Get In the event of a breakdown -> Temporary puncture repair kit Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

In the event of a breakdown

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

Temporary puncture

repair kit

Before leaving your vehicle to set up and

install the triangle, switch on the hazard

warning lamps and put on your high

visibility vest.

On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel

system must be primed if you run out of fuel.

Scan the QR code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

If the engine does not start first time, do

not keep trying, but start the procedure

again from the beginning.

Comprising a compressor and a sealant

cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of

a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest

garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures which

could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread

or shoulder.

BlueHDi engines

F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel fuel.

F Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the

ignition.

F Repeat the operation 10 times.

F Operate the starter to run the engine.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on

using the triangle.

Only the 12 V socket at the front of

the vehicle allows the compressor to be

connected for long enough to repair or

inflate the vehicle tyre.

The other 12 V sockets of the vehicle

are not designed to be used with the

compressor.

Placing the triangle

on the road

F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as

required by the legislation in force in your

country.

Warning triangle (storage)

This safety device is used in addition to the

hazard warning lamps.

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Its presence in the vehicle may be mandatory,

depending on country.

The triangle may be stowed under the boot

carpet (in the storage box) or, depending on

version, under the front passenger seat.

The triangle is available as an accessory;

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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List of tools

Composition of the kit

Under-inflation detection

After repair of the tyre, the warning

lamp will remain on until the system is

reinitialised.

For more information on Tyre under-

inflation detection, refer to the

corresponding section.

Access to the kit

1. 12 V compressor, with built-in pressure

gauge.

1. Temporary puncture repair kit.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the

temporary repair of a tyre and can also be

used for adjusting tyre pressures.

2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.

3. Speed limit sticker.

2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the

glove box or in the tool box) (depending on

version).

Serves for adapting the wheelbrace to the

special "security" bolts.

The tyre inflation pressures are given on

this label.

3. Removable towing eye.

This kit is installed in the storage box, under

the boot floor.

For more information on Towing the vehicle

and using the removable towing eye, refer to

the corresponding section.

Repair procedure

F Park the vehicle without obstructing any

traffic and apply the parking brake.

F Follow the safety instructions (hazard

warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing

high visibility vest, etc.) according to the

legislation in force in the country where you

are driving.

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F Switch off the ignition.

F Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

The speed limit sticker must be secured

to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's

field of vision, to remind you that a wheel

is in temporary use.

repaired, and place it in a clean area.

F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

The tyre inflation pressures are given on

this label.

F Switch on the ignition.

F Connect the pipe from the compressor to

F Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant

to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and

tighten firmly.

the bottle of sealant.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies which

have penetrated into the tyre.

F Check that the compressor switch is at the

"O" position.

F Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

F Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

Affix the speed limit sticker.

F Start the compressor by turning the switch

to the "l" position until the pressure of the

tyre reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant product

is injected under pressure into the tyre; do

not disconnect the hose of the valve during

this operation (risk of blowback).

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F Turn the sealant bottle over and secure it in

the cut-out provided on the compressor.

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After about 7 minutes, if a pressure of

2 bars is not reached, this indicates

that the tyre is not repairable; contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

for assistance.

F Place the switch in the "O" position.

F Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F Refit the cap on the valve.

F Remove the kit.

F Drive immediately for approximately three

miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed

(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),

to plug the puncture.

F Stop to check the repair and measure the

tyre pressure using the kit.

F Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

firmly.

F Check that the compressor switch is at the

"O" position.

F Remove and then store the bottle of sealant.

F Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre

repaired using this type of kit.

F Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F Switch on the ignition.

Take care, the sealant product is harmful

if swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of

children.

Checking/adjusting

tyre pressures

The use-by date is marked on the bottle.

After use, do not discard the bottle by the

roadside, take it to a CITROËN dealer or

an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

You can also use the compressor,

without injecting sealant, to check and, if

necessary, adjust the tyre pressures

The tyre inflation pressures are given on

this label.

F Remove the valve cap from the tyre and

place it in a clean area.

F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

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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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