CITROEN RELAY 2012 Handbook (in English)

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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING


MAR
position: running.
Certain accessories can be used.

AV V
position: starter.
The starter is operated.

STOP
position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.


Good practice when starting


Engine immobiliser warning lamp
If this comes on, use another key
and have the faulty key checked
by a CITROËN dealer.

Diesel pre-heating warning
lamp
Turn the key to the MAR
position.
In cold weather, wait for this
warning lamp to switch off then operate the
starter ( AV V
position) until the engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning lamp comes on for less than one
second, you can start without waiting.
Door or bonnet open warning lamp
If this comes on, a door or the bonnet
is not closed correctly, check!

Good practice when stopping


Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine to idle for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger to slow down.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.



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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Starting and stopping


HILL START ASSIST

This function, linked with the ESP, makes hill
starts easier and is activated in the following
conditions:


- the vehicle must be stationary, engine
running, foot on the brake,

- the gradient of the road must be steeper
than 5%,

- uphill, the gearbox must be in neutral or
in a gear other than reverse,

- downhill, reverse gear must be engaged.
The HHC (Hill Holder Control) or Hill Start
Assist function is a driving comfort system. It
is not an automatic vehicle parking function
or an automatic parking brake. Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the brake
pedal you have approximately 2 seconds
before the vehicle starts to roll back and
without using the parking brake within which
to move off.
During the moving off phase, the function
is deactivated automatically, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this phase, the characteristic noise of
mechanical release of the brakes may be
heard, indicating the imminent movement of
the vehicle.

Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system
occurs, this warning lamp comes on
accompanied by an audible signal
and confi rmed by a message in the
screen. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.

Hill start assist is deactivated in the following
situations:


- when the clutch pedal is released,

- when the parking brake is applied,

- when the engine is switched off,

- when the engine stalls.

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Improved comfort
SOUNDPROOFING
Your vehicle benefits from a suspension
which contributes to improving general
comfort. These developments also
contribute to reducing noise disturbance.
IMPROVED COMFORT

TREATMENT OF THE BODYWORK
LEADING TO ACOUSTIC COMFORT

The underseal under the body, on the body
sills and on the wheel arches considerably
reduces noise and protects the body from
external attack. Your vehicle is treated by cataphoresis,
ensuring perfect protection against
corrosion. The anticorrosion warranty has a
duration of 6 years.

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Steering mounted controls
LIGHTING CONTROL STALK

Selection is by rotation of the white mark on
the ring.

Direction indicators (greenflashing)

Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS

Sidelam
ps on

Di
pped/main beam headlamps on Switchin
g between dipped and main beam
Pull the control stalk fully towards you.
Headlamp flash

Pull the control stalk towards you,
regardless of the position of the ring.


Front foglamps

Rear fo
glamps

If your vehicle is fitted with foglamps, these
operate with the dipped or main beam
headlamps.
Press one of these controls to switch on the
lamps.

The foglamps should only be used in
fog or when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, rear foglamps dazzle and their use is
prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary.

"Motorway" function

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel with
a press, without passing the point of resistance
of the lighting stalk; the corresponding direction
indicators will fl ash fi ve times.

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Steering mounted controls
AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HEADLAMPS
Activation

Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps are switched off
automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen.

GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING


Ignition off or key in the STOP position.
Within 2 minutes after switching off the
engine, position the ignition key in the STOP
position or remove it.
Pull the lighting stalk towards the steering
wheel.
The indicator lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
Each action on the lighting stalk,
pulled towards the steering
wheel, prolongs the guide me home
lighting by 30 seconds up to approximately
3 minutes. When this time has elapsed, the
lamps are switched off automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function:
when you leave your vehicle, the dipped
beam headlamps remain on for the selected
duration (when leaving a car park for
example).

To set the sensitivity of the sensor,
refer to "Mode" in chapter 4

If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically if the light is poor.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lamps
will not be switched on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
beam headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light returns
to a sufficient level.

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Steering mounted controls
HEADLAMP BEAM
You are advised to adjust the height of the
headlamp beams in accordance with the
load in your vehicle.
This function works in the dipped and main
beam headlamps position.
Press these controls, located
on the dashboard, several times
in succession to adjust the
headlamps.
An indicator lamp on the screen
indicates the adjustment position
selected (0, 1, 2, 3).
PARKING LAMPS

This system enables you to leave the lamps
on when parked; with the ignition off, key in
the STOP position or key removed.
Move the ring on the lighting stalk to
position O then to dipped or main beam
headlamps.

The warning lamp on the
instrument panel comes on.
The lamps will remain on while
you are parked.
Leaving the lighting on for long
periods may significantly reduce the state of
charge of your vehicle's battery.

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Steering mounted controls
WIPER STALK
Slow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards. Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Screenwash and headlamp wash

Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed operation the
wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the
screenwash, it is triggered if the dipped
beam headlamps are on.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is only active when the ignition key is
in the RUNNING
position.
The stalk has five different positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping:
1 notch downwards.
In this position, four speeds
can be selected by turning the ring:


- very slow intermittent,

- slow intermittent,

- intermittent,

- fast intermittent.


Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1 notch downwards. This is
confi rmed by one wipe. Must be reactivated
each time the ignition is switched on.
In this position, the sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be increased by turning the ring.
Good practice
Check that the windscreen wiper blades can
operate freely when using the wipers in icy
weather.
Use the step in the front bumper, to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of the
windscreen and on the blades.

To change the blades, refer to the
"Changing a wiper blade" section of
chapter 8.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7. Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe, pull the control towards the
steering wheel.

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Steering mounted controls
CRUISE CONTROL

"This is the speed at which the driver wishes to
travel".
This aid to driving in free-fl owing traffi c conditions
enables the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed programmed by the driver, except when a
considerable load is carried on a steep gradient.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be greater than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), with at least
4th gear engaged.
Function selected.
Function deactivated. If your vehicle is fitted with cruise control,
this is displayed on the instrument panel by
an indicator located in the rev counter.

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Steering mounted controls
Selecting the function - ON

When the selection is set
to ON
, this switches the
function on.
If your vehicle is fi tted with
this screen, a message confi rms the action.
Programming a speed

Accelerate to the required speed, with 4th or
5th gear engaged.
Move the control upwards (+), for
approximately one second, to store this
speed.
Release the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will maintain this speed.
Switching off / deactivating the function

Press the brake or clutch pedal or place
the dial in the OFF
position, the indicator is
switched off.
If the ESP or ASR comes into operation,
the cruise control function is deactivated
temporarily.


- increase the speed in steps, by means
of brief presses, or continuously by
pressing and holding the control
upwards (+ sign),
Temporarily exceeding theprogrammed speed

When the cruise control is active, it is still
possible to exceed the programmed speed
by pressing the accelerator pedal
(to overtake another vehicle for example).

- decrease the speed continuously
by pressing and holding the control
downwards (- sign).



Restore - RES

To restore the vehicle's
programmed speed (for example
after pressing the brake or clutch
pedal), gradually return to the chosen speed
and press RES
.
The indicator comes on, the cruise control
function is restored.


Changing the programmed speed
while the cruise control is in operation
You can:

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Steering mounted controls
Good practice
When changing the programmed reference
speed by pressing and holding the control,
take care as the speed may increase or
decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep gradient, the cruise control will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to comply
with speed limits nor can it replace the need
for vigilance and responsibility on the part
of driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near the
pedals.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.



Cancelling the programmed speed

When the vehicle stops, after the ignition is
switched off, the system no longer stores
any speed.


Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction, the function is
switched off and the indicator switches off.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.