1975 CITROEN 2CV bonnet

MINOR REPAIRS
Starting using the starting handle
STARTING USING THE STARTING HANDLE (Fig. 48)
The handle is placed in the boot (trunk).
To use it, open the bonnet and introduce the handle into the orifice
(1) of the front grill until it engages in the fan pulley.
Do not forget to keep the handbrake on and to position the gear
change lever in neutral).
When the vehicle is fitted with an auxiliary centrifugal clutch, the
engine cannot be started by towing or running downhill, whatever
gear is engaged. It is impossible to do so, as the clutch, which is
disengaged from the transmission when the engine is at a standstill,
will not re-engage. Should this procedure be attempted, it could
lead to serious mechanical trouble.
Fig. 48
Starting using the starting handle
1 - Orifice
TOWING THE CAR
From the front:
Attach a cable to the rings specially provided at the end of the front
sidemembers. Use both rings when towing, Never fasten a cable or
rope to the bumper.
From the rear:
Attach a cable to the rings provided for this purpose on the rear
sidemembers, taking all the precautions necessary to protect the
body closing panels.

This card must be signed for you to benefit from the guarantee.
INFLUENCE OF DRIVING TECHNIQUES ON RUNNING
COSTS
The manner in which a car is driven affects its running costs,
particularly as far as fuel, oil, and tyre expenses are concerned.
Running costs increase notably with:
-speed,
-frequent and prolonged use of low gears,
-accelerating and braking too often or too fiercely,
unnecessary use of the accelerator pedal,
-leaving the choke out,
-taking bends at high speeds,
-tyre inflated to incorrect pressures.
Oil consumption, which varies a great deal with the use of the car,
is also influenced when running in the engine, and you are advised
to pay particular attention to this point as well as to the oil change
section in the Maintenance Guide.
TOWING A TRAILER
If you intend to tow a caravan or trailer, consult your Citroën deale\
r
first, who will give you all the necessary advice, especially in so far \
as the legal requirements are concerned.
The maximum towing weights are, in France:
- Trailer without brake: 270 kg (595 lbs)
- Trailer with overrun brake: 400 kg (881 lbs)
IDENTIFICATION
Positions
Manufacturer's plate:Under the bonnet on the scuttle panel, RH
side.

2 CV 4 2 CV 6 OWNER'S MANUAL
Alphabetical Index
A
l Accumulator
l Air conditioning
l Air filter cleaning
l Anti-theft device
l Ashtray
B
l Battery (levels)
l Battery (maintenance)
l Battery (replacement)
l Body (maintenance)
l Bonnet
l Boot
l Brakes
l Bulbs, changing
l Bulbs (table)
C
l Capacities
l Changing the battery
l Changing a bulb
K
l Keys
L
l Levels, check and top-up
l Lighting, exterior, control, lamps
l Locks
M
l Maintenance (air filter)
l Mileage recorder
l Minor repairs
l Muff, front grill
l Opening roof
P
l Parking brake
l Pre-start checks
l Polishing
R