tow Citroen NEMO 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

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GENERAL POINTS ON AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts suffered in the impact
detection zones:
-

in the event of a serious impact, the

airbags inflate instantly and contribute
towards best protecting the occupants
of the vehicle. Immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly, so
that they do not hinder the visibility of the
occupants nor their possible exit from the
vehicle. -
in the event of a minor or rear impact
and in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards providing your
protection in these situations.
The seriousness of the collision depends on
the nature of the obstacle and the speed of
the vehicle at the moment of impact. Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
operate.
The deployment of an airbag or airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge of smoke
and some noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the
system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated if a child seat is installed in the
rearward facing position.
Refer to the"Safety - Children on
board" section.
Airbags

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LATERAL AIRBAGS
Deployment
It is deployed unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim panel.In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, contact a
CITR o Ë n dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay to have
the system checked. The airbags
may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.
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SAFETY
Airbags

133
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
Children
at the front
The legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a
"rearward facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
deployed.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise the seat.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack

relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using
the seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
well tensioned on the child seat and that
it is holding the child seat firmly against
the vehicle's seat. If the passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITR
o Ë n recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
For the optimum installation of a "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, or in contact
if possible.
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp
braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, never leave:
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one or more children alone and

unsupervised in a vehicle,
-

a child or an animal in a vehicle which

is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
-

the keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds to the rear windows.
a

t the rear, always leave sufficient space
between the front seat and:
-

a "rearward facing" child seat,
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the feet of a child seated in a "forward


facing" child seat.
For this, move the front seat forward and, if
necessary, straighten its backrest as well.
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SAFETY
Child safety

134
"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
To attach this strap:
-
remove and stow the head restraint

before fitting the child seat to this seat
(refit it once the child seat has been
replaced),
-

pass the strap of the child seat over the

top of the seat backrest, between the
head restraint rod apertures,
-

attach the hook on the strap to the rear

ring,
-

tighten the top strap.
Y

our vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the latest IS
o
FIX
regulation.
The mountings comprise three rings for each
rear bench side seat:
-

two front rings

A
, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion,
-
a rear ring
B , for securing the upper strap
referred to as the T
o

P TETHER.
The Top Tether is used to secure the upper
strap of child seats that have one. This
arrangement reduces the forward tipping of
the child seat in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in
your vehicle. The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Observe in full the fitting instructions in the
installation handbook provided with the child
seat.
Refer to the summary table showing


the installation possibilities for IS
o FIX
child seats in your vehicle.
The IS
o FIX child seats are fitted with
two latches which are secured easily on the
two front rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to the rear ring B .
Child safety

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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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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer

138
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this case,
automatic cutting off of the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be saved.If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
ChecksSee the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures on the
towing vehicle and the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance.
d rive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually. Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased.
d rive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Distribution of loads
distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it. The air density decreases with
altitude, so reducing the performance of the
engine. The maximum towed load must be
reduced by 10 % for each 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data -
Identification markings" section. Rear parking sensors: the sensors will be
deactivated automatically when an genuine
CITR
o Ë n towbar is used.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITR
o Ë n towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this equipment is not fitted by a CITR
o Ë n

dealer

, it is essential that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment located at
the rear of the vehicle and following the
manufacturer's instructions.
The operation of the rear parking sensors is
deactivated automatically when the trailer
cable connector is inserted in the towbar
socket.
When the trailer cable is removed, the rear
parking sensors are re-activated.
Refer to the "Technology on board -
Parking sensors" section.
For information on the maximum
weights and towed loads applicable to
your vehicle, refer to the "Technical data -
Weights" section.
Towing a trailer

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ROOF RACK AND ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars or a
roof rack, use the fixings provided for this
purpose.
Maximum load: 75 kg
OTHER ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genuine
parts is offered by the CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved both for reliability and
for safety.
They all benefit from CITRo Ë n 's
recommendation and warranty.
Never exceed the gross vehicle weight
(GVW).
Range of professional equipment
The replacement parts department publishes
an accessory catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
-
wooden protective floor
, non-slip wooden
floors, wooden side protectors, glass
protection grilles,
-

roof rack, set of transverse roof bars,

loading roller,
-

towbars, towbar harnesses with

7/13 sockets, 7/7 sockets, 13 socket... The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories not listed by CITR
o Ë n

may result in the failure of your vehicle's

electronic system or high consumption.
Please note this specific warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of CITROËN to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility vest,
warning triangle, replacement bulbs and
fuses available in the vehicle.
Before installing accessory radio
communication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle, you can
contact a CITR
o Ë n dealer, who will provide
the specification (frequency band, maximum
output power, aerial position, specific
installation conditions) of the transmitters
which can be fitted, in accordance with the
Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
When fitting a towbar and harness
outside the CITR
o Ë n dealer
network, the installation must be done
using the electrical pre-equipment on the
vehicle and following the manufacture's
recommendations.
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ACCESSORIES
Equipment

141TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and protecting the
environment
Innovation in the search for performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
d
evelopment departments have developed for
CITR
o Ë n , lubricants to match the latest technical
innovations on CITR
o Ë n vehicles, both for
competition and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain
of the best performance for your engine.
Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with T
o

T
a
L lubricants, you
are contributing towards improving
the life and performances of your
engine, while also protecting the
environment.
prefers
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CHECKS
Maintenance with TOTAL

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OPENING THE BONNET
On the inside
Pull the release lever below the dashboard
towards you.
On the outside
Raise the bonnet slightly, placing your hand
flat under the bonnet to make the operation
easier.
Push the safety catch lever to the left, then
open the bonnet fully.
While holding the bonnet open, check that the
locking control A is engaged by pressing it.
To close
Lift the bonnet slightly and pull the release
control A to release it.
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel. Check that the bonnet is fully
latched.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong winds.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition with the
key to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
an automatic change to START mode.
b

ecause of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, ...) be limited.
Opening the bonnet

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CHECKS
Bleeding water from the Diesel
filter
If this warning lamp comes
on, you must bleed the filter;
otherwise bleed the filter
regularly, every time the engine
oil is changed.
To remove the water, unscrew the bleed
screw or the water in
d iesel sensor, located
at the base of the filter.
o perate until all of
the water has flowed out. Then tighten the
bleed screw or the water sensor.
Battery
at the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
A blocked passenger compartment filter
may reduce the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. The replacement
intervals for these components are indicated
in the maintenance and warranty guide.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle
(urban driving...), change them twice as
often if necessary.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the type of
driving, in particular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short distances. It may
be necessary to check the brake pad wear,
even between services.
Unless there is a leak on the system, a drop
in the brake fluid level indicates that the
brake pads are worn.
Brake disc / drum wear
For all information on checking the brake
disc / drum wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the parking brake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates the
use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery
with special technology and specification.
The involvement of a CITR
o
Ë
n
dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential when
replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Refer to the "Checks - Under the
bonnet" section.
HDi engines use advanced
technology. All work requires
specialist knowledge, which all CITROËN
dealers have.
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CHECKS
Checks