tow CITROEN NEMO 2013 Handbook (in English)

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Mirrors and windows



Rear view mirror

The lever located on the lower edge moves
the mirror into two positions.

For the day position
, the lever is pushed
forwards.

For the night position
to prevent dazzle,
pull the lever towards you.


Door mirrors

The mirror glass is convex in order to widen
the lateral field of vision. Objects seen in the
mirror are in reality closer than they appear.
Therefore, this must be taken into account in
order to assess the distance correctly.


Electric controls

The electric control is located on the left
hand side, level with the mirror.
MIRRORS AND WINDOWS

To defrost the mirrors, press the
heated rear screen button. Select the mirror to be adjusted by turning
the control to the right or to the left, then
move the control in the direction of the
adjustment required.

Manual controls

The right-hand and left-hand manual
controls are located inside the vehicle at the
base of each mirror.
Move the lever in the direction of the
adjustment required.

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Gearbox and steering wheel


ELECTRONIC GEARBOX

The five-speed electronic gearbox offers a
choice between the comfort of automated
operation or the pleasure of manual gear
changing.
This gearbox provides two driving modes:


- an automated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox and therefore
without any action on the part of the driver,

- a sequential mode for manual changing
of the gears by the driver using the gear
lever.
It consists of:


1.
a gear lever 1
on the centre console
for selecting the driving mode, reverse
gear and neutral or for changing gear in
sequential mode,

2.
a button 2
to activate or deactivate the
economy programme.


Gear lever gate

All movements of the gear lever are given
from the middle position.

N
: neutral.
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start, by moving the gear lever to
the right and then forwards.

R
: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your foot
on the brake pedal and move the gear lever
to the right and then backwards.

M
+/-: sequential mode with manual gear
changing.
Make a long push to the left on the lever to
select this mode, then:


- push towards +
to change up,

- push towards -
to change down.


Displays in the instrument panel


N.
Neutral.

R.
Reverse.

1 2 3 4 5.
Gears engaged.

AUTO.
Comes on when automated mode
is selected; it goes out when changing to
sequential mode.

E.
It comes on when the economy programme
is activated; it goes off on deactivation.
A
: automated mode.
Move the lever downwards to select this
mode.

E
: economy programme.
Press this button to activate or deactivate it.

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Moving off



You must press the brake pedal.
Start the engine; the gearbox changes into
neutral automatically.
the gear lever stays in the position selected
before switching off the ignition.

"N"
appears in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible signal when you
release the brake pedal, to indicate that there
is a difference between the position of the gear
lever and the gear selected in the gearbox.
Select first gear (move the lever towards +
)
or reverse (position R
).

"1"
or "R"
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
Release the parking brake.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal and
then accelerate away.

The AUTO or manual mode used before
switching off the ignition remains in
memory when the vehicle is restarted.

Stopping - Starting on a slope

This gearbox is an electronic gearbox which
does not have a clutch pedal.

Do not use the accelerator pedal to
immobilise the vehicle on a slope, apply
the parking brake instead; failure to
follow this procedure can overheat the
clutch and damage the gearbox .
When moving off on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking brake.
It is also possible to move off in
2nd gear on slippery surfaces
(2nd press on le +).

Automated mode

Once you have moved off, you can switch to
automated mode by selecting position A/M
.

"AUTO"
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
It continuously selects the most appropriate
gear depending on the:


- vehicle speed,

- engine speed,

- accelerator pedal position.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain the
most suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in
the pressure on the accelerator pedal.
If you fully depress the accelerator pedal,
the gearbox changes down for sharper
acceleration. By rapidly pushing the accelerator fully
done, the vehicle moves off quickly.

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Reinitialisation

Turn the ignition key to the MAR
position.
Within ten seconds, the gear engaged should
appear in the instrument panel screen.
Otherwise, turn the ignition key to the
STOP
position and wait until the instrument
panel screen goes off.
Turn the ignition key to the MAR
position
again.
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen,
indicates incorrect use of the
gearbox by the driver.
With the ignition on, the flashing this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel screen,
indicates a fault with the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the problem persist, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R
with the vehicle
immobilised and the brake pedal pressed.
You risk damaging the gearbox if you
press the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.

Back-up mode - Slow move off

This procedure should be applied if pressing
the brake pedal is not recognised by the
system, or if the gearbox has fault on
starting the engine.
Press the brake pedal firmly.
Turn the ignition key to the AV V
position for
at least seven seconds.
The engine starts.
The system is in back-up mode; the gearbox
will not go beyond the 3rd gear engaged and
automated mode is not available.
If the engine does not start, have the
system checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.




Operating fault

In the event of a prolonged stop with the
engine running, it is recommended that
the gearbox be put into neutral (position N
).
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
running and first, second or reverse
gear engaged, the gearbox changes
to neutral automatically, accompanied
by an audible signal, in the following
circumstances:


- no action on the accelerator or brake
pedals for at least 3 minutes,

- brake pedal applied for more than
10 minutes,

- driver's door opened and no action on the
accelerator or brake pedals for at least
1.5 seconds,

- a gearbox fault.


When towing your vehicle, ensure that
the gearbox is in neutral (position N
).

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Weights


WEIGHTS


Consult your registration certifi cate.
The legislation on towed loads in force in each country must be observed. For information regarding your vehicle's towing possibilities and
its gross train weight, consult a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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Parking sensors


REAR PARKING SENSORS

The audible system consists of four
proximity sensors, fitted in the rear bumper.
It detects any obstacle which comes within
range: person, vehicle, tree, fence, behind
the vehicle during the manoeuvre.
However, it will not be able to detect
obstacles located immediately below the
bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks
cone or any other similar object may be
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre
but may no longer be detected when the
vehicle moves close to it.
This system does not take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
Stop the assistance

Change to neutral.


Operating fault

If this warning lamp or the service
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied
by a message in the screen,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.


Good practice

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.


Engage reverse gear

The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more frequent
as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the audible
signal becomes continuous.
This function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed.
You are advised to obtain a towbar
recommended by CITROËN and have it
installed by a professional.
If anomalies are detected on engaging
reverse gear, the warning lamp comes on,
possibly accompanied by a message in the
screen.
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Seats


RETRACTABLE PASSENGER SEAT

Table position

Press the head restraint to place it in
the lowest position.
Push one of the controls rearwards, located
on each side of the seat back.
Lower the seat back onto the seat cushion
to the table position.


Retracted position

After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the seat's rear strap while
guiding the folded seat back forwards and
towards the floor.


Returning the seat to the sitting
position
Pull the seat's rear strap to unlock the seat.
Lift the seat from the front and the rear then
guide it forwards to bring it to the table position.
Push one of the controls rearwards, located on
each side of the seat back while pressing on
the seat back, then place the seat back in
the upright position.
Press on the seat back fi rmly to trigger the
locking of the seat on the fl oor.
Adjust the head restraint using the button on
the side. Only move the seat when the rear
seats are not occupied.

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Seats



Returning the bench seat to its
position
Put the bench seat in place in its front
anchorages in the fully folded position.
Fold the bench seat to the table position,
the front and rear feet of the seat lock
automatically.


Returning the bench seat to the sitting
position
Lift the bench seat back.
Take care not to trap the seat belts.
Lock the seat back by pushing it fully
towards the rear. The red indicator is no
longer visible.


Rear head restraints

The rear head restraints can be removed
and have two positions:

 high, position for use,

 low, storage position.
To raise or lower a head restraint, pull it
forwards sliding it at the same time.
To remove it, place it in the high position,
push the lug and pull it forwards and
upwards.
To refit it, engage the head restraint rods
in the holes taking care to remain in the
centreline of the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.

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SPLIT REAR BENCH SEAT

The left-hand side (2/3) or right-hand side
(1/3) of this bench seat can be folded to
adapt the load space in the boot.

Table position

Press the head restraint and its lug
simultaneously to place the head restraint in
the low position.
Unlock the seat back by pulling the
corresponding side control towards you. The
red indicator becomes visible.
Fold the corresponding seat back onto the
seat cushion.


Fully folded position

After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the corresponding strap to
unlock the rear feet of the seat.
Lift the seat fully to secure it in the fully
folded position.

Removing the bench seat

After placing the bench seat in the fully
folded position, lower the corresponding
transverse bar to unlock the front feet of the
seat.
Lift the bench seat to detach it from its front
anchorages.

When driving, to secure the bench,
detach the red retaining strap, located
on the back of the bench seat cushion, and fi x
one end to a front head restraint spindle and
the other end to the side of the seat cushion.

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Seats



Returning the bench seat to its position

Put the bench seat in place in its front
anchorages in the fully folded position.
Fold the bench seat to the table position,
the front and rear feet of the seat lock
automatically.


Returning the bench seat to the sitting
position
Lift the bench seat back.
Take care not to trap the seat belts.
Lock the seat back by pushing it fully
towards the rear. The red indicator is no
longer visible.
Repeat all of these operations for the other
part of the rear bench seat.