Get Driving -> Park Assist Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

Driving

The green lines 3 represent distances of about

one and two metres beyond the edge of your

vehicle's rear bumper.

The turquoise blue curves 4 represent the

maximum turning circle.

High pressure washing

When washing your vehicle, direct the

lance at least 30 cm away from the

sensors.

The reversing camera function may be

supplemented with parking sensors.

The reversing camera cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need for vigilance

on the part of the driver.

Opening the tailgate causes the display to

disappear.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs when shifting

to reverse, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message and an

audible signal (short beep).

Clean the reversing camera regularly

using a soft, dry cloth.

High pressure washing

When washing your vehicle, keep the

lance at least 30 cm away from the

camera lens.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The superimposed representation of guide

lines helps with the manoeuvre.

They are represented by lines marked "on

the ground" and do not allow the position

of the vehicle to be determined relative to

tall obstacles (for example: other vehicles,

etc.).

Some distortion of the image is normal.

It is normal to have part of the number

plate showing in the bottom of the screen.

Reversing camera

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Park Assist

This system provides active parking

assistance: it detects a parking space and then

steers in the appropriate direction to park in

this space while the driver controls the driving

direction, engagement of gears, acceleration

and braking.

The blue lines 1 represent the general direction

of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of

your vehicle except for the door mirrors).

The red line 2 represents a distance of about

30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear

bumper.

To assist the driver in monitoring the

correct manoeuvring operation, the system

automatically triggers the display of the rear

view camera and the activation of the parking

sensors.

The reversing camera is activated automatically

when reverse gear is engaged.

The image is displayed on the touch screen.

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This system is a manoeuvring aid that

Select type of manoeuvre

Operation

cannot under any circumstances replace

the vigilance of the driver.

F When approaching a parking area, reduce

the speed of your vehicle to 19 mph

(30 km/h) or less.

The driver must remain in control of

their vehicle. They must always check

the surroundings of the vehicle before

undertaking a manoeuvre and ensure that

the space remains clear during the entire

manoeuvre.

Function activation

The system performs the measurements of

available parking spaces and calculations of

distances to obstacles using ultrasonic sensors

built in the front and rear bumpers of the

vehicle.

A manoeuvre selection page is displayed on

the touch screen: by default, the "Entry" page if

the vehicle has been running since the ignition

was switched on, otherwise, the "Exit" page.

F Press this button to activate the function.

F Select the type and side of the manoeuvre

to activate the parking space search.

The selected manoeuvre can be changed

at any time, even when searching for an

available space.

Activating the function deactivates the

blind spot sensors.

At any time, up to starting the entry

manoeuvre or leaving the parking space,

pressing the arrow located in the top

left-hand corner of the display page

deactivates the function.

The selection is accompanied by

the indicator lamp for this button

coming on.

The system assists with the following

manoeuvres:

A. Parking when entering a "parallel" parking

space.

B. Leaving a "parallel" parking space.

C. Parking when entering a "bay" parking

space.

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Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions

Parking space search

page is displayed on the screen.

F You should drive at a distance of between

0.50 m and 1.50 m from the row of parked

vehicles, without ever exceeding 19 mph

(30 km/h), until the system finds an available

space.

The parking space search stops over this limit.

The function automatically deactivates once

the vehicle speed exceeds 31 mph (50 km/h).

F To prepare for the manoeuvre, follow the

instructions.

This symbol is displayed to

confirm that you have followed the

instructions.

When the system finds an available space,

"OK" is displayed on the parking view,

accompanied by an audible signal.

For "parallel" parking, the space must at

a minimum be equal to the length of your

vehicle plus 0.60 m.

For "bay" parking, the width of the space

must be equal to the width of your vehicle

plus 0.70 m.

Preparing for the manoeuvre

The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by

the display of this page, with the message

"Manoeuvre under way", accompanied by an

audible signal.

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Reversing is indicated by this message:

"Release the steering wheel, reverse".

If the parking sensors function has been

deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle menu

of the touch screen, it will be automatically

reactivated when the system is activated.

The reversing camera and parking sensors are

automatically activated to help you monitor the

close surrounding area of your vehicle during

the manoeuvre.

F Move very slowly until the request to stop

the vehicle is displayed: "Stop the vehicle"

and the "STOP" panel accompanied by an

audible signal.

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3 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space

exit.

By the action of the driver:

During the manoeuvre

-

taking over control of the steering,

activating the direction indicator lamps on

the opposite side to that of the manoeuvre,

unfastening the driver's seat belt,

switching off the ignition.

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The system takes over the vehicle's steering. It

gives instructions on the manoeuvring direction

when starting the entry and exit parallel parking

manoeuvres and for all entry manoeuvres for

bay parking.

-

During a manoeuvre the steering wheel

rotates rapidly: do not hold the steering

wheel nor place your hand between the

spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out

for anything likely to block the manoeuvre

(loose and bulky clothing, scarves, ties,

etc.) – Risks of injury!

It is the driver's responsibility to monitor

the state of the traffic continuously,

especially vehicles coming towards you.

The driver should check that no object

or person can hinder the advance of the

vehicle.

Interruption by the system:

There instructions are displayed as a symbol

accompanied by a message:

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exceeding the speed limit: 5 mph (7 km/h)

during the parking space entry manoeuvres

and 3 mph (5 km/h) during the parking

space exit manoeuvres,

"Reverse"

"Advance"

-

triggering the anti-slip regulation on a

slippery road,

-

opening a door or the boot,

stalling the engine,

system malfunction,

after ten manoeuvres to enter or exit a

parallel parking space and after seven

manoeuvres to enter a parking bay.

The manoeuvring status is indicated by these

symbols:

Manoeuvre in progress (green).

Manoeuvre cancelled or finished

(red) (the arrows indicate that the

driver must take back control of their

vehicle).

The images from the camera(s) displayed

on the touch screen may be distorted by

the relief.

In the presence of areas in shade, or in

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate

lighting, the image may be darkened and

be of lower contrast.

Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically

deactivates the function.

The maximum speed limit indications during

the manoeuvres are signalled by these

symbols:

The manoeuvre can be interrupted definitively

at any time, either by the action of the driver or

automatically by the system.

5 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space

entry.

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The manoeuvring symbol is displayed in red,

accompanied by the "Manoeuvre cancelled"

message on the touch screen.

A message encourages the driver to take back

control of their vehicle.

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The system does not detect spaces that are

much larger than the vehicle itself or that

are delimited by obstacles that are too low

(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees,

posts, wire fences, etc.).

Certain obstacles located in the sensors'

blind spots may not be detected or no

longer detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

upset the sensor settings which is not

always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be falsified.

Do not use the system:

-

Alongside a soft shoulder (ditch) or

quay or on a cliff edge.

-

When carrying an object extending

beyond the vehicle size (ladder on the

roof bars, bike carrier on the tailgate,

etc.).

The function is deactivated after a few seconds

and returns to the initial display.

-

With a non-approved tow ball in place.

With snow chains fitted.

-

End of the parking space entry or

exit manoeuvre

In the event of under-inflation of a tyre.

When driving on a small-diameter or

"space-saver" type spare wheel.

When the wheels fitted are different

from the original ones.

The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is

completed.

The manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red

accompanied by the message "Manoeuvre

completed" on the touch screen.

-

If the boot is heavily loaded, the tilt of the

vehicle towards the rear may interfere with

the distance measurements.

-

If one of the bumpers is damaged.

After modifying one or both bumpers

(adding protection, etc.).

When deactivated, the indicator lamp in the

button goes off, accompanied by an audible

signal.

-

If a camera is faulty.

If the sensors have been repainted

outside the CITROËN dealer network.

With sensors not approved for your

vehicle.

When the road surface is slippery (ice,

etc.).

The vehicle's sensors and camera(s) may be

impaired by:

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If entering a parking space, the driver may be

required to complete the manoeuvre.

-

accumulated snow or fallen leaves on the

road,

adverse weather conditions (heavy rain,

thick fog, falling snow),

noise interference from noisy vehicles and

machinery (lorries, pneumatic drills, etc.).

Operating limits

-

The system can suggest an inappropriate

parking space (parking prohibited, work

in progress with damaged road surface,

location alongside a ditch, etc.).

-

The system is not designed for performing

the parking manoeuvre on a sharp curve.

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In the event of a fault with the

power steering, this warning lamp

flashes in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message.

Recommendations on care

The tyre under-inflation detection system

does not replace the need for vigilance on

the part of the driver.

This system still requires you to check the

tyre inflation pressure (including the spare

wheel) every month as well as before a

long journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs

handling, extends braking distances and

causes premature tyre wear, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy loads, high

speeds, long journeys).

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Regularly check that the sensors and

cameras are clean.

If necessary, clean the camera lenses with

a soft, dry cloth.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

-

If using a high-pressure washer, do not

direct the lance less than 30 cm from the

sensors and cameras.

In bad weather, or during the winter, ensure

that the sensors and cameras are not

covered with mud, ice or snow.

Tyre under-inﬂation

detection

System which automatically checks the

pressures of the tyres while driving.

The system monitors the pressure in all four

tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.

It compares the information given by the

wheel speed sensors with reference values,

which must be reinitialised after every tyre

pressure adjustment or wheel change.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the pressure of one or more

tyres.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

Operating faults

When the function is not activated,

the button warning lamp flashing

and an audible signal indicates a

system fault.

The tyre pressure specifications for your

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure

label.

For more information on the

Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

If the fault occurs during the use of the system,

the warning lamp goes off.

If the fault in the parking sensors,

indicated by this warning lamp

coming on, occurs during use, it

causes the function to deactivate.

In the event of a fault, have the system checked

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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