Citroen C4 CACTUS RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
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 towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking
or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed under the boot floor,
or may be located under the front passenger
seat, depending on version.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the bottom of the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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n the front bumper, press at the bottom of
the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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ut the gear lever into neutral (control N
for an electronic gearbox).
Towing the vehicle
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine. F

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nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving.
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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
transverse roof bars that are approved
for your vehicle.
Observe the fitting instructions and
the conditions of use given in the
information provided with the roof bars.Version without longitudinal
bars
To install the roof bars, you must secure
them only to the four anchorage points in the
roof frame. These points are masked by the
vehicle's doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud that should
be introduced into the aperture at each
anchorage point.
Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
This value is subject to change, please
check the maximum load stated in the
instructions provided with he roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the vehicle.
Please refer to national legislation so as
to meet the requirements on carrying
objects that are longer than the vehicle.
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
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rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
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nchor the load securely and fit a warning
flag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.
F

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rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
stability may be affected).
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emove the roof bars as soon as they are
no longer needed.
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Very cold climate screens
Removable protective screens which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.F
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ffer up the corresponding screen to the
front bumper upper grille.
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ress on the edge to engage its fixing clips
in turn.
Proceed in the same way for the screen on the
lower grille. F

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sing a screwdriver, lever in turn on the
fixings of each screen to unclip them.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screens when:
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he ambient temperature exceeds
10° C,
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towing,
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t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal
Fitting
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
It is recommended that the screens
be fitted and removed by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Made of TPU (Thermo Plastic Urethane) and
enclosing bubbles of air, these protectors act
as an impact absorber.
Located on the sides, front and rear of your
vehicle, they protect the bodywork by reducing
the effect of minor everyday knocks: parking
dings, opening doors, scrapes, ...
In body colour, these protectors also enhance
the appearance of your vehicle.
AIRBUMP® protectors
AIRBUMP® protection areas
A. Side.
B. Front.
C.


Re a r.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side sun blinds, insulated
module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint,
mobile reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors, portable ashtray, scented air
freshener, blind for sunroof...
"Transport systems"
Boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof box,
towbar, towbar wiring harness, bicycle carrier...
"Styling"
Leather gear lever knob, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, front spoiler, rear diffuser, exterior
expressive stickers...
"Security and safety":
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system,
first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow
chains, non-slip covers, front foglamp kit, dog
guard, pet seat belt, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
boot...
If a towbar and wiring harness are
fitted outside the CITROËN dealer
network, the installation must be done
strictly in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations. *

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o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
"Multimedia"
Bluetooth hands-free system, portable satellite
navigation system, driving assistance systems,
smartphone carrier, DVD player, CD player,
230 V socket, semi-integral satellite navigation
system, rear multimedia carrier, navigation
mapping updates, aftermarket digital radio...
By visiting a CITROËN
dealer you can also
obtain


cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE" range,
products for topping up (screenwash...), paint
touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, refills (sealant cartridge
for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
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