2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS ECO mode

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Contents


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Blind Spot Monitoring System 89
Parking sensors 91
Reversing Camera 92
7Practical information
Compatibility of fuels 94
Refuelling 94
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 95
Snow chains 96
Very cold climate screens
96
Towing device 97
Energy economy mode 97
Roof bars 98
Bonnet 99
Engine compartment 100
Checking levels 100
Speed checks 102
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 104
Advice on care and maintenance 106
8In the event of a breakdown
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 108
Temporary puncture repair kit 108
Spare wheel 111
Changing a bulb 11 5
Changing a fuse 11 9
12 V battery 121
Towing 125
9Technical data
Engine technical data and towed loads 127
Petrol engines 128
Diesel engines 129
Dimensions 130
Identification markings 130
10CITROËN Connect Radio
First steps 132
Steering mounted controls 133
Menus 134
Applications
135
Radio 135
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 137
Media 137
Telephone 139
Settings 142
Frequently asked questions 144
11CITROËN Connect Nav
First steps 146
Steering mounted controls 147
Menus 148
Voice commands 149
Navigation 153
Connected navigation 154
Applications 157
Radio 159
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 161
Media 161
Telephone 163
Settings 165
Frequently asked questions 167
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Alphabetical index
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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise their
fuel consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and
decrease general traffic noise.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted
"CRUISE" control, use cruise control at speeds
above 25 mph (40

km/h) when the traffic is
flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof blind and window blinds, etc.).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when
the visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.) to help reduce consumption of electrical
energy, and hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Avoid using the SPORT mode for too long, in
order to limit your fuel consumption.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journey
.
–

at each change of season.
–


after a long period out of use.
Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil,
oil filter

, air filter, passenger compartment filter,
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle’s
nitrogen oxide emissions to regulatory
compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Instruments
Indicators
Service indicator
The service indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
– the distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the sign “-”.
– an alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
Service spannerLights up temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 1,800 miles (3,000 km) and 600 miles
(1,000 km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The service is due in less than 600 miles
(1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel engines, combined with the
Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
The distance indicated (in miles or kilometres) is calculated according to the
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off
again, then start the engine.
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is in the "ON" position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat
- Risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag(OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position.
You can install a "rearward facing" child seat,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).
AirbagsFixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Low fuel levelFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp reappears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message.
The audible warning and the message are
repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards zero.
When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the tank
(reserve).
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, this could
damage the emissions and injection systems.
Lane departure alertFlashing, accompanied by an audible
signal.
A lane is being crossed, right side (or left side).
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction
to return to the correct trajectory.
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Rear foglampFixed.
The rear foglamp is lit.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Indicator flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
Direction indicatorsDirection indicators with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are lit.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are lit.
Front foglampsFixed.
The front foglamps are lit.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The main beams are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the brake
Fixed.
Omission or insufficient pressure on the
brake pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.

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Instruments
1Display of information in the
touch screen
► In the “Applications ” menu, select the
"Vehicle application " tab, then "Trip
computer".
The trip computer information is displayed on
the page.
►

Press one of the buttons to display the
desired tab.
For a temporary display in a specific
window, press the end of the wiper
control stalk for access to the information and
scroll through the different tabs.
–

The current information tab with:
•


the remaining range,
•


current fuel consumption,
•


time counter of the Stop & Start.
–


The trip "
1" tab with:
•

the average speed,
•


the average fuel consumption,
•


the distance travelled, for the first trip.
–


The trip "
2" tab with:
•

the average speed,
•


the average fuel consumption,
•


the distance travelled, for the second trip.
Trip reset
► When the desired trip is displayed, press the
Reset button or the end of the wiper control stalk
until zeros appear
.
Trips “1“ and “2“ are independent.
For example, trip “1“ can be used for daily
figures, and trip “2“ for monthly figures.
A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)The distance which can still be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank (related
to the average fuel consumption over the last
few miles (kilometres) travelled).
This value may fluctuate if a change of driving style or terrain results in a
significant change in the current fuel
consumption.
Dashes are displayed when the range falls below
20 miles (30km).
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 60
miles (100 km).
If dashes instead of figures continue to
be displayed when driving, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)Calculated over the last few seconds.
This function is only displayed from 19 mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Time counter in Stop & Start
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
A time counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
When travelling abroad, you may have to
change the units of distance: the display

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Instruments
of road speed must be in the official units
(miles or km) for the country.
The change of units is done via the screen
configuration menu, with the vehicle
stationary.
Total distance recorder



This recorder measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle since its initial
registration.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset by the driver.
This function can be accessed by the touch
screen’s trip computer.
► In the " Applications " menu, select the
"Vehicle Application “ tab, then "Trip
Computer".
►

Select the trip "
1" or trip "2“ tab.
►

T

o reset the trip recorder to zero, press the
“Reset “ button or the end of the wiper control
stalk until zeros appear.
Lighting dimmer
Used to manually adjust the brightness of the
instruments and controls to suit the exterior light
level.
It only works when the vehicle’s lamps
(other than daytime running lamps) are
on, and in night mode.
This function can be accessed through the touch
screen.
► Select the “ Settings” menu.
►

Then, press the “
Brightness” button.
Or
► Select the “ Configuration ” menu.
►

Then, press the “
Screen configuration”
button and select the “Brightness” tab.
►

Adjust the brightness by using the arrows or
moving the slider

.
The brightness can be adjusted differently for day mode (lighting control
stalk in position " 0") and night mode (lighting
control stalk in any other position).

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Access
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is inoperative.
► After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
► After deadlocking, it is necessary to use
the remote control, Keyless Entry and Starting
or the integral key to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
► Press the button until an audible signal is
heard and a message appears in the screen.
Transporting long or bulky objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and an alert will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking deactivates the exterior and
interior door controls, as well as the
central locking button on the dashboard.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.
►

With the electronic key in the recognition
zone, press one of the front door handles once
with your finger or thumb (at the markings) to
lock the vehicle.
►


Within 5 seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will be disabled.
However

, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will also be reactivated
automatically.
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
touch screen’s vehicle configuration menu.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Starting
system’s electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Starting system, refer to
the corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices: telephone
(switched on or on standby), laptop computer,
strong magnetic fields, etc.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the vehicle.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm central
locking of the vehicle.
The central locking does not take place if one of the doors is open.

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Access
► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
► Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader under the parking brake lever and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
► Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"START/STOP" button.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening handle.
Application
►

Open the door
.
►

On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not activated. Refer to the corresponding
section.


► Remove the black cap on the edge of the
door , using the key.
►

Without forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door

.
►

Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►


Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is discharged, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and an onscreen message.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting ‒
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.


With Keyless Entry and Starting ‒ Battery
type: CR2032 / 3 volts.


► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover .
►

Remove the discharged battery from its
housing.
► Insert the new battery , observing the polarity,
and clip the cover onto the housing.
►

Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting

► Switch off the ignition.
► Return the key to position 2 (Ignition on).

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Access
2► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
►

Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►

Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader under the parking brake lever and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
►


Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"

START/STOP" button.
►

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

W
ith an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
The interior opening control on a rear door does not work if the child lock is on.
For more information on the Child Lock, refer
to the corresponding section.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
– with the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
–

with the vehicle moving (speed above 6
mph (10 km/h))

, a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Boot
Opening

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the
Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, press the centre
of the tailgate
opening control.
►

Lift the tailgate.
For more information on the Remote control

or
on the Keyless Entry and Starting, please refer
to the corresponding section.
If there is a fault or if it is difficult to move
the tailgate when opening or closing it,
have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
prevent the problem becoming worse, and
potentially causing the tailgate to drop and
thereby inflicting serious injuries.