2021-2023 Citroen C4 Cactus Alarm System Instructions
Introduction
With its cutting-edge alarm system, the 2021-2023 Citroen C4 Cactus raises the bar in an era where safety and security are top priorities. This innovative security element, created to offer unmatched safety for you and your car, is a monument to Citroen’s dedication to innovation and your peace of mind.
You’ll learn how the 2021-2023 Citroen C4 Cactus Alarm System combines technology, practicality, and dependability to protect your investment and guarantee your peace, whether parked in your driveway or traversing the congested city streets, as we delve into the specifics. Join us as we examine the amazing features and workings of this alarm system, which was created to suit modern expectations and take your driving experience to new levels of security and confidence.
Alarm
(Depending on version System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle. The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the siren wiring is put out of service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Locking the Vehicle with full Alarm System
Activation
- Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the remote control or with the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system. - When the monitoring system is active, the red indicator lamp in the button flashes once per second and the direction indicators come on for about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated after 5 seconds.
If an opening (door or boot) is not properly closed, the vehicle is not locked, but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after 45 seconds.
Deactivation
Press the remote control unlocking button.- Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the indicator lamp in the button goes off and the direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the monitoring system is automatically reactivated.
Triggering of the Alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and flashing of the direction indicators for 30 seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain monitoring functions remain active until the alarm has been triggered eleven times consecutively. When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system, rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the button informs you that the alarm was triggered during your absence. When the ignition is switched on, this flashing stops.
Failure of the Remote Control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
- Unlock the vehicle using the key in the driver’s door lock.
Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without activating the alarm
- Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver’s door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, fixed illumination of the red indicator lamp in the button indicates a malfunction of the system. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
FAQs
The Citroen C4 Cactus Alarm System is a safety device made to guard against theft or unwanted entry into your vehicle. To increase the security of your car, it has a number of sensors and features.
To detect unwanted access or tampering with the car, the alarm system employs sensors including motion detectors, door sensors, and occasionally a shock sensor. The system activates a loud alarm and frequently flashes the lights when a breach is found.
The alarm system can typically be manually armed and disarmed using the key fob or the controls within the car. For further information, consult your owner’s handbook.
If the alarm system goes off by accident, you may typically disarm it by using the key fob or by entering the right PIN or code.
Yes, the alarm system will ring if someone tries to force their way into the car, which is intended to dissuade break-ins.
To decrease false alarms, certain vehicles let you change the sensitivity of the alarm system. You can find instructions on how to do this in your owner’s manual.
If the alarm suddenly sounds, look around the car for any evidence of tampering or attempted break-ins. Consult your dealership for a diagnostic check if you think there might be a problem.
When doing maintenance or employing a valet service, certain automobiles let you temporarily stop the alarm system. You can find instructions on how to do this in your owner’s manual.
Some alarm systems incorporate a backup power source to guarantee uninterrupted security in the event of a power outage or battery failure. For details, consult your owner’s handbook.
Under normal conditions, the alarm system normally uses very little power and is built so that it won’t drain your car’s battery.
You may have the opportunity to install additional security features or accessories, depending on the model and trim level. For choices, speak with your dealership.
To protect the parked vehicle, the alarm system is still in operation even when the car is turned off and parked.
Depending on the warranty conditions set forth by the manufacturer, the alarm system’s warranty coverage may change. Details can be found in your warranty documentation.
To program a new key fob, you usually need to follow a set of instructions that are specified in your owner’s handbook or with the help of the dealership.
A few automakers have mobile apps that let you operate the alarm system and other features of your car from a distance. See whether Citroen has a similar app available for the model and year of your vehicle.
Useful Link
View Full PDF: Citroen C4 Cactus 2021-2023 User Manual | Auto User Guide
Keys : 2021-2023 Citroen C4 Cactus Keys Instruction Guide