Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Instruction — part 2

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Automatic
wiping

fixed.

The wiper control is pushed
downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode.

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.

For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's
front airbag

fixed.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rearward
facing child seat on the front seat.

Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rearward facing child seat, unless
there is an airbag fault (Airbag warning lamp on).

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Passenger's
front airbag

fixed.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install the child seat
rearward facing, unless there is an
airbag fault (Airbag warning lamp on).

Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward
facing position.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

fixed.

The button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.

Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on the ESC system (DSC/ASR),
refer to the corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.

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Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

STOP

fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message.

Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the braking or power steering
systems, the electrical system, or
with engine lubrication or cooling or
a puncture.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Service

on temporarily,
accompanied by a
message.

One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by
a message.

One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with the

flashing and then fixed

display of the service

indicator spanner.

The servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Engine
autodiagnosis
system

flashing.

The engine management system has
a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed.

The emission control system has
a fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.

Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)

fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a
fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.

fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

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

Braking

fixed.

The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.

The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

AdBlue

®

additive

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue

®

additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

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flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.

The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

®

additive tank to avoid

a breakdown

: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.

The AdBlue

®

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

®

additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential

to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

®

to

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue

®

additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.

A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.

flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay, to avoid a breakdown

.

flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message.

When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve.

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
- Petrol: approximately 50 litres.
- Diesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending

on version).

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.

Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened

fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Airbags

on temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.

This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed.

One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault.

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

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Engine oil
pressure

fixed.

There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system.

You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Battery charge

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Maximum
coolant
temperature

fixed.

The temperature of the cooling
system is too high.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Under-inflation

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message.

The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.

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flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Foot on the
brake pedal

flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message, and
associated with the
"Foot on the brake"
warning flashing in the
control panel for the
electronic gearbox.

The brake pedal is not pressed when
starting the engine, with an electronic
gearbox.

With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashing.

With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats.

Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Service indicator

System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the spanner symbolising the service operations

comes on. The distance recorder display line

indicates the distance remaining before the

next service is due.
Example:

1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain

before the next service is due.

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off

; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.

Indicators

The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).

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Service overdue

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes

to indicate that the service

must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:

the service is overdue by 180 miles

(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the service warning lamp
when the ignition is on.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example:

560 miles (900 km) remain before

the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.

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Service indicator zero reset

After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
F

switch off the ignition,

F

press and hold the button on the end of the

lighting control stalk,

F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

F

when the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.

Retrieving the service
information

You can access the service information at any
time in the touch screen tablet.

F Select the "Driving assistance"

menu.

F

In the secondary page, select

"Diagnostic

".

The servicing information is displayed in
the screen.

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Engine oil level
indicator*

On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level
is displayed in the instrument panel for a
few seconds, after the servicing information.

The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.

Oil level correct

Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil
level measurement invalid" in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

For more information on checking
the levels, refer to the corresponding
section.

* Depending on version.

In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on checking the levels,
refer to the corresponding section.

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7-inch touch screen tablet

The touch screen tablet gives access to:
- the heating/air conditioning controls,
- the trip computer for settings for certain

vehicle functions,

- the audio system and telephone controls,
- the interactive help, the sound settings and

the brightness of instruments and controls,

and, depending on equipment:
- the display of alert messages and the

parking sensor system,

- the controls for the navigation system and

connected services.

For reasons of safety, the driver
should only carry out operations
that require close attention with the
vehicle stationary.
Some functions are not accessible
when driving.

General operation

Recommendations

It is necessary to press firmly, particularly for
"flick" gestures (scrolling through lists, moving
the map...).
A light wipe is not enough.
The tablet does not recognise pressing with
more than one finger.
This technology allows use at all temperatures
and when wearing gloves.
Do not use pointed objects on the touch screen
tablet.
Do not touch the tablet screen with wet hands.
Use a soft clean cloth to clean the touch screen
tablet.

Use this button to go to the
secondary page.

Use this button to return to the
primary page.

Use this button for access to
additional information and to the
settings for certain functions.

Use this button to confirm and save
the changes.

Use this button to quit.

Principles

Use the buttons on either side of the screen
for access to the menus, then press the virtual
buttons in the touch screen.
Each menu is displayed over one or two pages
(primary page and secondary page).

After a few moments with no action on
the secondary page, the primary page
is displayed automatically.

In very hot conditions, the system may
go into standby (display and sound off)
for a minimum period of 5 minutes.

State of indicator lamps

Some buttons contain an indicator lamp that
gives the state of the corresponding function.
Green indicator: you have switched on the
corresponding function.
Orange indicator: you have switched off the
corresponding function.

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Navigation

(Depending on equipment)
Enter navigation settings and choose
a destination.

Telephone

Connect a telephone by Bluetooth

®

.

Touch screen tablet menus

For the Air conditioning

menu, refer

to the corresponding section (heating,
manual air conditioning or automatic air
conditioning).

For the Media, Navigation, Connected
Services

and Telephone menus, refer

to the "Audio and telematics" section.

Driving assistance

Access to the trip computer.
Activate, deactivate, adjust settings
for certain vehicle functions.

Configuration

Adjust the audio settings (balance,
ambience...), the colour scheme,
the brightness of the instruments
and controls, the display (language,
units, date, time...) and access the
interactive help for the vehicle's main
systems and warning lamps.

Connected services

(Depending on equipment)
CITROËN MULTICITY CONNECT
Connect to an applications portal to
facilitate, make safe and personalise
journeys by means of a connection
key available on subscription from a
CITROËN dealer.

Media

Select an audio source, a radio
station, display photographs.

Air conditioning

Control of the settings for
temperature and air flow.

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State of adjustable systems

Operating fault
In the event of a fault with one of these
systems, the indicator lamp in the activation/
deactivation button flashes for a few moments.
An alert symbol is displayed to the right of the
button symbol, then, in the case of systems that
are activated by default, the orange indicator
comes on permanently.
Every time the button is pressed, the indicator
flashes for a few moments.

Example:
● Function not activated.

● Operating fault alert.

then

"Driving assistance" menu

Some systems have a dedicated button, to
which is associated an indicator lamp.
Illumination of this lamp indicates whether the
system is activated or deactivated compared to
the default (factory) setting.
Green indicator: you have switched on the
corresponding system.
Orange indicator: you have switched off the
corresponding system.