Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Instruction — part 8

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Child seats recommended by CITROËN

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed in the rearward facing position.

L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"

From 22 kg (approximately 6 years),

the booster is used on its own.

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

CITROËN offers a range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt.

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Installation of child seats secured using the seat

belt

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally
approved (a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

Seat

Weight of the child /

indicative age

Groups 0 (b) and 0+

Birth to 13 kg

Up to about 1 year

Group 1

From 9 to 18 kg

From 1 to about 3 years

Group 2

From 15 to 25 kg

From 3 to about 6 years

Group 3

From 22 to 36 kg

From 6 to about 10 years

1

st

row

Front passenger seat (c) without
height adjustment (d)

U

U

U

U

2

nd

row

Outer rear seats (e)

U

U

U

U

Centre rear seat (e)

U (f)

U (f)

U

U

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(a

) Universal child seat: child seat which can

be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.

(b

) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car

seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on
the front passenger seat.

When installed in the 2

nd

row, they may

prevent the use of one or more seats.

(c

) Consult the legislation in force in your

country before installing your child on this
seat.

Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat on a
passenger seat. Refit the head restraint
once the child seat has been removed.

U

: Seat suitable for the installation of a child

seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved rearward facing and/
or forward facing.

(d

) When a rearward facing child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.

When a forward facing child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat, leave
the passenger's front airbag active.

(e

) To install a child seat on a rear seat,

rearward facing or forward facing, move
the front seat forward, then straighten the
backrest to allow enough space for the
child seat and the child's legs.

(f

) A child seat with support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear seat.

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Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation

.

The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:

"ISOFIX" mountings

There are three rings for each seat:

- a ring B behind the seat for fixing the upper

strap, referred to as the TOP TETHER.

The TOP TETHER is used to secure the
upper strap of child seats that have one. This
arrangement limits the forward tipping of the
child seat in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.

For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.

The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Follow the instructions for fitting child
seats contained in the installation guide
supplied with the child seat.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the left
hand rear seat, before fitting the seat, first
move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat
interfering with the operation of the seat belt.

The ISOFIX child seats

are fitted with two

latches which are secured on the two rings A.
Some seats also have an upper strap, known
as the TOP TETHER, which is attached to
ring B.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
- remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat in this seating
position (refit it once the child seat has
been removed),

- pass the strap of the child seat over the top

of the seat backrest, centred between the
apertures for the head restraint rods,

- fix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B,
- tighten the upper strap.

- two rings A, located between the vehicle

seat back and cushion, indicated by
a marking,

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ISOFIX child seats recommended by CITROËN

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

and its ISOFIX base

(size category: E)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX
base which is attached to the rings A.
The base has a support leg, adjustable for
height, which sits on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used
and attached to the vehicle's seat by the
three-point seat belt.

"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Is installed only in the forward facing
position.
Is attached to the anchorage rings A and the
upper anchorage ring B, referred to as the
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining,
lying down.
We recommend the lying down position.
This child seat can also be used on seats
not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In
this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's
seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the
position of the vehicle's front seat so that the
child's feet are not touching the backrest.

CITROËN offers a range of ISOFIX child seats listed and type approved for your vehicle.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's fitting instructions for information on installing and removing the seat.

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I

sofix Universal seat, Forward facing secured using the

upper strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation of an I

sofix Semi-Universal seat either:

- rearward facing fitted with an upper strap or a support leg,
- forward facing fitted with a support leg,
- an infant cot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.

Weight of the child

/ indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to about

6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to about 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From about 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Infant car seat

rearward facing

rearward facing

forward facing

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

1

st

row

Front passenger seat

Not ISOFIX

2

nd

row

Outer rear seats

IL-SU*

IL-SU

IL-SU

IL-SU

IL-SU

IUF

IL-SU

Centre rear seat

Not ISOFIX

Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat on a
passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child
seat has been removed.

For more information on ISOFIX mountings
and the upper strap, refer to the corresponding
section.

* The ISOFIX infant cot, secured to the lower rings of an ISOFIX seat, occupies all of the space on

the rear bench seat.

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Locations for i-Size child seats

The i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.

i-U:

seat suitable for i-Size restraints of the "universal" category,

forward facing or rearward facing.

Remove and stow the head restraint before installing a child seat on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat has been removed.

(a

) to install a child seat at the rear, rearward facing or forward facing,

move the front seat forward, then straighten the backrest to allow
enough space for the child seat and the child's legs.

The i-Size child seats also have:
- either an upper strap which is attached to the ring B.
- or a support leg which sits on the vehicle's floor, compatible with seat approved for i-Size, the role of which is to prevent the child seat from tipping

forwards in the event of a collision.

In accordance with the new European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with
ISOFIX mountings and approved for i-Size.
For more information on ISOFIX mountings and the rings, refer to the corresponding section.

i-Size child seat

1

st

row

Front passenger seat

Not i-Size

2

nd

row

Outer rear seats (a)

i-U

Centre rear seat

Not i-Size

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Child seats

Recommendations

Installing a booster
cushion

The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and

unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which

is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,

- the keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

Children at the front

For optimum installation of the forward facing
child seat, ensure that the back of the child
seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's seat, or in contact if possible.
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp
braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.

The legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
the country in which you are driving.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag
when a rearward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the
child would risk being seriously injured or
killed if the airbag were deployed.

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack in
relation to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using a
seat belt, ensure that this is well tensioned
on the child seat and that it is holding the
child seat firmly against the seat of your
vehicle. If your front passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary.
At the rear seats, always leave sufficient
space between the front seat and:
- a rearward facing child seat,
- the feet of a child seated in a forward

facing child seat.

For this, move the front seat forward and if
necessary straighten its backrest.

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Electric child lock

Switching on

F

With the ignition on, press this button.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message to confirm that the
child lock is on.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child
lock is switched off.
It is still possible to open the doors from the outside.

Switching off

F

With the ignition on, press this button again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes off,
accompanied by a message to confirm that the
child lock is off.
This indicator lamp remains off while the child
lock is switched off.

Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls.

Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.

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A few driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations at all times and
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Driving on flooded
roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- drive as slowly as possible without

stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

- do not stop and do not switch off the

engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into
contact with the hot exhaust system -
Risk of fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

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When towing

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.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.

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.
F

To 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.

F

If 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, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

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 and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.

For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

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Starting

The parking brake must be applied.

F

With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.

F

With an electronic gearbox, place the

control at N

then press the brake pedal

firmly.

F

Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

F

Unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering and the key.

In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).

F

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 is
running, release the key.

Starting-switching off the engine

It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): insert and removing

the key,

- position 2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,

- position 3 (Starting).

Ignition switch

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Ignition on position (2)

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 automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.

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F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2

, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a few
moments before operating the starter
motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter
motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position

If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop), then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)

.

Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also
cut off: risk of loss of control of the
vehicle.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

Switching off

F

Stop the vehicle.

F

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1

.

F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

F

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

For more information, refer to the
"Energy economy mode" section.

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...

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Parking brake

Application

Release

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on
or has not been fully released.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.

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5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse
gear

F

Press the clutch pedal fully down.

F

Push the gear lever fully to the right then

backwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.