remote start CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2023 Owners Manual

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Contents





 ■
Overview
Instruments and controls 4
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Instrument Panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 7
Indicators
11
Touch screen 13
Trip computer 14
Distance recorders 15
Lighting dimmer 16
2Access
Electronic key with remote control
function and built-in key, 17
Keyless Entry and Starting 19
Central locking 20
Back-up procedures 21
Doors 23
Boot 23
Alarm 24
Electric windows 25
Rear door windows 26
3Ease of use and comfort
Front seats 27
Steering wheel adjustment 29
Mirrors 29
Rear seats 30
Heating and Ventilation 31
Heating / Manual air conditioning 32
Automatic air conditioning 33
Front demisting - defrosting 35
Rear screen demisting - defrosting 36
Courtesy lamps 36
Boot lighting 37
Panoramic glass sunroof 37
Interior fittings
37
Boot fittings 40
Rear shelf (van version) 41
4Lighting and visibility
Lighting control 42
Direction indicators 43
Automatic illumination of headlamps 43
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LEDs) 44
Headlamp beam height adjustment 44
Cornering lighting 45
Wiper control stalk 45
Changing a wiper blade 47
Automatic wiping 48
5Safety
General safety recommendations 49
Hazard warning lamps 49
Horn 50
Emergency or assistance call 50
Electronic stability control (ESC) 52
Seat belts 53
Airbags 55
Child seats 57
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 59
ISOFIX child seats 62
i-Size child seats 65
Child lock 65
6Driving
Driving recommendations 67
Starting / Switching off the engine with
the key
68
Starting / Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
70
Parking brake 72
6-speed manual gearbox 72
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 72
Gear efficiency indicator 74
Hill start assist 75
Tyre under-inflation detection 75
Stop & Start 77
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
78
Speed Limit Recognition
and Recommendation
80
Speed limiter 82
Cruise control - particular recommendations 83
Cruise control 84
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk
Alert and Intelligent emergency braking
assistance
85
Distraction detection 88
Lane Departure Warning System 89

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2Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key,
Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
Unlocking / Locking / Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking the boot.
–


Opening the fuel tank cap (without Keyless
Entry and Starting).
–


Unlocking / Locking the fuel filler flap (with
Keyless Entry and Starting).
–


Locating the vehicle.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking / locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine. Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked / unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, please refer to the corresponding
section.
Integral key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
Ejecting the key

Version without Keyless Entry and Starting
► T o eject the key from the housing, press the
button.
►

Press the button before folding the key back
to avoid damaging the mechanism.


Version with Keyless Entry and Starting
► T o eject the key from the housing, pull and
hold the button.
►

Pull and hold the button before returning the
key

.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicators for a
few seconds signals:
–

the unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm,

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2Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and
Starting


This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone “A” around the vehicle.
The electronic key also acts as a remote control. For more information on the
Remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle

► With the electronic key on your person and in
the recognition zone, pass your hand behind the
door handle of
one of the front doors or press the
centre of the tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals the unlocking of the vehicle.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

► With the electronic key in the recognition
zone, press with a finger or thumb on one of the
front door handles (at the markings) to lock the
vehicle.

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When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is inoperative.
► After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
► After deadlocking, it is necessary to use
the remote control, Keyless Entry and Starting
or the integral key to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
► Press the button until an audible signal is
heard and a message appears in the screen.
Transporting long or bulky objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and an alert will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking deactivates the exterior and
interior door controls, as well as the
central locking button on the dashboard.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.
►

With the electronic key in the recognition
zone, press one of the front door handles once
with your finger or thumb (at the markings) to
lock the vehicle.
►


Within 5 seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will be disabled.
However

, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will also be reactivated
automatically.
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
touch screen’s vehicle configuration menu.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Starting
system’s electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Starting system, refer to
the corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices: telephone
(switched on or on standby), laptop computer,
strong magnetic fields, etc.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the vehicle.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm central
locking of the vehicle.
The central locking does not take place if one of the doors is open.

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2When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is inoperative.
►

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►


After deadlocking, it is necessary to use
the remote control, Keyless Entry and Starting
or the integral key to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►

Press the button until an audible signal is
heard and a message appears in the screen.
Transporting long or bulky objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10
km/h), the locks
will rebound and an alert will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10
km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key
Total unlocking/locking of
the vehicle with the key
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– remote control cell battery flat,
–

remote control fault,
–


vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the remote
control cell battery

.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock barrel.
► T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
►

T
urn the key rearwards again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without alarm, the lighting of the
direction indicators for a few seconds confirms
that the procedure has completed correctly.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when
locking with the key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds on
opening the door; switch on the ignition to
stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– central locking fault,
–

battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
► Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.

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► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
► Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader under the parking brake lever and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
► Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"START/STOP" button.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening handle.
Application
►

Open the door
.
►

On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not activated. Refer to the corresponding
section.


► Remove the black cap on the edge of the
door , using the key.
►

Without forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door

.
►

Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►


Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is discharged, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and an onscreen message.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting ‒
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.


With Keyless Entry and Starting ‒ Battery
type: CR2032 / 3 volts.


► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover .
►

Remove the discharged battery from its
housing.
► Insert the new battery , observing the polarity,
and clip the cover onto the housing.
►

Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting

► Switch off the ignition.
► Return the key to position 2 (Ignition on).

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2► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
►

Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►

Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader under the parking brake lever and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
►


Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"

START/STOP" button.
►

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

W
ith an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
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:
– with the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
–

with the vehicle moving (speed above 6
mph (10 km/h))

, a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Boot
Opening

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the
Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, press the centre
of the tailgate
opening control.
►

Lift the tailgate.
For more information on the Remote control

or
on the Keyless Entry and Starting, please refer
to the corresponding section.
If there is a fault or if it is difficult to move
the tailgate when opening or closing it,
have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
prevent the problem becoming worse, and
potentially causing the tailgate to drop and
thereby inflicting serious injuries.

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If an opening (door or boot) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
► Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the 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.
Depending on the country of sale, certain
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system,
rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was triggered
Closing

► Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
–

with the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
–


with the vehicle moving (speed above 6
mph (10 km/h))

, a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service
of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or with the “Keyless Entry and
Starting” system.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds.

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2If an opening (door or boot) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45
seconds.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
►

Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the 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.
Depending on the country of sale, certain
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system,
rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was triggered during your absence. When the ignition is
switched on, this flashing stops.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
►
Unlock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door lock.
►

Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
►


Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
(integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the red indicator lamp in the
button indicates a malfunction of the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front.
2. Right-hand front.
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.

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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.