CITROEN RELAY 2014 Handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014, Model line: RELAY, Model: CITROEN RELAY 2014Pages: 186, PDF Size: 4.72 MB
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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-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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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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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
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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,
fl ow and intake of air to ensure comfort
equivalent to the setting displayed and suffi cient 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.