2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS battery

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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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Instruments
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution

(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up to the required
level if necessary. If the problem persists, carry
out (2).
Battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt, etc.).
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by
an increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out
(3).
ServiceTemporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults have been detected for
which there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation
of the particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the
tyre under-inflation detection system, carry out
(3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults for which there is no
specific warning lamp have been detected.
Identify the cause of the anomaly using the
message displayed in the instrument panel, then
carry out (3).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded. The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.

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Instruments
1Indicators
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
distance covered and the time elapsed since
the last service.
The alert may be triggered close to a due
date.
Resetting the service indicator

After each service, the service indicator must be
reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
►

switch off the ignition,
►


press and hold the button on the end of the
lighting control stalk,
►


switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
►


when the display indicates " =0

", release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the zero
reset to be taken into account.
Retrieving the servicing information
You can view the servicing information by
pressing the “ Diagnostic
" button in the
Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.
Engine oil level indicator
(depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct

Oil level insufficient

This is indicated by the display of a message in
the instrument panel screen, accompanied by

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Access
2Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key,
Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
Unlocking / Locking / Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking the boot.
–


Opening the fuel tank cap (without Keyless
Entry and Starting).
–


Unlocking / Locking the fuel filler flap (with
Keyless Entry and Starting).
–


Locating the vehicle.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking / locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine. Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked / unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, please refer to the corresponding
section.
Integral key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
Ejecting the key

Version without Keyless Entry and Starting
► T o eject the key from the housing, press the
button.
►

Press the button before folding the key back
to avoid damaging the mechanism.


Version with Keyless Entry and Starting
► T o eject the key from the housing, pull and
hold the button.
►

Pull and hold the button before returning the
key

.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicators for a
few seconds signals:
–

the unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm,

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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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2When 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.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key
Total unlocking/locking of
the vehicle with the key
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– remote control cell battery flat,
–

remote control fault,
–


vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the remote
control cell battery

.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock barrel.
► T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
►

T
urn the key rearwards again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without alarm, the lighting of the
direction indicators for a few seconds confirms
that the procedure has completed correctly.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when
locking with the key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds on
opening the door; switch on the ignition to
stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– central locking fault,
–

battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
► Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.

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► 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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If an opening (door or boot) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
► Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is
not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30
seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system,
rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was triggered
Closing

► Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
–

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.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service
of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or with the “Keyless Entry and
Starting” system.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds.