2008.5 Citroen NEMO tow

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Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
Stowing rings
There are 6 stowing rings on the rear fl oor to
secure your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp braking,
you are advised to place heavy objects as far
forwards towards the driver’s seat as possible
and immobilise the load by securing it fi rmly
using the stowing rings on the fl oor.
Storage tray
A storage tray is provided at the rear left of
the load space.
Torch
A magnetic torch is provided at the rear right
of the load space.
Remove the torch from its base by rotating it
downwards by 90 degrees.
To change the 4 storage batteries
(NiMH type), remove the protective cover
from the torch.
To put the torch back in place, engage
it in the notches on the base and pivot it
upwards.
Ladder type vertical partition
Behind the driver ’s seat, a ladder type
vertical partition protects the driver against
the risk of load movement.
Partitions
Panel, glazed and mid-height panel
with grille type partitions are offered to
complement your light van.
The transportation of passengers in the
load space is not permitted.
It is advisable to immobilise the load
by fixing it securely using the stowing
rings on the floor.

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Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT (COMBI)
Stowing rings
There are 4 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.
Luggage retaining net
Attached to the stowing rings, this allows
you to secure your loads.
Rear shelf
Deployed, to hide the contents of the boot
from the exterior.
Folded up, for easier access to the contents
of the boot.
Stored behind the rear benchseat, for the
vertical loading of bulky items.
Removing the shelf
Fold the shelf up.
Tilt the shelf to approximately 60°.
Unclip the side fixings of the shelf from their
brackets.
Remove the shelf.
Store the shelf folded up in the storage area
behind the rear benchseat.
To put it back in place, perform these
operations in the opposite order.

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Driving safety
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
If the parking brake is still on or
has not been released properly,
this is indicated by this warning
light which comes on on the
instrument panel.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the parking
brake.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded. Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button to lower
the parking brake.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the two direction
indicators flash.
They operate with the ignition off.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the change of direction function, via the
right-hand or left-hand direction indicator, is
deactivated.

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SAFETY
Air bags
SIDE AIR BAGS
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.
In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the air bag may not be
triggered.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, consult a
CITROËN dealer without delay to
have the system checked. The air
bags may no longer be triggered
in the event of a serious impact.

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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

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Towing a trailer
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
features" section of chapter 7) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Rear parking assistance:
the assistance will be deactivated
automatically when a CITROËN towbar is
used (see the "Rear parking assistance"
section of chapter 4).
Towbar
We recommend the use of CITROËN
towbars and their harnesses, which have
been tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of
this equipment is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer .
If this equipment is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer , it is essential that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment located at the
rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
manufacturer ’s instructions.
The operation of the sensors is deactivated
automatically when the pin of the trailer
cable is inserted in the towbar socket.
When the trailer cable pin is removed, the
sensors are re-activated.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it. The air density decreases with
altitude, so reducing the performance of
the engine. The maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for each 1 000 metres
of altitude. Refer to the "Technical data"
chapter for details of the weights and towed
loads applicable to your vehicle and also to
the administrative documents
(V5 registration document, etc.).

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ACCESSORIES
Equipment
ROOF RACK AND ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars or a roof
rack, use the anchoring points provided.
Maximum loads:
- on the roof rack: 80 kg,
- on the 3 transverse roof bars: 90 kg,
- on the 2 transverse roof bars fitted on the
longitudinal bars: 90 kg .
OTHER ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and original
parts is offered by the CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
They all benefit from CITROËN’s
recommendation and warranty.
Never exceed the maximum weight of
the vehicle when loaded (GVW).
Range of professional equipment
The replacement parts department publishes
an accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Towbars, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted
by a CITROËN dealer.
Roof bars, set of transverse roof bars,
loading roller.
Protective wood floor, non-slip wood floor,
wood side protection, window protection
grille.
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by Automobiles CITROËN
may result in the failure of your vehicle’s
electronic system.
Please note this specific warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility safety
jacket, warning triangle and replacement
bulbs available in the vehicle.
You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle. Your
CITROËN dealer will inform you of the
characteristics (frequency band, maximum
output power, aerial position, specific
installation conditions) of the transmitters
which can be fitted, in accordance with the
Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).

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ACCESSORIES
Equipment
ROOF RACK AND ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars or a roof
rack, use the anchoring points provided.
Maximum loads:
- on the roof rack: 80 kg,
- on the 3 transverse roof bars: 90 kg,
- on the 2 transverse roof bars fitted on the
longitudinal bars: 90 kg .
OTHER ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and original
parts is offered by the CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
They all benefit from CITROËN’s
recommendation and warranty.
Never exceed the maximum weight of
the vehicle when loaded (GVW).
Range of professional equipment
The replacement parts department publishes
an accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Towbars, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted
by a CITROËN dealer.
Roof bars, set of transverse roof bars,
loading roller.
Protective wood floor, non-slip wood floor,
wood side protection, window protection
grille.
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by Automobiles CITROËN
may result in the failure of your vehicle’s
electronic system.
Please note this specific warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility safety
jacket, warning triangle and replacement
bulbs available in the vehicle.
You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle. Your
CITROËN dealer will inform you of the
characteristics (frequency band, maximum
output power, aerial position, specific
installation conditions) of the transmitters
which can be fitted, in accordance with the
Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).