CITROEN RELAY 2012 Handbook (in English)

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SAFETY
Child safety
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt
:


Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg



L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rearwards-facing position.


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.


L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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Child safety


INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT

In accordance with the European regulation, 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 in the vehicle.

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 seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or "forward facing".

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

Front passenger bench
seat with centre and
outer seat ( b )

U


U




U


U



Outer
seats
in rows 2
and 3

U




U


U


U


Centre
seat in
rows 2
and 3

U


U


U


U

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SAFETY
Child safety
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.
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. Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a
"rear facing" child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate.

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".
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.
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.
Crew cab

Do not install child seats, booster cushions
or carrycots on the rear seats of the cab.

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Towing a trailer

TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...

For more information about weights, refer to
the administrative documents
(V5 registration document, ...)
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. Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

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Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
S


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.
Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
markings" section of chapter 9) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN 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.
If this equipment is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment installed at the
rear of the vehicle and in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
Good practice

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, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
Brakes:
towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.

Side wind:
sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.

ABS:
the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.

Rear parking sensors:
the system does not
operate while the vehicle is towing.

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Equipment


ROOF BARS

To install the transverse roof bars, use the
fixings provided for this purpose. Refer to the "Dimensions" section
of chapter 9 for further information
regarding the length (L1 to L4) and the
height (H1 to H3) of the vehicle. Never exceed the maximum weight of the
vehicle when loaded (GVW).
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide recommended range and original
parts are offered.

Range of professional equipment
Maximum useful load on the roof bars: 100 kg
distributed, regardless of the type of vehicle.
The roof bars can only be installed on the
H1 and H2 vehicles. Parts and Service technical information
publishes an accessories catalogue offering
various equipment and fittings, such as:
Roof bars for short, medium and long
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).
Foot board, loading roller, step.
Towbar, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted
by the CITROËN network.
Roof bars for the various heights, additional
roof bar.
Separation partitions, protective floor,
non-slip floor.

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ACCESSORIE
S
Equipment

Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, first aid
kit, high visibility safety jacket, rear parking
sensors, warning triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with aibags,
rubber mats, carpet mats, snow chains.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fixings are
positioned correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
Audio equipment, hands-free system,
speakers, navigation, ...
Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by Automobiles CITROËN
may result in the failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this specific warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility safety jacket,
warning triangle and replacement bulbs
available in the vehicle. You are advised to contact a representative
of the CITROËN marque before installing
accessory radiocommunication transmitters
with external aerial on your vehicle.
The CITROËN Network will inform
you of the specifications (frequency
waveband, 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).
Trims, front mud flaps, rear mud flaps,
wooden floor, deflectors...
Screenwash, interior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products, replacement
bulbs, ...

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Opening the bonnet



On the inside

This operation must only be carried out with
the vehicle stationary and the driver's door
open.
Pull the release lever on the side of the
dashboard towards you.
On the outside

Push the safety catch lever located above
the grille to the right and raise the bonnet.


To close

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of
its travel. Check that the bonnet has latched.
OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet stay

Unclip the stay and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
Before closing the bonnet, put the stay back
in its housing. If the bonnet is not closed
correctly, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.

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CHECK
S


Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINES



1.
Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2.
Fusebox.

3.
Coolant reservoir.

4.
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5.
Air filter.
6.
Dipstick.
a
: 2.2 Iitre 100
b
: 2.2 Iitre 120
c
: 3.0 Iitre 160

7.
Engine oil filler cap.
a
: 2.2 Iitre 100
b
: 2.2 Iitre 120
c
: 3.0 Iitre 160

8.
Power steering reservoir. Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- Negative metal point (earth).
UNDER THE BONNET

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Levels

LEVELS

These regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good running
order. Ask for advice at a CITROËN dealer
or consult the servicing booklet enclosed in
the handbook pack. To maintain the reliability of engines and
emission control systems, the use of
additives in engine oil is prohibited.



Changing the brake fluid

The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN
and
MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. If you have to remove/refit the engine
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.

Dipstick
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements
in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Ask for advice at at
CITROËN dealer.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the maximum mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Viscosity selection

In all cases, the oil selected must meet the
manufacturer's requirements.


Warning lamps

Checking by means of the warning
lamps on the instrument panel
is described in chapter 2, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.

A
= maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a CITROËN dealer.

B
= minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.

Oil level

Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km). Check the level with the vehicle
level, engine cold, using the dipstick.