key CITROEN RELAY 2016 Handbook (in English)

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IGnItIOn SWItcH
StOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
MA
r position: ignition on.
Certain accessories can be used.
AV V position: starter.
The starter is operated.
Starting the engine
Engine immobiliser warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes

on, use another key and have
the faulty key checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
d

iesel pre-heating warning lamp
With the parking brake applied
and the gearbox in neutral, turn
the key to the MA
r position.
Wait for this warning lamp to go off then
operate the starter (AV V position) until the
engine starts.
The period of illumination of the warning
lamp depends on the climatic conditions.
d
oor or bonnet open warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on,
check that the doors and bonnet
are closed correctly.
Switching off the engine
Stop the vehicle and apply the parking
brake, then, with the engine at idle, return
the key to the S
t
OP
position.
In low temperatures
In mountainous and/or cold areas, it is
advisable to use a "winter" type fuel suited
to low or minus temperatures.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment of
the front airbag. With the engine hot, the warning lamp
comes on for a few moments, you can start
the engine without waiting.
As soon as the engine is running, release
the key.
Starting and switching off

40The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - ST OP mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, or other...). The engine restarts
automatically - START mode - as soon as
you want to move off. The restart takes
place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions and offers the comfort of
complete silence when stationary.
StOP & StA rt
Operation
Going into engine StOP mode
With the vehicle stationary, put the gear
lever into neutral, then release the clutch
pedal.
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This indicator lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby. Automatic stopping of the engine is
only possible after the vehicle has
exceed a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h),
to avoid repeated stopping of the engine
when driving slowly.
Never leave your vehicle with out first
turning off the ignition with the key.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. Special cases: S
t
OP
mode unavailable
The STOP mode is not invoked when:
-
the system is initialising,
-

the driver's door is open,
-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

the air conditioning is running,
-

the heated rear screen is on,
-

the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
-

reverse gear is engaged, for a parking

manoeuvre,
-
some special conditions (battery

charge, engine temperature, particle
filter regeneration, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
This indicator lamp in the
instrument panel flashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
t

his operation is perfectly normal.
Starting and switching off

41Going into engine StArt mode
-
This indicator lamp goes of
f
and the engine restarts.
If following an automatic restart in START
mode, the driver takes no action on the
the vehicle during the next
3 minutes, the
system stops the engine definitively. The
engine can then only be restarted using
the
key. Special cases: S
tA rt invoked
automatically
The START mode is invoked automatically
when:
-

the vehicle's is free wheeling on a slope,
-


the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
-


the air conditioning is running,
-


the engine has been stopped for around

3 minutes with Stop & Start,
-

some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by this indicator
lamp, which flashes for a
few
seconds, then goes off.Good practice
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, if a
gear is engaged without fully depressing the
clutch pedal, restarting may not take place.
An indicator lamp and/or message is
displayed in the instrument panel asking
you to fully depress the clutch pedal to allow
restarting.
t

his operation is perfectly normal.
With the vehicle in gear, automatic engine
restarting is only allowed by fully depressing
the clutch pedal.
With the engine stopped in STOP
mode, if the driver unfasten's
their seat belt and opens a front
door, the engine can only be
restarted using the ignition key. There is
an audible signal, accompanied by flashing
of this indicator lamp and the display of a
message.
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Starting and switching off

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deactivation
At any time, press the "A - OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
Illumination of the switch indicator lamp,

accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen, confirms the the
instruction has been registered.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
It is necessary to deactivate the Stop
&
Start system if you want to allow
continuous operation of the air conditioning.
The switch indicator lamp stays on.
reactivation
Press the "A - OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; the switch
indicator lamp going off and a message
in the instrument panel screen confirm
reactivation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system,
the Stop & Start system is deactivated
and this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of an operating fault with STOP
mode, it is possible to restart the engine by
depressing the clutch pedal fully and putting
the gear lever into neutral.
Maintenance
Before working under the bonnet, you
must switch off the ignition with the
key to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of START mode.
This system requires a specific battery
with a special specification and technology
(reference numbers available from a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction
of the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. Specialist
knowledge is needed for any work on the
system, which can only be assured by
CITROËN dealers. Refer to the "Quick help - Flat battery"
section.
Starting and switching off

46AutOMAtI c ILL u MI n At IO n
Activation
Turn the ring to this position.
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.
t

he 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).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the
sunshine sensor.
Refer to the "Technology on board -
Vehicle configuration" section.
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.
LEd dAYtIME runnInG LAMPS
On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
daytime running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the daytime
running lamps go off.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by
day is not a legal requirement, you can
activate or deactivate the function via the
configuration menu.
The lamps are switched off automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
Steering mounted controls

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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 in the screen shows
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.
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he indicator lamp in 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

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WIPEr cOntrOL S tALKSlow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, located
at the top centre of the windscreen.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you,
the screenwash is accompanied by a timed
operation of the wipers.
Depending on version, the headlamp wash is
coupled 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 runn I n G position.
The control stalk has five different
positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four wiping frequencies
can be selected by turning
the ring:
-

very slow frequency
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slow frequency
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standard frequency
,
-

fast frequency
.
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
confirmed 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.You can change the wiper blades.
Refer to the "Quick help - Worn wiper
blade" section.
You can check the fluid level.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
With Stop & Start, when the wiper
control stalk is in the fast wipe position,
the STOP mode is not available.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Steering mounted controls

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cAB FIttInGS
Front seat storage
There is a fixed storage tray, located under
the driver's seat.
central glove box
If this has a lock, you can lock it using
the key.
It permits access to the auxiliary sockets
(Jack and USB) used to transfer data to the
audio system. If your vehicle is fitted with a seat with
variable vibration reduction, it does not
have any storage compartments.The location under the passenger's seat
is dedicated to storage of the tool box,
containing the tools to be used when
changing a wheel or bulb or when towing the
vehicle...
To take out the box, turn the control a
quarter of a turn to release, then pull the box
forwards.
When putting it back in place, do not forget
to turn the control a quarter of a turn in the
opposite direction to secure the box in its
location.
Practical information

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Sliding side windows
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
side windows of row 2 can be opened.
Squeeze the two controls then slide the
window.
torch
If your vehicle has one, the magnetic torch is
located at the rear courtesy lamp.
A lamp is locatred in the centre of the torch
base.
Remove the torch from its base by
pressing the button then pivoting the torch
downwards by 90 degrees.
To switch on the torch, slide the switch
forwards.
To change the 4 batteries (NiMH type),
remove the protective cover, located on the
torch.With the vehicle stationary, key in the
ignition switch or removed, recharging
and lighting from the torch stops after
around 15 minutes.
The torch batteries recharge automatically
while driving. To put the torch back in place, engage
it in the notches on the base and pivot it
upwards.
While driving, the window must be


closed or secured in an intermediate
position.
Do not extend long objects outside the
vehicle via the window.
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Practical information

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ELEctrIc WIndOWS
A. d river's electric window
B.
Passenger's electric window Y

ou have two options:Manual operation
Press or pull control switch A/B, without
passing the point of resistance.
The window stops when you release the
control switch.
Automatic operation
Press or pull control switch A , beyond the
point of resistance: the window opens or
closes fully when the control is released.
Pressing the control switch again stops the
movement of the window.
Good practice
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
If the electric windows meet an obstacle
during operation, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this, press
the control switch in question.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric windows, they must ensure that
no one is preventing correct closing of the
windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers
use the electric windows correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Mirrors and windows