Citroen NEMO DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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SAFETY
Air bags
For the air bags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object, etc.). This could hamper the
operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the air bag
systems checked.
All work on the air bag systems is strictly
forbidden unless it is carried out by the
qualified personnel of a CITROËN dealer .
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of slight burns
to the head, chest or arms when an air bag
is triggered cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag inflates almost instantly (within a
few milliseconds) then deflates within the
same time, discharging the hot gas through
openings provided for this purpose.
Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as deployment of
the air bags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the seats.
These will not hinder the triggering of the
side air bags. Consult a CITROËN dealer .
Do not fix or glue anything to the seat backs.
This could cause injury to the chest or arms
when the side air bag inflates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.

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Child safety
GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO CHILD SEATS
Although one of CITROËN 's main criteria
when designing your vehicle, the safety of
your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these
precautions:
- in accordance with European law, all
children under the age of 12 or less
than 1 metre 50 tall must travel in
approved child seats suited to their
weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt or
ISOFIX mountings.

- statistically, the safest seat positions
for carrying children are the rear seats
of the vehicle,
- a child weighing under 9 kg must
always be carried in the "rearwards-
facing" position whether in the front or
the back of the vehicle.
CITROËN recommends that children are
carried in the rear seats of your vehicle:
- "rearwards-facing" up to the age of 2,
- "forwards-facing" over the age of 2.
INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT USING A THREE POINT SEAT BELT
"Rearwards-facing"
Do not forget to disarm the air
bag before installing the child.
When a "rearwards-facing" child
seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , it is essential that the
passenger air bag is disarmed. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the air bag were to
inflate .
"Forwards-facing"
When a "forwards-facing" child
seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , leave the
passenger air bag armed.
The rules for transporting children are
specific to each country. Consult the current
legislation in your country.
Please consult the list of seats
approved in your country. The isofix
mountings, the rear seats, the passenger air
bag and the disarming of this air bag depend
on the version sold.

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Child safety
To deactivate or activate the passenger
airbag, refer to Chapter 3, section
"MENU".
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a
three point seat belt :
The child seats function is shared by
the entire CITROËN range. However,
each individual model has its own special
features.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
passenger air bag must be disarmed using
the trip computer MENU button.
If your vehicle is not fitted with the
passenger air bag disarming function, the
installation of a "rear-facing" child seat on
the vehicle's front seat is strictly prohibited.
The passenger must not travel with a child
on his lap.
Group 0: from birth to 10kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear-facing position

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L2
"KIDDY Life"
For the safety of young children
(from 9 to 18 kg), CITROËN recommends use of the restraining cushion.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3
"RECARO Start"
L4
"KLIPPAN Optima" From the age of
6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.

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Child safety
To deactivate or activate the passenger
airbag, refer to Chapter 3, section
"MENU".
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a
three point seat belt :
The child seats function is shared by
the entire CITROËN range. However,
each individual model has its own special
features.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
passenger air bag must be disarmed using
the trip computer MENU button.
If your vehicle is not fitted with the
passenger air bag disarming function, the
installation of a "rear-facing" child seat on
the vehicle's front seat is strictly prohibited.
The passenger must not travel with a child
on his lap.
Group 0: from birth to 10kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear-facing position

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L2
"KIDDY Life"
For the safety of young children
(from 9 to 18 kg), CITROËN recommends use of the restraining cushion.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3
"RECARO Start"
L4
"KLIPPAN Optima" From the age of
6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.

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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT (VAN)
In accordance with European law, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved
in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat position in the vehicle:

Weight of the child and indicative age

Seat
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 ( a ) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front
passenger
seat ( b )
U U U U
a: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.

b: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U: seat suitable for the installation of a child sea t secured using a seat belt and universally approve d, "rear facing" and/or "forward facing".

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Child safety
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT (COMBI)
In accordance with European law, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved
in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat position in the vehicle:

Weight of the child and indicative age

Seat
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 ( a ) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front passenger
seat ( b )
U U U U
Rear
side seats
U U U U
Rear
central seat
U U U U
a: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.

b: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U: seat suitable for the installation of a child sea t secured using a seat belt and universally approve d, "rear facing" and/or "forward facing".

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack in
relation to the child's body to a minimum ,
even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is in contact with the back of
the vehicle's seat and that the head restraint
does not cause any discomfort. 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.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- 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".
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the side windows.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached securely
to prevent it from being thrown around the
vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel
in the "forward facing" position on the front
passenger seat, unless the rear seats are
already occupied by other children, cannot
be used or are absent.
Disarm the passenger air bag when a "rear
facing" child seat is installed on the front
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the air bag were
to inflate.

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SAFETY
Child safety
"ISOFIX" FASTENING SYSTEM
Your vehicle has been approved according
to the new ISOFIX directives.
The system features 3 rings for each side
seat on the rear benchseat:
- 2 bottom rings, located between the
backrest and the seat cushion,
- 1 top ring, for the securing of the
TOP TETHER top belt .
The ISOFIX fastening system gives you a
reliable, strong and convenient fitting for a
child seat in your vehicle.
ISOFIX child seats have 2 latches which are
easy to secure on the 2 bottom rings.
Some also have a top belt which is for
attaching to the top ring.
To attach the top belt, raise the head
restraint, then pass the buckle between the
2 supports. Next fix the buckle to the top
ring, and tension the top belt.
THE ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS:
The ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus(weight class B1)
Group 1: 9 to 18 kg
Installed forwards-facing.
Equipped with a TOP TETHER top belt to
be secured to the upper ISOFIX ring. 3
possible angles for the shell: sitting,
reclining and flat.
This child seat can also be used in seat
positions that are not equipped with
ISOFIX anchoring points.
In this case, they must be secured to the
seat using the 3-point seat belt .
Follow the fitting instructions given in the
child seat manufacturer's user guide.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in your vehicle compromises protection
of the child in the event of a collision.

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TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS (COMBI)
In compliance with European legislation (ECE 16), this table indicates which of the ISOFIX child seats can be installed in seat positions in
your vehicle that are equipped with ISOFIX anchorin g points.
For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class, defined by a letter from A and G, is shown on the child seat
next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF: seat position suitable for installation of an Isofix Universal child seat, "Forward-facing" attached with the "Top Tether" top belt.
IL-SU: seat position suitable for installation of an Isofix Semi-Universal child seat, either:
- "rear-facing" equipped with a "Top Tether" top belt or a bar,
- "forward-facing" equipped with a bar.
To attach the "Top Tether" top belt, refer to the "Isofix fastening system" section.
X: seat position not suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat of the weight group indicated.
Weight of child /age given as a guide
Up to 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to approx.
6 months
Up to 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year old
9 - 18 kg (group 1)
From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Shell "Rear-facing" "Rear-facing" "Forward-facing"
ISOFIX size class
F G C D E C D A B B1
ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child
seats which may be installed on the rear
side seats

X IL-SU IL-SU IUF

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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

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