jump start CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2023 Owners Manual

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In the event of a breakdown

For access to the (+) terminal:
► release the bonnet using the interior lever ,
then the exterior safety catch,
►

lift the bonnet, then fix it in place with its stay
.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible, use the
engine mounting.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or a battery booster.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the back-up battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers on both
vehicles (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not close
to moving parts of the engine (fan, belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the positive terminal
(+) of flat battery A

(at the metal elbow) then to
the positive terminal (+) of back-up battery B or
the booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the negative terminal (-) of back-up battery B


or the booster (or the earth point on the other
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C

on the broken down
vehicle.
►

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good
battery and leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse
order.
►

Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least 30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle stationary

,
so that the battery reaches an adequate state of
charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.

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Alphabetical index
G
Gauge, fuel 94–95
Gearbox, automatic
72, 74–75, 77, 103
Gearbox, manual

37, 39, 72, 75, 77, 103
Gear lever, manual gearbox

72
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

74
Glove box

37–38
G.P.S.

154
H
Hazard warning lamps 49, 108
headlamp adjustment
44
Headlamp adjustment

44
Headlamps, automatic illumination

43
Headlamps, dipped beam

42, 116
Headlamps, halogen

11 5
Headlamps, main beam

42, 116
Head restraints, front

28
Head restraints, rear

31
Heating

31–34
Hill start assist

75
Hooks

40
Horn

50
I
Ignition 35, 71, 164
Ignition on 71
Ignition switch
68–69
Immobiliser, electronic

21, 68
Indicator, AdBlue® range

12
Indicator, engine oil level

11–12
Indicator lamps, operation

42
Indicators, direction

43
Inflating tyres

103, 131
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

108–109, 111
Infrared camera

79
Instrument panel

7, 79
Internet browser

158
ISOFIX mountings

62
J
Jack 111–112, 161
Jump starting
122
K
Key 17–19, 21–22
Key, electronic
19–20
Keyless Entry and Starting

19–21, 70
Key not recognised

71
Key with remote control

17–18, 68
Kit, hands-free

140–141, 163
Kit, puncture repair

109
Kit, temporary puncture
repair
40, 108–109, 111
L
Labels, identification 130
Lamp, boot
37, 118
Lamps, parking

43
Lamps, rear

11 7
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

89
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

44, 116
Level, AdBlue®

102
Level, brake fluid

101
Level, Diesel additive

102–103
Level, engine coolant

101
Level, engine oil

11–12, 101
Levels and checks

100–102
Level, screenwash fluid

46, 102
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

44, 116, 118
Lighting

42
Lighting dimmer

16
Lighting, directional

45
Lighting, exterior

42
Lighting, guide-me home

44
Load reduction mode

97
Locating your vehicle

18
Locking

18, 21
Locking from the inside

20
Locking the doors

20–21
Low fuel level

94–95
Lumbar

27