2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS fold seats

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Access
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.

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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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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:
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must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;