1975 CITROEN 2CV Owners Manual

Diverse
Correct setting of rear-view mirrors Tyre pressure
Front grill muff Seat belts
Adjustment of seats
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specifications
Engine on "2 CV 4"Engine on "2 CV 6"
French official symbol: Citroën type AZ KB
Cylinders: flat twin opposed
Bore: 68.5 mm
Stroke: 59 mm
Cubic capacity: 435 cc
Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
Effective HP (DIN): 24 HP at 6,750 rpm
Maximum torque (DIN): 2.95 mkg (21.3 ft.lbs.) at 4,000 rpm
Valve gear:
Exhaust valve stem clearance, when cold: 0,15 to 0,20 mm
Inlet valve stem clearance, when cold: 0,15 to 0,20 mm
Fuel system:
Fuel: Premium
Fuel tank capacity: 20 litres (4.4 imp. gal.)
Carburettor: Solex
Lubrication:
After draining: 2,2 litres (3.9 imp. pints)
Ignition:
Static advance setting: 12° engine
Sparking plugs: Series fitted: Marchal 35 - AC 42 F - Eyquem
755 - Bosch W 225 T1 - Champion L 85 - Marelli CW 7 N BT
Electrode gap: 0,65 to 0,75 mm (0.026" to 0.030") French official symbol: Citroën type AZ KA
Cylinders: flat twin opposed
Bore: 74 mm
Stroke: 70 mm
Cubic capacity: 602 cc
Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
Effective HP (DIN): 26 HP at 5,500 rpm
Maximum torque (DIN): 3.8 mkg (27.5 ft.lbs.) at 3,500 rpm
Valve gear:
Exhaust valve stem clearance, when cold: 0,15 to 0,20 mm
Inlet valve stem clearance, when cold: 0,15 to 0,20 mm
Fuel system:
Fuel: Premium
Fuel tank capacity: 20 litres (4.4 imp. gal.)
Carburettor: Solex
Lubrication:
After draining: 2,3 litres (4.0 imp. pints)
Ignition:
Static advance setting: 8° engine
Sparking plugs: Series fitted: Marchal 35 - AC 42 F - Eyquem
755 - Bosch W 225 T1 - Champion L 85 - Marelli CW 7 N BT
Electrode gap: 0,65 to 0,75 mm (0.026" to 0.030")

Gear Ratio
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Voltage: 12 V
Alternator: Maximum power: 390 W; Minimum charging speed:
780 rpm
Battery: Capacity: 125/25 Ah. CEI or 150/30 Ah. CEI On:
"2 CV 4" "2 CV 6"
1st gear 0.034829:10.0465 21.5:1
2nd gear 0.068115:10.0912 10.96:1
3rd gear 0.11368.1:10.1357 7.37:1
4th gear 0.16446:10.1842 5.43:1
Reverse 0.034829:10.0465 21.5:1
Crownwheel and pinion 8/33
8/33
Bulb table
12 V 45/40 W type
"European Dip" Dip/Main beam headlamps
12 V 4 W - BA 9 S type T
8/4 Front sidelamps
12 V 5 W type R 19/5 Rear sidelamps and number plate
lighting
12 V 21 W type P 25/1 Front and rear direction
indicators - brake lamps
12 V 7 W type BA 15 S Interior lamp
12 V 2 W - BA 9 S type T
8/2 Speedometer lighting
Fig. 52
Exterior lighting and signals
1 - Dip/main beam headlmaps and front sidelamps 2 - Front direction indicators3 - Rear direction indicators 4 - Brake lamps
5 - Rear number plate lighting and tail lamps

Replacement parts
Every genuine CITROËN replacement part is sold only through
the company's network of dealers.
It is in the interest of the user, for his own safety and for the
guarantee, to refuse any other part.
In effect, the fitting of parts or units of different origin could
involve him in legal liability if such fitting caused a vehicle to
fail to conform to legal requirements of the country concerned,
particularly as regards SAFETY, ANTI-POLLUTION,
IGNITION INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION, and NOISE
LEVEL.
Furthermore, such fitting would remove from the user any
possibility of recourse against the manufacturer.
In particular, items concerned are:
- components of braking systems,
- components of lighting and signalling systems,
- engine components,
- exhaust components,
- steering components,
- structural items,
- suspension components.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
SALOON OR "COMMERCIAL" VERSION
Front Wheel Drive
Number of seats: 4
Fiscal rating: 2 CV on "2 CV 4", 3 CV on "2 CV 6"
Top speed: 64 mph (102 km/h) approx. on "2 CV 4", 68 mph (110
km/h) approx. on "2 CV 6"
Maximum slope for starting with Gross Train Weight: 8:1 (12%)SPEED AT 1,000 RPM "2 CV 4"
"2 CV 6"
mph km/h mph
km/h
1st gear 2.343.753.135.02
2nd gear 4.617.356.159.85
3rd gear 7.6512.26 9.1514.65
4th gear 11.0017.7512.4319.89
Reverse 2.343.753.135.02

WEIGHTSSaloon (Sedan)
"Commercial" version
lbs kg lbs kg
Unladen weight,
running order
-at front
-at rear 1234
560 1267 575
723 328 753 343
509 232 509 232
Max. authorized laden
weight
-at front
-at rear 1973
895 1973 895
992 450 992 450
1102 500 1102 500
Max. towing weight
-without overrun brake
-with continuous brake 595
270 595 270
881 400 881 400
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 12 ft 6 ins (3,83 m)
Overall width: 4 ft 10 ins (1,48 m)
Turning circle: 35 ft 1 in (10.70 m) approx.
Fig. 51
Overall dimensions (in mm).

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REMINDER FOR SERVICE-STATION
For German, French, Italian, or Spanish, click HERE.
REMINDER FOR SERVICE-STATIONTyres:MICHELIN 125-15 X
Pressure = 1.4 bar (20 psi) at the
front
1.8 bar (26 psi) at the rear
2 bars (29 psi) on spare wheel
Other fittings: See
HERE.
Fuel: Super (Premium 4-stars, 97-99
octane)
Capacity: 20 litres (4.5 imp. pints)
Engine oil: TOTAL "GT 20 W 40" or "GTS 20
W 50" oil
In very cold countries: TOTAL
"GT 10 W 30" or "GTS 10 W 30"
oil
Sump capacity: On "2 CV 4" = 2.2 Litres (3.9 imp.
pints)
On "2 CV 6" = 2.3 Litres (4 imp.
pints)
Gearbox oil: TOTAL extreme pressure "SAE
80" oil (capacity 0.9 litre (1 1/2
Imp. pints)
General lubricant: "TOTAL Multis"