CITROEN C4 Cactus Handbook & Instructions page 82

Driving
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F With an electronic gearbox, place the
control at N then press the brake pedal
firmly.
F Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2, ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a few
moments before operating the starter
motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter
motor or the engine.
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.