2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS lock

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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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Overview
2.Electric door mirrors adjustment
3. Electric child lock
4. Alarm activation indicator lamp
Central switch panel

1.Front demisting / defrosting
2. Rear screen demisting / defrosting
3. Locking / Unlocking from the inside
4. Switching off the heating / ventilation and the
air conditioning
5. Hazard warning lamps
6. Switching the engine on-off START/STOP

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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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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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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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– the deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold,
and the welcome lighting comes on.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the front of the vehicle to unlock.
Selective unlocking of the boot
► Press and hold this button until the
boot is unlocked. The doors remain
locked.
By default, selective unlocking of the boot is
activated.
If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated,
pressing this button also unlocks the doors.
Selective unlocking of the boot is
configured in the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Remember to close the boot again and
lock it by pressing the closed padlock.
Locking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The fixed illumination of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
–

the locking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm,
– the activation of the alarm for other versions.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the
central locking does not work; the vehicle locks,
then immediately unlocks, identifiable by the
locks making a rebound sound.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked without opening a door or the
boot, it will automatically lock itself again after
thirty seconds.
The folding and automatic unfolding of the door mirrors can be deactivated by
the vehicle's configuration menu.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the rear of the vehicle to lock it.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
► Press this button. The courtesy lamps
will come on and the direction indicators
will flash for a few seconds.
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 remote control
► Within 5 seconds of locking the
vehicle, press the button again to
deadlock it.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
activation is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators for a
few seconds.
With the key
► Within 5 seconds of locking the vehicle, turn
the key to the rear again to deadlock it.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.

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2Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and
Starting


This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone “A” around the vehicle.
The electronic key also acts as a remote control. For more information on the
Remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle

► With the electronic key on your person and in
the recognition zone, pass your hand behind the
door handle of
one of the front doors or press the
centre of the tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals the unlocking of the vehicle.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

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