Get Driving -> Starting/Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

Driving

In temperate conditions, do not let the

engine idle to warm up but move off

straight away and drive at moderate

speed.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering

column, it is recommended that the

wheels be returned to the straight ahead

position before switching off the engine.

Key left in

If the key has been left in the ignition

switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the

ignition will be switched off automatically

after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key

to position 1 (Stop), then back to position

2 (Ignition on).

F Check that the parking brake is correctly

Never leave the engine running in

an enclosed area without adequate

ventilation: internal combustion engines

emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

In very extreme wintry conditions

(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee

correct operation and the longevity of

the mechanical elements of your vehicle,

engine and gearbox, the engine must

be left running for four minutes before

starting the vehicle.

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the

vehicle is at a complete stop. With the

engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut off: risk of

loss of control of the vehicle.

Starting/Switching off the

engine with Keyless Entry

and Starting

Starting the engine

When you leave the vehicle, keep the key

with you and lock the vehicle.

Switching off the engine

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1 –

Stop), for a maximum of 30 minutes you

can still use functions such as the audio and

telematics system, the wipers, dipped beam

headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.

F Stop the vehicle.

F With the engine running in idle, turn the key

to position 1.

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F To lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

F Place the electronic key inside the vehicle,

in the recognition zone.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral then depress the clutch

pedal fully.

For more information on Energy

economy mode, refer to the

corresponding section.

Driving

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in mode P or N then depress the

brake pedal fully.

F With an electronic gearbox, place the gear

selector in mode N then depress the brake

pedal fully.

F With an automatic or electronic gearbox,

you should keep the brake pedal fully

depressed until the warning lamp goes off

and not press the "START/STOP" button

again until the engine is running.

Switching off the engine

F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.

F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever

into neutral.

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in mode P or N.

F With an electronic gearbox, select mode

The presence of the "Keyless Entry and

Starting" electronic key in the recognition

zone is essential.

If the electronic key is not detected in this

zone, a message is displayed.

Move the electronic key into this zone so

that the engine can be started.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key

not detected – Back-up starting" section.

F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine stops and the steering column

locks.

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn

the steering wheel slightly to lock the steering

column.

F Briefly press the "START/STOP" button

while maintaining pressure on the pedal

until the engine starts.

The steering column unlocks and the engine

starts.

For Diesel engines, when the temperature is

below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting

will only be done once the pre-heater warning

lamp is off.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

If one of the starting conditions is not met,

a reminder message is displayed in the

instrument panel.

In some circumstances, it is necessary

to turn the steering wheel slightly while

pressing the "START/STOP" button to

assist unlocking of the steering column; a

message warns you when this is needed.

If this warning lamp comes on after

pressing the "START/STOP" button:

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

F With a manual gearbox, you should keep

the clutch pedal fully depressed until the

warning lamp goes off and not press the

"START/STOP" button again until the

engine is running.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss of

braking assistance.

For safety reasons, never leave the

vehicle while the engine is running.

Driving

Back-up switch-off

Switching the ignition on

(without starting)

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted underneath the

parking brake lever so that the engine can be

started if the system does not detect the key in

the recognition zone, or when the battery in the

electronic key is flat.

When the electronic key is not detected or is

no longer in the recognition zone, a message

appears on the touch screen when closing a

door or trying to switch off the engine.

F To confirm the instruction to switch off the

engine, press the "START/STOP" button for

about three seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote

control inside the vehicle, pressing the

"START/STOP" button, with no action on the

pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on.

This also allows the accessories to be used (for

example: audio system, lighting, etc.).

F Place and hold the remote control against

F Press the "START/STOP" button, the

instrument panel comes on but the engine

does not start.

the reader.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch

pedal.

F Press the button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Emergency switch-off

F With an automatic gearbox, select

In the event of an emergency only, the

engine can be switched off without

conditions (even when driving).

Press the "START/STOP" button for about

three seconds.

mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.

With the ignition on, the system

automatically goes into energy economy

mode to maintain an adequate state of

charge in the battery.

F With an electronic gearbox, select

mode N, then fully depress the brake pedal.

F Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

In this case, the steering column locks as

soon as the vehicle stops.

Driving

When the vehicle is being driven,

if this warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message on the screen, this

indicates that the parking brake

is still on or has not been fully

released.

Parking brake

Applying

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5^th

or 6^thgear.

Failure to follow this advice could cause

permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor 4^th

gear).

5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise

your vehicle.

When parking on a slope, turn the wheels

against the kerb, apply the parking brake,

engage a gear and switch off the ignition.

Engaging reverse gear

F Fully depress the clutch pedal.

F Move the gear lever fully to the right, then

pull it back.

Releasing

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle

is stationary with the engine at idle.

F Raise the ring under the knob and move the

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

gear lever to the left, then forwards.

F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press

always select neutral,

press the clutch pedal.

the release button then lower the lever fully.

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle

is stationary with the engine at idle.

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