tow CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2017 Owners Manual

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Driving recommendations 94
Anti-theft protection 9 5
Starting/Switching off the engine
with the key

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Starting/Switching off the engine with
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eyless Entry and Starting
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Parking brake

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5-speed manual gearbox
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6-speed manual gearbox
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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

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Electronic gearbox (ETG)

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Gear ef ficiency indicator

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Hill start assist

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Stop & Start

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Recognition of speed limit signs and
recommendation


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Speed limiter
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Cruise control

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Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake

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Fatigue detection system

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Lane Departure Warning System
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Blind spot monitoring
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Parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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Park Assist

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Tyre under-inflation detection

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32Compatibility of fuels 1
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Fuel tank 1 37
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
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Snow chains

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Very cold climate screens

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Towing device

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Load reduction mode

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Energy economy mode
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Changing a wiper blade
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Roof bars

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Bonnet


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Engines
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Checking levels

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Checks


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AdBlue
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Advice on care and maintenance 1 52
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Warning triangle (storage)
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Temporary puncture repair kit
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Spare wheel

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Changing a bulb
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Changing a fuse
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12 V battery

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To w i n g


174Engine technical data and towed loads

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Engines and towed loads – Petrol
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Engines and towed loads – Diesel
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Dimensions

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Identification markings
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Driving
Practical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index
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Audio and telematics
CITROËN Connect Nav
CITROËN Connect Radio
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Contents

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Eco- driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
give preference to automatic mode and avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.
Adopt a smooth driving style
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help to reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can
help keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds, etc.).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic regulation, as soon as the desired
temperature is attained. Switch off the lamps and foglamps when the
ambient light level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls when not required, if they are not
automatically controlled.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or
automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only
in manual mode. Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
Eco-driving

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Warning/indicator lampState Cause Action/Observations
Low fuel level Fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Until sufficient fuel has
been added, this warning
lamp reappears every time
the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message.
The audible warning and the
message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the
fuel level drops towards zero. When it first comes on, there
remains approximately 5 litres of
fuel in the tank (reser ve).
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of
fuel.
Never drive until completely empty
, this
could damage the emissions and injection
systems.
Lane depar ture
warning system Flashing, accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane is being crossed, right side (or
left side). Turn the steering wheel in the opposite
direction to return to the correct trajectory.
+ Lane depar ture
warning system
Fixed, accompanied by the
Service warning lamp. The lane departure warning system
is faulty. Carry out (3).
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp is lit.
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Instruments

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Locking the vehicle
With the remote control
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The continuous illumination of the direction
indicators for a few seconds signals:
-

t

he locking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

t

he activation of the alarm for other
versions. When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked without opening a door or the
boot, it will automatically lock itself again
after thirty seconds.
The folding and automatic unfolding of the
door mirrors can be deactivated by the
vehicle's configuration menu.
With the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold. If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not work; the vehicle
locks, then immediately unlocks, identifiable by
the locks making a rebounding sound.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the front of the vehicle to unlock
it.
Selective unlocking of the boot
F Press this button to unlock and release the boot. The doors
remain locked. If selective unlocking of the boot is
deactivated
, pressing this button also unlocks
the doors. Activate or deactivate selective
unlocking of the boot via the touch screen:
Remember to close and lock the boot
again by pressing the closed padlock. F
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n the Driving/Vehicle
menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Comfort" and activate/
deactivate " Unlock boot only ".
With the remote control
F Press this button to unlock the
vehicle.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicators for a
few seconds signals:
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t

he unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
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t

he deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold,
and the welcome lighting comes on.
By default, selective unlocking of the boot is
activated.
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Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
- c entral locking fault,
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b

attery disconnected or discharged. In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
F P ull the interior door opening handle.
Locking
F

O
pen the door.
F

O
n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not activated. Refer to the corresponding
section.
F

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nsert the key in the door lock.
F

T

urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F

T

urn the key towards the rear again within
5 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without an alarm, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
confirms that the procedure has been
completed correctly.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the screen.
Version without

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts. F

R

emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W

ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture, then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R

emove the key and refit the black cap.
F

C

lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
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When folding the seat, the centre seat belt
should not be fastened but laid out flat on
the backrest.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed.
To increase the boot volume, fold the
backrest onto the cushion.
Returning the backrest to
the normal position
When repositioning the backrest, ensure
that the seat belts are not trapped and the
red indicator, located next to the controls 1,
is no longer visible.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
F

P
ull the head restraint upwards as far as
possible.
F

T
hen, press the lug A .
To refit a head restraint:
F

E
ngage the head restraint rods in the
openings, keeping the head restraint in line
with the seat backrest.
To lower a head restraint:
F

P
ress down on the head restraint and on lug
A at the same time.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted to the normal position (up).
F

S

traighten the backrest 2 and secure it.
F

U

nfasten and return the seat belts to the
sides of the backrest.
Steering wheel adjustment
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
F

W
hen stationary
, lower the control lever
A to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the steering wheel height and reach
to suit your driving position.
F

R
aise the control lever A to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
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Electric adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
F
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors when locking or unlocking the
vehicle can be deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Demisting – Defrosting
F Turn control A to the right or left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove the control in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn the control to the central position.
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting – defrosting, refer to the
corresponding section.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
mirrors can be folded electrically from the inside,
with the vehicle parked and the ignition on:
F

T

urn control A to opposite the mark.
Automatic "electrochrome"
model
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor in the boot free from
obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F

R
eplace the filter elements regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of
the passenger compartment (reduction
of allergic symptoms, bad odours and
greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide. F
I f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
-

d
o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
-

d
o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period. If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Front demisting –
defrosting
On/Off
F Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as
possible. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
F
T

o switch off demisting/defrosting, press this
button again. The indicator lamp goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Rear screen demisting –
defrosting
On/Off
F Press this button to demist or defrost the rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The button indicator lamp goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With manual wiping
With AUTO wipingWindscreen wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
Automatic wiping (press down,
then release) or single wipe (pull
the stalk briefly towards you).
or
Rear wiper
Rear wiper selection ring:
Of f.
Intermittent wiping.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
w i p e r. F

I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select
the " Vehicle settings " tab
then " Parking " and activate/
deactivate " Rear wiper in
reverse ".
Lighting and visibility