tow CITROEN RELAY 2015 Handbook (in English)

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Driving safely
SAFETY
PARKING BRAKE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lamps should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions. Applying
Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle. Pull on the parking brake lever,
only
with the vehicle stationary .
Releasing
Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever. In the exceptional case of use of the
parking brake when the vehicle is
moving, apply the brake by pulling gently
to avoid locking the rear wheels (risk of
skidding).
If the parking brake is still on or has not
been released properly, this is indicated
by this warning lamp which comes on on
the instrument panel.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the parking brake lever up.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear after
parking the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is loaded.

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SAFETY
Airbags
GENERAL POINTS ON AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to optimise
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, electronic
detectors record and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle:
- in the event of a serious collision, the airbags are deployed instantly and
contribute towards better protection of
occupants of the vehicle; immediately
after the impact, the airbags rapidly
deflate so as to not hinder visibility or
the possible exit by the occupants,
- in the event of a less serious impact, an impact to the rear and in certain
conditions of rollover, the airbags are not deployed; the seat belts alone contribute
towards providing protection in these
situations.
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,
except the passenger's airbag if it has been
deactivated.
Deployment of the airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge
of smoke and a noise, resulting from the
activation of the pyrotechnic charge included
in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but may be an
irritant to sensitive persons.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked.

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Child safety
"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Your vehicle has been approved
to the latest ISOFIX regulation. The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat:
- two front rings, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated
by a label,
- a rear ring, for securing the upper strap referred to as the TOP TETHER,
indicated by another label.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in
your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured easily on the two
front rings.
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to the rear ring.
To attach this strap, remove and stow the
head restraint before installing the child seat
at the seating position (refit it once the child
seat has been removed). Then fix the hook
on the rear ring and tighten the upper strap.
If fitted on your vehicle, the regulation
ISOFIX mountings are located by labels.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
For information on the possibilities for fitting
ISOFIX child seats to your vehicle, refer to
the summary table for the location of the
ISOFIX child seats.

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SAFETY
Child safety
LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the option\
s for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted
with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the \
child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G ,
is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Less than
10 kg
(group 0)
Up to 6 months approx Less than 10 kg


(group 0)

Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to 1 year approx From 9 to 18 kg


(group 1)
From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seat Infant carrier "rearward facing" "forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B1
Row 2 outer rear seats with
individual seats in Row 1
IUF IUF IUF
Row 2 outer rear seats with
2-seat bench in Row 1
IUF X IUF X IUF
IUF: Seat suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat of the universal
category. "Forward facing" ISOFIX child
seats fitted with an upper strap secured
to the upper ring of the vehicle seats
equipped with ISOFIX mountings. X: Seat not suitable for the installation of
an ISOFIX child seat of the size category
indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with
backrest on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat
has been removed.

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Child safety
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT
In accordance with the European regulation, this table indicates the opt\
ions 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. 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
a : Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.
b : consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on
this seat. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with
backrest on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat
has been removed.
U
: eat suitable for the installation of a
child seat secured using a seat belt and
universally approved, "rearward facing"
and/or "forward facing".

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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.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise the seat.
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 the installation of a child seat using
the seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
well tensioned on the child seat and that
it is holding the child seat firmly against
the vehicle's seat. If the passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary. For the optimum installation of a "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, or in contact
if possible.
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp
braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.
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.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a
"rearward facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
deployed.
At the rear, always leave sufficient space
between the front seat and:
- a "rearward facing" child seat,
- the feet of a child seated in a "forward
facing" child seat.
For this, move the front seat forward and, if
necessary, straighten its backrest as well. 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.

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Transport solutions
TOWING A TRAILER...
The type-approved towable weights are
entered in your vehicle's registration
certificate, as well as on the manufacturer's
VIN plate. These weights are also given in sales
brochures.
You will then have information on your
vehicle's ability to tow a trailer, a caravan,
a boat...
Refer to the "Technical data - Vehicle
identification" section. For the maximum unbraked trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the "Technical data -
Weights" section.

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Transport solutions
ACCESSORIES
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.
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 and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressures.
Fitting a towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
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.
These genuine towbars are compatible with
the operation of the rear parking sensors
and the reversing camera, if fitted to your
vehicle.
If this equipment is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it must be fitted in line 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.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
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.
Refer to the "Technical data -
Identification markings" section.

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Transport solutions
ROOF CARRYING SYSTEMS
Refer to the "Technical data -
"Dimensions" section for more
information on the length (L1 to L4) and the
height (H1 to H3) of the vehicle. Maximum load on the roof, evenly
distributed: 150 kg, for all versions,
within the vehicle's weight limit (Gross
Vehicle Weight).
For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging
the roof, it is essential to use a carrying
system (roof bars or roof rack) that is
approved for your vehicle.
Roof bars can only be fitted to H1 height
van, combi and minibus versions. On a
minibus, check for the presence of roof air
conditioning units.
TOWBAR WITH QUICKLY
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
This tow ball can be fitted and removed
quickly and easily without the use of tools.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before driving. Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle plus trailer
(Gross Train Weight - GTW).
For information on the maximum
trailer weight and the recommended
nose weight, refer to the "Technical data -
Weights" section. The carrying system must always be
secured to the fitting points provided on the
vehicle's roof: 6, 8 or 10, depending on the
wheelbase of the vehicle.
Observe the instructions for fitting and use
provided with the carrying system.
Observe in full the legal requirements
related to carrying outsized loads.

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ACCESSORIES
Equipment
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide range of recommended and genuine
parts is available.
"Comfort":
Air deflectors, insulated module, scented air
fresheners, reading lamp, cigarette lighter,
portable ashtray, non-slip seat cushions,
rear parking sensors...
"Protection":
Mats, mudflaps, vehicle protective cover,
seat covers, security grills for rear door
windows, twin rear security doors with
security locks, paint touch-up... "Security":
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system,
snow chains, non-slip covers, child seats,
first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, fire extinguisher, pet safety belt, seat
belt cutter / glass hammer...
"Style":
Alloy wheels...
"Multimedia":
CD player, Wi-Fi on Board, semi-integral
satellite navigation system, hands-free
kits, driving aids, rear multimedia support,
DVD player, navigation mapping update,
portable satellite navigation systems,
telephone carrier, aftermarket digital radio,
audio systems...
"Transport solutions":
Towbars, towbar wiring harness with 7/13
connector, 7/7 connector, 13 connector,
interior protection kits, non-slip floor, wheel
arch protector, cab dividers, transverse roof
bars, roof racks, ladder for roof rack, roof
loading runners, loading plate for roof rack...
Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters

You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle.
CITROËN dealers can advise you on
the specifications (frequency waveband,
maximum output power, aerial position,
specific installation conditions) of the
transmitters which can be fitted, in
accordance with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not listed by
CITROËN may result in the failure of your
vehicle's electronic system.
We request that you take note of this point
and recommend that you contact a dealer
to be shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility vest,
warning triangle, replacement bulbs and
breathalyzer in the vehicle.
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.