1975 CITROEN 2CV fuel

With the exception of the warning lamps for engine oil pressure (2) an\
d hazard warning device (6),
the illumination of the following dashboard instruments is controlled by\
the exterior lighting switch.
These instruments do not function when the ignition is off, with the exc\
eption of the hazard warning
device (6).
1 - Speedometer: The red marks indicate maximum speed permitted in each gear.
2 - Engine oil pressure warning lamp (2 CV6 only): This lights up when the ignition is switched on
and goes out as soon as the engine is running. If it lights up when driv\
ing, stop the engine
immediately and top up the level of oil if necessary. If the lamp remain\
s alight despite the oil level
being correct, stop again and contact a Citroën dealer.
3 - Fuel gauge: Tank capacity: 4 1/2 Imp. Gal. (20 litres)
4 - Total mileage indicator
5 - Charge indicator: At normal engine running speed, the needle should remain in the white se\
ctor.
If the needle should remain in either of the red sectors, consult a Citr\
oën dealer. It is possible that,
when driving with the headlamps on, the needle may stay in the white cro\
ss-hatched zone - indication
that the battery is insufficiently charged. In normal circumstances, whe\
n driving, the generator should
charge the battery and within two hours the needle should return to the \
white zone. If this does not
occur, consult a Citroën dealer.
6 - Hazard warning lamp: Flashes throughout the operation. If it does not function, check the
direction indicators.
[Contents] [Notices] [Important Points] [Driving] [Maintenance] [Minor Repairs] [Miscellaneous Information]

BONNET (Fig. 5)
Lift the lever situated under the centre part of the front bumpers (1)\

to disengage the safety catch (2).
Raise the bonnet and insert the end-peg of the stay (3) into the
rubber ring of the bonnet, pressing in if necessary.
Before closing the bonnet, do not forget to replace the stay in the
notch of its support (4).FUEL FILLER
It is situated above the RH rear wing of the car.
Opening: Press the cap and turn anti-clockwise.
Closing: Press the cap and turn clockwise until it clicks.
Fig. 5
Opening the bonnet
1 - Location of the release lever
2 - Safety catch 3 - Stay
4 - Support
[Contents] [Notices] [Important Points] [Driving] [Maintenance] [Minor Repairs] [Miscellaneous Information]

RH side and tail lamps
(and rear number plate lamps) Fuel gauge
Direction indicators Windscreen wipers
Alternator field feed
Charging rate indicator
Engine oil pressure warning lamp (on "2 CV 6")
LOWER FUSE BOX (Item B) Green marking (16 A) Blue marking (16 A)
RH dipped beam LH main beam
Red marking (16 A) Yellow marking (16 A)
LH dipped beam RH main beam
REPLACING THE BATTERY (Fig. 46)
Battery reference: 12 V - 125/25 Ah. CEI (or 150/30 Ah. CEI)
Disconnect the battery terminals, always beginning with the
negative one.
Unscrew the two tie-rods of the support frame then disengage the
battery by sliding it towards the front of the vehicle.
Check that the terminals are in the correct position before fitting the \
new battery.
Fig. 46
Battery
1 - Terminals 2 - Tie-rods

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.

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"

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")

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"

l Changing a fuse
l Changing a sparking plug
l Changing a wheel
l Charge indicator
l Chassis number
l Chassis number stamping
l Choke
l Clutch
l Controls and accessories (LH) (RH)
D
l Dashboard
l Defrosting
l Demisting
l Dimensions, main
l Direction indicators
l Doors, opening
l Driving position
E
l Engine, data
l Engine, number plate
l Engine, oil level
l Engine, oil, warning lamp
F
l Fuel, filling up
l Fuel gauge
l Fuse boxes
l Fuses
l Rear floor
l Rear hammock for parcels
l Rear-view mirrors
l Reverse gear
l Replacement parts, orders
l Running-costs
l Running-in
S
l Seat belts
l Seats
l Seats, backrest adjustment
l Service at 600 miles
l Signalling
l Sparking plugs and gaps
l Speedometer
l Spots on upholstery
l Starting engine
l Starting engine with handle
l Steering wheel (cleaning)
l Stopping the engine
T
l Tar, removal
l Technical data
l Temperature, interior
l Touching-up paintwork
l Towing the car
l Towing a trailer
l Transmission
l Travelling abroad
l Tyre pressures