Citroen C4 CACTUS RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Manual
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding
4
0 cm: 80 kg.
This
value is subject to change, please
c
heck the maximum load stated in the
i
nstructions provided with he roof bars.
If
the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
s
peed of the vehicle to the profile of the
r
oad to avoid damaging the roof bars
a
nd the fixings on the vehicle.
Please
refer to national legislation so as
t
o meet the requirements on carrying
o
bjects that are longer than the vehicle.
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding ov
erloading on one side.
F
A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
c
lose as possible to the roof.
F
A
nchor the load securely and fit a warning
f
lag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.
F
D
rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
l
iable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
s
tability may be affected).
F
R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
n
o
lon
ger
n
eeded.
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Very cold climate screens
Removable protective screens which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
F
O
ffer up the corresponding screen to the
f
ront bumper upper grille.
F
P
ress on the edge to engage its fixing clips
i
n turn.
Proceed
in the same way for the screen on the
l
ower grille.F
U
sing a screwdriver, lever in turn on the
f
ixings of each screen to unclip them.
Do
not forget to remove the very cold
c
limate screens when:
-
t
he ambient temperature exceeds
1
0° C,
-
tow
ing,
-
a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal
Fitting
Before fitting or removing a screen, e
nsure that the engine is off and the
c
ooling fan has stopped.
It
is recommended that the screens
b
e fitted and removed by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
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Made of TPU (Thermo Plastic Urethane) and enclosing bubbles of air on the side protectors
o
nly, they act as an impact absorber.
Located
on the sides, front and rear of your
v
ehicle, they protect the bodywork by reducing
t
he effect of minor everyday knocks: parking
d
ings, opening doors, scrapes, ...
These
coloured protectors also enhance the
a
ppearance of your vehicle.
aIRbUMP® protectors
AIRBUMP® protection areas
A. Side.
B. Fr
ont.
C.
R
e a r.
Care of the AIRBUMP®
panels
The aIRb UMP® panels require no particular c
are o
r m
aintenance.
They
are
cleaned simply using water or one
o
f
the
products
available from CITROËN
d
ealers.
To
avoid
problems of premature ageing of the
aI
R
b
UM
P
® panels, do not use polish on them.
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side sun blinds, insulated module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint,
m
obile reading lamp, front and rear parking
s
ensors, portable ashtray, scented air
f
reshener, blind for sunroof...
"Transport systems"
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof box,
t
owbar, towbar wiring harness, bicycle carrier...
"Styling"
Leather gear lever knob, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, front spoiler, rear diffuser, exterior
e
xpressive
s
tickers...
"Security and safety":
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
h
igh visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow
c
hains, non-slip covers, front foglamp kit, dog
g
uard, pet seat belt, seat belt cutter/glass
h
ammer...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, vehicle cover, b oot...
If
a
towbar
and
wiring
harness
are
f
itted
outside
the
CITROËN
dealer
n
etwork,
the
installation
must
be
done
s
trictly
in
line
with
the
manufacturer's
r
ecommendations. *
T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
a
nd secured,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not
recommended
by CITROËN may result
i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
s
ystem and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer
f
or information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
s
pecification of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment
m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles, b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire
extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
a
t the rear of the vehicle.
"Multimedia"
Bluetooth hands-free system, portable satellite navigation system, driving assistance systems,
s
martphone carrier, DVD player, CD player,
2
30 V socket, semi-integral satellite navigation
s
ystem, rear multimedia carrier, navigation
m
apping updates, aftermarket digital radio...
By
visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also
o
btain cleaning and maintenance products
(
interior and exterior) - including ecological
p
roducts in the "TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts for topping up (screenwash...), paint
t
ouch-up pens and aerosols for the exact
c
olour of your vehicle, refills (sealant cartridge
f
or the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
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Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.
T he headlamps have polycarbonate
l
enses, finished with a protective
l
a c q u e r.
Do
not clean them with a dry or
a
brasive cloth, nor with detergent or
so
lvent
pro
ducts.
Use
a sponge and soapy water.
The
use of a high pressure jet wash
f
or cleaning the headlamps, lamps
a
nd their surrounds may damage the
l
acquer and seals.
Observe
the recommendations on
p
ressure and distance for jet washing.
First clean persistent stains with a
sponge
and warm soapy water.For
the care of the stickers in the rear
d
oor glasses, we recommend the
fo
llowing:
-
U
se a wide jet at a temperature of
b
etween 25°C and 40°C.
-
W
here possible, direct the jet at
r
ight angles to the stickers.
Leather
Care of the expressive stickers
These styling stickers are treated to give good resistance to ageing and tearing.
They
have been designed to allow you to
c
ustomise your vehicle's bodywork.
When
using a high pressure jet wash, keep the
e
nd of the lance at least 30 centimetres from
t
he stickers
Leather
is
a
natural
product.
Appropriate
r
egular
care
and
cleaning
is
essential
for
its
du
rability.
Refer
to
your
vehicle's
maintenance
and
w
arranty
guide
for
information
on
the
special
p
recautions
to
observe.
Headlamps and lamps Care of the AIRBUMP® panels
The aIRbUMP® panels require no particular c
are o
r m
aintenance.
They
are
cleaned simply using water or one of
t
he
products
available from CITROËN dealers.
To
avoid
problems of premature ageing of the
a
I
R
b
UM
P
® panels, do not use polish on them.
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ToTaL & CITRoËn
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and Development departments have developed for
C
ITROËN, lubricants to match the latest technical
i
nnovations
o
n
C
ITROËN
v
ehicles,
b
oth
f
or
c
ompetition
a
nd for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of the
best
per formance for your engine.
Optimum protection for
your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
c
ontributing towards improving the life
a
nd per formances of your engine, while
a
lso protecting the environment.
prefers
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bonnet
F Open the left hand front door. The location of the interior bonnet
release
lever prevents opening of the
b
onnet when the left hand front door
i
s shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
e
xterior safety catch and the stay with
c
are (risk of burns), using the protected
a
rea.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
t
o damage the safety catch.
F
L
ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.F
U
nclip the stay from its housing and place i
t in the support slot to hold the bonnet ope
n.
Opening
F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom o
f the door aperture, towards you.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
Do
not open the bonnet under very
wi
ndy
c
onditions.
Closing
F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
o
f its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
l
atched correctly.
be
cause of the presence of electrical
equipment
under the bonnet, it is
r
ecommended that exposure to water
(
rain, washing, ...) be limited.
Before
doing anything under the
b
onnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
r
esulting from an automatic change to S
TART mode.
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P
riming
pu
mp*.
Diesel engines
* According to engine.
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