1975 CITROEN 2CV lock

DRIVING
This first section contains all
you need to know about
driving your car and taking
advantage of the comfort it
offers: the panel instruments
are all described
here, so that
you can find out the meaning
of their signals with a
minimum of effort, should the
need arise.
We also advise you to read
here before taking the car on
the road for the first time.
DRIVING 2 CV4 - 2 CV6
Opening and locking:
Doors, Boot, Bonnet
Driving Position:
Controls and accessories (LH)
Controls and accessories (RH)
Dashboard instruments

DRIVING
OPENING and LOCKING
Doors, Boot (trunk), Bonnet (hood)
KEYS (Fig. 1)
The larger key (1) operates the "Anti-theft-ignition-starter" device.
The smaller key (2) locks the front side doors and the boot lid.
We recommend that note be taken of the key numbers in the space
provided in the "Maintenance Guide" which came with the car
when originally delivered or in a suitable spot for your convenience.
Fig. 1Keys
1 - Anti-theft-ignition-starter
2 - Front side doors, boot lid
SIDE DOORS
From the outside:
To open: Turn the handle downwards.
To lock: With the key (for front doors only)
From the inside:
To open: Front doors: raise the lever situated at the front of the
doors. Rear doors: (Fig. 2): press the lever (1)
To lock: Lower the catch (2) (rear side doors only)
To unlock: Raise the catch (2) (rear side doors only)

Fig. 2
Rear side doors
(inner door handle) 1 - Opening2 - Locking
3 - Access for hand
BOOT (TRUNK) LID (Fig. 3 & 4)
To open: Insert the side door key into lock (1). Unlock and turn the
handle (2), the lid will open slightly. Completely raise the lid and
keep it open by engaging the end ot its stay (3) in the support (4).\
To shut: Withdraw the stay from its support, secure it on the lid
and lower the lid slowly while holding it.
To lock: Use the side door key. With the lid locked, the handle
should turn loosely.
To remove: The boot lid can be removed completely by raising it
to its maximum extent and by sliding it in its hinges towards the left
or right.
Never drive the car with the boot lid open, supported by its stay.
Fig. 3
Boot Lid 1 - Lock
2 - Handle (opening)
Fig. 4
Rear Boot Lid 3 - Stay
4 - Support

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]

MINOR REPAIRS
Replacing a Wheel
TOOL KIT
The spare wheel and jack, the starting handle, and the wooden block
are positioned in the boot (trunk).
REMOVAL (Fig. 37 and 38)
Engage fully the handbrake
Position the wooden block under the wheel directly diagonally
opposite the one which is to be changed. If the road is on a slope,
wedge the wheel on the downward side.
Unlock but do not slacken the three wheel nuts with the wheel brace.
Place the base of the jack well under the car and turned slightly
towards the wheel to be changed, so as to avoid contact with the
bodywork in the final stage of jacking.
Engage lifting arm (1) fully into socket (2) (these sockets are
situated under the front and rear doors).
Turn the operating screw (3) clockwiase by hand until the jack is in
firm contact.
Fig. 37 Fig. 38
37 - Replacing a front wheel 1 - Lifting arm2 - Support3 - Screw
38 - Replacing a rear wheel

MINOR REPAIRS
Headlamp Adjustment
To avoid dazzling oncoming drivers the headlamps should have a
range of between 30 to 50 metres (33 to 55 yards).
Adjustment from inside the car (Fig. 39):
To lower the beams: turn the knob (1) anti-clockwise.
To raise the beams: turn clockwise.
Adjustment from outside the car:
The range and direction of each headlamp can be modified by
operating the hexaganol nut which secures the headlamp to its ball
joint support.
As these adjustments from outside the car can only be carried out
in a workshop containing the necessary checking equipment, have
them done, or checked, by a specialist in these matters.
Fig. 39
Headlamp adjustments
from inside the car (LHD)
1 - Adjusting knob
Fig. 39a
Headlamp adjustments
from inside the car (RHD)

DOOR LOCKS FROZEN UP
Maintenance:
At the beginning of the cold season, insert into the door-locks a
small amount of glycerin or anti-freeze, using an oiler or a dropper.
In case of emergency:
Heat the key slightly with a match flame or lighter before inserting
it.
[Contents] [Notices] [Important Points] [Driving] [Maintenance] [Minor Repairs] [Miscellaneous Information]

DRIVING
STARTING
Anti-theft, Ignition, Starter
ANTI-THEFT-IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH (Fig. 12)
The device is situated below the dashboard, on the left-hand side of
the steering column.
The successive positions of the key when turned clockwise are as
follows:
1 - Anti-theft (steering locked)
2 - Garage (steering free)
3 - Ignition
4 - Starter
When turning from the "Anti-theft" position to the "Garage"
position, it may be necessary to rock the steering wheel slightly
while turning the key.
As there is a safety device which prevents operating the starter
twice in succession, it is necessary (if the engine stops or does not
start first time), to switch off the ignition, then switch it on again \
in
order to be able to operate the starter a second time.
To withdraw the key, pull it slightly when approaching the required
position ("Anti-theft" or "Garage").
Never withdraw the key before the car has come to a complete
stop.
Fig. 12
Antri-theft-ignition-starter device
1 - Anti-theft position 2 - Ignition position3 - Starter position