Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Instruction

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (pedestrian, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if they
are located in blind spots in the sensors' field
of detection.

Parking sensors

This system cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Rear parking
sensors

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen or the instrument
panel which move progressively nearer to
the vehicle. When the obstacle is near, the
"Danger" symbol is displayed.

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Front parking
sensors

The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind.

The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).

In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.

As an addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in forward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear is
engaged the symbol for the button
changes to alert mode and the
warning lamp flashes for a few
moments then stays on continuously.

A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

F Select "Parking sensors" in the

"Driving assistance

" menu.

The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not direct the
lance within 30 cm of the sensors.

Pressing this button again reactivates the
system. The indicator lamp goes off.

The parking sensors can be deactivated in the
touch screen tablet.

The parking sensors are deactivated
while the Park Assist system is
measuring a space.
See the "Park Assist" section.

Deactivation / Activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors

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Reversing camera

Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.

The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed in the touch screen
tablet.

The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of
your vehicle except for the door mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
bumper.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
The turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.

Clean the reversing camera regularly using a
soft, dry cloth.

The reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of of the driver.

It is normal to see part of the number
plate displayed at the bottom of
the screen.

The reversing camera function may be
supplemented with parking sensors.

High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.

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Park Assist

This system provides active assistance with parking, detecting a parking space then controlling the steering to park in the space.
It controls the steering while the driver manages the accelerator, brakes, gears and clutch (manual gearbox). During phases of entry into and exit from
a parking space, the system provides visual and audible information to the driver in order to make the manoeuvre safe. It may be necessary to move
forwards and backwards more than once.

The Park Assist system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain in control of
their vehicle ensuring that the space
remains clear during the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors
may not detect small obstacles located
in their blind spots.

Changing tyre sizes (out-size tyres,
winter tyres, ...) can interfere with
the correct operation of the parking
assistance system.

During a manoeuvre the steering wheel
turns quickly: do not hold the steering
wheel, do not place your hand between
the spokes of the steering wheel and
take care with loose and bulky clothing,
scarves, handbags... There is a risk of
injury.

For entry into a parking space (parallel
parking) the system does not detect
spaces which are clearly much smaller
or larger than the size of the vehicle.
This "parking assistance" system
is activated automatically during
manoeuvres; it is therefore possible
that a symbol comes on in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal,
without affecting the manoeuvre.

The selection of the type of manoeuvre
(entering or exiting a parallel parking
space) prevents a change to STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
In STOP mode, this selection restarts
the engine.

The driver can take control at any time by gripping the steering wheel.

The system provides assistance in entering and
exiting a parking space when parallel parking.

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Entering a parallel parking space

When you have identified a free space,

reduce the speed of the vehicle to a
maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h).

Position your vehicle before this space.

To activate the Park Assist system:

A message is displayed in the screen.

Select the enter parking space manoeuvre.

The indicator lamp in the control comes on.

Operate the direction indicator on the

parking side.

Move forwards alongside the parking

space at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h)
to measure it, keeping at a distance of
between 0.5 and 1.5 metres from the row
of parked vehicles.

Once measurement is complete, if the space is
large enough a message indicates that parking
is possible.

F Select "Park Assist" in the

"Driving assistance

" menu in

the touch screen tablet.

Press this control to activate the system.

The indicator lamp in the control remains off.

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The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), continue
the manoeuvres following the information given
by the "parking assistance" system, until the
end of manoeuvre message is displayed.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,
accompanied by a audible signal.

Move your vehicle forward until a new

message is displayed.

Select reverse and release the steering

wheel.

The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.

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Exit from a parallel parking space

With the vehicle stationary, to activate the Park
Assist system:

When you want to exit from a parallel

parking space, start the engine.

The assisted exit from parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), continue the
manoeuvres following the information given by
the "parking assistance" system, until the end of
manoeuvre message is displayed.
The manoeuvre is complete once the front wheels
of the vehicle are out of the parking space.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,
accompanied by a audible signal.

The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.

A message is displayed in the screen.

Select the exit parking space manoeuvre.

The indicator lamp in the control comes on.

Operate the direction indicator on the exit

from parking side.

The direction indicator warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel throughout
the manoeuvre, whatever the position of
the stalk.

Select a forward or reverse gear then

release the steering wheel.

F Select "Park Assist" in the

"Driving assistance

" menu in

the touch screen tablet.

Press this control.

The indicator lamp in the control remains off.

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In bad weather and in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered by
road dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it to repeat the measurement.

If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not
taken into account by the Park Assist
system during a manoeuvre.

Deactivation

A message is displayed in the screen.

The driver then takes back control of the
vehicle's steering.

The system is deactivated by pressing the
Park Assist control (or the Park Assist button
in the "Driving assistance

" menu of the touch

screen tablet),
The system is deactivated automatically:
-  on switching off the ignition,
-  if the engine stalls,
-  if no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes

of selection of the type of manoeuvre,

- after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during

a manoeuvre,

- if the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR)

system is invoked,

- if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the

stated limit,

- when the driver interrupts movement of the

steering wheel,

- if the driver presses the Park Assist control

(or the Park Assist button of the "Driving
assistance" menu in the touch screen
tablet),

- if correct positioning of the vehicle is not

possible (too many manoeuvres needed to
insert or extract the vehicle),

- if the driver's door is open,
- if one of the front wheels encounters an

obstacle.

Switching off

The system is switched off automatically:
-  when towing a trailer,
-  if the driver's door is opened,
-  if the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph

(70 km/h).

To switch the system of for a prolonged period,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating faults

In the event of a fault with the system,
the symbol in the button (located in
the touch screen tablet) changes to
alert mode and the warning lamp
flashes and then goes off.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Under-inflation detection

The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised every time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed

The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.

The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey).

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Otherwise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

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Under-inflation alert

Reinitialisation

Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation alert can only
be relied on if the reinitialisation of
the system has been done with the
pressures in the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of a
message.

It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.

Reduce speed immediately, avoid

excessive steering movements and sudden
braking

F Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

If you have a compressor (such as the one

in the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
If it is not possible to carry out this check
straight away, drive carefully at reduced
speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment),

The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check.

The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.

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Reinitialisation of the system is done in the the
touch screen tablet, with the ignition on and the
vehicle stationary.

Confirm the instruction by pressing "Yes",

an audible signal and a message confirm
the reinitialisation.

The new pressure settings registered are
considered to be reference values by the
system.

Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.

The under-inflation alert can only be
relied on if reinitialisation of the system
is done with the four tyre pressures
correctly set.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.

F Select "Under-inflation

initialisation" in the "Driving
assistance

" menu in the the

touch screen tablet .

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Practical information

Fuel tank

Capacity of the tank:
- Petrol: approximately 50 litres.
- Diesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending on version).

Low fuel level

Refuelling

When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, accompanied by
an audible warning, a message and
the last bar of the fuel gauge flashes
in red.

To refuel in complete safety:
F You must switch off the engine.
F

Open the filler flap.

A label on the inside of the fuel filler flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.

When it first comes on, about 5 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message. This audible warning
and message are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out.

Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.

With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.

For more information on running out of
fuel (Diesel), refer to the corresponding
section.

Take care to select the pump that delivers

the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.

Introduce the key into the cap and turn it to

the left.

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Remove the cap and place it on its support

(on the filler flap).

Introduce the filler nozzle and push it in as

far as possible before starting to refuel
(risk of blowback).

Maintain this position throughout the

refuelling operation.

Once you have finished refuelling:
F

Refit the filler cap.

Turn the key to the right, then remove it

from the cap.

Push the fuel flap to close it.

If you are filling your tank to the top, do
not persist after the 3rd cut-off; this could
cause malfunctions.
The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, allowing only
unleaded petrol nozzles to be introduced.

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.

Fuel cut-off

If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have the
fuel tank drained and filled with
the correct fuel before starting the
engine.

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*

Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.

* Depending on the country of sale.

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.

It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
slowly.

Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.

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Fuel used for petrol
engines

The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.

Fuel used for Diesel
engines

The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels available at the pumps which meet
current and future European standards:
- Diesel fuel that meets standard EN 590

mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
EN 14214,

- Diesel fuel that meets standard EN16734

mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing up to
10 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester),

- Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets standard

EN15940 mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting standard
EN16709 is possible in your Diesel engines.
However, this use, even occasional, requires
strict application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Only the use of Diesel fuel additives that meet
the standard B715000 is authorised.

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Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.

Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

Original tyre size

Type of chain

195/65 R15

Maximum link size:

9 mm

205/55 R16

205/50 R17

Cannot be fitted with chains

For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Advice on installation

If you have to fit the chains during a

journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface
on the side of the road.

Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.

Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

Stop your vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.

The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.

Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road surface. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.

It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Instruction - part 10