CITROEN RELAY 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Gearbox and steering wheel
StEErInG WHEEL A dju S t ME nt
With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your
seat to the most suitable position.
Release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism by pulling the lever towards you.
Adjust the reach of the steering wheel, then
lock the mechanism by pushing the lever
fully forwards.
Operation
The information appears in the
instrument panel screen in the
form of the SHIF
t indicator,
accompanied by an upward arrow
to signal to the driver that they can change up.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendations according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, ...) and demands
from the driver (for power, acceleration,
braking,

...).
Switching off
This system cannot be deactivated by the
driver.
As a safety measure, these operations
must not be carried out while driving.
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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

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BAttE rY S tA nd BY SYS t EM
If the vehicle is not to be used for a
prolonged period, such as for winter storage,
for example, it is strongly recommended that
the battery be placed on standby in order to
protect it and optimise its service life. To place the battery on standby:
-

Switch of
f the engine (S t
OP
position).
-
Press the red button, then turn the key

to the BA
tt
position.
The battery goes into standby about
7 minutes later.
This time is necessary to:
-
Allow the user to get out of the vehicle

and lock the doors with the remote
control.
-

Ensure that all of the vehicle's electrical

systems are deactivated.
When the battery is on standby,
access to the vehicle is only possible
by unlocking the vehicle using the key in the
lock barrel in the driver's door.
After placing the battery on standby

,
settings (time, date, radio station
presets...) are memorised. To take the battery out of standby:
-

T
urn the key to the MA r position.
-
Start
the engine normally (AV V
position).
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HILL StA rt ASSIS t
This system (also called HHC - Hill Holder
Control), linked to the dynamic stability
control system, makes hill starts easier and
is activated in the following conditions:
-

the vehicle must be stationary
, engine
running, foot on the brake,
-

the gradient of the road must be steeper

than 5%,
-

uphill, the gearbox must be in neutral or

in a gear other than reverse,
-

downhill, reverse gear must be engaged.
The Hill Start

Assist system is a driving
aid. It is not an automatic vehicle parking
function or an automatic parking brake.Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the brake
pedal, without using the parking brake, you
have approximately 2 seconds to move off
before the vehicle starts to roll back.
During the moving off phase, the function
is deactivated automatically, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this phase, the characteristic noise of
mechanical release of the brakes may be
heard, indicating the imminent movement of
the vehicle.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system
occurs, this warning lamp comes
on accompanied by an audible
signal and confirmed by a message
in the screen. Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Hill start assist is deactivated in the following
situations:
-

when the clutch pedal is released,
-


when the parking brake is applied,
-


when the engine is switched of
f,
-

when the engine stalls.
Starting and switching off

43The 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.
-

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 ST OP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. Going into engine S
t
A
rt 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
vehicle during the next 3 minutes, the
system stops the engine definitively. The
engine can then only be restarted using
the key.
With the vehicle in gear, automatic engine
restarting is only allowed by fully depressing
the clutch pedal.
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Starting and switching off

44Special cases
This indicator lamp in the
instrument panel flashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
t

his operation is perfectly normal. S
t
A
rt invoked automatically
The START mode may be invoked
automatically in the following circumstances:
-
the vehicle is free wheeling on a

gradient,
-
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 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.
S
tOP
mode may be unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked in the following
circumstances:
-

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,
-

in intensive use of Stop & Start, it may


be deactivated to conserve starting
ability; go to a CITROËN dealer to have
the function reactivated.
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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 that 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.
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Starting and switching off

46drIVInG rEcOMMEndAtIO n S
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep
your hands on the wheel so that you are
ready to react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours
is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on
flooded roads, as this could cause serious
damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as
to the electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-
deactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

drive as slowly as possible without

stalling. In all cases, do not exceed
6 mph (10 km/h),
-

do not stop and do not switch of
f the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light
brake applications to dry the brake discs
and
pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied -
Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass, dead
leaves...) might come into contact with the
hot exhaust system - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral.
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Sound control
Your vehicle benefits from technical
suspension choices which contributes to
improving general comfort.
These developments also contribute to
reducing noise disturbance.
Acoustic comfort
The underseal under the body, on the body
sills and on the wheel arches considerably
reduces noise and protects the body from
external wear.
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Improved comfort

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LIGHtInG cOntrOL S tALK
d irection indicators
(green flashing)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
Sidelamps on
d

ipped / Main beam
headlamps on
Switching between dipped and main
beam
Pull the control stalk fully towards you.
Headlamp flash
Pull the control stalk towards you,
regardless of the position of the ring.
Front foglamps
r

ear foglamps
If your vehicle is fitted with foglamps, these
operate with the dipped or main beam
headlamps.
Press one of these controls to switch on the
lamps. The foglamps should only be used in
fog or when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, rear foglamps dazzle and their use is
prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary."Motorway" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
with a press, without passing the point
of resistance of the lighting stalk; the
corresponding direction indicators will flash
five times.
Selection is by rotation of the white mark on
the ring.
Steering mounted controls