light Citroen C4 CACTUS 2014 1.G User Guide

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Glove box
Sun visor
Component to protect against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The driver's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror, with concealing flap and a card (or
ticket) holder. It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack...
F
T o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
12 V accessory socket
F To open the glove box, raise the lid.
Do not exceed the maximum power
rating of the socket (risk of damage to
your device).
It houses an auxiliary socket, a USB
port (depending on equipment) and the
front passenger airbag deactivation
switch.
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- ei ther upright behind the front seats,
-

o
r flat at the base of the boot. It can be used to secure shopping bags.
Hook
Storage box
For versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.
F

R

emove the boot carpet for access to the
storage box.
Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
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a t
owing eye,
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a t
emporary puncture repair kit,
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a w
arning triangle,
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Parking brake
ApplicationRelease
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, this indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released.
F

P

ull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle. F

P

ull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
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w

ith a manual gearbox , when stationary,
in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.
-

w

ith an electronic gearbox , when
stationary or at speeds below 5 mph
(8

km/h) (depending on version), in neutral
(control on N ) or when you press the brake
pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the button. For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionalities of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked principally when:
- the driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start by the
driver,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d

emisting is active,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
The Stop & Start

system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The

engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Stop & Start time counter
A cumulative time counter for periods
in STOP mode during a journey.
It is displayed in the trip computer (accessible
via the " Driving assistance " menu of the
touch screen tablet).
It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on.
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Lighting controlSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
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s
idelamps, to be seen,
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d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
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m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to meet the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
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a

rear foglamp,
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f

ront foglamps with cornering lighting,
-

d
aytime running lamps to be more visible
during the day,
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uide-me-home lighting to facilitate your
exit from the vehicle,
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par

king lamps as vehicle position markers.
In the event of the failure of one or more
bulbs, a message advises you to check
the lamp(s) in question.
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting Selection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.Lighting off / Daytime running lamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
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Foglamps selection ring
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Front foglamps and rear
foglamp
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F
T
urn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch
of f.
Rear foglamp only
F To switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
F

T
o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards. Rotate and release the ring:
F
f or wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

f
or wards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,
F

r
ear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamp,
F

r
ear wards a second time to switch of the
front fog lamps.
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In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually
as the sunshine sensor may detect
sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.Switching off the lamps
when the ignition is
switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps
turn off immediately, except for dipped beam
if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps
after the ignition is
switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lamps off,
then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
s

idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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Daytime running lamps /Sidelamps
(LEDs)
The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on
automatically when the engine is started.In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
They provide the following functions:
- D aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk in position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
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S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in
position " AUTO" with low light level or
"Sidelamps only" or "Main or dipped beam
headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating
as daytime running lamps.
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