tow CITROEN 2CV 1975 Owners Manual

NOTICES
Positions are described as
Right-Hand (RH) or Left-
Hand (LH), as seen by a
person standing behind
the car and looking
forward towards the
bonnet (hood).
Descriptions of the various
items fitted to the car
cover standard fittings and
optional extras. The
inclusion of a description
does not therefore imply
that the item described is
fitted to all models for any
particular model.
2 CV4 - 2 CV6

Fig. 2
Rear side doors
(inner door handle) 1 - Opening2 - Locking
3 - Access for hand
BOOT (TRUNK) LID (Fig. 3 & 4)
To open: Insert the side door key into lock (1). Unlock and turn the
handle (2), the lid will open slightly. Completely raise the lid and
keep it open by engaging the end ot its stay (3) in the support (4).\
To shut: Withdraw the stay from its support, secure it on the lid
and lower the lid slowly while holding it.
To lock: Use the side door key. With the lid locked, the handle
should turn loosely.
To remove: The boot lid can be removed completely by raising it
to its maximum extent and by sliding it in its hinges towards the left
or right.
Never drive the car with the boot lid open, supported by its stay.
Fig. 3
Boot Lid 1 - Lock
2 - Handle (opening)
Fig. 4
Rear Boot Lid 3 - Stay
4 - Support

Replacing a Sparking Plug
Using the Starting Handle
Towing the Car
07516
JULY 1975
AZ-KB AZ-KA 2 CV4 2 CV6
[Contents] [Notices] [Important Points] [Driving] [Maintenance] [Minor Repairs] [Miscellaneous Information]

MINOR REPAIRS
Replacing a Wheel
TOOL KIT
The spare wheel and jack, the starting handle, and the wooden block
are positioned in the boot (trunk).
REMOVAL (Fig. 37 and 38)
Engage fully the handbrake
Position the wooden block under the wheel directly diagonally
opposite the one which is to be changed. If the road is on a slope,
wedge the wheel on the downward side.
Unlock but do not slacken the three wheel nuts with the wheel brace.
Place the base of the jack well under the car and turned slightly
towards the wheel to be changed, so as to avoid contact with the
bodywork in the final stage of jacking.
Engage lifting arm (1) fully into socket (2) (these sockets are
situated under the front and rear doors).
Turn the operating screw (3) clockwiase by hand until the jack is in
firm contact.
Fig. 37 Fig. 38
37 - Replacing a front wheel 1 - Lifting arm2 - Support3 - Screw
38 - Replacing a rear wheel

RH side and tail lamps
(and rear number plate lamps) Fuel gauge
Direction indicators Windscreen wipers
Alternator field feed
Charging rate indicator
Engine oil pressure warning lamp (on "2 CV 6")
LOWER FUSE BOX (Item B) Green marking (16 A) Blue marking (16 A)
RH dipped beam LH main beam
Red marking (16 A) Yellow marking (16 A)
LH dipped beam RH main beam
REPLACING THE BATTERY (Fig. 46)
Battery reference: 12 V - 125/25 Ah. CEI (or 150/30 Ah. CEI)
Disconnect the battery terminals, always beginning with the
negative one.
Unscrew the two tie-rods of the support frame then disengage the
battery by sliding it towards the front of the vehicle.
Check that the terminals are in the correct position before fitting the \
new battery.
Fig. 46
Battery
1 - Terminals 2 - Tie-rods

MINOR REPAIRS
Starting using the starting handle
STARTING USING THE STARTING HANDLE (Fig. 48)
The handle is placed in the boot (trunk).
To use it, open the bonnet and introduce the handle into the orifice
(1) of the front grill until it engages in the fan pulley.
Do not forget to keep the handbrake on and to position the gear
change lever in neutral).
When the vehicle is fitted with an auxiliary centrifugal clutch, the
engine cannot be started by towing or running downhill, whatever
gear is engaged. It is impossible to do so, as the clutch, which is
disengaged from the transmission when the engine is at a standstill,
will not re-engage. Should this procedure be attempted, it could
lead to serious mechanical trouble.
Fig. 48
Starting using the starting handle
1 - Orifice
TOWING THE CAR
From the front:
Attach a cable to the rings specially provided at the end of the front
sidemembers. Use both rings when towing, Never fasten a cable or
rope to the bumper.
From the rear:
Attach a cable to the rings provided for this purpose on the rear
sidemembers, taking all the precautions necessary to protect the
body closing panels.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Your attention is particularly drawn
to the sections entitled
"Running-
in" and "Servicing and Guarantee".
If you are travelling abroad, the
translations into 4 languages of the
servicing dats will be of use to you
at service-stations.
These sections will also enable
you, if you so desire, to learn more
about your car by referring to the
section entitled
"General Technical
Specifications".
MISCELLANEOUS 2 CV4 - 2 CV6
Running-in, servicing, guarantee
Driving and running cost
Towing a trailer
Vehicle identification
Replacement parts

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Running-in, servicing, guarantee, running costs, towing a trailer, vehicle identification, replacement parts
RUNNING-IN
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometres), avoid over-revving,
and do not let the needle reach the coloured marks of the
corresponding speed ranges, before changing gear. Also avoid
during this period:
-harsh acceleration,
-fierce braking (the brake linings must be run in),
-long journeys at constant speed,
-labouring the engine at too low a speed.
SERVICING AND GUARANTEE
At the time of delivery, you will be given a "Maintenance Guide",
with a "Guarantee Card" and a 600 miles (1,000 km) "Servicing
Certificate".
On completion of the first 600 miles (1,000 km), any Citroën dealer\
,
whether he supplied the vehicle or not, will service the car, free-of-
charge, on presentation of this "Maintenance Guide".
It is particularly important that the oil filter cartridge, which has to\

comply to the standard regulations, should be of the type
recommended by Citroën.
Only the cost of the materials used will be charged for.
The dealer will keep the Servicing Certificate and sign the
Guarantee Card.

This card must be signed for you to benefit from the guarantee.
INFLUENCE OF DRIVING TECHNIQUES ON RUNNING
COSTS
The manner in which a car is driven affects its running costs,
particularly as far as fuel, oil, and tyre expenses are concerned.
Running costs increase notably with:
-speed,
-frequent and prolonged use of low gears,
-accelerating and braking too often or too fiercely,
unnecessary use of the accelerator pedal,
-leaving the choke out,
-taking bends at high speeds,
-tyre inflated to incorrect pressures.
Oil consumption, which varies a great deal with the use of the car,
is also influenced when running in the engine, and you are advised
to pay particular attention to this point as well as to the oil change
section in the Maintenance Guide.
TOWING A TRAILER
If you intend to tow a caravan or trailer, consult your Citroën deale\
r
first, who will give you all the necessary advice, especially in so far \
as the legal requirements are concerned.
The maximum towing weights are, in France:
- Trailer without brake: 270 kg (595 lbs)
- Trailer with overrun brake: 400 kg (881 lbs)
IDENTIFICATION
Positions
Manufacturer's plate:Under the bonnet on the scuttle panel, RH
side.

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).