engine CITROEN RELAY 2019 Handbook (in English)
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To avoid the risks of poisoning or
asphyxia, the additional heating must
not be used, even for short periods, in
a closed environment such as a garage or
workshop which are not equipped with an
exhaust gas extraction system.
The additional heating switches off when
the battery voltage is low, so as to allow
engine starting.
The additional heating is fed by the
vehicle's fuel tank. Ensure that the low fuel
warning lamp is not on.
Always switch off the additional heating
when refuelling to avoid any risk of fire or
explosion!
The temperature near the heating
system must not exceed 120°C. A higher
temperature (e.g. when baking the
paint) could damage the components of
electronic circuits.
The additional heating is fitted with
a
temperature limiter which cuts off
the combustion in the event of engine
overheating due to a
lack of coolant.
Check the level and top up if necessary.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Then press the programme selection
button before switching the heating on
again.Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
in the boot free from obstructions.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used for
regulation of the automatic air conditioning
system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5
to 10 minutes once or twice
a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and replace
the filter elements periodically. We
recommend the use of a
combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it helps both to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and to keep the passenger compartment
clean (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits). F
T o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
-
d
o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
-
d
o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period.
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If after an extended stop in sunshine, the
interior temperature is very high, first air
the passenger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air flow control at a
setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a
discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse
gases R134A
Depending on model and country of
sale, the air conditioning system may
contain fluorinated greenhouse gases
R13 4A .
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a
comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.Front demist – defrost
These markings on the control panel
indicate the control positions for
rapid demisting or defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
F Put the air flow and distribution controls to the appropriately
marked position.
For faster and more effective demisting and
defrosting of the windscreen:
F
i
ncrease the air flow setting, F
m
ove the exterior air intake
control temporarily to air
recirculation.
With automatic air
conditioning
F Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on. The system manages the cooling, flow and
intake of air, defrosting of the rear screen and
provides optimum distribution of the air to the
windscreen and front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional heating,
switch it off to ensure rapid and effective
demisting/defrosting.
Defrosting the rear screen
and door mirrors
F Press this button to activate
demisting/defrosting of the rear
screen and door mirrors. The
indicator lamp comes on.
This function switches off automatically to
prevent excessive energy consumption.
It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting
operation before it is switched off automatically
by pressing this button again. The indicator
lamp goes off. Rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
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Lighting controls
Selection and control of the various front and
rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a
few minutes.
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 oncoming drivers.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Selection of main lighting
mode
Lighting off (ignition off)/
Daytime running lamps (engine
running).
Dipped beam headlamps/Main
beam headlamps.
Automatic illumination of the dipped
beam/main beam headlamps.
Switching the headlamps
(dipped beam/main beam)
F Pull the lighting control stalk towards you to switch between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
To flash the headlamps, pull the lighting control
stalk towards you, regardless of the position of
the ring.
Direction indicators
F Turn the ring to align the white mark with the symbol required. F
L
eft: lower the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
" Motorway " function
F Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
five times.
Foglamps
If your vehicle is equipped with foglamps,
they operate with the dipped or main beam
headlamps.
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Front foglamps
Rear foglamps
F
P
ress one of these controls to switch on the
lamps.
The foglamps may 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.
LED daytime running
lamps
On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
daytime running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps, dipped or main beam
headlamps are switched on manually or
automatically, the daytime running lamps
"go out.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by day is
not a legal requirement, you can activate or
deactivate the function via the configuration
menu.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
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. In this case, the
lighting will not come 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.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor at the
top centre of the windscreen.
Activation
F Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps are switched off automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
Guide-me-home lighting
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).
Ignition off or key in the
STOP position
F Within 2 minutes after switching off the
engine, position the ignition key in the STOP
position or remove it.
F
P
ull the lighting control stalk towards the
steering wheel.
This indicator lamp lights up in
the instrument panel.
Every time the lighting control stalk is pulled
towards the steering wheel, the guide-me-
home lighting is extended by 30
seconds
You can adjust the sensitivity of the
sunshine sensor.
For more information on
Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
This can operate with the ignition off.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) integrating the
following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em
ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
(EBFD) manages the braking pressure wheel
by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system permits the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, therefore reducing the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message in the instrument
panel screen, it indicates a
fault with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS)
which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by a
message in the
instrument panel screen, it indicates
a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system which
could result in loss of control of the
vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop. For maximum braking efficiency, a
bedding-in period of around 310
miles
(500 kilometres) is needed. During this
period, it is advisable to avoid any sudden,
repeated and prolonged braking.
The ABS does not provide shorter braking
distances. On very slippery sur faces (ice,
oil, etc.) the ABS may extend braking
distances.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
For emergency braking, press the
brake pedal ver y hard and do not
release it, even on a
slipper y sur face;
you will then be able to continue
steering the vehicle to avoid an
obstacle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Switching on
The DSC system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation
This system cannot be deactivated by the
driver.
Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and confirmed by a message in the
instrument panel screen, indicates
a
fault with the DSC system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by
a
qualified workshop.
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Seat belts
Front seat belts
The driver's seat is fitted with a pyrotechnic
p retensioner and a force limiter.
On models with a
passenger's front airbag,
the passenger's seat is also fitted with
a
pyrotechnic pretensioner and a force limiter.
The front bench seat is fitted with two seat
belts.
Switching on
On starting the vehicle, the system is
deactivated.
F
A
t a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h) press
this button to activate the system; the
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Once the vehicle starts its descent, you can
release the accelerator and brake pedals; the
indicator lamp in the button flashes.
The brake lamps come on automatically when
the system is brought into operation.
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 19
mph
(30
km/h), the system is automatically
deactivated, but the indicator lamp in the button
stays on.
The system reactivates automatically as soon
as the speed of the vehicle drops below 19
mph
(30
km/h).You can depress the accelerator or brake
pedal again at any time. For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 8%.
Do not use the system with the gearbox
in neutral.
Engage an appropriate gear for the speed
of the vehicle, to avoid the engine stalling.
Deactivation
F Press this button to switch off the system;
the indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Above 30
mph (50 km/h), the function is
completely deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
The system may not be available if the
brakes overheat. Wait a
few minutes for
them to cool down before trying again.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the hill descent
c ontrol system, this warning lamp
comes on.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by
a
qualified workshop.
If you install a
front bench seat as an
accessory, it must be fitted with approved
seat belts.
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Fastening
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle, the seat belt rolls up automatically but you are
advised to guide it.
For safety reasons, these operations must
not be carried out while driving.
Height adjustment
Seat belts not fastened warning
lamp
F Pull the strap in front of you, with an even movement, ensuring that it does not twist.
F
S
ecure the tongue in its buckle.
F
C
heck that the seat belt is fastened securely
and that the automatic locking system is
operating correctly by pulling the strap
rapidly. F
F or the driver or outer passenger seat,
squeeze the control at the adjustable top
mounting, slide the assembly, then release
at the desired position to lock it.
The height of the seat belt for the centre seat
cannot be adjusted.
When the vehicle is started,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an increasing
audible signal, if the driver and/or
the front passenger has not fastened
their seat belt. This alert works both for models with an
individual passenger front seat as for models
with a
two-seat front bench seat.
If the driver's seat belt is unfastened,
START mode of Stop & Start will not be
triggered. The engine can then only be
restarted using the key.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats/bench seats are fitted with
three-point seat belts and inertia reels.
The centre seat has a seat belt guide and
inertia reel connected to the seat backrest.
A bracket is provided at each outer seat to
allow the seat belt buckle to be secured when
not in use.
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AirbagsThe airbags do not operate when the
engine is not running.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a second impact occurs (during the same
or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
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:
-
i
n 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 deflate rapidly so as
not to hinder visibility or a
potential exit by
the occupants,
-
i
n the case of a
minor or rear impact or in
certain rollover conditions, the airbags are
not deployed; the seat belt alone contributes
towards ensuring your protection in these
situations. Deployment of the airbags is accompanied
by a
slight discharge of smoke and
a
noise, resulting from activation of the
pyrotechnic charge incorporated in the
system.
Although this smoke is not harmful,
sensitive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in
a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger(s) airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
Lateral airbags and curtain
airbags
If your vehicle is fitted with lateral airbags,
these are fitted to the front seat backrests on
the door side.
Curtain airbags are fitted to the door pillars and
the upper part of the passenger compartment,
in the roof over the front cab seats.
They inflate between the occupant and the
glazed area.
They are deployed independently of each other
depending on which side the collision occurs.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
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When OFF is selected, the front passenger
airbag will not be triggered in the event of an
impact.Every time the engine is started, the
deactivation check is confirmed by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by a
message in the
display screen.
Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
F As soon as the child seat is removed, select ON to reactivate the airbag and thus ensure
the safety of your front passengers in the
event of an impact.
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