CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2021 Service Manual

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Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
F Pull the interior opening control of a door; this unlocks the whole vehicle.
The interior opening control on a rear door
does not work if the child lock is on.
For more information on the Child Lock ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
- w ith the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
-

w
ith the vehicle moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)) , a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible
signal.
F

S

witch on the ignition by pressing the
" START/STOP " button.
The electronic key is now fully operational
again.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Boot
Opening
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
press the central tailgate control.
F

Ra
ise the tailgate.
Unlocking the boot using the remote
control opens the tailgate slightly.
For more information on the Remote control
or on

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.
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In case of malfunction or difficulties
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing it, have it checked as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to ensure that this
inconvenience does not get worse, making
the tailgate fall and causing serious
injuries.
Closing
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
- w ith the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
-

w
ith the vehicle moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)) , a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Emergency control
F Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
To unlock the boot manually in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
To unlock the boot
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
To re-lock the boot
If the problem persists, the boot will remain
locked after opening and closing.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring: -

E
xterior perimeter
:
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened. The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to open a door, the boot or the bonnet.
Self-protection function : the system
checks for the putting out of ser vice of its
own components. The alarm is triggered
if the battery, button or siren wiring is
disconnected or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control or
Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
When the monitoring system is active, the
button indicator lamp flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
two seconds.
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When the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
30 seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times
consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the
K
eyless Entry and Starting
system, rapid flashing of the locking button
indicator lamp informs you that the alarm
was triggered during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Failure of the remote
control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F u nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F

O
pen the door; this sets off the alarm.
F

U
pon switching on the ignition, the alarm
stops. The button indicator lamp goes off.
The monitoring system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp in
the button goes off and the direction
indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If a door, boot, etc. is not properly closed,
the vehicle is not locked but the exterior
perimeter monitoring will be activated after
45 seconds.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on
the remote control.
or
F

U

nlock the vehicle with the
K
eyless Entry
and Starting system.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after five seconds.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, and for
10 seconds after wards, the flashing of the
locking button indicator lamp indicates a
system fault.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Front electric window
controls
1.
Front left.
2. Front right.
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently, without exceeding the resistance
point. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
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Automatic operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch fully, beyond the resistance point: the
window opens or closes completely when the
switch is released. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement of the window.The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately 45 seconds
after switching off the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.
Anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
To reinitialise normal operation , press the
switch until the window opens completely, then
pull the switch immediately until the window
closes fully. Continue to hold the switch for
approximately one more second.
The anti-pinch safety function is not active
whilst the function is being activated.
Reinitialisation of the
electric windows
Following reconnection of the battery, the anti-
pinch function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is not active during
these operations.
For each window:
-

b
ring the window down completely,
then bring it back up. It will go up by a
few centimetres each time. Per form the
operation again until the window is fully
closed,
-

c
ontinue to pull the switch for at least one
second after reaching the window closed
position.
In the event of contact (pinching) during
operation of the windows, you must
reverse the movement of the window. To
do this, press the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window switch, it is important
to ensure that nothing can prevent the
window from closing properly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Rear door windows
Each window can be hinged open to provide
ventilation at the rear seats.
Opening
F Tilt the lever outwards.
F P ush it fully to secure the window in the
open position.
Closing
F Pull the lever to release the window.
F T ilt the lever fully inwards to secure the
window in the closed position.
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Front seats
As a safety measure, adjustments to the
driver's seat must only be done when
stationary.
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
-
h
eight of the head restraint,
-

b
ackrest angle,
-
sea

t cushion height,
-
l

ongitudinal position of the seat,
-
t

he height and reach of the steering wheel,
-

t
he interior and door mirrors. Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Settings
Longitudinal
F Raise the control A and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Backrest angle
F Turn the knob B to adjust the backrest.
Height
F Pull the control C upwards to raise the seat or push it downwards to lower it, as many
times as required, to obtain the desired
position.
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The head restraint has a frame with
notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Heated seats
0:Of f.
1: Low.
2: Medium.
3: High.
The front seats can be heated individually.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the control wheel for the passenger
seat is at position 0 , so that the heating
is not operating for no reason when no
passenger is present, during the next
j o u r n ey.
Lumbar support
(driver only)
F Turn the knob D manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
Head restraint height
F To put the head restraint back in place, engage the head restraint rods in the openings keeping
them in line with the seat backrest.
F

T
o lower the head restraint, press the lug A and
push down on the head restraint at the same
time.
F

T

o raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F

T

o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards. F

W
ith the engine running, use the control
wheel to switch on and select the level of
heating required:
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Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
folding backrest (1/3 - 2/3) to adapt the loading
space in the boot.
Folding the backrest
F Move the front seats for ward if necessary.
F P osition the seat belts on the backrest and
buckle them.
F

P
lace the head restraints in the low position.
F

P
ress the corresponding control 1 to
release the backrest 2 .
F

F
old the backrest 2 onto the cushion.
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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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This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-

d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
-
p

assage through a heating circuit (heating),
-

p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are
accessible in the " Air conditioning"
menu of the touch screen A .
Air distribution
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located below
the touch screen.
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Adjustable side air vent (driver only).
4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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