2008 Citroen NEMO DAG Owner's Manual

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Child safety
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT (VAN)
In accordance with the European regulation (Directive 2005/40), this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a
seat belt and universally approved in accordance wi th the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

Weight of the child and indicative age

Seat
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 ( a ) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front passenger
seat ( b )
U U U U

a : Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.

b : consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U : seat suitable for the installation of a child se at secured using a seat belt and universally approv ed, “rear facing” and/or “forward facing”.

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SAFETY
Child safety
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT (COMBI)
In accordance with the European regulation (Directive 2005/40), this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a
seat belt and universally approved in accordance wi th the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

Weight of the child and indicative age

Seat
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 ( a ) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front passenger
seat ( b )
U U U U
Rear side seats
U U

U
U
Rear central seat
U U U U

a : Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.

b : consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U : seat suitable for the installation of a child se at secured using a seat belt and universally approv ed, “rear facing” and/or “forward facing”.

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child’s protection in
the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack in
relation to the child’s body to a minimum ,
even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the “forward
facing” child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is in contact with the back of
the vehicle’s seat and that the head restraint
does not cause any discomfort. Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child’s shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child’s thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and unsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the “Child lock”.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the side windows.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached securely
to prevent it from being thrown around the
vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel
in the “forward facing” position on the front
passenger seat, unless the rear seats are
already occupied by other children, cannot
be used or are absent.
Disarm the passenger air bag when a “rear
facing” child seat is installed on the front
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the air bag were
to inflate.

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Child safety
“ISOFIX” FASTENING SYSTEM
Your vehicle has been approved according
to the new ISOFIX directives.
The system features 3 rings for each side
seat on the rear benchseat :
- 2 bottom rings, located between the
backrest and the seat cushion,
- 1 top ring, for the securing of the
TOP TETHER top belt .
The ISOFIX fastening system gives you a
reliable, strong and convenient fitting for a
child seat in your vehicle.
ISOFIX child seats have 2 latches which are
easy to secure on the 2 bottom rings.
Some also have a top belt which is for
attaching to the top ring.
To attach the top belt, raise the head
restraint, then pass the buckle between the
2 supports. Next fix the buckle to the top
ring, and tension the top belt.
THE ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS :
This child seat can also be used in seat
positions that are not equipped with
ISOFIX anchoring points.
In this case, they must be secured to the
seat using the 3-point seat belt .
Follow the fitting instructions given in the
child seat manufacturer ’s user guide.
The ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus(weight class B1)
Group 1 : 9 to 18 kg
Installed forwards-facing.
Equipped with a TOP TETHER top belt
to be secured to the upper ISOFIX ring.
3 possible angles for the shell: sitting,
reclining and flat. The incorrect installation of a child seat
in your vehicle compromises protection
of the child in the event of a collision.

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IUF: seat position suitable for installation of an Isofix Universal child seat, “Forward-facing” attached with the “Top Tether” top belt.
IL-SU: seat position suitable for installation of an Isofix Semi-Universal child seat, either :
- “rear-facing” equipped with a “Top Tether” top belt or a bar,
- “forward-facing” equipped with a bar.
To attach the “Top Tether” top belt, refer to the “Isofix fastening system” section.
X : seat position not suitable for installation of an ISOFIX child seat of the weight group indicated.
Weight of child / age given as a guide
Up to 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to approx.
6 months
Up to 10 kg (group 0)
Up to 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year old
9 - 18 kg (group 1)
From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Shell “Rear-facing” “Rear-facing” “Forward-facing”
ISOFIX size class
F G C D E C D A B B1
ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child
seats which may be installed on the rear
side seats

X IL-SU IL-SU IUF
TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS (COMBI)
In compliance with European legislation (ECE 16), this table indicates which of the ISOFIX child seats can be installed in seat positions in
your vehicle that are equipped with ISOFIX anchorin g points.
For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class, defined by a letter from A and G, is shown on the child seat
next to the ISOFIX logo.

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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 1000 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, ...).

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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
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
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 rack, set of tranverse roof bars, loading
roller.
Protective wood floor, non-slip wood floor,
wood side protection, window protection
grille.
Never exceed the maximum weight of
the vehicle when loaded (GVW). The installation of equipment or an
electrical accessory not supplied by
Automobiles CITROËN, may result in
a failure of the electronic system of your
vehicle.
We would like to draw your attention to this
fact, and advise you to consult a CITROËN
dealer who will be able to show you the
range of equipment and accessories that are
available.
Depending on the country of sale, it may be
mandatory to carry high visibility jackets,
warning triangles and replacement bulbs
in your vehicle. Before fitting any radio
transmitters with an external aerial on
your vehicle, we recommend that you
contact a CITROËN dealer. Your CITROËN
dealer will inform you of the features of
transmittters (frequency band, maximum
power output, aerial position, specific
conditions of installation) which may be
fitted, in accordance with the Automobile
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/CE...).