engine Citroen C4 CACTUS 2015 1.G User Guide
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The
engine management system has
a
fault.Risk
of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
fixed. The
emission control system has a
f
ault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
I f it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified w
orkshop without delay.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a f
ault.The
vehicle retains conventional braking.dr
ive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d
e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The
DSC/ASR regulation is
ope
rating.The
system optimises traction and improves the
d
irectional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip
or trajectory.
fixed. The
DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Braking
fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
s
ignificantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
w
ith the ABS warning
lam
p.
The
e
lectronic
b
rake
f
orce
d
istribution
(
EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
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AdBlue
® additive
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed,
on switching o
n the ignition, a
ccompanied by an
a
udible signal and a
m
essage indicating the
r
emaining
d
riving
r
ange.The
remaining driving range is b
etween 350 miles (600 km) and
1
500 miles (2400 km).Have the
adbl ue® additive tank topped up as soon a
s
possible:
go
to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop,
or
carry out this operation yourself by
r
eferring
to
the
corresponding section.
+ flashing
associated
with
t
he
SERVICE
warning
l
amp,
accompanied
by
a
n
audible
signal
and
a
m
essage
indicating
the
r
emaining
d
riving
r
ange. The
remaining
driving
range
is
b
etween
0
and
375
miles
(600
km). You
must
top-up the a d
blu
e
® additive tank to avoid
a
breakdown :
go
to
a
CITROËN delaer or a qualified
w
orkshop,
or
carry
out
this
operation yourself by
r
eferring
to
the
corresponding
section.
flashing,
as
sociated
w
ith
the
SERVICE
w
arning
lam
p,
a
ccompanied
by
an
a
udible
signal
and
a
m
essage
indicating
that
s
tarting
is
prevented. The
a
d
blu
e
® tank is empty: the s
tarting
inhibition system required
b
y
legislation prevents starting of the
e
ngine. To
be able to start the engine, you must top-up the a
dblu e® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or a q
ualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself
b
y
referring to the corresponding section.
It is essential
to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the
additive
tank.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed,
on switching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic warning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message.A
fault with the SCR emissions
c
ontrol system has been detected.This
alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
r
eturn to normal levels.
flashing,
o
n
s
witching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic
w
arning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y
a
n audible signal and
a
message indicating
t
he
r
emaining
d
riving
ra
nge.After
confirmation of the fault with the
e
missions control system, you can
d
rive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
b
efore the engine starting inhibition
s
ystem is triggered.Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing,
on switching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic warning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message.You
have exceeded the authorised
d
riving limit following confirmation
o
f a fault with the emissions control
s
ystem: the engine starting inhibition
s
ystem prevents starting of the
e
ngine.To
be able to start the engine, you must call on a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal and
a
message. When
it first comes on there remains a
pproximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
You
are then using the fuel reserve.You
must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running o
ut of fuel.
Until
sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
c
ome on every time the ignition is switched on,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This
audible signal and message are repeated with
i
ncreasing frequency as the drops towards "0".
Fuel
t
ank
c
apacity:
-
Pe
trol: approximately 50 litres.
-
D
iesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending
o
n version).
ne
ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this
could damage the emission control and injection
s
ystems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened fixed
or
flashing
a
ccompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.
a
seat belt has not been fastened or
has
been unfastened.Pull
the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
s
econds when you turn on the
ignition,
then goes off.This
lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
fixed. One
of the airbag or seat belt
p
retensioner systems has a fault.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
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StateCause Action / Observations
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
s
ystem is too high.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
u
p the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Under-inflationfixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal and
a
message. The
pressure in one or more tyres is t
oo low.Check
the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
t
yres are cold.
You
must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
o
f one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
o
r more wheels.
For
more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
d
etection"
s
ection.
+ flashing
then fixed,
a
ccompanied by the
S
ervice warning lamp.The
system has fault: the tyre
p
ressures are no longer monitored.Check
the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have
the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message, and
a
ssociated with the
"Foot
on the brake"
w
arning flashing in the
c
ontrol panel for the
electronic
ge
arbox.The
brake pedal is not pressed when
s
tarting the engine, with an electronic
g
earbox.With
an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
s
tart the engine.
If
you wish to release the parking brake without
p
ressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
r
emain on.
flashing. With
an electronic gearbox, if you
h
old the vehicle on an incline using
t
he accelerator for too long, the
c
lutch overheats.Use
the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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StateCause Action / Observations
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when the next service is due, in accordance with the
ma
nufacturer's
ser
vicing
s
chedule.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service information appears in the screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the s
panner s ymbolising t he ser vice o perations c omes o
n. The distance recorder display line indicates the
d
istance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
t
he next service is due.
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
s
creen indicates:
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he spanner goes off ;
the distance recorder
r
esumes its normal operation. The screen then
i
ndicates the total distance.
Indicators
The point at which the next service is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
d
epending on the distance travelled and the
t
ime elapsed since the last service.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the
degree
of deterioration of the engine oil
i
s also taken into account (depending
o
n the country of sale).
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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
s panner flashes to indicate that the service must b
e carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by 180 miles
(
300 km).
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
s
creen indicates:
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, this alert
may
also be accompanied by the fixed
i
llumination of the service warning lamp
w
hen the ignition is on.
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on. The
distance remaining may be w
eighted by the time factor, depending o
n the driving conditions.
Therefore,
the spanner may also come
o
n if you have exceeded the period
s
ince the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's
ser
vice
s
chedule.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before t
he next service is due.
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates:
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on to
indicate
that a service must be carried out
s
oon. For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the
spanner
may also be brought on earlier
t
han expected, depending on the
d
egree of deterioration of the engine oil
(
depending on the country of sale).
The
rate of deterioration of the engine
o
il depends on the driving conditions in
w
hich the vehicle is used.
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Engine oil level indicator*
on versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few
s
econds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if
the
vehicle is on level ground and the
e
ngine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
s
creen, accompanied by the service warning
l
amp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the
in
strument
pan
el.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Refer
to
the
"Checking
levels"
section.
*
Depending
on
version. In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the
oil level is no longer monitored.
If
the system is faulty, you must check the
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
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If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not
t
ake place; the vehicle locks then
i
mmediately unlocks, identifiable by the
s
ound of the locks rebounding.
When
the vehicle is locked, if it is
u
nlocked inadvertently, it will lock
a
gain automatically after thirty seconds
u
nless a door or the boot is open.
Locking using the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock t
he vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking is confirmed by the fixed illumination of the direction indicators for approximately
t
wo seconds.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock, t
owards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from
a distance, especially when the light is
p
oor. Your vehicle must be locked.
Locating your vehicle
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched
o
n, this code must be recognised in order for
s
tarting to be possible.
This
electronic engine immobiliser locks the
e
ngine management system a few minutes
a
fter the ignition is switched off and prevents
s
tarting of the engine by anyone who does not
h
ave the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed
by illumination of this
w
arning lamp, an audible signal
a
nd a message in the screen.
F
P
ress
the
closed
padlock
on
the
r
emote
control.
This
will
bring
on
the
courtesy
lamps
and
f
lashing
of
the
direction
indicators
for
a
few
se
conds.
Keep
safely, away from your vehicle, the label
a
ttached to the keys given to you on acquisition
o
f the vehicle.
In
this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Check
that
the
doors
and
boot
are
fully
c
losed.
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