2023 CITROEN C4 CACTUS wheel bolts

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In the event of a breakdown
Warning triangle (storage)
This safety device is used in addition to the
hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
The triangle may be stowed under the boot
carpet (in the storage well) or, depending on
version, under the front passenger seat.
Before leaving your vehicle to set up and
install the triangle, switch on the hazard
warning lamps and put on your high visibility
vest.


Refer to the manufacturer's instructions
on using the triangle.
Placing the triangle on the
road
► Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country
.
The triangle is available as an accessory; contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), please
refer to the corresponding section.
BlueHDi engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge,
it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located
on the tyre tread.
Only the 12 V socket at the front of the
vehicle allows the compressor to be
connected for long enough to repair or inflate
the vehicle tyre.
The other 12 V sockets of the vehicle are not
designed to be used with the compressor.
Access to the kit

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
List of tools
1. Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
version).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.

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In the event of a breakdown
8This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
List of tools
1.Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
version).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
Composition of the kit

1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw) which have penetrated into
the tyre.
►

Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic
and apply the parking brake.
►


Follow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, etc.) according to the legislation in force in
the country of driving.
►


Switch off the ignition.
►


Uncoil
the pipe stowed under the compressor.


► Connect the pipe from the compressor to the
bottle of sealant.


► Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it
in the notch provided on the compressor.
►

Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.

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5.Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
version).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
For more information on Towing, please refer to
the corresponding section.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot, under
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is a
standard wheel or the space-saver type.
Taking out the wheel

► Unclip and take out the tool storage box.
► Unscrew the central nut.
►

Remove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
► Raise the spare wheel towards the back of
the boot.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place

► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►

Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►


Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►


T
ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►

Depending on version, put the tool box back
in place

in the middle of the wheel and clip it in
place.
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
then switch off the ignition to block the
wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position P then switch off the
ignition to block the wheels.
Apply the parking brake and check that the
warning lamp is on in the instrument panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

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8Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
then switch off the ignition to block the
wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position

P
then switch off the
ignition to block the wheels.
Apply the parking brake and check that the
warning lamp is on in the instrument panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of operations



► If the vehicle has steel wheels, remove the
wheel trim.
►

If the vehicle has alloy wheels, remove the
bolt cover(s) using tool 3

.
►

If the vehicle is equipped with it, fit security
bolt socket

5 to wheelbrace 1 to slacken the
security bolt.
►

Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace


1
only.


► Place the foot of jack 2 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front A or
rear
B jacking point on the underbody, whichever
is closest to the wheel to be changed.


► Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B, whichever
is used; the contact area A or B on the vehicle
must be correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
►

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground to
admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily

.

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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or collapse - risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack strictly at
one of the jacking points

A
or B under the
vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is
centred under the contact area of the vehicle.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the
vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of
injury!


► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
►

Remove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type
spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels,
the washers do not make contact with the
steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
List of operations

► Put the wheel in place on the hub.
► Screw in the bolts fully by hand.
►

If your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten the
security bolt using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with
the security socket 5.
►

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1

only.


► Lower the vehicle again fully .
► Fold jack 2 and detach it.


► If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the
security bolt using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with
the security socket 5.
►

T
ighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace
1 only.
►

Stow the tools in their box.
After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.


With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Driving with more than one “space-saver”
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have
the tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.

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8After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.


With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80
km/h).
Driving with more than one “space-saver”
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have
the tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /
lamp has been switched off for several
minutes - risk of serious burns!
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb
of the same type and specification. To avoid
lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.
Opening the bonnet / Accessing the
bulbs
With the engine warm, proceed with caution -
risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that could
be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -
risk of strangulation!
Halogen bulbs (Hx)
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
After changing a bulb
To refit, carry out the fitting operations in
reverse order.
Close the protective cover very carefully to
guarantee the sealing of the lamps.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps / lamps are: