Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Instruction — part 9

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Operation

Gear efficiency indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up, on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.

Example:
- You are in third gear.

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow, accompanied by
the recommended gear.

On certain Diesel versions with manual
gearbox, the system may suggest
changing into neutral (N is displayed in
the instrument panel) so that the engine
can go into standby (STOP mode
with Stop & Start), in certain driving
conditions.

The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This system cannot be deactivated.

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ETG electronic gearbox

N

Neutral: with your foot on the brake, press

this control to put the gearbox into neutral
and for starting the engine.

D

Drive: press this control to engage forward

drive with automatic operation of the gears.

R

Reverse: with your foot on the brake, press

this control to engage reverse.

Control panel

F

Operate the paddle to the

right

of the steering wheel to

change up

.

Steering mounted controls

The steering mounted paddles do not
allow neutral to be selected, or reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.

Five or six-speed electronically controlled gearbox which offers the comfort of automatic control of the gears, without any action by the driver.
You can temporarily take control of gear changes at any time, using the steering mounted control paddles.

F

Operate the paddle to the left

of the steering wheel to change
down

.

Display in the instrument panel

F Place your foot on the brake

when this warning lamp flashes.

N Neutral
D

and 1 2 3 4 5 / 6 Drive (forward drive) and

the gear engaged.

R Reverse

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N

flashes in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal and
a message if the control N has not been
pressed for starting.
Press control N

to select neutral.

Moving off

F

Switch on the ignition.

F Select neutral (control N

).

The indicator lamp for the control comes on.

F

Press the brake pedal fully.

F

Start the engine.

N

appears in the instrument panel.

F

Select forward drive (control D) or reverse

(control R)

The associated indicator lamp comes on in
the control panel.

D

and 1 or R appear in the instrument

panel.

Creep function

This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
After pressing control D or R, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off the
brake pedal

, at low speed and with the engine

at idle.

The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.

You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.
The "Foot on the brake" warning and
the associated control panel indicator
lamp flash if the brake pedal is not
pressed when starting the engine.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.

F

Release the parking brake.

F

Progressively take your foot off the brake

pedal.

The vehicle moves off.

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Never select neutral (position N) when
moving.

Forward drive

F Press control D

.

The indicator lamp in the control comes on.

D

and the gear engaged appear in

the instrument panel.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- driving style,
- road conditions,
- vehicle load.

For optimum acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle for example,
press the accelerator pedal fully down,
beyond the point of resistance.

Temporary control of gear
changing

You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the steering mounted "+" and "-"
control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action on the
paddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear
changing automatically.

To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F Press control R

.

The indicator lamp in the control comes on.

Reverse

There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.

If reverse gear is requested when moving,
the N

warning lamp flashes and the gearbox

goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, stop the vehicle then, with
your foot on the brake pedal, press control N,
then R

.

Do not press the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time: this could
cause very rapid wear of the clutch.

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Before switching off the engine:
- press control N to be in neutral,
or
- leave the vehicle in gear; in this case the

vehicle cannot be moved.

Stopping the vehicle

For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake

to immobilise

the vehicle.

When immobilising the vehicle with
the engine running, you must select
neutral N

.

Operating fault

- - -

appears in the instrument panel.

F Press control N

.

F

Press the brake pedal.

F

Wait for around 30 seconds until N or a

gear appears in the instrument panel.

F Press control D, then N

.

F

With your foot still on the brake pedal, start

the engine.

The gearbox is operational again.

Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)

Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

Switch on the ignition.

In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.

- - -

appears in the instrument

panel.

Follow the procedure described above.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,
ensure that control N

has been pressed

and that the parking brake is applied.

With the ignition on, illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message,
indicates a gearbox fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain conditions of slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal, provided
that:
- you are in first gear or neutral with a

manual gearbox,

- you are in position D with an electronic

gearbox.

Operation

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on, accompanied by an alert
message. Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP
mode

The "ECO"

warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:

- with a manual gearbox, when stationary,

in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.

- with an electronic gearbox, when

stationary or at speeds below 5 mph
(8 km/h) (depending on version), in neutral
(control on N

) or when you press the brake

pedal.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the the vehicle's other systems, such as
for example braking, power steering...

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other...). The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly
and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

Stop & Start time
counter

A cumulative time counter for periods
in STOP mode during a journey.

It is displayed in the trip computer (accessible
via the "Driving assistance

" menu of the

touch screen tablet).
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.

The Stop & Start system requires
the use of a 12 V battery of special
technology and specification. All
work on this type of battery must
only be done by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. For more
information on the 12 V battery, refer to
the corresponding section.

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Going into engine START
mode

The "ECO"

warning lamp goes off

and the engine starts automatically:

- with a manual gearbox, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.

- with an electronic gearbox:

● control on D, when you release the brake

pedal,

● control on N and brake pedal released,

when you press control D,

● when you engage reverse.

START mode is invoked automatically when:
- you open the the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph

(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,

- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO"

warning

lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

STOP mode is not invoked principally when:
- the vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or

falling),

- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start by the
driver,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

In this case, the "ECO"

warning

lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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A fault with the system is signalled
in the "Driving assistance

" menu

(primary page) of the touch screen
tablet.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system,
the symbol in the button changes to alert
mode and the indicator lamp flashes for a
few moments then stays on continuously.

If you press this button to reactivate the
system, the indicator lamp flashes again for a
few moments and then stays on continuously.

In certain circumstances, such as the need

to maintain a comfortable temperature in the

passenger compartment, it may be preferable

to deactivate the Stop & Start system.

The system can be deactivated at any time,

once the ignition is on.

If the system is deactivated while in

STOP mode, the engine then restarts.

The Stop & Start system is automatically

reactivated every time the engine is started.

Deactivation

The Stop & Start system can be deactivated
and manually reactivated in the touch screen
tablet.

F Select "Stop & Start" in the

"Driving assistance

" menu.

When the system is deactivated, the indicator
lamp in this button comes on continuously.
When the system is reactivated manually, the
indicator lamp in this button goes off.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.

Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed, asking
you to change to neutral (control on N)
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
You must switch off the ignition, then
start the engine again.

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start

system to avoid the risk of injury

related to an automatic change to

START mode.

Opening the bonnet

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Steering mounted controls

6.

Speed limiter on / pause indication.

7.

Programmed speed setting.

8.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

1.

Select speed limiter mode.

2.

Decrease value.

3.

Increase value.

4.

Speed limiter on / pause.

5.

List of memorised speeds display button.

Display in the instrument panel

The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.

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Switching on / Pause

F Turn wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"

position: the

speed limiter mode is selected but is not
switched on (Pause).

F

Switch the speed limiter back on by

pressing button 4, if the speed displayed
is suitable (by default, the last speed
programmed).

F

You can temporarily stop the the speed

limiter by pressing button 4 again: the
display confirms that it has been stopped
(Pause).

After first selecting speed limiter mode (wheel 1
in position "LIMIT

"), you can modify the speed

setting by:
- a press on button 5:

F

the six speeds memorised are displayed

in the touch screen tablet,

F

choosing a speed: it is displayed in the

instrument panel.

The selection screen closes after a

few moments.

Speed limits can be memorised in the
"Driving assistance"

menu.

For more information on memorising
speeds, refer to the corresponding
section.

You do not have to switch the speed
limiter on in order to set the speed.

The speed limiter is switched on
manually: it requires a programmed
speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).

Adjusting the speed limit
setting

Or:
- using buttons 2 and 3, increasing or

decreasing the speed displayed:
F

by successive short presses, to modify

by + or - 1 mph (km/h),

F

by a maintained press, to modify in steps

of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

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On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a steep hill, the speed
limiter will not be able to prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
The limiter is temporarily deactivated
and the displayed programmed speed
flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.

Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
speed limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

Switching off

F Turn wheel 1 to the "0"

position.

The display of information related to the
speed limiter disappears.

F Press

firmly

on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.

Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed

As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the
programmed value, the limiter operates again:
the display of the programmed speed setting
becomes steady again.

An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver (steep hill...).

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Steering mounted controls

6.

Cruise control pause / resume indication.

7.

Programmed speed setting.

8.

Cruise control mode selection indication.

Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.

The cruise control system cannot, in

any circumstances, replace the need to

observe speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

You are advised to keep your feet near the

pedals at all times.

1.

Select cruise control mode.

2.

Programme a speed / Decrease the value.

3.

Programme a speed / Increase the value.

4.

Pause / resume cruise control.

5.

Display the list of memorised speeds.

Display in the instrument panel

Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

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Switching on

With the cruise control switched on (ON), you
can then modify the speed setting in one of the
following ways:
- by pressing button 5:

F

the six memorised speeds are displayed

in the the touch screen tablet,

F

pressing the the button for the speed

setting you have chosen.

The value is then displayed in the

instrument panel.

The selection screen closes after a

few moments.

The modification is then accepted.

F Turn wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position: the

cruise control mode is selected but is not
switched on (Pause).

F Press button 2 or 3

: your vehicle's current

speed becomes the cruise speed.

The cruise control is activated (ON).

Adjusting the cruise speed
setting

The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires a minimum vehicle
speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).

The memorised speeds can be
programmed in the "Driving
assistance

" menu.

For more information on memorising
speeds, refer to the corresponding
section.

Or by:
- using buttons 2 or 3:

F

by successive short presses, to modify

the speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h),

F

by a long press, to modify the speed in

steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

Switching off

F Turn wheel 1 to the "0"

position.

The display of information related to the
cruise control disappears.

When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the
programmed cruise speed is reached again.

Exceeding the programmed
speed

Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4: the
screen confirms the pause.

Pause

If the programmed speed is exceeded,
the displayed speed flashes.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns
to the programmed speed setting, the
display becomes steady again.

The cruise control is paused

manually

or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal
or if the ESC system is invoked for
safety reasons.

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Memorising speeds

Memorising

This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.

F

Select the system for which you want to

memorise new speed settings:

F Select "Speed settings" in the

"Driving assistance

" menu.

F

Enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

F

Confirm to save the modification and quit

the menu.

● speed limiter

or

● cruise control.

F

Press the button corresponding to the

speed setting you want to modify.

This function is accessible in the touch screen
tablet.

As a safety measure, the driver must
carry out these operations when
stationary.