Citroën C4 Cactus 2014 Owner's Manual

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The "Familiarisation" section at the start of this document is intended as a quick way of getting to know your vehicle. Reading the detailed sections is essential to make the most of your vehicle, in complete safety.

Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the equipment described in this document, depending on the trim level, version and the specifications for the country in which it is sold.

The fitting of electrical equipment or

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accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specific warning and contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the recommended equipment and accessories.

Key

safety warning

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additional information

contributes to the protection of the environment refer to the page indicated

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CITROËN has a presence on every continent, a complete product range, bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation, for a modern and creative approach to mobility. We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, getting to know each system, each control, each setting, makes your trips, your journeys more comfortable and more enjoyable.

Happy motoring!

Familiarisation

Eco-driving

Monitoring

Instrument panel 20 Indicator and warning lamps 21 Indicators 33 7-inch touch screen tablet 37 Trip computer 43 Distance recorders 45 Setting the date and time 46

Access

Remote control key 47 Central locking 51 Doors 52 Boot 54 Front electric window controls 55 Rear door windows 56

Comfort

Front seats 57 Rear seats 60 Mirrors 62 Steering wheel adjustment 64 Ventilation 65 Heating 67 Manual air conditioning 69 Automatic air conditioning 71 Front Demist - Defrost 75 Rear screen demist - defrost 76

Fittings

Interior ttings 77 Boot ttings 83

Driving

Starting - Stopping the engine 86 Parking brake 87 5-speed manual gearbox 88 Gear shift indicator 89 Electronic gearbox 90 Hill start assist 94 Stop & Start 95 Speed limiter 98 Cruise control 101 Memorising speeds 104 Parking sensors 105 Reversing camera 107 Park Assist 108

Visibility

Lighting control 113 Automatic illumination of headlamps 117 Daytime running lamps /Sidelamps (LEDs) 118 Headlamp adjustment 120 Cornering lighting 121 Wiper control stalk 122 Automatic rain sensitive wipers 124 Panoramic sunroof 126 Courtesy lamp 127 Brightness of instruments and controls 128 Boot lamp 128

Contents

Safety

Direction indicators 129 Hazard warning lamps 129 Horn 130 Emergency or assistance call 130

Tyre under-ination detection 131

ESC system 134 Seat belts 137 Airbags 140

Child safety

Child seats 146 Deactivating the passenger's

front airbag 149 ISOFIX child seats 155 i-Size child seats 158 Child lock 160

Practical info rmat ion Technical data

Fuel tank 161 Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 163 Running out of fuel (Diesel) 165

AdBlue

additive and SCR system

(Blue HDi Diesel) 166 Temporary puncture repair kit 174 Changing a wheel 181 Snow chains 187 Changing a bulb 188 Changing a fuse 196 12 V battery 203 Energy economy mode 207 Changing a wiper blade 208 Towing 209 Towing a trailer 211 Roof bars 213 Very cold climate screens 215 AIRBUMP Accessories 217

protectors 216

Checks

Bonnet 220 Petrol engines 221 Diesel engines 222 Checking levels 223 Checks 226

Petrol engines 228 Petrol weights 229 Diesel engines 230 Diesel weights 231 Dimensions 232

Identication markings 233

Audio and telematics

Emergency or assistance 235 Touch screen tablet 237

Visual search

Alphabetical index

Familiarisation

Exterior

Stop & Star t

This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (traffic lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, as well as noise levels when stationary.

Under-inflation detect ion

This system monitors the pressures in the tyres and alerts you in the event of an under-inflated tyre.

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Cornering lighting

At low speed, this additional lighting increases the driver's field of vision in corners, junctions, when parking... by switching on the corresponding front foglamp.

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Automatic illumination of headlamps

The number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps come on automatically without any action by the driver when a low level of ambient light is detected.

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Exterior

Temporary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system, consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, for the temporary repair of a tyre.

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Familiarisation

AIRBUMP

These protect the body by reducing the effect of minor impacts experienced in everyday use (parking knocks, opening a door, scrapes, ...).

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protectors

This system is activated automatically on engaging reverse and provides an image in the the touch screen tablet.

Park ing se ns or s

This system detects and warns you of the presence obstacles in front of and behind the vehicle when manoeuvring the vehicle.

Park AssistReversing camera

This system provides active assistance when parallel parking, both entering and exiting a space. It detects a parking space, operates the vehicle's steering and provides visual and audible signals to the driver.

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Familiarisation

Access

Remote control key

A. Unfolding / Folding the key.

Locking the vehicle (direction indicators on fixed).

Unlocking the boot.

Unlocking the vehicle (rapid flashing of the direction indicators).

Fuel tank Bonnet

1. Opening the filler flap.

2. Removing the filler cap.

A. Interior release lever. B. Exterior safety catch. C. Bonnet stay.

3. Hooking the filler cap.

Petrol: approximately 50 litres, Diesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending version).

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Interior

Familiarisation

Speed limiter / Cruise control

These two systems allow you to control the speed of the vehicle to a value you have programmed.

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Electronic gea rbox

It offers the ease of automatic management of the gears, without intervention by the driver.

Multimedia controls

They allow access to the various sources (radio, MP3, portable player, jukebox, telephone) and volume adjustment.

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7-inch touch screen tablet

It gives access to the air conditioning controls, settings for vehicle systems, controls for the audio navigation and telematic systems, configuration of the display, ...

Familiarisation

Instruments and controls

1. Vents for demisting or defrosting the front side windows.

2. Side adjustable air vents.

3. Door mirror controls.

4. Headlamp height adjustment.

5. Lighting and direction indicator stalk.

6. Controls for the speed limiter / cruise

control.

7. Steering mounted controls (electronic gearbox).

8. Instrument panel.

9. Driver's front airbag.

Horn.

10. Audio system and telephone steering mounted controls.

11. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer stalk.

12. 7-inch touch screen tablet.

13. Controls for: front/rear demisting and

defrosting, central locking, deactivating DSC, Park Assist, hazard warning lamps.

14. Central adjustable air vents.

15. 12V accessory socket.

16. USB port.

17. Control panel (electronic gearbox).

18. Central storage.

19. Parking brake.

7-inch touch screen tablet

Operation

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

For access to the secondary page (from the primary page).

Menus

Familiarisation

To return to the primary page (from the secondary page).

For access to additional information and to the settings for certain functions.

To confirm.

To quit.

"Air conditioning".

"Driving assistance".

"Media".

"Navigation".

"Configuration".

"Connected services".

"Telephone".

Use a clean soft cloth to clean the touch screen tablet.

Do not use pointed objects on the touch screen. Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.

Familiarisation

Sitting comfortably

Driver's seat

1. Forwards-backwards adjustment.

2. Adjustment of the backrest angle.

3. Adjustment of the cushion height.

As a safety precaution, adjustments to the drivers seat most only be made when stationary.

Sitting comfortably

Head restraint adjustment

Steering wheel adjustment

Door mirrors

Familiarisation

To raise it, pull it upwards. To lower it, press on the lug A and on the head restraint at the same time.

1. Release.

2. Adjust for height.

3. Lock.

As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out when stationary.

Adjustment

A. Turn to select the mirror to adjust. B. Adjust the mirror position in four

directions.

Familiarisation

Sitting comfortably

Rear view mir ror

Front seat belts Heated seats

1. Selection of the "day" position of the mirror.

2. Adjustment of the mirror.

Fastening the buckle. 0: Off.

1: Low. 2: Medium. 3: High

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Seeing clearly

Lighting

Wipers

Familiarisation

Ring A

Lighting off/daytime running lamps. Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps. Dipped / main beam headlamps.

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Ring B

Rear foglamp only.

Front foglamps and rear foglamp.

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Stalk A: windscreen wipers

2. Fast wipe.

1. Normal wipe. Int. Intermittent wipe.

0. Off.

â Single wipe: pull the stalk briefly towards

you.

AUTO Automatic wiping.

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Switching on "AUTO"

F Press the stalk downwards.

Switching off "AUTO"

F Press the stalk downwards again or place

the stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).

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Ring B: rear wiper

Park. Intermittent wipe. Wipe with screen wash.

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Familiarisation

Passenger safety

Passenger's front airbag

1. Open the glove box.

2. Insert the key.

3. Select the position:

"OFF" (deactivated), with "rearward facing"

child seat,

"ON" (activated), with front passenger or

"forward facing" child seat.

4. Remove the key keeping the switch in the new position.

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Seat belt warning lamps

1. Not fastened / unfastened front seat belts,

in the instrument panel.

2. Left hand front.

3. Right hand front.

4. Right hand rear.

5. Centre rear.

6. Left hand rear.

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Manual child lock

This manual device prevents the opening of a rear door from the inside. The control is located on the edge of each rear door.

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Driving safely

Electronic gea rbox

Familiarisation

This five or six speed electronically controlled gearbox offers the ease of automatic management of the gears, without intervention by the driver. The steering mounted paddles allows temporary manual control of the gears.

Display in the instrument panel

N Neutral. D and 1 2 3 4 5 / 6 Drive (forward drive) and

the gear engaged.

R Reverse.

Moving off

F Switch the ignition on. F Press the N (Neutral) control. F Press firmly on the brake pedal. F Start the engine. F Press control D to select forward drive,

or Press control R to select reverse gear.

F Release the parking brake. F Progressively release the brake pedal: the

vehicle moves off.

Familiarisation

Driving safely

Stop & Star t

Going into engine STOP mode

Going into engine START mode Deactivation / Reactivation

The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine automatically goes into standby:

- with a manual gearbox, vehicle stationary, when you put the gearbox into neutral and release the clutch pedal,

- with an electronic gearbox, vehicle stationary or at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h) (depending on version), when you put the gearbox into neutral (control on N) or when you press the brake pedal.

In some circumstances, STOP mode may not be available; the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for few seconds, then goes off.

The "ECO" warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts 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.

In certain special circumstances, START mode may be invoked automatically; the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for few seconds, then goes off.

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

F Select the "Driving assistance"

menu. F Press on "Stop & Start". Pressing this button again reactivates Stop & Start.

The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.

Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.

Driving safely

Speed limiter "LIMIT"

Cruise control "CRUISE"

Familiarisation

1. Select speed limiter mode.

2. Decrease the programmed speed

3. Increase the programmed speed.

4. Speed limiter On / Pause.

5. Display the list of memorised speeds.

Operation of the speed limiter requires a programmed speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).

1. Select cruise control mode.

2. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed of your vehicle, then decrease the programmed speed.

3. Activation of cruise control at the current speed of your vehicle, then increase the programmed speed.

4. Cruise control Pause / Resume.

5. Display the list of memorised speeds.

Operation of the cruise control requires a vehicle speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Display in the instrument panel

When selected, the speed limiter or cruise control mode is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by the value of the programmed speed.

Speed limiter

Cruise control

Eco-driving

Familiarisation

Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. During acceleration change up early. The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it straight away.

With an electronic gearbox, do not press the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.

Drive smoothly

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO emissions and also help reduce the background traffic noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.

Control the use of your electrical equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning. Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open. Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down ( s unroof and window blinds...). To save energy, do not set the air conditioning at too low a temperature. As soon as the desired temperature has been reached, limit the use of the air conditioning, except if regulation is automatic. Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls as soon as you consider possible. Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and foglamp when the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel. Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Limit the causes of excess consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference. Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendat ions on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in particular:

- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.

When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

Monitoring

Instrument panel

Display screens

1. Service indicator, then total distance

recorder (miles or km).

These functions are displayed in turn when

the ignition is switched on.

2. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

3. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).

4. Information related to the electronic

gearbox.

5. Gear shift indicator.

6. Engine oil level indicator.

7. Fuel gauge.

Monitoring

Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds in the instrument panel when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is started, these same warning lamps should go off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the section on the warning lamp concerned.

When switching on the ignition, the displays in the instrument panel appear dynamically and progressively. This is normal operation.

Associated warnings

The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing. Only by relating the type of illumination to the operation of the vehicle can it be determined whether the situation is normal or a fault has occurred. In the event of a fault, the illumination of the warning lamp may be accompanied by a message. Refer to the tables in the following pages for more information.

Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation. It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

Left-hand direction indicator

Right-hand direction indicator

Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the

Dipped beam headlamps

Main beam headlamps

Front foglamps

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.

"Sidelamps" position.

fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position.

fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

the front foglamps.

Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

Rear foglamp fixed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the

Diesel engine pre-heating

Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not

fixed. The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in

the ignition switch.

properly released.

rear foglamp.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting. The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions). If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal. Observe the safety recommendations. For further information on the parking brake, refer to the "Parking brake" section.

Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

Automatic wiping

Passenger's front airbag

Stop & Start fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,

fixed. The wiper control is pushed

fixed. The control switch, located in the

flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

downwards.

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.

traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put the engine into STOP mode.

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

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

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).

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

For more information on special cases with STOP mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start" section.

Monitoring

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.

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

Passenger's front airbag

Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)

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).

fixed. The button is pressed and the

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

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.

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 DSC/ASR, refer to the corresponding section.

Monitoring

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.

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

STOP fixed, associated with

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

Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which

fixed. A major fault has occurred for which

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.

there is no specific warning lamp.

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.

Identify the fault by means of the associated message, such as:

- opening of a door, the boot or bonnet,

- low engine oil level,

- low screenwash fluid level,

- discharged remote control battery,

- low tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on Diesel vehicles.

For more information on the PEF, refer to the "Checks - particle emissions filter" section. For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Identify the fault by reading the message and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

Braking fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped

+ fixed, associated

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)

Engine autodiagnosis system

with the ABS warning lamp.

fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a

flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is

fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

flashing. The engine management system has

significantly.

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

fault.

operating.

a fault.

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.

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

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

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

workshop. 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.

Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations

AdBlue

additive

(Blue HDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching on the ignition, accompanied by an audible signal and a

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

Have the AdBlue possible: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by referring to the corresponding section.

additive topped up as soon as

message indicating the remaining driving range.

+ flashing associated with

the SERVICE warnin g lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the remaining driving range.

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

The remaining driving range is between 0 and 375 miles (600 km).

The AdBlue

tank is empty: the starting inhibition system required by legislation prevents starting of the engine.

You must top-up the AdBlue

additive tank to avoid a breakdown: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by referring to the corresponding section.

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

AdBlue

additive tank: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by referring to the corresponding section. It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the tank.

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