belt CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2023 User Guide

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Safety
of the vehicle's rear seat, and is ideally in contact
with it.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat .
Child seat at the front

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the
intermediate longitudinal position , with the
backrest straightened .
"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger
airbag active.
– Statistically , the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
–

Children weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rear facing" position, whether in
the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
–

‘rear facing’ up to the age of 3,
–

‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
–

a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,
–


a child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
–


the keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
"Forward facing" or "Rearward
facing"




► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the "forward facing" child seat or the
"rearward facing" child seat itself do not touch
the vehicle's front seat.
►

V
erify that the backrest of the "forward facing"
child seat is as close as possible to the backrest

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Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation control
Installing a “rear facing” child seat on the
front passenger seat is expressly prohibited!
Doing so would expose the child to the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of airbag
deployment.
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
The control is located in the glove box.

With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
►

T
o reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal the activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of recommended child seats secured
using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L4
"KLIPPAN Optima"
From 22 kg (approximately 6 years), the booster is used on its own.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the option\
s for installing universally-approved ( a ) child seats secured using the seat belt,
based on the child’s weight and the seat position in the vehicle.

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5Weight of the child / indicative age
Seat Groups 0 (b)
and 0+
Birth to 13 kg
Up to about 1 year old Group 1
From 9 to 18 kg
From about
1 to 3
years old Group 2
From 15 to 25 kg From about
3 to 6
years old Group 3
From 22 to 36 kg
From about
6 to 10
years old
1
st row Front passenger seat (c) without
height adjustment (d)

U UUU
2
nd row Rear side seats (e)

U UUU
Rear centre seat (e)


U (f) U (f) UU
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in any vehicle\
using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10

kg. Carrycots and "car" infant carriers cannot be installed on the front\
passenger seat.
When installed in the 2
nd row, they may prevent the use of one or more seats.
(c) Refer to the legislation in force in your country before installing y\
our child on this seat.
(d) When a “rearward facing” child seat is installed on the front p\
assenger seat, the front passenger airbag must be deactivated. Otherwise\
, the child could
risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.
When a "forward facing" child seat is installed on the front passenger \
seat, leave the front passenger airbag activated.
(e) To install a child seat on a rear seat, "rearward facing" or "forward fac\
ing", move the front seat forward, then straighten the backrest to allow\
enough
space for the child seat and the child's legs.
(f) A child seat with support leg must never be installed on the rear centre \
seat.
U: seat position suitable for installing a child seat secured using the s\
eat belt and universally approved for
"rearward facing" and/or "forward facing" use.

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOF\
IX child seat size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the
child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.Weight of the child / indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10 kg
(group 0)
Under 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Carrycotrearward facing rearward facing forward facing
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
“ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:


The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–

T
wo rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.


The 2 latches of ISOFIX child seats are secured
to them.
–

One ring
B, located behind the seat, called
the TOP TETHER, for fixing seats fitted with an
upper strap.


This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forward in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
►

Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed).
►


Pass the upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the head restraint
rods.
►


Secure the upper strap hook to ring

B
.
►

T
ighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering
with the operation of the seat belt.
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the installation
possibilities for ISOFIX child seats in
your vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
Also consult the user guide from the child seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX base"
(size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

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5"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX base"
(size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings

A
.
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor. This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt."RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings
A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions not equipped with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOF\
IX child seat size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the
child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child / indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10 kg
(group 0)
Under 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Carrycotrearward facing rearward facing forward facing
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1

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Driving
6Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamp
Function activated.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–


The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–


The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
– With a manual gearbox: at a speed below
2 mph (3 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary
(depending on version), with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released,
–

W
ith an automatic gearbox: at a speed
below 2 mph (3
km/h) or with the vehicle
stationary (depending on version), with the
gear selector in position, N or the brake pedal
depressed.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–


V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
“START/STOP” button).
–

Needed
to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting active.
–


Braking assistance is being used.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
km/h).

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Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed: the
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed
when there is a stationary obstacle or when
the "Close" trigger threshold has been
selected.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
This threshold determines how you wish to be
warned of the presence of a moving or stationary
vehicle in front of you, or a pedestrian present in
your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be modified via the
vehicle configuration menu.
You can select one of three pre-defined
thresholds:
– "Distant",
– "Normal",
– "Close".
The last threshold selected is memorised when
the ignition is switched off.
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a
collision, this system will supplement the braking,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
This assistance will only be provided if you press
the brake pedal.
– warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.
–

reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a
collision or limit its severity

.
This system is comprised of three functions:
–

Collision
Risk Alert.
–

Intelligent emergency braking assistance.
–


Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency
braking).


The vehicle has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen.
This system does not avoid the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously
monitor the state of the traffic, observing the
driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a potential obstacle, it prepares the braking
circuit in case automatic braking is needed.
This may cause a slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Operating conditions and
limits
The ESC system must not be faulty.
The ASR system must not be deactivated.
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.
Driving at a steady speed on roads with few
bends is required.
In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
–

towing a trailer
,
–

carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack,
–


with snow chains fitted,
–


before using an automatic car wash, with the
engine running,
–


before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in
a workshop,
–


towed vehicle, engine running,
–


Following
an impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated after the use of the "space-saver" type
spare wheel is detected, or if a fault with the
lateral brake lamps is detected.
It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
Consequently, always stay in control of your
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time
to avoid an accident.
After an impact, the function automatically stops operating. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
Collision Risk Alert
It warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian
present in their traffic lane.
Operation
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert trigger
threshold chosen by the driver, several different
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed on
the touch screen.
The system takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one
in front, the environmental conditions and the
operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,
the steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the
best moment.
Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,
indicating that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message
"Vehicle close" is displayed.
Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,
indicating that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake! " is displayed.
Level 3: in some cases, a vibration alert in the
form of micro-braking can be given, confirming
the risk of collision.

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The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
– lane markings absent, worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks);
– close to the vehicle ahead (lane markings
not detected);
– roads that are narrow, winding, etc.
Lane Departure Warning
System
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system, using a camera which recognises
solid or broken lines, detects the involuntary
crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on
the ground.
If the driver's attention drops and the speed
is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h), the system
triggers a warning if there is an unexpected
change of direction.
This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.


Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the system, you
are alerted by the fixed illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Distraction detection
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Take a break in case of feeling tired or at least
every 2 hours.
The function consists of the "Coffee Break Alert"
system combined with the "Driver Attention
Warning" system.
These systems are in no way designed to keep the driver awake or to prevent
the driver from falling asleep at the wheel.
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling
tired.
Activation / Deactivation
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Coffee Break Alert
The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects that the driver has not taken a
break after two hours of driving at a speed above
40 mph (65
km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of a message
encouraging the driver to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
–

With the engine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 15 minutes.
–


The ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes.
–


The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their
door is opened.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
The driving time is counted again once the
speed is above 40 mph (65
km/h).
Driver Attention Warning

Using a camera placed at the top of the
windscreen, the system assesses the
driver's level of vigilance, fatigue or distraction by
identifying variations in trajectory compared to
the lane markings.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40 mph (65
km/h)).
At a first-level alert, the driver is warned by the
“Take care! ” message, accompanied by an
audible signal.
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers
a further alert with the message " Dangerous
driving: take a break", accompanied by a more
pronounced audible signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
surface or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's level of
vigilance.

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In the event of a breakdown

For access to the (+) terminal:
► release the bonnet using the interior lever ,
then the exterior safety catch,
►

lift the bonnet, then fix it in place with its stay
.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible, use the
engine mounting.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or a battery booster.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the back-up battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers on both
vehicles (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not close
to moving parts of the engine (fan, belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the positive terminal
(+) of flat battery A

(at the metal elbow) then to
the positive terminal (+) of back-up battery B or
the booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the negative terminal (-) of back-up battery B


or the booster (or the earth point on the other
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C

on the broken down
vehicle.
►

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good
battery and leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse
order.
►

Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least 30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle stationary

,
so that the battery reaches an adequate state of
charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.

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Alphabetical index
M
Maintenance (advice) 106
Maintenance, routine
79, 102
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

78
Map reading lamps

36
Markings, identification

130
Mat

37, 39, 79
Menu

139
Menus (audio)

134–135, 148–149
Messages

165
Messages, quick

165
Mirror, rear view

30
Mirrors, door

29, 89
Misfuel prevention

95
Mountings, ISOFIX

62
N
Number plate lamps 11 8
O
Obstacle detection 91
Oil change
101
Oil consumption

101
OIl, engine

101
On-board tools

109
Opening the bonnet

99
Opening the boot

19, 23–24
Opening the doors 19, 23
P
Pads, brake 103
Paint
106, 130
Paint colour code

130
Panoramic glass sunroof

37
Parcel shelf, rear

40–41
Parking brake

72, 103
Parking sensors, audible and visual

91
Parking sensors, front

91
Parking sensors, rear

91
Plates, identification

130
Player, Apple®

138, 162
Player, MP3 CD

161
Player, USB

137, 161
Port, USB

37–38, 137, 161
Pressures, tyres

103, 111, 131
Pre-tensioning seat belts

54
Priming the fuel system

108
Profiles

142, 166
Protecting children

56–60, 63–64, 65
Puncture

108–109, 111
R
Radar (warnings) 78
Radio
135–136, 138, 159–161
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)
137, 161
Range, AdBlue

12, 102
RDS

136, 160
Rear screen, demisting

36
Recharging the battery

122–123
Recirculation, air

33–34
Recovery

125
Reduction of electrical load

97
Regeneration of the particle filter

103
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

76
Reinitialising the remote control

22
Reminder, key in ignition

69
Reminder, lighting on

43
Remote control

17–21
Removing a wheel

113–114
Removing the mat

39
Replacing bulbs

115–117
Replacing fuses

119–120
Replacing the air filter

103
Replacing the oil filter

103
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

102
Reservoir, screenwash

102
Resetting the trip recorder

15–16
Reversing camera

79, 92
Reversing lamp

11 7
Reversing lamps

11 7
Roof bars

98–99
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

108