remote control CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2023 User Guide

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Ease of use and comfort
3Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary, lower the control A to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the steering wheel height and reach to
suit your driving position.
►


Raise the control A

to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to correctly
judge the distance of vehicles approaching
from behind.
Electric adjustment



► Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►
Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►


Return the control to the central position.
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.)
►

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
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:


► Turn control A to opposite the mark.
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
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors
operates with the engine running, by
switching on the heated rear screen.
For more information on Demisting - defrosting
the rear screen , refer to the corresponding
section.

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Ease of use and comfort
Boot lighting

It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened.
There are different lighting times:
– when the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
– in energy economy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
– with the engine running, unlimited.
Panoramic glass sunroof

Rear screen demisting
- defrosting




On / Off
► Press this button to demist/defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors.
The button indicator lamp comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent
excessive electrical consumption.
►

It 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:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
– when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
–

when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–

In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"Permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, unless it is in
the "Permanently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it in
the "Permanently off" position.
Map reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Take care not to place anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.

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Driving
automatically to preserve the remaining battery
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
► With a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating
system.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature
of the coolant. The maximum towable load
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan
does not increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched on,
this code must be recognised in order for starting
to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch

It has 3 positions:
– 1. Stop: inserting and removing the key ,
steering column locked.
–

2. Ignition : steering column unlocked, ignition
on, Diesel preheating, engine running.
–


3. Starting
.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode : the power supply is cut off

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Driving
6Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine


With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP”
button, without pressing any of the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine (turning on the instrument
panel and accessories such as the audio system
and the lighting).
►

Press this button
again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted underneath the
parking brake lever so that the engine can be
started if the system does not detect the key
in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the
electronic key is flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the
reader .
►

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox, select mode P,
then fully depress the brake pedal.
►

Press the “
START/STOP” button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
►

T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
approximately 5
seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button for about
5
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

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Practical information
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the
ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped
with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
► Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
► Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.


► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
►

Clip the stay in its housing.
►


Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►


Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly

.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine represented is an example given for
illustration purposes only. The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–

Air filter
.
–
Engine oil dipstick.
–

Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine

Diesel engine

1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery / Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Fuse N° Rating(Amps) Functions
F34 25Trailer interface
unit.
F35 20Trailer interface
unit.
F36 30Front one-
touch electric windows.
F37 30Front heated
seats.
Fuses in the engine
compartment


The fusebox is located in the engine
compartment near the battery.
Accessing the fuses
► Unclip the cover .
► Replace the fuse.
►

After the operation, close the cover very
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.


Fuse N° Rating (Amps) Functions
F1 40Air conditioning.
F16 15Front foglamps.
F18 10Right-hand
main beam headlamp.
F19 10Left-hand
main beam headlamp.
F29 40Windscreen
wipers.
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

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In the event of a breakdown
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
► Push clamp B fully down.
► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever as locking will be
impossible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, in order to enable the electronic systems
to initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you must
yourself reinitialise certain systems, such as:
–

the remote control key or the electronic key
(depending on version),
–


the electric windows,
–


the date and time,
–


the preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle us\
ing the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the \
towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a\
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an \
approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the
groundRear wheels on the
groundFlatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual


Internal combustion /
Automatic

In case of battery failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed
recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 52
Accessories
49
Active Safety Brake

85–87
AdBlue®

12, 104
AdBlue® tank

105
Additive, Diesel

102–103
Adjusting headlamps

44
Adjusting head restraints

28
Adjusting seat

27
Adjusting the air distribution

33–34
Adjusting the air flow

33–34
Adjusting the date

143, 167
Adjusting the height of the steering wheel

29
Adjusting the lumbar support

27
Adjusting the seat angle

27
Adjusting the temperature

33–34
Adjusting the time

143, 167
Advice on care and maintenance

37, 106–107
Advice on driving

6, 67
Airbags

55, 57, 59
Airbags, curtain

56–57
Airbags, front

56–57, 60
Airbags, lateral

56–57
Air conditioning

32, 34
Air conditioning, automatic

33–34
Air conditioning, manual

32, 34
Air intake

33–34
Air vents

31
Alarm

24
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

52
Antitheft / Immobiliser 18
Apple CarPlay connection
139, 157
Armrest, front

37, 39
Assistance call

50
Assistance, emergency braking

52, 87
Audible warning

50
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

138, 161–162
B
Battery 97–98, 121–122
Battery, 12 V
102, 122–124
Battery, charging

122–123
Battery, remote control

21–22
Blanking screen (snow shield)

96
Blind spot sensors

89
BlueHDi

12, 102, 108
Bluetooth (hands-free)

140–141, 163
Bluetooth (telephone)

140–141, 163–164
Bodywork

106
Bonnet

99–100
Boot

23–24, 37, 40
Brake discs

103
Brake lamps

11 7
Brakes

103
Braking assistance system

52
Braking, automatic emergency

85–87
Brightness

142
Bulbs

11 5
Bulbs (changing)

115–117
C
Cable, audio 161
Cable, Jack
161
Capacity, fuel tank

94–95
Cap, fuel filler

94–95
Care of the bodywork

106
CD

138, 161
CD, MP3

138, 161
Central locking

18–20
Changing a bulb

115–118
Changing a fuse

119–121
Changing a wheel

109, 111–112
Changing a wiper blade

46–47
Changing the remote control battery

22
Checking the engine oil level

11–12
Checking the levels

100–102
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

108–109, 111
Checks

100, 102–103
Checks, routine

102–103
Child lock

65–66
Children

54, 60, 63–64, 65
Children (safety)

65–66
Child seats

54, 57–60
Child seats, conventional

60
Child seats, i-Size

65
Child seats, ISOFIX

62–63, 65
Cleaning (advice)

106
Closing the boot

23–24
Closing the doors

19–20
Coat hanger

39

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Alphabetical index
G
Gauge, fuel 94–95
Gearbox, automatic
72, 74–75, 77, 103
Gearbox, manual

37, 39, 72, 75, 77, 103
Gear lever, manual gearbox

72
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

74
Glove box

37–38
G.P.S.

154
H
Hazard warning lamps 49, 108
headlamp adjustment
44
Headlamp adjustment

44
Headlamps, automatic illumination

43
Headlamps, dipped beam

42, 116
Headlamps, halogen

11 5
Headlamps, main beam

42, 116
Head restraints, front

28
Head restraints, rear

31
Heating

31–34
Hill start assist

75
Hooks

40
Horn

50
I
Ignition 35, 71, 164
Ignition on 71
Ignition switch
68–69
Immobiliser, electronic

21, 68
Indicator, AdBlue® range

12
Indicator, engine oil level

11–12
Indicator lamps, operation

42
Indicators, direction

43
Inflating tyres

103, 131
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

108–109, 111
Infrared camera

79
Instrument panel

7, 79
Internet browser

158
ISOFIX mountings

62
J
Jack 111–112, 161
Jump starting
122
K
Key 17–19, 21–22
Key, electronic
19–20
Keyless Entry and Starting

19–21, 70
Key not recognised

71
Key with remote control

17–18, 68
Kit, hands-free

140–141, 163
Kit, puncture repair

109
Kit, temporary puncture
repair
40, 108–109, 111
L
Labels, identification 130
Lamp, boot
37, 118
Lamps, parking

43
Lamps, rear

11 7
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

89
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

44, 116
Level, AdBlue®

102
Level, brake fluid

101
Level, Diesel additive

102–103
Level, engine coolant

101
Level, engine oil

11–12, 101
Levels and checks

100–102
Level, screenwash fluid

46, 102
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

44, 116, 118
Lighting

42
Lighting dimmer

16
Lighting, directional

45
Lighting, exterior

42
Lighting, guide-me home

44
Load reduction mode

97
Locating your vehicle

18
Locking

18, 21
Locking from the inside

20
Locking the doors

20–21
Low fuel level

94–95
Lumbar

27

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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