2008.5 Citroen NEMO ignition

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Familiarisation
FAMILIARISATION
EXTERIOR
Roof rack and roof bars
Fixing points are provided on each side of the
roof for securing the roof rack or the transverse
roof bars.
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Opening the rear doors to 180°
Once the vehicle has been unlocked, the
rear doors can be opened to 180° to make
unloading/loading operations easier.
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Rear parking assistance
This equipment warns you, by means of an
audible signal, if an obstacle is detected
behind the vehicle when reverse gear is
engaged.
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"Guide me home" lighting
After switching off the ignition, when you leave
your vehicle, the front lights remain on briefl y.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Steering wheel adjustment control.
2. Lights and direction indicators controls.
3. Instrument panel.
4. Driver’s air bag.
Horn.
5. Cruise control, speed limiter controls.
6. Gear lever.
7. Handbrake.
8. Bonnet release.
9. Exterior mirror controls.
10. Fuse box.
11. Manual headlamp height adjustment.
12. Adjustable and closeable side vent.
13. Front side window demisting vent.
14. Windscreen demisting vent.
15. Steering lock and ignition.
16. Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer controls.
17. Adjustable and closeable central vents.
18. Passenger air bag.
19. MENU button.
20. Glove box.
21. Lighter.
22. Ashtray.
23. Heating/air conditioning controls.
24. Audio equipment.
25. Electric window controls.
26. 12 V socket.

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FAMILIARISATION
MONITOR THOROUGHLY
Instrument panel Controls bar
A. With the ignition on, the needle indicates the level of fuel remaining.
With the engine running, its associated warning light switches off. If it remains on, this indicates that you have reached the minimum level in the tank.
B. With the ignition on, the needle indicates the coolant temperature.
With the engine running, its associated warning light switches off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level warning light does not remain on.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
A. Hands-free kit.
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B. Hazard warning lights.
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C. Rear screen and mirrors de-icing.
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D. Locking/Unlocking of the load space (Light van).
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1. With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lights come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning lights should switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to the section
concerned.
Warning lights
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Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS Each time the engine is started: a series of warni ng lights comes on applying a self-checking test. T hey switch off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning sign if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message on t he display. "Do not ignore these warnings."
Warning light lightightis indicates Solution - action

Service
on temporarily. minor faults. Consult a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, accompanied by a message on the display.
major faults. Make a note of the warning message and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Parking brake fluid level
on. that the parking brake is applied or has not been released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning light.
on. that the fl uid level is too low. Top up with a fl uid recommended by a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, even though the level is correct. Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Low engine oil level
on. that the level of oil in the engine is too low. Check the engine oil level and contact a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, even though the level is correct. Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Coolant temperature
on with the needle in the red zone. an abnormal increase in the coolant temperature. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the circuit to cool. Visually check the level.
on H in the red zone. an abnormal increase in the coolant temperature. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7. Consult a CITROËN dealer .

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Warning light lightightis indicates Solution - action
Engine oil pressure
on while driving. that the pressure is too low.
Park and switch off the ignition, allow the lubrication circuit to cool in order to check its level. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
continuously on, even though the level is correct. a major fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer .
fl ashing, for a few seconds, with a message on the display.
that a service will soon be due. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet then carry out the CITROËN service.
Battery charge
on. a fault in the charging circuit. Check the battery terminals… Refer to the "Battery" section of chapter 7.
continuously on, in spite of the checks. a circuit fault, an ignition or injection malfunction. Contact a CITROËN dealer .
Door open detection
on. that a door is not closed correctly. Check that the cab doors and the rear and side doors are closed. accompanied by a message on the display.
Seat belt not fastened
on then flashes. that the driver has not fastened his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied by an audible signal then remains on.
that the vehicle is moving with the driver ’s seat belt unfastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap. Refer to the "Seat belts" sectio n of chapter 5.

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Instruments and controls
Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Front air bag flashing or continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Refer to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Side air bag flashing or continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Refer to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Disarming of the passenger ’s front air bag on.
that this air bag has been disarmed intentionally in the presence of a rear facing child seat.
Configure via the trip computer MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
ABS continuously on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without assistance. However, you are advised to stop and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Emission control system flashing or continuously on. failure of the system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic immobiliser on.
the ignition key inserted
is not recognised.
The vehicle cannot be
started. Use another key and have the faulty key checked by a CITROËN dealer . Refer to the "Access" section of chapter 1.
Front brake pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer .

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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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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.