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At a speed of over about 1,000 rpm, the clutch behaves in the
same way as a conventional clutch. The clutch pedal must be
used to change gear.
When running downhill, slowing down abruptly may cause
the clutch to disengage. Re-engage the clutch immediately
with a light touch on the accelerator before the car gathers
speed in free-wheeling.
Fig. 15
Handbrake (3
pos.)
1 - Handle
2 - Safety button
3 - Locking lug
4 - Lock notch
5 - Release notch
Fig. 16
Handbrake
(locked)
EMERGENCY AND PARKING BRAKE (Handbrake Fig.
15 and 16)
To apply the handbrake, pull the handle (1).
To release it, pull the handle lightly, press the button (2) and
push the handle fully forward, keeping the button pressed.
LOCKING DEVICE (Fig. 15 and 16)
To lock the handbrake on, pull the button (2) and turn it one
quarter of a turn to the left or right until the lug (3) engages in
the lock notch provided (4).
To release it, pull the button (2) and turn it until the lug (3) fal\
ls
into the release notch (5).
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DRIVING
Air Conditioning
Ventilation, heating, de-misting
FRONT VENTILATOR (Fig. 20)
Turn the knob (1) clockwise or anti-clockwise according to the
required output.
Fig. 20
Ventilation shutter 1 - Control knob
FRONT DOOR WINDOWS (Fig. 21)
To partly open them: Press the catch situated on the lower part of
the window frame. The windows will remain partially open during
the journey.
To open them fully: Push the mobile part of the window right up
in order to engage the retaining head in the opening of the upper
exterior lock (1).
To close them: Remove the retaining head from the lock while
operating the control (2) to bring it to the released position (3) t\
hen
close the window.
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Fig. 21
Front door windows 1 - Lock
2 - Lock control
3 - Released position
DUCTS FOR WINDSCREEN AND FLOOR (Warm air only)
(Fig. 22)
To operate: Push the button right in (1), then push the lever (2) to
the left (on 2 CV4) or to the right (on 2 CV6).
To stop: Move the lever (2) in opposite direction.
AIR DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER
AREAS (Warm air only) (Fig. 22)
Button (1): PULL - Air is directed towards windscreen. PUSH -
Air is distributed towards floor. MIDDLE POSITION - Air is
distributed between windscreen and floor.
Fig. 22
Air ventilation controls
1 - Air distribution: windscreen/ floor
2 - Warm air flow
FRONT GRILL MUFF (Fig. 23)
Below 10C (50F) fit the front grill muff. Engage the lug of the muff
(1) into the corresponding slot in the surround, then with an upward
movement, proceed in the same way for the other lug (3 and 2).
Above 15C (59F) the front grill muff must of necessity be removed.
Fig. 23
Fitting the front grill muff 1 - 3 - Lugs of muff2 - Front grill slot
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DRIVING
Comfort
Folding canvas hood
The canvas hood can be fixed in two positions when open: mid-way
or right back above the rear window.
Half-open
Open the hood from the inside of the vehicle but never when in
motion.
Pivot the locking levers (Fig. 24, Mark 1) to release the retaining
hooks. (2)
Raise the front of the hood so as to disengage it completely (Fig.
25).
Pivot the frame (Fig. 25, Mark 1) while pushing the cross-bar (2)
and tip over the frame towards the centre pillar.
Secure the frame (Fig. 26) by means of the strap (1) and press-stud \
(2).
Fig. 24
Opening the front of the hood
1 - Locking lever
2 - Retaining hook
Fig. 26
Opening the front of the hood 1 - Strap
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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