CITROEN 2CV 1975 Repair Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
SALOON OR "COMMERCIAL" VERSION
Front Wheel Drive
Number of seats: 4
Fiscal rating: 2 CV on "2 CV 4", 3 CV on "2 CV 6"
Top speed: 64 mph (102 km/h) approx. on "2 CV 4", 68 mph (110
km/h) approx. on "2 CV 6"
Maximum slope for starting with Gross Train Weight: 8:1 (12%)SPEED AT 1,000 RPM "2 CV 4"
"2 CV 6"
mph km/h mph
km/h
1st gear 2.343.753.135.02
2nd gear 4.617.356.159.85
3rd gear 7.6512.26 9.1514.65
4th gear 11.0017.7512.4319.89
Reverse 2.343.753.135.02

WEIGHTSSaloon (Sedan)
"Commercial" version
lbs kg lbs kg
Unladen weight,
running order
-at front
-at rear 1234
560 1267 575
723 328 753 343
509 232 509 232
Max. authorized laden
weight
-at front
-at rear 1973
895 1973 895
992 450 992 450
1102 500 1102 500
Max. towing weight
-without overrun brake
-with continuous brake 595
270 595 270
881 400 881 400
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 12 ft 6 ins (3,83 m)
Overall width: 4 ft 10 ins (1,48 m)
Turning circle: 35 ft 1 in (10.70 m) approx.
Fig. 51
Overall dimensions (in mm).

[Contents] [Notices] [Important Points] [Driving] [Maintenance] [Minor Repairs] [Miscellaneous Information]

REMINDER FOR SERVICE-STATION
For German, French, Italian, or Spanish, click HERE.
REMINDER FOR SERVICE-STATIONTyres:MICHELIN 125-15 X
Pressure = 1.4 bar (20 psi) at the
front
1.8 bar (26 psi) at the rear
2 bars (29 psi) on spare wheel
Other fittings: See
HERE.
Fuel: Super (Premium 4-stars, 97-99
octane)
Capacity: 20 litres (4.5 imp. pints)
Engine oil: TOTAL "GT 20 W 40" or "GTS 20
W 50" oil
In very cold countries: TOTAL
"GT 10 W 30" or "GTS 10 W 30"
oil
Sump capacity: On "2 CV 4" = 2.2 Litres (3.9 imp.
pints)
On "2 CV 6" = 2.3 Litres (4 imp.
pints)
Gearbox oil: TOTAL extreme pressure "SAE
80" oil (capacity 0.9 litre (1 1/2
Imp. pints)
General lubricant: "TOTAL Multis"

Hydraulic brake system:TOTAL FLUID "70 R3" - If this
product is not available, use
NFR12640 "S" or "V" or SAE J
1703a (capacity 0.5 Litres - 7/8
imp. pint)
Windscreen washer: Water, to which may be added:
- in any season: a product like
"Stop-Clair", "Clearalex", "Screen-
Clear". etc.
-in Winter: a product like "Stop-
Gel"
Battery: 12 V - 125/25 Ah. CEI (or 150/30
Ah. CEI)
Distilled water (do not add acid)
Sparking Plugs: AC 42 F - Bosch W 255 T1 -
Champion L 85 - Eyquem 755 -
Marchal 35 - Marelli CW 7 N BT
Electrode gap = 0.65-0.75 mm
Bulbs:
See table.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Levels Petrol
Engine oil
Brake fluid Battery
Windscreen washer
Operation
Engine Oil warning Lamp (2 CV 6) Horn
Exterior lighting
Direction indicators Brake lamps

Diverse
Correct setting of rear-view mirrors Tyre pressure
Front grill muff Seat belts
Adjustment of seats
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DRIVING
DRIVING POSITION
Seats, Rear-view Mirrors, Seat Belts
FRONT BENCH SEAT (Fig. 8)
Fore-and-aft adjustment: Raise the handle situated to the driver's
right hand side (1) and slide the bench seat towards the front or
rear. (Sliding travel: 7 notches)
To remove the seat: Withdraw the securing pin situated on the
floor to the right of the central seat frame (central part), raise the\

handle (1), then slide the seat backwards out of its runners.
Make sure the securing pin is re-positioned when replacing the
seat.
Fig. 8
Front bench adjustment 1 - Handle
SEPARATE FRONT SEATS (Fig. 9) (on certain models)
Fore-and-aft adjustment: Raise the handle (1) which is situated to
the driver's right hand side or the passenger's left hand side and
slide the seat towards the front or rear. (Sliding travel: 7 notches)
To remove the seat: Withdraw the securing pin situated on the
floor, next to the RH seat frame. Raise the handle (1) then slide the \
seat backwards out of the runners.
Make sure the securing pin is re-positioned when replacing the
seat.
Fig. 9
Separate front seats adjustment
1 - Handle

REAR BENCH SEAT (Fig. 10)
To remove the seat: Release the rear peg (1) by turning the lever
towards the centre line of the vehicle. Tilt the seat forward to
disengage its lower securing pegs from the floor.
Make sure the securing pegs are re-positioned when replacing the
seat.
Fig. 10
Removal of rear bench seat 1 - Release lever
REAR-VIEW MIRROR
These vehicles are equipped with an interior rear-view mirror and
an exterior one on the driver's side. On "Commercial" versions
(French market vehicles) an additional exterior rear-view mirror
has been fitted on the passenger's side of the car.
SEAT BELTS (Fig. 11) (French market)
To fasten: Engage the end of the levered buckle into the flexible
buckle of the same colour.
To unfasten: Release the lever (1).
Adjustment: The belt buckle must be level with the hip, at the
side, and the strap should cross the chest. Alter the length of the
short part (towards the centre of the vehicle), by sliding the strap
into the adjustment buckle, the belt should be adjusted so that it is
not too tight on the body.
These belts are not designed for children under siz years of age, and
any one belt must be used by one person only.
The belts must not be twisted whilst in use, nor must they be
rubbed against edges, since this may result in wear or breakage.
When a seat belt is not in use, hook the lever end, inserting it into
the buckle situated under the upper anchorage point - to release it,
move the opening lever.
If the belts have undergone any strain due to impact, replace them
and have the anchorages checked.
For markets outside France, consult your Citroën dealer who will
Fig. 11
Seat belt
1 - unfastening
2 - Adjusting buckle

advise you on the legal requirements and fittings.
DRIVING POSITION
Adjust the fore-and-aft position of the bench-seat or of the front
driver's seat to suit the controls.
Adjust the rear-view mirrors to suit the driving position adopted.
Then fasten the seat belt and adjust its length as necessary.
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DRIVING
STARTING
Anti-theft, Ignition, Starter
ANTI-THEFT-IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH (Fig. 12)
The device is situated below the dashboard, on the left-hand side of
the steering column.
The successive positions of the key when turned clockwise are as
follows:
1 - Anti-theft (steering locked)
2 - Garage (steering free)
3 - Ignition
4 - Starter
When turning from the "Anti-theft" position to the "Garage"
position, it may be necessary to rock the steering wheel slightly
while turning the key.
As there is a safety device which prevents operating the starter
twice in succession, it is necessary (if the engine stops or does not
start first time), to switch off the ignition, then switch it on again \
in
order to be able to operate the starter a second time.
To withdraw the key, pull it slightly when approaching the required
position ("Anti-theft" or "Garage").
Never withdraw the key before the car has come to a complete
stop.
Fig. 12
Antri-theft-ignition-starter device
1 - Anti-theft position 2 - Ignition position3 - Starter position