tow CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2021 Owner's Guide

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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.If the engine does not start first time, do
not keep trying, but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
F

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witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
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ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
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epeat the operation 10 times.
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perate the starter to run the engine.
Warning triangle (storage)
This safety device is used in addition to the
hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle may be mandatory,
depending on country.
The triangle may be stowed under the boot
carpet (in the storage box) or, depending on
version, under the front passenger seat. Before leaving your vehicle to set up and
install the triangle, switch on the hazard
warning lamps and put on your high
visibility vest.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
using the triangle.
Placing the triangle
on the road
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
The triangle is available as an accessory;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Only the 12 V socket at the front of
the vehicle allows the compressor to be
connected for long enough to repair or
inflate the vehicle tyre.
The other 12 V sockets of the vehicle
are not designed to be used with the
compressor.
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Under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection, refer to the
corresponding section.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under
the boot floor.
List of tools
1. Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
ve r s i o n).
Ser ves for adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

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ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre. F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
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ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
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ffix the speed limit sticker.The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F

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witch on the ignition.
F

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witch off the ignition.
F
C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
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urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor. F

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onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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After about 7 minutes, if a pressure of
2 bars is not reached, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

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lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

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isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
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efit the cap on the valve.
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emove the kit.
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emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a CITROËN dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Checking/adjusting
tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

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top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. F

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crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
witch on the ignition.
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If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for assistance.
F

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nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

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emove the kit then stow it. Do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to tools
List of tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Remove the boot carpet for access.
1. Wheelbrace.
2. Jack with built-in handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
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3.Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
To remove the alloy wheel bolt covers
or the central bolt cover (depending on
ve r s i o n).
4. Removable towing eye.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
country of sale).
Ser ves for adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack should only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F
L oosen the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
The spare wheel is located in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is a
standard wheel or the space-saver type.
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nclip and take out the tool storage box.
F

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oosen the central nut. F

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emove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
F
R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F
T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
F
P
osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten the central nut to retain the wheel
c o r r e c t l y.
F

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lip the tool storage box into place.
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F Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be correctly inserted
into the central part of the head of the jack.
F

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ift the vehicle until there is a sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to mount the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily. Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the standard spare wheel
housing.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
trim from the middle of the wheel so that
the fastening device (nut and bolt) can be
put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
Fitting a wheel
F Remove the bolts and keep them in a clean
place.
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emove the wheel.
Fitting the "space-saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the "space-saver"
spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
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After changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
driving with the "space-saver" type spare
wheel fitted.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured wheel checked. After
inspection, the technician will let you know
if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
List of operations
F If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security socket 5.
F

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ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

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tow the tools in their box.
F
P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

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f your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten
the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security socket 5. F

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re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old jack 2 and detach it.
Changing a bulb
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d
o not clean them using a dr y or
abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent
or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep the
lance directed towards the lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to
damage their protective coating and
seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the lamp has
been switched off for several minutes –
Risk of serious burns!
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new
bulb with the same type and specification.
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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Direction indicators
Quicker flashing of the direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates the failure of
one of the bulbs on the corresponding
side.
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urn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-
clockwise and extract it.
F

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emove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r. Amber colour bulbs, such as the direction
indicators, must be replaced by bulbs with
identical colour and specifications.
Foglamps
F Below the front bumper, unscrew the three
wheel arch liner fixing screws.
F

M
ove the wheel arch aside to allow access
to the front foglamp.
F

D
isconnect the connector from the bulb
holder by pressing on its tab, located at the
top. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
F

P

ush on the spring, then move it towards
the middle of the vehicle to release the bulb.
F

P

ull the bulb out and change it.
You can also contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for the
replacement of these bulbs.
Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. F
R
emove the bulb holder by squeezing the
two clips (top and bottom) with the thumb
and forefinger.
F
R
eplace the module (bulb holder and bulb).
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Rear lamps
1.Brake lamps (P21W).
2. Foglamp(s) (LED).
3. Sidelamps (LED).
4. Reversing lamps (W16W).
5. Direction indicators (PY21W).
Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
F
O pen the boot. F

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emove the side trim to access the lamp
mountings.
F D isconnect the lamp unit connector A by
pressing the release button (located under
the connector for the right-hand side and
above the connector for the left-hand side).
F

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nscrew the nut B and remove it (ensure it
does not fall inside the wing ).
F

P
ress down on the retaining tab of lamp
unit C , then carefully remove it towards the
outside. F

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pread the retaining tabs of the bulb holder
apart and remove it.
F

D
isconnect the sidelamp connector D and
remove the bulb holder.
F

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eplace the faulty bulb:
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f
or the reversing lamp, pull the bulb
(lower),
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