2009 Citroen NEMO towing

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FAMILIARISATION
Familiarisation
LOAD SPACE (LIGHT VAN)

1. Stowing rings.

2. Storage tray.

3. Torch.

4. Partition.

5. Spare wheel.

 82 It is advisable to immobilise the load
by fi xing it securely using the stowing
rings
1 on the fl oor.

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Familiarisation
REAR LAYOUT (COMBI)

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With hinged rear doors

1. Stowing rings.

2. Luggage retaining net.

3. Tool kit.

4. Rear shelf.
With tailgate

1. Stowing rings.

2. Luggage retaining net.

3. Rear shelf.

4. Retaining straps/Tool kit.

5. Torch/Boot light.

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
Stowing rings
There are 6 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far forwards towards the driver ’s
seat as possible.
Storage tray
A storage tray is provided at the rear left of
the load space.
Torch
A magnetic torch is provided at the rear
right of the load space.
Remove the torch from its base by
pressing the button then pivoting the torch
downwards by 90 degrees.
To switch on the torch, slide the switch
forwards.
To change the 4 storage batteries (NiMH
type), remove the protective cover from
the torch.
To put the torch back in place, engage
it in the notches on the base and pivot it
upwards.
Ladder type vertical partition
Behind the driver ’s seat, a ladder type
vertical partition protects the driver against
the risk of load movement.
Partitions
Panel, glazed and mid-height panel
with grille type partitions are offered to
complement your light van.
The transportation of passengers in the
load space is not permitted.
You are advised to immobilise the load
by securing it firmly using the stowing
rings on the floor. The torch’s storage batteries recharge
automatically while driving.
An additional light is installed in the centre of
the torch base (refer to the "Interior lighting"
section).

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Practical information
REAR LAYOUT
Stowing rings
There are 4 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this enables
you to secure your luggage.
Rear shelf
Unfold the shelf to conceal the contents of
the boot from sight from the outside.
Fold the shelf back on itself for easier
access to the contents of the boot.
Store the shelf behind the rear bench seat
when loading bulky items vertically.
Removing the shelf
Fold the shelf back on itself.
Lift the shelf to approximately 60°.
Unclip the shelf’s side fixings from its
supports.
Remove the shelf.
Store the folded shelf in the location behind
the rear bench seat.
To put the shelf back in place, carry out
these operations in reverse order.

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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Driving advice
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.
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases 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 an original CITROËN
towbar is used (see the "Rear parking
assistance" section of chapter 4).
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
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, ...).

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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).
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe location.
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 (Light van)
or behind the rear bench seat (Combi).

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Centring guide.

3. Screwdriver.

4. Jack with handle.

5. Removable towing eye.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
Never go underneath the vehicle when it is
raised only by the jack; use an axle stand.
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 winch cable.

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Having your vehicle towed
BEING TOWED
Without lifting (four wheels on the ground)
You must always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is located in the
tool kit behind the driver ’s seat (Light van) or
behind the rear bench seat (Combi).
From the front
Unclip the cover on the right using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
From the rear
Unclip the cover at the bottom using a flat
tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
With lifting (2 wheels only on the ground)
It is preferable to lift the vehicle using
professional lifting equipment. When being towed with the engine
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
On the towed vehicle, the gear lever must be
put in neutral; failure to observe this special
condition may result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
started.