2008.5 Citroen NEMO warning

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Gearbox and steering wheel
Stopping - Starting on a gradient
This is an electronic gearbox system without
a clutch pedal.
To immobilise the vehicle on a gradient,
you must use the parking brake and not
the accelerator.
When starting on a gradient, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking brake.
Changing to sequential mode
Once you have started the engine, you
can go into sequential mode by selecting
position M.
Changing to automatic mode
When in sequential mode, you can return to
automatic mode by selecting position A.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- select position N to engage neutral.
- leave a gear engaged, such as first or
reverse gear.
In either case, you must engage the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Reinitialising
Following a battery disconnection, you must
reinitialise the gearbox:
- switch on the ignition, "AUTO" appears
on the instrument panel display,
- press on the brake pedal,
- wait for about 30 seconds until "N" or
a gear appears on the instrument panel
display,
- release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is now operational again.
Operating anomaly
"AUTO" is displayed and the
gear selected appears on the
instrument panel display.
The gearbox operates in
automatic mode, without the need for driver
intervention.
It always selects the gear best suited to the
following parameters:
- driving style,
- road profile,
- vehicle load.
To maximise driving comfort and obtain the
most suitable gear, avoid making rough
movements on the accelerator pedal.
If you press the accelerator beyond the point
of resistance, the gearbox selects the next
gear down to allow for faster acceleration.
"AUTO" disappears and
the gears selected appear
successively on the instrument
panel display.
Gear change requests are only possible if
the engine speed allows them.
Gently lift your foot from the accelerator
pedal to select the gear.
When driving at low speed (e.g. approaching
a stop sign or at traffic lights), the gearbox
automatically changes down to first gear.
With the ignition switched on, the
fl ashing of "AUTO" and the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by a sound signal and a message on
the instrument panel display, indicate a gearbox
malfunction.
Have the system checked by your CITROËN dealer.
You must always press the brake pedal down when starting the engine. When the vehicle is moving, never select neutral N.Only select reverse gear R with the vehicle stationary and your foot on the brake pedal.In all cases, you must engage the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.When on a steep gradient, you are advised to use sequential mode.

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READY TO SET OFF
Gearbox and steering wheel
Function selected,
"Cruise control" warning lamp displayed.
Function deactivated,
OFF (e.g. 107 km/h).
Function activated
(e.g. 107 km/h). Speed exceeded
(e.g. 118 km/h),
the programmed speed flashes.
CRUISE CONTROL "CRUISE"
This driving aid enables you to
maintain a constant programmed
speed when driving in free-flowing
traffic, except when on a steep
incline.
To programme or activate cruise control,
the vehicle’s speed must be over 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least 4th gear engaged
(2nd gear for electronic gearbox system).
The status of the function and the
programmed speed is displayed on the
instrument panel: Operational fault detected,
OFF
- the dashes flash.

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Gearbox and steering wheel
Function selected,
"Speed limiter" warning lamp displayed.
Function deactivated,
last programmed speed - OFF
(e.g. 107 km/h).Function activated
(e.g. 107 km/h).
Speed exceeded
(e.g. 118 km/h),
the programmed speed flashes.
Operational fault detected,
OFF - the dashes flash.
SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"
This function can be selected either
while driving, or while stationary with
the engine running.
The minumum speed that you can
programme is 20 mph (approx. 30 km/h).
You can accelerate up to the programmed
speed, at which point the accelerator will
reach its point of resistance, indicating that
you have reached the programmed speed.
However, if you press the pedal down to the
floor past the point of resistance, you can
exceed the programmed speed. To return
to the programmed speed, you merely need
to gradually release the pressure on the
accelerator pedal and return to a speed
below the programmed speed. Adjustments can be made while driving,
or while stationary with the engine
running.
The status of the function and the
programmed speed is displayed on the
instrument panel:

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3
IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY
Menu
Menu...
Press... Sub-menu... Press... Select...
Confirm
and exit
Enables you to...

3 Set the time Hours
Increase
Set the clock.
Decrease
Format 24 hour
Select the clock display mode.
12 hour

4 Set the date Year/Month/Day Increase
Set the date.
Decrease

5 See radio ON
Display the name of the station.
Display the CD track number.
OFF

6 Autoclose While moving ON
Activate/Deactivate the
automatic locking of the doors
above 12 mph (20 km/h)
OFF

7 Measurement
unit Distances
Km
Select the distance display unit.
Mi(les)
Temperature °C
Select the temperature display
unit.
°F
Consumption km/l
Select the consumption display
unit.
l/100 km

8 Language List of languages
available
Select the display language.

9 Volume of
announcements Increase
Increase/decrease the volume
of signals and warnings (the
volume changes immediately
when the button is pressed).
Decrease

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3
IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY
Parking assistance
AUDIBLE REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
The audible system consists of four
proximity sensors, installed in the rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (e.g. person, vehicle,
tree, fence) which enters the field behind the
vehicle during the manoeuvre.
However, it will not be able to detect
obstacles located immediately below the
bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks
cone or any other similar object may be
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre
but may no longer be detected when the
vehicle moves close to it. Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp or the service
warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by a message on the display,
contact your CITROËN dealer.
Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
Engage reverse gear
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the audible
signal becomes continuous.
This function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed.
You are advised to obtain a towbar
recommended by CITROËN and have it
installed by a professional.
If anomalies are detected on engaging
reverse gear, the warning light comes on,
possibly accompanied by a message on the
display.

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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
Driving safety
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS system improves vehicle stability
and handling during braking, particularly on
surfaces with poor adhesion (e.g. damaged
or slippery road surfaces).
Note: when changing a wheel (tyres
and rims), ensure that they meet the
manufacturer ’s requirements.
The anti-locking system automatically
intervenes when there is a risk of the wheels
locking.
The normal functioning of the ABS system
may be indicated by light vibrations on the
brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
hard on the brake pedal without releasing
the force.
If the ABS warning lamp lights
up on the instrument panel, this
indicates a malfunction of the ABS
system, which could lead to a loss
of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not permit shorter
braking. On very slippery road surfaces
(ice, oil, etc.) the ABS may lengthen the
braking distances. In emergency braking,
do not hesitate to press the brake pedal
firmly, without releasing the pressure, even
on slippery roads, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.

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Seat belts
CAB SEAT BELTS
The front seats are fitted with pre-tensioners
and force limiters.
Fastening
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the
buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
The lap belt must be positioned as low as
possible on the pelvis. The chest belt must
pass over the hollow of the shoulder.
Inertia reel seat belts
These are fitted with a device which locks
automatically in the event of a collision or
emergency braking.
Safety in the event of a front impact has
been improved by the introduction of
pretensioning and force limiting seat belts.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belt against the body of the
occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupant in
the event of an accident.
Driver ’s seat belt not fastened warning
light
When the vehicle is started, this
warning light comes on if the
driver has not fastened his seat
belt.
REAR SEAT BELTS (COMBI)
The 3-seater benchseat is fitted with 3-point
seat belts with force limiting reels.
The centre seat has a guide and a reel,
connected to the seat backrest.
When a seat belt is not in use, you
can store its buckle in the storage
space provided in the seat cushion of the
benchseat.