CITROEN RELAY 2013 Handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2013, Model line: RELAY, Model: CITROEN RELAY 2013Pages: 185, PDF Size: 4.52 MB
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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.    
 
Travelling abroad 
  If using your vehicle in a country 
that drives on the other side of the road, 
the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid 
dazzling on-coming drivers. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.  
  
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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.  
   
 
 
 
 
 
With Stop & Start, when the wiper 
control stalk is in the fast wipe position, 
the STOP mode is not available.   
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CRUISE CONTROL 
 
 
"This is the speed at which the driver wishes 
to travel". 
  This aid to driving in free-flowing traffic 
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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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.   
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 Ventilation 
 VENTILATION 
   
DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING
 
 
Manual mode  
  Direct the control to this air 
distribution setting. 
   
For faster and more effective 
demisting and defrosting of 
the windscreen:    
Defrosting the rear screen and 
mirrors 
   
Only operates when the engine 
is running. Pressing this button 
activates the rapid demisting-
defrosting of the rear screen and 
door mirrors. 
  This function switches off automatically to 
prevent excessive energy consumption. It 
stops when the engine is switched off but 
resumes when the engine is started again. 
  Pressing this button switches the function 
off.  
     
 
-   increase the air flow setting, 
   
-   move the exterior air intake 
control temporarily to air 
recirculation.  
  Returning to the exterior air 
intake position permits renewal 
of the air in the passenger 
compartment.      
Windscreen and side windows 
  The ventilation outlets located at the base 
of the windscreen and the side vents for the 
side windows increase the effectiveness 
of the demisting and defrosting. Do not 
obstruct these air outlets. 
  The pollen filter continuously and effectively 
filters dust. 
  Air recirculation (which can be activated by 
the driver or the passenger) isolates the 
passenger compartment from the exterior 
atmosphere. However, this position should 
only be used temporarily, normal use is to 
drive with the control positioned with the 
exterior air intake open.    
 
 
 
 
With Stop & Start, when the heated 
rear screen is switched on, the STOP 
mode is not available.   
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Ventilation
CORRECT USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING 
  In order to be effective, the air conditioning 
should only be used with the windows 
closed. However, if the interior temperature 
remains high after a prolonged period 
parked in the sun, first ventilate the 
passenger compartment for a few minutes.   For even air distribution, ensure that the 
exterior air intake grille located at the base 
of the windscreen is not obstructed and that 
the side and central vents, the air outlets on 
the floor and the air extractor at the rear are 
open. 
  The air conditioning is useful in all seasons 
as it eliminates condensation and air 
humidity.   Operate the air conditioning system for 
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month, 
to keep it in good working order. 
  Have the filter elements (air filter and 
passenger compartment filter) replaced 
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment, 
have them replaced twice as often. 
  It is normal that the condensation created by 
the air conditioning system results in a flow 
of water which may form a puddle under the 
vehicle when parked. 
  If the system does not produce cold air, do 
not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer. 
   
"Leave them open" 
  For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot 
or cool air in the passenger compartment, 
there are: 4 adjustable central vents, of 
which 2 can be directed sideways (right 
or left) towards the top of the body and 
4 side vents which can be directed towards 
the passengers. The air vents directed 
towards the floor of the vehicle complete the 
equipment.  
 
VENTS   
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WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 
 
If your vehicle is fitted with these controls, 
they are located on the dashboard on the 
centre console control panel. 
Temperature adjustment 
  Control positioned: 
   
 
-   in the blue zone provides cool 
air, 
   
Air flow 
 
The force of the blown air, from 
the vents, varies from 1 to the 
strongest 4. Remember to adjust 
this control in order to reach the 
ambient air comfort level. To switch off the 
blower, place the control in position 0.  
 
 
Air conditioning 
 
The air conditioning mode can only operate 
with the engine running. 
  The air blower must be set to at 
least 1. 
  Pressing the button triggers the 
operation of the air conditioning, 
the LED is on. Pressing the button again 
switches the function off and the LED is 
switched off.  
 
 
Air distribution
 
The air supply distribution is directed by the 
control turned towards: 
  the side vents and the central 
vents, 
  the side vents, the central vents 
and the footwells, 
  the footwells, 
  the windscreen, the footwells and 
the side windows, 
  the windscreen and the side 
windows.      
-   in the red zone provides 
heating of the interior ambient 
air.  
  
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Intake of exterior air 
Recommended settings for the air conditioning
  For optimum operation of the system, the settings below are recommended: 
Recirculation of interior air 
 
This position should only be 
temporary. 
  Used with the air conditioning 
switched on and setting of the 
force of blown air (from 1 to 4), recirculation 
enables you to obtain the required ambient 
air comfort level with both hot or cold 
settings. 
  Recirculation temporarily prevents exterior 
odours and smoke from entering the 
passenger compartment.    
If I require...     
Air 
distribution     
Temperature    
Air flow     
Air 
recirculation  
 
    
AC  
   
Heating  
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
  
 
-  
   
Cooling  
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Demisting  
Defrosting   
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
When your ambient air comfort level has 
been reached, return to the intake of exterior 
air position to permit renewal of the air in the 
passenger compartment and demisting. This 
operating mode is preferable.     This is the preferred operating 
position.   
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MONO-ZONE DIGITAL AIR
CONDITIONING
  If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the 
controls are located in the middle of the 
dashboard. The system can be identified by 
its control screen. 
AUTO mode
  Switching on  FULL AUTO 
 mode: 
pressing the  AUTO 
 control 
switches on the system's functions, 
confi rmed by the display of  FULL 
AUTO 
. This is the normal operating mode for 
the digital air conditioning system. 
  Using the moving ring surrounding the AUTO 
control, set the comfort temperature to be 
reached according to a setting between: 
   
 
-   HI (High to ≈ 32) and, 
   
-   LO (Low to ≈ 16).  
  The system controls the distribution, 
flow and intake of air to ensure comfort 
equivalent to the setting displayed and sufficient recirculation of air in the passenger 
compartment. 
  No further adjustments are required.  
  Control screen for your digital air 
conditioning system. 
  When the engine is running and the air 
conditioning is on, this symbol and the 
message  FULL AUTO 
 are displayed. 
  The other components are displayed according to 
the settings selected by the user. 
   
AUTO mode with personalisation
 
Switch on in  AUTO 
 mode, certain 
settings can be modified: the 
distribution, the air flow, the air 
conditioning and the air intake/
recirculation. 
  The display changes from  FULL AUTO 
 to 
  AUTO 
. 
  To return to fully automatic operation, press 
this button again. The display on the control 
panel changes from  AUTO 
 to  FULL AUTO 
. 
  If the system is not able to maintain 
the setting selected following manual 
adjustments, the setting flashes then  AUTO  
is cleared. Press the  AUTO 
 control to return 
to the automatic settings.  
 
 
Switching off the air conditioning 
 
Pressing this control switches 
off the air conditioning functions. 
The snowflake is cleared from the 
screen.  
 
 
Complete switch-off 
 
Pressing this control switches 
the system off. The LED and the 
screen switch off.