2008.5 Citroen NEMO Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel level is tested each time the key is
turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- F (Full): the capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 45 litres .
- E (Empty): the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously.
The reserve when the warning first comes
on is approximately 6 litres.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned between C
(Cold) and H (Hot): normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic
conditions, the needle may move close to
the red graduations.
-wait for approximately 15 minutes to allow the engine to cool down, then check the level and if necessary top up. The cooling circuit is pressurised. In order to avoid any risk of burns, unscrew the cap 2 turns to release the pressure.
When the pressure has dropped, check the level and remove the cap to top up. If the needle remains in the red zone, contact a CITROËN dealer
EMISSION CONTROL
EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is
a diagnostics system which complies with,
among others, the standards concerning
authorised emissions of:
- CO (carbon monoxide),
- HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
- NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles
detected by oxygen sensors placed
upstream and downstream of the catalytic
converters.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Therefore, the driver is warned of
any malfunction of this emission
control system by the flashing of
this specific warning light on the
instrument panel.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone, or if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition.
The fan may continue to operate for
a certain time up to approximately
10 minutes.

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Instruments and controls
SERVICE INDICATOR
The display on the instrument panel
informs you when the next service is due,
in accordance with the Manufacturer ’s
servicing schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined in
relation to the distance travelled since the
previous service.
You are warned by flashing of the
engine oil pressure warning light
and the displaying of a message
on the instrument panel each time
the vehicle is started.
In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced as soon as possible.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
The rheostat is active when the lights are on.
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given to
you on delivery of the vehicle.
After a few seconds, the display returns to
its usual functions.
Use the + and - controls to
change the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting.

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Accesses
Central locking Folding/unfolding the key
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking the rear doors
Press this button to release the
key from its housing.
To fold the key back, press on this
button and fold the key back into
its housing.
If you do not press the button, the
mechanism may be damaged.
Deadlocking
The deadlocking is deactivated:
- by carrying out the door opening
operation,
- by turning the ignition key to the
RUNNING position.
REMOTE CONTROL
Pressing this button unlocks the
front doors (Van) or the front and
side doors (Combi).
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes of the
direction indicators.
Pressing this button unlocks the
load space (Van) or the hinged
rear doors (Combi). A short press on this button
unlocks all of the vehicle doors.
Locking is confirmed by a flash of
the direction indicators.
If one of the doors is open or is not closed
correctly, the central locking will not work. In
this case, the failed locking is indicated by
three flashes of the direction indicators. Press this button twice to change
locking to deadlocking.
Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door opening handles
inoperative. Do not leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked. Deadlocking
is confirmed by a flash of the direction
indicators.

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Accesses
KEY
This locks and unlocks the locks on the
vehicle and starts the engine.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
Reference: CR2032/3 volts.
- use the screwdriver as a lever to extract
the battery holder housing 2 ,
- remove the housing and change the
battery 3 observing the polarities ,
- put the battery holder housing 2 back
inside the key and secure it by turning the
screw 1 .
Changing the remote control battery There is a risk of damage if the
replacement battery does not conform.
Only use batteries which are identical or of
an equivalent type to those recommended
by a CITROËN dealer. Take used batteries
to an approved collection point.
- press the button to eject the
key ,
-turn the screw 1 from the
closed padlock to the open
padlock using a screwdriver
with a thin tip ,

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Accesses
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
All of the keys contain an electronic
immobiliser device.
This device locks the engine supply system.
It is activated automatically when the key is
removed from the ignition.
After the ignition is switched on, a dialogue
is established between the key and the
electronic immobiliser system.
This warning light is switched off
after the ignition is switched on
and the key has been recognised,
the engine can be started.
If the key is not recognised, the engine
cannot be started. Use another key and
have the faulty key checked by a CITROËN
dealer .
Good practice
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even when it
is in your pocket, may result in involuntary
unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other high
frequency equipment (mobile telephones,
domestic alarms…), may interfere with the
operation of the remote control temporarily.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
- ensure that you are given the confidential
card,
- have the keys memorised by a CITROËN
dealer to ensure that the keys in your
possession are the only ones which can
start the vehicle.
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger
compartment by the emergency services
more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
ALARM
This provides:
- exterior perimeter protection by means of
detectors on the doors and bonnet and
on the electrical supply,
- interior protection,
- anti-lift protection,
- protection against the unauthorised
insertion of a key in the starter.
The equipment includes a siren.
Activation of the alarm
First ensure that all of the accesses are
closed correctly.
The alarm is activated by pressing
this control, the protection is
active after a few seconds.
While the alarm is monitoring, any
intrusion triggers the siren for approximately
30 seconds, accompanied by lighting of the
direction indicators.
The alarm then returns to monitoring mode.
The alarm is also triggered following an
electrical supply cut-off, when the supply is
restored.

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Accesses
Deactivation using the remote control
Deactivation using the key
Unlock the doors using the key and enter
the vehicle. Switch on the ignition to the
RUNNING position, identification of the key
code will switch off the alarm.
CONFIDENTIAL CARD
This is given to you on delivery of your
vehicle with the duplicate keys.
It contains the identification code necessary
for any work carried out by a CITROËN
dealer on the electronic immobiliser system.
This code is hidden by a film, which should
be removed only if necessary.
Keep your card in a safe place, never inside
the vehicle.
When undertaking a long trip or journey,
however, it is advisable to take it with you
along with your personal papers. Deactivation of the anti-lift
protection
To deactivate the anti-lift protection, press
the button located on the vehicle’s courtesy
light.
Good practice
To quickly deactivate the siren following
unwanted triggering, unlock the vehicle
using the remote control.
To avoid setting the alarm, before washing
the vehicle for example, lock the vehicle
using the key.
When this button is pressed, the
alarm is deactivated when the
vehicle is unlocked.
Signalling of attempted intrusion
When you return to your vehicle,
the electronic immobiliser
warning lamp flashes or a
warning message appears on the
instrument panel display, to indicate to you
that an attempted intrusion has occurred in
your absence.

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Accesses
KEY
This locks and unlocks the locks on the
vehicle and starts the engine.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
Reference: CR2032/3 volts.
- use the screwdriver as a lever to extract
the battery holder housing 2 ,
- remove the housing and change the
battery 3 observing the polarities ,
- put the battery holder housing 2 back
inside the key and secure it by turning the
screw 1 .
Changing the remote control battery There is a risk of damage if the
replacement battery does not conform.
Only use batteries which are identical or of
an equivalent type to those recommended
by a CITROËN dealer. Take used batteries
to an approved collection point.
- press the button to eject the
key ,
-turn the screw 1 from the
closed padlock to the open
padlock using a screwdriver
with a thin tip ,

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Accesses
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
All of the keys contain an electronic
immobiliser device.
This device locks the engine supply system.
It is activated automatically when the key is
removed from the ignition.
After the ignition is switched on, a dialogue
is established between the key and the
electronic immobiliser system.
This warning light is switched off
after the ignition is switched on
and the key has been recognised,
the engine can be started.
If the key is not recognised, the engine
cannot be started. Use another key and
have the faulty key checked by a CITROËN
dealer .
Good practice
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even when it
is in your pocket, may result in involuntary
unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other high
frequency equipment (mobile telephones,
domestic alarms…), may interfere with the
operation of the remote control temporarily.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
- ensure that you are given the confidential
card,
- have the keys memorised by a CITROËN
dealer to ensure that the keys in your
possession are the only ones which can
start the vehicle.
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger
compartment by the emergency services
more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
ALARM
This provides:
- exterior perimeter protection by means of
detectors on the doors and bonnet and
on the electrical supply,
- interior protection,
- anti-lift protection,
- protection against the unauthorised
insertion of a key in the starter.
The equipment includes a siren.
Activation of the alarm
First ensure that all of the accesses are
closed correctly.
The alarm is activated by pressing
this control, the protection is
active after a few seconds.
While the alarm is monitoring, any
intrusion triggers the siren for approximately
30 seconds, accompanied by lighting of the
direction indicators.
The alarm then returns to monitoring mode.
The alarm is also triggered following an
electrical supply cut-off, when the supply is
restored.