wheel CITROEN RELAY 2012 Handbook (in English)

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Driving safely
SAFETY
ANTI-SLIP REGULATION (ASR) AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP)
These systems are linked and complement
the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding
losses of control of the vehicle on
acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also
allows the directional stability of the vehicle
to be improved on acceleration.
Use the ESP to hold your course without
attempting to countersteer. If there is a variation between the trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that required
by the driver, the ESP system automatically
acts on the engine and the brake of one
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
In certain exceptional conditions (when
starting a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, or
on loose ground...), it could prove useful
to deactivate the ASR system to make the
wheels spin and regain grip.

Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The LED flashes when the ASR
or ESP is triggered. Press this button.
The LED on the button comes on: the ASR
system no longer acts on the engine
operation, but continues to act on the brakes.
Operating fault

When a malfunction of the ASR
system occurs, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and confirmed by a
message on the screen.

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When a malfunction of the ESP
system occurs, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and confirmed by a
message on the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.


Good practice

The ASR/ESP systems offer increased
safety during normal driving, but should not
incite the driver to take risks or to drive at
high speed.
The operation of these systems is ensured
if the recommendations of the manufacturer
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the fitting and repair
procedures within the CITROËN network are
observed.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer. Intelligent Traction Control

System to improve traction on slippery
surfaces (snow, black ice, mud...)
This system checks for situations of difficult
surface adhesion that could make it difficult
to move off or make progress.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Control
takes over from the ASR
system,
by transferring drive to the wheel with the
best grip on the ground to provide the best
traction and trajectory control.
Activation
On starting the vehicle, the system is
deactivated.
Press the button, located on the dashboard,
to activate the system; the warning lamp in
the button comes on.
The system is active up to about 18 mph
(30 km/h).
Once the speed exceed 18 mph (30 km/h),
the system is deactivated automatically, but
the warning lamp in the button comes on.
The system is reactivated automatically
as soon as the speed drops below 18 mph
(30 km/h).

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SAFETY
Airbags
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 any
abrupt deceleration of the vehicle:
if the triggering threshold is reached, the
airbags inflate instantly and protect 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. The airbags will not be deployed in collisions
which are not serious, for which the seat belt
is sufficient to provide maximum protection.
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. Front airbags

These are fitted in the centre of the steering
wheel for the driver and in the dashboard
for the front passenger. They are deployed
simultaneously, except in cases where the
passenger airbag has been deactivated.
The gas escaping from the deployed
airbags can be a minor irritant.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbag fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked.

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SAFETY
Airbags
Good practice

If your vehicle is fitted with front, lateral
and curtain airbags, in order for these to
be fully effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child, animal,
object...).
This could hamper the operation of the
airbags or injure the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is strictly
prohibited unless it is carried out by qualified
personnel of the CITROËN network.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
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
dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible; deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.


Lateral airbags

Only put approved covers on the front seats.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the front seat
backs. This could cause injury to the chest
or arms when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the pillars or
the roof. This could cause injury to the head
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the bolts from the grab
handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.

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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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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.

Low fuel level
When the fuel tank level E
(Empty) is reached, this warning
lamp comes on. At this moment,
you have enough fuel left to
drive approximately 30 miles (50 km)
,
depending on the driving conditions, the
engine and the profile of the road. Fill up
without delay to avoid running out of fuel. The fuel tank must be filled with the engine
off.


- Open the fuel filler flap.

- Support the cap with one hand.

- With the other hand, insert the key, then
turn it anticlockwise.

- Remove the cap and hook it onto the
clip located on the inside of the flap.
A label affixed to the inside of the flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be used.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle. This could
cause malfunctions.
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 90
litres.


- After filling the fuel tank, lock the cap
and close the flap.
FUEL SYSTEM CUT-OFF

In the event of a serious collision, a device
automatically cuts off the fuel supply
to the engine and the vehicle's electrical
supply.
FILLING WITH FUEL
Fuel tanks of different capacities,
60 and 125 litres, may be fitted. Check that there is no smell or leak of fuel
outside the vehicle.
Restore the supply by pressing:


- the first button,
located below the steering wheel.

- the second button, located in the
battery compartment, under the front
passenger's floor.


In low temperatures
In mountainous and/or cold areas, it is
advisable to use a "winter" type fuel suited
to low or minus temperatures.

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Fuel

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Changing a wheel



1. PARKING THE VEHICLE

As far as possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear.
Put on a high visibility jacket and position
the warning triangle.
If possible, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. 2. TOOLS
These are located under the front passenger
seat cushion.


- Turn the button a quarter of a turn then
pull the box.

- After use, press the button then turn it a
quarter of a turn to secure the box.

A.
Extended socket.

B.
Ratchet wrench.

C.
Jack.

D.
Towing hook.

E.
Wheelbrace.

F.
Screwdriver.


CHANGING A WHEEL
You must ensure that the occupants get out
of the vehicle and wait in a safe location.

QUICK HEL
P
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Changing a wheel

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE



- Remove the trim using the screwdriver F

as a lever.

- Release the bolts using the wheelbrace E
.
- Position the jack C
at one of the four
locations provided on the underbody
near the wheels.
3. SPARE WHEEL


The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear right side.


- Turn the bolt using the socket A
and the
ratchet wrench B
to release the wheel.

- Turn to the locking point, indicated by
an increase in the force required for the
manoeuvre.
- Take out the spare wheel using the
wrench.

- Unscrew the handle G
and remove the
support H
.

- Release the spare wheel and place it
near the wheel to be changed.

If you have a retractable foor board, the jack
must be positioned at 45°.


- Extend the jack using the ratchet
wrench B
until the wheel is a few
centimetres off the ground.

- Unscrew the bolts fully and change the
wheel.

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Changing a wheel



6. REFITTING THE REPAIREDWHEEL

Refitting of the wheel is identical to step 5,
do not forget to refit the wheel trim.

Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 9 to locate the tyre
label.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer without
delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.


5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL



- Put the wheel in place on the hub and
start screwing in the bolts by hand.

- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts
using the wheelbrace E
.

- Lower the vehicle completely by folding
the jack, then remove the jack.

- Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace E
, tighten them fully without
forcing them.

- Stow the wheel to be repaired at the
rear of the vehicle.
- Hook the support H
and screw in the
handle G
.

- Insert the socket A
in the hole then
screw in the bolt, using the ratchet
wrench B
, to raise the wheel.

- Stow the tools and the trim.

Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).

The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.