Get In the event of a breakdown -> Spare wheel Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

In the event of a breakdown

Access to tools

Do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km)

with the repaired tyre; see a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop to change

the tyre.

Should the pressure of one or more tyres

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise

the under-inflation detection system.

For more information on Tyre under-

inflation detection, refer to the

corresponding section.

The tools are installed in the boot under the

floor.

Remove the boot carpet for access.

F Start the compressor by placing the switch

at the "I" position and adjust the pressure

to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre

pressure label. To deflate: press the black

button located on the compressor pipe, near

the valve connection.

List of tools

Spare wheel

Scan the QR code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after

7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is

not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop for assistance.

Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with

the spare wheel using the tools provided with

the vehicle.

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F Once the correct pressure is reached, put

the switch to the "O" position.

F Remove the kit then stow it.

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack with built-in handle.

Used to raise the vehicle.

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3. Wheel bolt cover removal tool.

To remove the alloy wheel bolt covers

or the central bolt cover (depending on

version).

F Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

F Raise the spare wheel towards you from the

rear.

Access to the spare wheel

F Take the wheel out of the boot.

4. Removable towing eye.

5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the

glove box or in the tool box) (depending on

country of sale).

Putting the wheel back in place

Serves for adapting the wheelbrace to the

special "security" bolts.

F Put the wheel back in its housing.

F Loosen the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

For more information on Towing, refer to the

corresponding section.

The spare wheel is located in the boot under

the floor.

Depending on engine, the spare wheel is a

standard wheel or the space-saver type.

All of these tools are specific to your

vehicle and can vary according to the level

of equipment.

Do not use them for any other purposes.

Taking out the wheel

The jack should only be used to change a

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

Do not use any jack other than the one

supplied with this vehicle.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.

The jack meets European standards,

as defined in the Machinery Directive

2006/42/EC.

F Position the fastening device (nut and bolt)

in the middle of the wheel.

F Tighten the central nut to retain the wheel

correctly.

F Clip the tool storage box into place.

If there is no wheel in the well, the

fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be

refitted.

The jack does not require any

maintenance.

F Unclip and take out the tool storage box.

F Loosen the central nut.

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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may

slip or collapse – Risk of injury!

Ensure that the jack is positioned strictly

at one of 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, the vehicle could be

damaged and/or the jack could collapse –

Risk of injury!

Removing a wheel

Wheel with hub cap

When refitting the wheel, after tightening

the wheel bolts, refit the hub cap, starting

by placing its aperture in line with the

valve and then pushing it into place all

round its edge with the palm of your hand.

Parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle where it does not block

traffic: the ground must be level, stable

and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first

gear then switch off the ignition to block

the wheels.

With an automatic gearbox, place the

gear selector at position P then switch off

the ignition to block the wheels.

With an electronic gearbox, place the

gear selector at position D then switch off

the ignition to block the wheels.

Apply the parking brake and check that

the warning lamp is on in the instrument

panel.

List of operations

The passengers must get out of the

vehicle and wait in safety.

Make sure 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.

F If your vehicle has steel wheels, remove the

hub cap.

F If your vehicle has alloy wheels, remove the

bolt cover(s) using tool 3.

F If your vehicle has security wheel bolts, fit

security bolt socket 5 to wheelbrace 1 to

slacken the security bolt.

F Place the base plate 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 chassis, whichever is closest to the

wheel to be changed.

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F Loosen the other bolts using wheelbrace 1

only.

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Fitting a wheel

F Remove the bolts and keep them in a clean

place.

F Remove the wheel.

Stowing the damaged wheel

The damaged wheel can be stowed under

the floor, in the standard spare wheel

housing.

To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the

trim from the middle of the wheel so that

the fastening device (nut and bolt) can be

put in place.

In the case of a "space-saver" type spare

wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be

stowed under the floor. It must be stowed

in the boot; use a cover to protect the

inside of the boot.

Fitting the "space-saver" 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 "space-saver"

spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the

conical contact of each bolt.

F Extend the jack 2 until its head comes

into contact with the jacking point A or B,

whichever is used; the contact area A or B

on the vehicle must be correctly inserted

into the central part of the head of the jack.

F Lift the vehicle until there is a sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

to mount the spare (not punctured) wheel

easily.

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F Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Changing a bulb

After changing a wheel

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when

driving with the "space-saver" type spare

wheel fitted.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible to have the

tightness of the bolts and the pressure of

the spare wheel checked.

Have the punctured wheel checked. After

inspection, the technician will let you know

if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be

replaced.

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,

F use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product,

F 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.

F Lower the vehicle fully.

F Fold jack 2 and detach it.

List of operations

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition off and after the lamp 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 essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new

bulb with the same type and specification.

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F Put the wheel in place on the hub.

F Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

F If your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten

the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with the security socket 5.

F If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the

security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted

with the security socket 5.

F Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

F Stow the tools in their box.

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