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Practical information -> Snow chains for Your Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

Practical information  
Operation  
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,  
never refuel with the engine in STOP  
mode; you must switch off the ignition  
using the key, or the START/STOP button  
if your vehicle has Keyless Entry and  
Starting.  
Travelling abroad  
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be  
different in other countries, the presence  
of the misfuel prevention device may make  
refuelling impossible.  
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with  
misfuel protection, so before travelling  
abroad, we recommend that you check  
with the CITROËN dealer network whether  
your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps  
in the country in which you intend to travel.  
Fuel cut-off  
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the  
Diesel tank, it comes into contact with the flap.  
The system remains closed and prevents filling.  
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type  
filler nozzle.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device  
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a  
collision.  
Snow chains  
In wintry conditions, snow chains  
improve traction as well as the  
behaviour of the vehicle when  
braking.  
Misfuel prevention  
(Diesel)  
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill  
the tank.  
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,  
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in  
direct contact with the flap of the misfuel  
prevention device and pour slowly.  
(Depending on the country of sale.)  
Mechanical device which prevents filling the  
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It helps  
avoid the risk of engine damage that can result  
from filling with the wrong fuel.  
Snow chains must be fitted only to the  
front wheels. They must never be fitted to  
"space-saver" type spare wheels.  
Take account of the legislation in force in  
your country on the use of snow chains  
and the maximum authorised speed.  
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Practical information  
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the  
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:  
Installation tips  
Fitting  
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,  
stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side  
of the road.  
Original tyre size  
Chain types  
F Apply the parking brake and position any  
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your  
vehicle.  
F Fit the chains following the instructions  
provided by the manufacturer.  
F Move off gently and drive for a few  
moments, without exceeding 31 mph  
(50 km/h).  
F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow  
chains are correctly tightened.  
205/55 R16  
205/50 R17  
Maximum 9 mm link  
Cannot be fitted with chains  
For more information on snow chains, contact a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
F Offer up the corresponding screen to the  
front bumper upper grille.  
F Press on the edge to engage its fixing  
elements one by one.  
Proceed in the same way for the screen on the  
lower grille.  
It is strongly recommended that before  
you leave, you practise fitting the snow  
chains on a level and dry surface.  
Very cold climate screens  
Removable protective screens which prevent  
the accumulation of snow at the radiator  
cooling fan.  
Removing  
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads  
that have been cleared of snow to avoid  
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the  
road surface. If your vehicle is fitted with  
alloy wheels, check that no part of the  
chain or its fixings is in contact with the  
wheel rim.  
F Unclip one by one the fixing elements of  
Before fitting or removing a screen,  
ensure that the engine is off and the  
cooling fan has stopped.  
each screen.  
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Do not forget to remove the very cold  
climate screens:  
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when the exterior temperature exceeds  
10°C,  
It is recommended that the screens be  
fitted and removed by a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
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when towing,  
at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).  
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