ECO mode CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2023 Owner's Guide

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Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Auxiliary (AUX) jack socket
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player,
etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
Controls are managed via the portable device.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "SOURCES" button.
Select the source.
BluetoothStreaming®
Streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed
from your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist. To
modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and
confirm to go down through the menu to the
desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of the
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® players
via the USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Devices are managed using the audio system
controls.
Other devices, not recognised on connection,
must be connected to the auxiliary socket using
a jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth
streaming, if compatible.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" file
extensions, at bit rates between 32 Kbps and
320 Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
All ".wma" files must be standard WMA 9 files.
The supported sampling rates are 11, 22, 44 and
48 KHz.
To avoid reading and display problems, we
recommend choosing file names less than 20
characters long that do not contain any special
characters (e.g. “ ? .
; ù).
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
We recommend using the original USB
cable for the portable device.
Telephone
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows users to display applications
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or
Android Auto technology of the smartphone
on the vehicle screen. For the CarPlay
®
technology, the CarPlay® function must be
activated on the smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between
the smartphone and the system to work, it is
essential in all cases that the smartphone is
unlocked.
As the principles and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep the smartphone's operating
system up-to-date, as well as the date and
time of the smartphone and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the
Brand's national website.

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Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
When the USB cable is disconnected
and the ignition is switched off then back
on, the system will not automatically switch to
Radio Media mode; the source must be
changed manually.
The CarPlay® navigation can be accessed
at any time by pressing the system's
Navigation button.
Android Auto smartphone connection
On the smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The "Android Auto" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the "Android Auto"
function.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
When connecting a smartphone to the
system, we recommend enabling
Bluetooth
® on the smartphone.
Telephone connected by Bluetooth®
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press the "PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the Android Auto
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
The services available depend on the
network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the telephone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function must be activated and the telephone configured as "Visible
to all” (in the telphone settings).
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the telephone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the telephone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the list
of detected devices.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press "Bluetooth search".
The list of detected telephones is
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen telephone
in the list.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
– "Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),
– “Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
audio files on the telephone),
– "Mobile internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Depending on the type of telephone, you may by
prompted to accept the transfer of contacts and
messages.
The ability of the system to connect just one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default.
The profiles compatible with the system are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP,
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10Press the "System info" tab to display the
versions of the various modules installed in the
system.
Press the "Privacy" tab,
or
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Privacy " to activate or deactivate
the private data mode.
Activate or deactivate:
–

"No sharing (data, vehicle position) ".
–

"Only data sharing ”
–

"Data and vehicle position sharing "
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Press "Screen configuration ".
Press "Brightness".
Move the slider to adjust the brightness of
the screen and/or the instrument panel
(depending on version).
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Press "Animation".
Activate or deactivate: “Automatic scrolling ”.
Select "Animated transitions".
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Selecting the language
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration " to access the
secondary page.
Select "Language" to change the
language.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Setting the time
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration " to access the
secondary page.
Press "Date and time".
Select "Time".
Press this button to set the time using the
virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to save the time.
Press this button to set the time zone.
Select the display format for the time
(12h/24h).
Activate or deactivate summer time (+1 hour).
Activate or deactivate GPS synchronisation (UTC).
Press the back arrow to save the settings.
The system may not automatically manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on the country of
sale).
Setting the date
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration " to access the
secondary page.
Press "Date and time".
Select "Date".
Press this button to set the date.
Press the back arrow to save the date.
Select the display format for the date.
Press the back arrow again to confirm.
Time and date setting is only available if
"GPS Synchronisation:" is deactivated.

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10Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►
Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
►


Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality

.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►

Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to.

Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position. When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.

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GPS navigation -
Applications - Multimedia
audio system - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system in
Bluetooth mode.
–


Using the smartphone.
–


Connection to the CarPlay®, MirrorLinkTM
or Android Auto applications (certain
applications interrupt their display while the
vehicle is moving).
–

W
atching a video (the video stops when the
vehicle starts to move again).
–

Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected in such a way that it will only operate in the vehicle.
The Energy Economy Mode message is
displayed when the system is about to enter
the corresponding mode.
System and map updates can be
downloaded from the Brand’s website.
The update procedure is also available on the
website.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the menu buttons on either side of or below
the touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons to access the rolling menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Display the rolling menus at any time by pressing
the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
Press "OK" to confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently
in the side bars or in the upper bar of the touch
screen (depending on equipment):
–

Reminder of the air conditioning information
(depending on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–


Go directly to the selection of the audio
source, to the list of radio stations (or list of titles
depending on the source).
–


Go to the "Notifications" of messages, emails,
map updates and, depending on the services,
the navigation notifications.
–


Go to the settings for the touch screen and the
digital instrument panel.

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These settings must be made according to each
profile.
Select "Alerts".
Activate or deactivate:
–

"Advise of car park nearby ", "Filling station
alert", "Risk areas alert ", "Accident black spot
alert" then select the alert symbol, "Give an
audible warning ", "Advise proximity of POI 1 ",
"Advise proximity of POI 2 ".
To have access to connected navigation,
select the option: "Authorise sending
information" in "Settings".
It is possible to access the "Notifications"
at any time in the upper bar.
The display of danger zones depends on the legislation in force and subscription
to the service.
Notification of "Danger
zones"
To issue notification of danger zones, select the option: "Allow notification of
danger zones".
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Press the "Report a new danger zone "
button located in the side bars or the upper bar of the touch screen (depending on
equipment).
Select the option "Type" to choose the
type of "Danger zone".
Select the "Speed" option and enter it
using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to save and distribute the
information.
Authorising sending
information
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System settings".
Select the "Privacy mode" tab.
Activate or deactivate:
–

"No sharing (data, vehicle position) ".
–

"Data sharing only"
–

"Sharing data and the vehicle position "
"Danger zones" pack
updates
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System settings".
Select the "System info" tab.
Select "View" to display the versions of
the different modules installed in the
system.
Select "Update(s) due".
It is possible to download system and
map updates from the Brand’s website.
The update procedure is also available there.
After the updates have downloaded, installation on the vehicle must be done
with the engine running and vehicle
stationary.
Displaying the weather
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Press this button to display the list of
services.
Select "View map".
Select "Weather".
Press this button to display primary
information.
Press this button to display the detailed
weather information.
The temperature displayed at 6 a.m. will be the maximum temperature for the day.
The temperature displayed at 6 p.m. will be
the minimum temperature for the night.
Applications
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows users to display applications
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or
Android Auto technology of the smartphone
on the vehicle screen. For the CarPlay
®
technology, the CarPlay® function must be
activated on the smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between
the smartphone and the system to work, it is
essential in all cases that the smartphone is
unlocked.
As the principles and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep the smartphone's operating
system up-to-date, as well as the date and
time of the smartphone and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the
Brand's national website.

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11The temperature displayed at 6 a.m. will be the maximum temperature for the day.
The temperature displayed at 6 p.m. will be
the minimum temperature for the night.
Applications
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows users to display applications
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or
Android Auto

technology of the smartphone
on the vehicle screen. For the CarPlay
®
technology, the CarPlay® function must be
activated on the smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between
the smartphone and the system to work, it is
essential in all cases that the smartphone is
unlocked.
As the principles and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep the smartphone's operating
system up-to-date, as well as the date and
time of the smartphone and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the
Brand's national website.
Connectivity
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the CarPlay
®,
MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto functions.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
Press "Telephone" to display the
CarPlay® interface.
Or
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the CarPlay
®
function.
Press "CarPlay " to display the CarPlay®
interface.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
When the USB cable is disconnected
and the ignition is switched off then back
on, the system will not automatically switch to
Radio Media mode, a change of source will
have to be done manually.
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
The "MirrorLinkTM" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
compatible applications.
When connecting a smartphone to the
system, it is recommended that
Bluetooth
® be started on the smartphone.Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the MirrorLink
TM
function.
Press "MirrorLinkTM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the "MirrorLink
TM"
function.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain functions are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Once the connection is established, a page
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downloaded to the smartphone and compatible
with the MirrorLinkTM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
the network.
Android Auto smartphone connection
The "Android Auto" function requires
the use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the "Android Auto"
function.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain functions are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Different audio sources remain accessible in the
margin of the Android Auto display, using touch
buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
In Android Auto mode, the function to
display the menus by pressing the
screen briefly with three fingers is
deactivated.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
the network.
Vehicle apps
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Vehicle apps" to display the applications
home page.
Internet browser
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the "Internet
browser" function.
Press "Internet browser" to display the browser
home page.
Select the country of residence.
Press "OK" to save and start the browser.
Connection to the internet is via one of
the network connections provided by the
vehicle or the user.
Bluetooth connection®
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the system name in the list of
devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code is the
same in the system and in the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection ".
Select "Search".
The list of telephones detected is
displayed.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is
recommended that you deactivate and
then reactivate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Select the name of the chosen telephone
in the list.
Depending on the type of telephone, the
option is given to accept or not accept
the transfer of contacts and messages.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
– "Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),
– "Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
– "Mobile internet data ".
The "Mobile internet data " profile must
be activated for connected navigation
(where the vehicle does not have "Emergency
and assistance call" services), having first
activated sharing of this connection on the
smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Wi-Fi connection
Network connection by the smartphone's Wi-Fi.

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11If the pairing procedure fails, it is
recommended that you deactivate and
then reactivate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Select the name of the chosen telephone
in the list.
Depending on the type of telephone, the
option is given to accept or not accept
the transfer of contacts and messages.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
–
"Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),
–
"Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
–
"Mobile internet data ".
The "Mobile internet data " profile must
be activated for connected navigation
(where the vehicle does not have "Emergency
and assistance call" services), having first
activated sharing of this connection on the
smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Wi-Fi connection
Network connection by the smartphone's Wi-Fi.
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Wi-Fi network connection ".
Select the "Secured" or "Not secured" or
"Stored" tab.
Select a network.
Using the virtual keypad, enter the " Key"
for the Wi-Fi network and the
"Password".
Press "OK" to start the connection.
The Wi-Fi connection and the sharing of the Wi-Fi connection are exclusive.
Wi-Fi connection sharing
Creation of a local Wi-Fi network by the system.Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Wi-Fi connection sharing ".
Select the "Activation" tab to activate or
deactivate sharing of the Wi-Fi connection.
And/or
Select the "Settings" tab to change the name of
the system network and the password.
Press "OK" to confirm.
To protect against unauthorised access and to make the set of systems as
secure as possible, the use of a security code
or a complex password is recommended.
Managing connections
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Manage connection".
With this function, you can view the access to
connected services, the availability of connected
services and modify the connection mode.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press "Frequency".
Press one of the buttons for an automatic
search for radio stations.
Or
Move the slider for a manual search for
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Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio stations" in the secondary
page.
Press "Frequency".
Enter the values using the virtual keypad.
First enter the units then click on the
decimals zone to enter the figures after the
decimal point.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may block
reception, including in RDS mode. This
behaviour is normal in the propagation of
radio waves and does not indicate any failure
of the audio system.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
(refer to the corresponding section)
Press "Presets ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons
to preset the station.
Changing waveband
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
To change the waveband, press "Band…"
displayed at the top right of the screen.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station tracking".
Press "OK" to confirm.
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue
listening to the same station by automatic
retuning to alternative frequencies. However,
in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS
station may not be assured throughout the
entire country as radio stations do not cover
100% of the territory. This explains the loss of
reception of the station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function allows information transmitted by the radio
station and related to the station or the song
playing to be displayed.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Display radio text".
Press "OK" to confirm.
Play TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To
operate, this function needs good reception of
a radio station that carries this type of
message. While traffic information is being
broadcast, the current media is automatically
interrupted so that the TA message can be
heard. Normal play of the media previously
playing is resumed at the end of the
message.
Select "Announcements".
Activate / Deactivate "Traffic announcement".
Press "OK" to confirm.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
sound.
The different "multiplexes/ensembles"
offer a choice of radio stations arranged in
alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press "Band…" at the top right of the screen to
display the " DAB" waveband.
DAB-FM tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100 % of the
territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
"DAB-FM auto tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station, by
automatically switching to the corresponding
FM analogue station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".