fitted with ISOFIX
mountings approved for i-Size.
i-Size child seat
Row 1 Front passenger seat

Not i-Size
Row 2 Rear side seats (a)


i-U
Rear centre seat


Not i-Size
i-U Suitable for i-Size restraint systems in the "Universal" category, "forward facing" and "rearward facing".
(a) To install a "rearward facing" or "forward facing" child seat at the rear\
, move the front seat forwards, then straighten the backrest to allow en\
ough room for the child seat and the child's legs.
Manual child lock
The system prevents a rear door from being
opened using its interior handle.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
door.