width CITROEN RELAY 2020 Handbook (in English)

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Driving
Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
► Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
► Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
► Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
► During long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4
minutes before moving off, to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,
even several minutes after the engine stops.
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended 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 or position N or P (depending on the
type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and your safety, remember that certain precautions,
described hereafter, should be taken when
driving your vehicle :
Manoeuvre cautiously, at low speed
The dimensions of your vehicle differ from those
of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as well as in
length, and some obstacles will be more difficult
to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no obstacles
at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the
vehicle. Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders
are fitted.
Load the vehicle correctly
With a load carried, the vehicle must remain
within the maximum authorised weight, the
Gross Vehicle Weight.
To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle,
the load should be centred and the heaviest part
placed on the floor in front of the rear wheels.
It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a roof
rack.
Loading also implies adherence to the maximum
load of the roof bar anchor points. Adhere to
the maximum permissible weight, according to
CITROËN dealer specifications.
Loads must be securely lashed down.
A load that is not properly secured inside the
vehicle may affect vehicle handling and create a
risk of accident.
If your vehicle is fitted with a drop-side back, the
height and width of the load must remain within
the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
Drive the vehicle in a prudent and efficient
way
Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the
vehicle.
Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate
progressively, anticipate the need to slow down
and adapt your speed to suit the situation.
Indicate changes of direction well in advance so
that you are seen by other road users.
Take care
The tyres must be inflated to at least the
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
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 on a flooded road:
► 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 function,
► 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 off the engine.

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Technical data
L1L2L3L4
H1 H2 H1H2H2H3H2H3
B Front overhang 948
C Rear overhang 1,0151,380
D Width (with/without mirrors) 2,508/2,050
E Front track width 1,810
F Rear track width 1,790
G Loading sill height 535 to 565
I Interior floor length 2,6703,1203,7054,070
J Maximum interior load height 1,6621,932 1,6621,9321,9322,1721,9322,172
K Maximum interior width 1,870
M Interior width between wheel arches 1,422
Volume (m
3) 89.5 1011.5 13151517

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Technical data
9Rear doors

L1L2L3L4
H1 H2 H1H2H2H3H2H3
N Rear doors useable height 1,5201,790 1,5201,790 1,7902,0301,7902,030
O Rear doors useable width 1,562
Side door

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Technical data
L1L2L3L4
H1 H2 H1H2H2 H3H2H3
P Height of the sliding side door 1,4851,755 1,4851,755 1,755
Q Width of the sliding side door 1,0751,250
Combi


L1H1 L2H2
A 751 8721,201 1,322
B 1,201 1,7431,6512,193
C -860 -860


Identification markings

A. Manufacturer's plate

This plate is located on the crossbar of the front
bumper, under the bonnet.

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Special features
10L1L2L2S L3L4
A Wheelbase 3,0003,4503,8004,0354,035
B Front overhang 948
C Rear overhang 9601,325
D Width (with/without mirrors) 2,508/2,050
- Buildable width 2,207
- Maximum buildable width 2,350
E Front track width 1,810
- Rear track width 1,790
- Increased rear track width 1,980
F Overall height 2,254
- Maximum buildable height 3,500

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Special features
10L1L2L2SL3L4
A Wheelbase 3,0003,4503,8004,0354,035
B Front overhang 948
C Rear overhang 1,3451,710
D Width (with/without mirrors) -/2,100
- Buildable width -
- Maximum buildable width -
E Front track width 1,810
- Rear track width 1,790
- Increased rear track width 1,980
F Overall height 2,153
- Maximum buildable height -
Double cab
The double cab, available on
the chassis cab and flatbed cab
versions, consists of a bench
seat, seat belts, a storage
compartment and side windows.

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Special features
Double chassis cabDouble platform cab
L3 L4L2L3L4
L Overall length 5,8436,2085,7386,2286,678
A Wheelbase 4,0353,4504,035
B Front overhang 948948
C Rear overhang 8601,2251,3401,2451,695
D Width (with/without mirrors) 2,508/2,050-/2,100
- Buildable width --
- Maximum buildable width --
E Front track width 1,8101,810
- Rear track width 1,7901,790
- Increased rear track width 1,9801,980
F Overall height 2,2542,153
- Maximum buildable height --Tipper truck

The lifting of the tipper is provided by a hydro-
electric unit powered by the vehicle's battery.


The ascent or descent is done by holding the
corresponding buttons of the magnetic and
removable remote control located on a support
inside the cab.

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Special features
Specifications
EquipmentDetails
Tipper truck Tipper truck bed consisting of 2 high strength steel blanks, 2.5 mm thickness, zinc-coated, joined by central and
longitudinal laser welding.
Body-coloured tipper truck.
Structure of the tipper truck 2 main sidemembers in galvanised high strength steel.
1 ram-head crossmember made of steel tube.
Galvanised high strength steel crossmembers. Assembly protected against corrosion by the application of a
powder paint coating.
Sub-frame 2 “C”-shaped sidemembers in high strength steel, 2.5 mm thickness, secured internally by widened lower wing.
Mounted on base vehicle with high strength steel stamped brackets.
1 ram-foot crossmember made of steel and mechanically-welded tube, hot-dip galvanised.
1 rear hinge crossmember in galvanised steel.
Support stops on sidemember ends.
Rear lamp protection grille.
Truck side guards and wing supports in galvanised steel.
Boards High strength steel boards, 15/10 thickness, cold-formed and assembled by continuous laser welding.
Anti-corrosion protection guaranteed by a powder coating treatment.
Locking handles with reinforced zinc coating, integrated in the recess of the board.
Ladder-carrier Galvanised steel rails. Panels and crossmembers in lacquered steel with crimped bolts.
Electropump unit 12 Volts/2 kW.
Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C.
Hydraulic ram Expansion, nitride rod, 3 bodies, Diam: 107 mm.
Maximum pressure: 20 bar.
Hydraulic oil ISO HV 46 type mineral or equivalent.
Dimensions
This adaptation is available only on L2 single
cab; refer to the table below for the specifications
of the tipper truck.
Tipper truck (in mm)
Useable length 3,200
Overall length 3,248
Useable width 2,000
Overall width 2,100
Height of boards 350
Weight of the conversion (in
kg) 550
For the L2 chassis cab specifications,
refer to the Dimensions section of the
platform version.
Weights and towed loads
(kg)
The braked trailer weight with load transfer can
be increased, provided that the equivalent of this
load is removed from the vehicle so as not to
exceed the GTW. Warning! Towing using a lightly
loaded vehicle can adversely affect roadholding.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight +
driver (75 kg) + tank full to 90%.

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Special features
10Dimensions
This adaptation is available only on L2 single
cab; refer to the table below for the specifications
of the tipper truck.
Tipper truck (in mm)
Useable length 3,200
Overall length 3,248
Useable width 2,000
Overall width 2,100
Height of boards 350
Weight of the conversion (in
kg) 550
For the L2 chassis cab specifications,
refer to the Dimensions section of the
platform version.
Weights and towed loads
(kg)
The braked trailer weight with load transfer can
be increased, provided that the equivalent of this
load is removed from the vehicle so as not to
exceed the GTW. Warning! Towing using a lightly
loaded vehicle can adversely affect roadholding.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight +
driver (75 kg) + tank full to 90%.


Before towing a trailer, check that:
– the vertical force exerted on the towball is
not greater than the value (S) indicated on the
trailer’s tare plate;
– the Towed Weight (TW) is less than the value
indicated on the trailer’s tare plate and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) does not exceed the
value indicated on the vehicle’s tare plate.
– in the case of a self-supporting trailer, the
Gross Train Weight (GTW) must not exceed the
value indicated on the vehicle's tare plate.
Hydraulic system
These precautions are mandatory for any
work on the hydraulic system.


– When carrying out maintenance work under
the tipper body, place the tipper body in the
safety position secured with its stay (position
indicated by a red arrow under the back of the
tipper body),