2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS belt

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Contents





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Overview
Instruments and controls 4
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Instrument Panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 7
Indicators
11
Touch screen 13
Trip computer 14
Distance recorders 15
Lighting dimmer 16
2Access
Electronic key with remote control
function and built-in key, 17
Keyless Entry and Starting 19
Central locking 20
Back-up procedures 21
Doors 23
Boot 23
Alarm 24
Electric windows 25
Rear door windows 26
3Ease of use and comfort
Front seats 27
Steering wheel adjustment 29
Mirrors 29
Rear seats 30
Heating and Ventilation 31
Heating / Manual air conditioning 32
Automatic air conditioning 33
Front demisting - defrosting 35
Rear screen demisting - defrosting 36
Courtesy lamps 36
Boot lighting 37
Panoramic glass sunroof 37
Interior fittings
37
Boot fittings 40
Rear shelf (van version) 41
4Lighting and visibility
Lighting control 42
Direction indicators 43
Automatic illumination of headlamps 43
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LEDs) 44
Headlamp beam height adjustment 44
Cornering lighting 45
Wiper control stalk 45
Changing a wiper blade 47
Automatic wiping 48
5Safety
General safety recommendations 49
Hazard warning lamps 49
Horn 50
Emergency or assistance call 50
Electronic stability control (ESC) 52
Seat belts 53
Airbags 55
Child seats 57
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 59
ISOFIX child seats 62
i-Size child seats 65
Child lock 65
6Driving
Driving recommendations 67
Starting / Switching off the engine with
the key
68
Starting / Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
70
Parking brake 72
6-speed manual gearbox 72
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 72
Gear efficiency indicator 74
Hill start assist 75
Tyre under-inflation detection 75
Stop & Start 77
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
78
Speed Limit Recognition
and Recommendation
80
Speed limiter 82
Cruise control - particular recommendations 83
Cruise control 84
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk
Alert and Intelligent emergency braking
assistance
85
Distraction detection 88
Lane Departure Warning System 89

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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
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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Ease of use and comfort
Returning the backrest to
the normal position


► Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it.
► Unfasten and return the seat belts to the
sides of the backrest.
When repositioning the backrest, ensure
that the seat belts are not trapped and
the red indicator, located next to the controls
1, is no longer visible.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).

Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
► Adjust the mirror so that the glass is in the
"day" position.
Day/night position


► Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model

This system automatically and progressively
changes between day and night use by means
of a sensor measuring the light coming from the
rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
split backrest (1/3 - 2/3) which can be folded
individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
Folding the backrest

► Move the front seats forward if necessary .
► Position the seat belts on the backrest and
fasten them.
►

Place the head restraints in the low position.

► Press the corresponding control 1 to release
the backrest 2.
►

Fold the seat back
2 on to the cushion.
When folding the seat, the centre seat
belt should not be fastened but laid out
flat along the backrest.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed. To increase the boot loading volume, tilt the
bench seat backrest.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Returning the backrest to
the normal position


► Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it.
► Unfasten and return the seat belts to the
sides of the backrest.
When repositioning the backrest, ensure
that the seat belts are not trapped and
the red indicator, located next to the controls
1, is no longer visible.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).


They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
►

Pull the headrest upwards to the stop.
►


Then, press the lug
A.
To refit a head restraint:
►

Engage the head restraint rods in the
apertures, keeping the head restraint in line with
the seat backrest.
T

o lower a head restraint:
►

Press down on the head restraint and on the
lug

A at the same time.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted to the position for use (up).
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible in the "
Air
conditioning " menu of touch screen
A.
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located below
the touch screen.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
(driver’s side only)
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells

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Safety
5Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 31 mph (50
km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
an onscreen message and audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures used by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended, to
ensure that these systems remain effective
in winter conditions. All four wheels must be
fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.
Seat belts
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front seats
in the event of a front or side impact. Depending
on the severity of the impact, the pretensioning
system instantly tightens the seat belts against
the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when the
ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
Locking

► Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
►

Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Release
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

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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.