wheel CITROEN NEMO 2010 Owner's Guide

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Towing a trailer
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, ETC...
Driving advice As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
As far as possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition
and engage first gear (on a hill).
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe location.
If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed. Tools
The tools required are stored in a tool kit
located behind the driver's seat (Light van)
or behind the rear bench seat (Combi).

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Centring guide.

3. Screwdriver.

4. Jack with handle.

5. Removable towing eye.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
Never go underneath the vehicle when it is
raised only by the jack; use an axle stand. Taking out the spare wheel
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear left part of the loading sill.

1. Slacken the wheel retaining bolt using the
wheelbrace.

2. Unscrew fully to unwind the winch cable.

3. Take out the spare wheel using the
wheelbrace.

4. Raise the cover A .

5. Remove the cable B from its housing.

6. Release the spare wheel and place it
near the wheel to be changed.

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1. Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-
slippery ground. Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the ignition and engage first
gear or reverse, depending on the slope.

2. Detach the wheel trim (large model) using
the wheelbrace 1 , pulling at the valve
passage hole.
Slide the screwdriver 3 into the notch on
the trim (small model) and use the tool as
a lever, pressing to unclip the trim.

3. Slacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace.
4. Position the jack underneath the body,
in accordance with the illustration, at
the mark A (in the side member recess)
as close as possible to the wheel to be
changed.

5. Extend the jack 4 until its base is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base is vertical in
relation to the location used.

6. Raise the vehicle.

7. Remove the bolts and detach the wheel.
Putting the wheel back in place

1. Install the support on the wheel.

2. Place the cable B in position.

3. Lower the cover A .

4. Position the wheel.

5. Turn the wheelbrace clockwise to raise
the spare wheel completely.

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Refitting the wheel
6. Put the trim back in place, starting by
placing its notch facing the valve, and
press with the palm of your hand.

7. Stow the tools and the wheel.

8. Check the wheel inflation pressure
(see "Identification") and have the
balance checked. Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 8 to locate the tyre
label.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.

1. Put the wheel in place using the centring
guide 2 to assist you.

2. Screw in the 3 bolts by hand and remove
the centring guide. Position the 4th bolt.

3. Pre-tighten using the wheelbrace 1 .

4. Fold the jack 4 and detach it.

5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace. Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refitted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
This kit is located at the front of the
passenger compartment. It consists of:
- a repair cartridge A , containing the
sealant, equipped with:

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- If a pressure of at least 1.5 bars is not
reached within 5 minutes :

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Having your vehicle towed
BEING TOWED
The removable towing eye is located in the
tool kit behind the driver's seat (Light van) or
behind the rear bench seat (Combi).
From the front
In the front bumper, unclip the cover on the
right using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
Unlock the steering by turning the the
ignition key one notch and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only. On the towed vehicle, the gear
lever must be put in neutral; failure
to observe this special condition
may result in damage to certain braking
components (brakes, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assistance when the
engine is started.
From the rear
In the rear bumper, unclip the cover at the
bottom using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only. General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...