2008.5 Citroen NEMO parking brake

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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 lightis indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox system on, accompanied by a flashing of "AUTO". a gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Display displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature
the temperature which flashes accompanied by a message on the display.
weather conditions which could result in the presence of ice on the road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply. Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
Date 11:00:00
a setting: of the Date. of the Time.
a configuration via the MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height setting.
a position from 0 to 3 depending on the load carried.
Adjust using the control on the fascia panel. Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of chapter 1.

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Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox system on, accompanied by a flashing of "AUTO". a gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Display displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature
the temperature which flashes accompanied by a message on the display.
weather conditions which could result in the presence of ice on the road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply. Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
Date 11:00:00
a setting: of the Date. of the Time.
a configuration via the MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height setting.
a position from 0 to 3 depending on the load carried.
Adjust using the control on the fascia panel. Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of chapter 1.

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Gearbox and steering wheel
ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 5-speed electronic gearbox system
gives you the choice between the comfort of
automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a
manual gearbox.
This gearbox gives you access to two driving
modes:
- an automatic mode for the automatic
management of gear changes, with no
driver intervention necessary,
- a sequential mode for manual gear
changes made by the driver using the
gear lever.
It is comprised of a gear lever 1 on the
central console to select the driving mode,
reverse gear and neutral, or to select
sequential mode.
Gear lever positions
N: neutral.
With your foot on the brake pedal, select this
position to start the engine.
R: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, hold your foot
down on the brake pedal and push the gear
lever upwards.
A: automatic mode.
Move the gear lever downwards to select
this mode.
M+/-: sequential mode with manual gear
changes.
Move the lever downwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push it forwards to move up a gear,
- pull it backwards to go down a gear.
Starting the vehicle
Select position N .
Press firmly on the brake pedal whilst
starting the engine.
Start the engine. "N" appears on the
instrument panel display.
Select first gear (position M or A) or reverse
gear (position R).
Release the parking brake.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal, then
accelerate.
"AUTO" and "1" or "R" appear on the
instrument panel display.
It is possible to start in second gear,
only in sequential mode.

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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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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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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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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
PARKING THE VEHICLE
As far as possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition
and engage first gear (on a hill).
If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.
TOOLS
The tools required are stored in a tool kit
located behind the driver ’s seat (Van) or
behind the rear benchseat (Combi).

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Centring guide.

3. Screwdriver.

4. Jack with handle.

5. Removable towing eye.
TAKING OUT THE SPARE WHEEL
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear left part of the loading sill.

1. Slacken the wheel retaining bolt using the
wheelbrace.

2.
Unscrew fully to unwind the cable winch.

3. Take out the spare wheel using the
wheelbrace.

4. Raise the cover A .

5. Remove the cable B from its housing.

6. Release the spare wheel and place it
near the wheel to be changed.