Citroen C4 Cactus (2016 year). Manual

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In the event of a breakdown

Checking tyre pressures / inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle

tyres...).

F Turn the selector A to the

"Air" position.

Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

Start the vehicle and let the engine run.

Adjust the pressure using the compressor

(to inflate: switch B in position "I";
to deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C

), according to the vehicle's

tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.

Remove the kit then stow it.

Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding
section.

Connect the black pipe to the valve of the

wheel or accessory.

If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

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Spare wheel

The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor, or may be located, depending on version,
under the front passenger seat.

Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and
can vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
1.

Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.

Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

Wheel bolt cover removal tool.

For removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels or the central wheel cap (depending
on version).

Removable towing eye.

For more information on towing, refer to the
corresponding section.

Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

Wheel with trim

When refitting the wheel

, refit the trim

starting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of
your hand.

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In the event of a breakdown

Taking out the wheel

Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare

wheel).

Unscrew the central nut.

Remove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).

Pull the spare wheel towards you from the

rear.

Take the wheel out of the boot.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on the engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the "space-saver" type
(BlueHDi 100).

Access to the spare wheel

Putting the wheel back in place

Put the wheel back in its housing.

Unscrew the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

Reposition the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in

the centre of the wheel.

Tighten fully until the central nut clicks to

retain the wheel correctly.

Clip the tool storage box back into place

(standard spare wheel).

In the absence of a wheel in the spare wheel
well, the fixing parts (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.

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In the event of a breakdown

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.

List of operations

Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the

tool 3

(depending on version).

Slacken the bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

Do not use:
- the jack for any other purpose than

lifting the vehicle,

- a jack other than the one supplied

by the manufacturer.

The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.

The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.

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Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground

and ensure that it is directly below the
front A or rear B

jacking point provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used;

the vehicle's contact area A or B must engage with the central part of the head of the jack.

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit

the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact surface is centred on the head of the jack. Otherwise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!

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In the event of a breakdown

Fitting a wheel

Fitting the spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
surface of each bolt.

After changing a wheel

Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

Remove the wheel.

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List of operations

Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

Pre-tighten the bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

Lower the vehicle fully.

Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

Tighten the bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

Refit the wheel bolt cover(s) (depending on

version).

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In the event of a breakdown

Changing a bulb

Front lamps

Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

(LEDs).

Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

Main beam headlamps (H1).

Direction indicators (PY21W).

Front foglamps (PS24W).

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F do not clean them using a dry

or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,

use a sponge and soapy water or a

pH neutral product,

when using a high pressure washer

on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.

Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

Do not touch the bulb directly with

your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.

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In the event of a breakdown

Daytime running lamps /
Sidelamps (LEDs)

For the replacement of the light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Disconnect the bulb connector.

Remove the bulb and change it.

Dipped beam headlamps

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

Take the connector and bulb holder, then

lift the assembly upwards to unclip it.

Remove the assembly of connector and

bulb holder.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positioning the alignment lug
at the top

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In the event of a breakdown

Main beam headlamps

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

Disconnect the bulb connector (do not

remove the earth connector located below).

Push on the spring, then move it towards

the middle of the vehicle to release
the bulb.

Remove the bulb and change it.

Direction indicators

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.

Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn

anti-clockwise and extract it.

Remove the bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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In the event of a breakdown

Front foglamps

You can also contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for the
replacement of these bulbs.

Below the front bumper, unscrew

the 3 wheel arch liner fixing screws.

Move the wheel arch liner aside to allow

access to the front foglamp.

Disconnect the connector from the bulb

holder by pressing on its tab, located
at the top.

Remove the bulb holder by squeezing

the two clips (top and bottom) with thumb
and finger.

Replace the module (bulb holder and bulb).

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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In the event of a breakdown

Direction indicator side
repeaters

Insert a screwdriver in the edge of the

repeater.

Lever with the screwdriver to extract the

repeater and pull it out.

Disconnect the wiring from the repeater.

Replace the module.

To obtain a new module, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

While removing the module:
- take care not to damage your

vehicle's paintwork with the
screwdriver,

- do not allow the wiring and

connector to slip behind the wing.

If you experience any difficulty in
replacing these lamps, you can contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown

Sidelamps (W5W).

Brake lamps (P21W).

Direction indicators (PY21W).

Foglamp or reversing lamp (P21W).

Rear lamps

Changing bulbs

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Spread the bulb holder retainers and

remove the bulb holder.

Replace the failed bulb:

- for the sidelamp, pull the bulb (the upper

one) out,

- for the other lamps, turn the

corresponding bulb (lower) a quarter
turn.

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
F

Open the boot.

Remove the corresponding access cover in

the trim panel.

Disconnect the lamp unit connector a by

pressing the locking button (located under
the connector for the right hand lamp
and above the connector for the left hand
lamp).

Slacken and remove the nut b (take care

not to drop it inside the wing

Press down on the retaining clip for lamp

unit c

, then carefully remove it towards the

outside.

Take care to engage the lamp unit in its

guides, while keeping it in line with the

vehicle.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing,

but without damaging the lamp.

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Third brake lamp (LEDs)

Number plate lamps (W5W)

To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.

Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the

cutouts in the the lens.

Push it outwards to unclip it.

Remove the lens.

Change the faulty bulb.

For the replacement of the light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown

Using a small flat blade screwdriver, unclip

the console assembly surrounding the
courtesy lamp.

Remove the failed bulb and change it.

Refit the console around the courtesy

lamp, ensuring that it is clipped in correctly.

Courtesy lamp
with bulbs (W5W)

Courtesy lamp
with LEDs

For the replacement of the light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Boot (W5W)

Unclip the lamp by pushing the body from

behind.

Remove the bulb and change.

Refit the lamp.

Interior lighting

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In the event of a breakdown

Before changing a fuse:
F

the cause of the failure must be identified

and rectified,

all electrical consumers must be

switched off,

the vehicle must be immobilised with the

ignition off,

identify the failed fuse using the tables and

layout drawings in the following pages.

Changing a fuse

Good

Failed

The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Tweezer

Changing a fuse

The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the cover of the dashboard fuseboxes.

Access to the tools

To replace a fuse, you must:
F

use the special tweezer to extract the fuse

from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.

always replace the failed fuse with a fuse

of the same rating (same colour); using
a different rating could cause faults (risk
of fire).

If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left,

then right.

Disengage the cover completely and turn it

over.

Remove the tweezer from the back of

the cover.

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