tow CITROEN RELAY 2016 Handbook (in English)

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On the inside
This operation must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary and the driver's door open.
Pull the release lever on the side of the
dashboard towards you.
On the outside
Raise the safety catch lever located above
the grille to the right and raise the bonnet.Before closing the bonnet, put the stay back
in its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel. Check that the bonnet has
latched.
OPEnInG tHE BOnnEt
Do not open the bonnet in strong
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the safety
catch and stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition with the
key to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
an automatic change to START mode of the
Stop & Start system.
cLOSInG tHE BOnnEt
Bonnet stay
Unclip the stay and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, ...) be limited.
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Under the bonnet
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Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Good practice
Oil filter
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style of
driving, in particular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short distances. It may
be necessary to check the thickness of the
pads, even between services.
Brake disc wear
For any information on checking the brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the parking brake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on,
have the brake pad wear checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, we strongly advise you
not to use high pressure washing to clean
the engine compartment.
After washing the vehicle dampness, or in
winter, ice may form on the brake discs and
pads: braking efficiency may be reduced.
Make some light brake applications to dry
and de-ice the brakes. Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as
important as the braking system, CITROËN
selects and offers specific products.
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Levels and checks

149When using a high pressure washer
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the lamps and their edges
to avoid damaging their lacquer finish and
seals.
cHAnGInG A B u LB
t
ypes of bulb
Various types of bulb are used on your
vehicle.
To remove them:
type

A


Entirely glass bulb: pull gently

as it is fitted by pressure.
type B


Bayonet bulb: press on the bulb

then turn it anticlockwise.
type

c c ylindrical bulb: move aside the
contacts. For removing and refitting the screws,
use the screwdriver stowed in the tool
box under the front passenger's seat.
Carry out the operations in reverse order to
refit each bulb.
type

d - E
Halogen bulb: release the

retaining spring from its
housing.
Always replace a failed bulb with


a new bulb of the same type and
specification.
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Failed bulb or lamp

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1 - Main beam headlamps
type
d , H7 - 55 W
-

Remove the cover by pulling on the

rubber tongue.
-

Disconnect the electrical connector
.
-

Release the retaining spring by pressing

on the central clip.
-

Change the bulb taking care to align the

metal part with the groove on the lamp. 2 -
d ipped beam headlamps
type

d , H7 - 55 W
-
Remove the cover by pulling on the

rubber tongue.
- Disconnect the electrical connector .
- Release the retaining spring by pressing
on the central clip.
-

Change the bulb taking care to align the

metal part with the grooves on the lamp.
Front lamps
3 - direction indicators
type A

, WY 21 W - 21 W
-

Remove the cover by pulling on the

rubber tongue.
-

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anticlockwise.
-

Change the bulb.
Open and secure the bonnet with the stay

.
To access the bulbs, reach behind the
headlamp unit.
If necessary you can remove the headlamp:
-

Depending on the country of sale,


remove the very low temperature
protection padding by sliding it towards
the outside of the vehicle.
-
Disconnect the electrical connector by

removing its locking ring.
-

Remove the two headlamp fixing


screws.
-

Move the headlamp towards the centre


of the vehicle to extract it from its
sliders. On the left hand side, take care not to
dislodge the bonnet stay.
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third brake lamp
type A, W5W - 5W (x 4)
-
Remove the two lamp fixing screws.
-


Remove the lamp by pulling it towards

you.
number plate lamps
type c , C5W - 5W
-
Press the point, indicated by the arrow
,
then remove the plastic lens.
-

Remove the failed bulb by moving aside

the two contacts.
-

With the new bulb in place, ensure that

it is secured correctly between the two
contacts.
-

Replace the plastic lens and press on it

to lock it in place. -

Remove the bulb holder by squeezing

the two tabs.
- Remove the failed bulb by pulling it out.
-

Change the bulb.
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Parking the vehicle
Where possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear.
Wear a high visibility vest and position the
warning triangle on the road.
You must ensure that the occupants get out
of the vehicle and wait in a safe location.
tools
These are stowed in a box located under the
front passenger seat.
-
T
urn the button a quarter of a turn then
pull the box.
-

After use, press the button then turn it a

quarter of a turn to secure the box.
A.

Long socket.
B.

Bar.
c

. Jack.
d

. Wheelbrace.
E.

Screwdriver (handle and bits).
F.
Removable towing eye.
cHAnGInG A WHEELPneumatic suspension
If you vehicle is fitted with this system, you
must first activate vehicle lifting mode.
Press the two controls simultaneously
for at least 5 seconds; their indicator lamps
come on.
This mode is deactivated automatically after
changing a wheel, once the speed of the
vehicle has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h).
The jack and the tool kit are specific to


your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle supported
only by a jack (use an axle stand).
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Fitting the spare wheelStowing the wheel
- Put the spare wheel in place on the hub
and fit the bolts by hand.
-

Pre-tighen the bolts using the

wheelbrace
d and the bar

B.
-

Lower the vehicle completely by folding

the jack
c
, then remove the jack.
-


T
ighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace
d and the bar

B (tighten
them fully without forcing them). You must place the wheel to be repaired or
the spare wheel under the vehicle to secure
the carrier system.
-

Place the wheel at the rear of the vehicle.
●


For eversions with
steel wheels, hook
the carrier H on the outside.
●

Screw in the grip
G to secure the carrier
and wheel. ●
For versions with alloy wheels, position
the strap j
on the outside.
●


Fit the three strap fixing screws
I to the
alloy wheel.
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Puncture

160
Refer to the "Technical data -
Identification markings" section for the
location of the tyre pressure label.
-
Fit the long socket
A
, the wheelbrace
d

and bar B to the securing screw.
-

T

urn the assembly clockwise to fully
draw in the cable and raise the wheel
under the vehicle.
-

Check that the wheel is positioned


horizontally flat against the floor of the
vehicle and that the the cut-out for the
carrier system is visible.
-

Stow the tools and the trim (depending


on version).
refitting the repaired wheel
Refitting the repaired wheel is the same as
fitting the spare wheel; don't forget to refit
the wheel trim.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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PuncturE rEPAIr KItrepairing the tyre
- Apply the parking brake.
-
Unscrew the tyre valve cap, remove the

filling hose B and screw the ring E onto
the valve. -

Start the engine.
-
Insert the connector G
into the nearest
power socket on the vehicle.
-

Switch on the compressor by placing the

switch F in position "I" (on),
-

Inflate the tyre to a pressure of 5 bar
.
To obtain a more accurate reading, you are
advised to check the pressure value on the
pressure gauge H , with the compressor off.
-

Check that the switch
F on the
compressor is in position "0" (off).
This temporary puncture repair kit stowed
in a bag located in one of the front door
pockets.
It consists of:
-

a cartridge

A , containing the sealant
fluid, equipped with:
●

a filling hose

B ,
●

a sticker

c
indicating "max. 80 km/h",


which the driver must affix in full view
(on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre,
-

a quick guide to use of the repair kit,
-


a compressor

d
equipped with a


pressure gauge and unions,
-

adaptors, for the inflation of various


items.
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Puncture

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tOWInG
t
owing the vehicle
The removable towing eye is located in the
tool box under the front passenger seat.
Unclip the cover using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Attach the approved towing arm to to the
removable towing eye.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located on the right
below the bumper.
Attach the approved towing arm to the fixed
eye.
Failure to observe this requirement
may result in damage to certain braking
components and the lack of some braking
assistance systems when the engine is re-
started.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
-

vehicle broken down on a motorway or

fast road,
-

four-wheel drive vehicle,
-


when it is not possible to put the

gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
-

towing with only two wheels on the

ground,
-

where there is no approved towing arm

available...
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Being towed or towing