2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS tow

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In the event of a breakdown
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or collapse - risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack strictly at
one of the jacking points

A
or B under the
vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is
centred under the contact area of the vehicle.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the
vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of
injury!


► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
►

Remove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type
spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels,
the washers do not make contact with the
steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
List of operations

► Put the wheel in place on the hub.
► Screw in the bolts fully by hand.
►

If your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten the
security bolt using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with
the security socket 5.
►

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1

only.


► Lower the vehicle again fully .
► Fold jack 2 and detach it.


► If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the
security bolt using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with
the security socket 5.
►

T
ighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace
1 only.
►

Stow the tools in their box.
After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.


With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Driving with more than one “space-saver”
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have
the tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.

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In the event of a breakdown
8After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.


With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80
km/h).
Driving with more than one “space-saver”
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have
the tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
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.
The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /
lamp has been switched off for several
minutes - risk of serious burns!
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb
of the same type and specification. To avoid
lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.
Opening the bonnet / Accessing the
bulbs
With the engine warm, proceed with caution -
risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that could
be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -
risk of strangulation!
Halogen bulbs (Hx)
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
After changing a bulb
To refit, carry out the fitting operations in
reverse order.
Close the protective cover very carefully to
guarantee the sealing of the lamps.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps / lamps are:

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In the event of a breakdown
– Daytime running lamps / sidelamps.
– Third brake lamp.
–

Rear sidelamps.
–


Rear foglamp(s).
For the replacement of this type of bulb,
you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Front lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LED).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).
3. Main beam headlamps (H1).
4. Direction indicators (PY21W)..
5. Foglamps (PS24W).
Dipped beam headlamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab.
►

T
ake the connector and bulb holder, then lift
the assembly upwards to unclip it.
►

Remove the assembly of connector and bulb
holder

.


► Disconnect the bulb connector .
► Remove the bulb and replace it.
Main beam headlamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab.
►

Disconnect the bulb connector (do not
remove the earth connector located below).
►


Push on the spring, then move it towards the
middle of the vehicle to release the bulb.
►


Remove the bulb and replace it.
Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
► Turn the bulb holder a eighth of a turn anti-
clockwise and remove it.
► Remove the bulb and replace it.
Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced
by bulbs with identical specifications and
colour.
Front foglamps

► Below the front bumper, unscrew the 3 mud
guard fixing screws.
► Move the mud guard aside to allow access to
the front foglamp.
► Disconnect the bulb holder connector by
pressing the tab, located at the top.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Rapid flashing of a direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
►

T

urn the bulb holder a eighth of a turn anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced by bulbs with identical specifications and
colour.
Front foglamps

► Below the front bumper , unscrew the 3 mud
guard fixing screws.
►

Move the mud guard aside to allow access to
the front foglamp.
►


Disconnect the bulb holder connector by
pressing the tab, located at the top.


► Remove the bulb holder by squeezing the
two clips (top and bottom) using a thumb and
forefinger
.
►

Change the module (bulb holder and bulb).
To replace this type of bulb, you can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Rear lamps
1. Brake lamps (P21W).
2. Foglamp(s) (LED).
3. Sidelamps
(LED). 4.
Reversing lamps (W16W).
5. Direction indicators (PY21W).
Replacing lamp units
► Open the boot.

► Remove the side trim to access the lamp unit
fixings.
►

Disconnect the lamp unit connector A

by
pressing the release button (located under the
connector for the right-hand side and above the
connector for the left-hand side).
►

Unscrew the nut
B and remove it (ensure it
does not fall inside the wing ).
►

Press down on the lamp unit
retaining tab
C
,
then carefully remove it towards the outside.

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In the event of a breakdown
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
► Push clamp B fully down.
► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever as locking will be
impossible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, in order to enable the electronic systems
to initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you must
yourself reinitialise certain systems, such as:
–

the remote control key or the electronic key
(depending on version),
–


the electric windows,
–


the date and time,
–


the preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle us\
ing the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the \
towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a\
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an \
approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the
groundRear wheels on the
groundFlatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual


Internal combustion /
Automatic

In case of battery failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed
recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle us\
ing the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the \
towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a\
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an \
approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the
groundRear wheels on the
groundFlatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual


Internal combustion /
Automatic

In case of battery failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed
recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the
floor or may be located, depending on version,
under the front passenger seat.
For more information on the List of tools,
refer, depending on version, to the “ Temporary
puncture repair kit” or “Spare wheel” section.
Towing your vehicle

► On the front bumper , unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

With a manual gearbox, move the gear lever
into neutral.
►


With an automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position N

.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started. ►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle

► On the rear bumper , unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
, until it reaches
a stop.
►

Install the tow bar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Set off gently
, drive slowly and for a short
distance.

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) values and the
towable loads listed are valid for a maximum
altitude of 1,000
metres. The towable load must
be reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).