2012 CITROEN RELAY ABS

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Contents
5. SAFETY 93-1116. ACCESSORIES112-115
7. CHECKS 116-123
8. QUICK HELP124-140
9. TECHNICALD ATA141-154A
Parking brake 93Hazard warning lamps 93Horn 94ABS 94Emergency brakingassistance 94Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and electronic stabilityprogramme (ESP) 95Fixed speed limiter 97Seat belts 98Airbags 101Deactivating thepassenger airbag 102Child seats 104ISOFIX seats 106
Towing a trailer 112Roof bars 114Other accessories 114
Opening the bonnet 116Under the bonnet 117Levels 118Checks 120Fuel 123
Battery 124Changing a wheel 126Puncture repair kit 129Changing a bulb 131Changing a fuse 135Changing a wiperblade 139Being towed 140
Dimensions 142Engines 149Weights 150Identifi cationmarkings 154
10. VISUAL SEARCH 155-159
Exterior 155Instruments andcontrols 156Interior 158Technical data - Maintenance 159

Child seats in the rear.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
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 "Seat belts" section of chapter 5.
Power steering

on, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on
the screen.
its malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Front/lateral
airbag flashing or
continuously on. a fault with an airbag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer. Refer
to the "Airbags" section of chapter 5.
Suspension on. a fault with the pneumatic
compensation. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
ABS on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance. However, you are advised to stop and
contact a CITROËN dealer.
ASR flashing. that skidding of the wheels has
been avoided. The system optimises drive and improves the directional
stability of the vehicle.
Refer to the "Driving safely" section of chapter 5.
on, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on
the screen.
its malfunction. Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT SEATS

Head restraint

Press the tab to adjust the height of the
head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, press the tabs
and raise the head restraint.


Adjustable armrest

Turn the control located under the end of the
armrest.

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Driving safely


HORN

Press the centre of the steering wheel.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS - EBFD)

The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force
distribution) systems improve the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or slippery
surfaces.
The ABS prevents locking of the wheels, the
EBFD provides full control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.
EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables the
optimum braking pressure to be reached more
quickly, press the pedal fi rmly without releasing it.
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is activated.
This alters the resistance of the brake pedal
under your foot.
To prolong the operation of the emergency
braking assistance system: keep your foot on the
brake pedal.

Good practice

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking
distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)
the ABS may increase the braking distance.
When braking in an emergency, do not
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly,
without releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able to
continue to steer the vehicle to avoid an
obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by
slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved. If this warning lamp comes on,
it indicates a malfunction of the
ABS which could result in a
loss of control of the vehicle on
braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the brake warning
lamp, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in a loss of control
of the vehicle on braking.

Stop immediately.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Driving safely
SAFETY
ANTI-SLIP REGULATION (ASR) AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP)
These systems are linked and complement
the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding
losses of control of the vehicle on
acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also
allows the directional stability of the vehicle
to be improved on acceleration.
Use the ESP to hold your course without
attempting to countersteer. If there is a variation between the trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that required
by the driver, the ESP system automatically
acts on the engine and the brake of one
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
In certain exceptional conditions (when
starting a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, or
on loose ground...), it could prove useful
to deactivate the ASR system to make the
wheels spin and regain grip.

Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The LED flashes when the ASR
or ESP is triggered. Press this button.
The LED on the button comes on: the ASR
system no longer acts on the engine
operation, but continues to act on the brakes.
Operating fault

When a malfunction of the ASR
system occurs, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and confirmed by a
message on the screen.

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SAFETY
Child safety
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.
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. Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a
"rear facing" child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate.

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".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds to the rear windows.
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.
Crew cab

Do not install child seats, booster cushions
or carrycots on the rear seats of the cab.

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Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
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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.
Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
markings" section of chapter 9) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
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 imperative that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment installed at the
rear of the vehicle and in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
Good practice

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 lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
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 sensors:
the system does not
operate while the vehicle is towing.

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Changing a bulb

REAR LAMPS

For more information on the bulbs, refer to
the table "Types of bulb".
- Remove the two fixing nuts.

- Pull the lens block from the outside.

- Unscrew the three screws using the
screwdriver supplied (under the front
passenger seat) and extract the bulb
holder.

- Remove the faulty bulb by pressing it
lightly while turning it anticlockwise.

- Change the bulb.

1.
Brake/sidelamps
Type B,
P 21/5 W - 5 W


Type B , P21W - 21W


- Unscrew the two screws.

- Remove the lamp.

- Remove the bulb holder moving aside
the two tabs.

- Remove the faulty bulb by pressing it
lightly while turning it anticlockwise.

- Change the bulb.
2.
Direction indicators
Type B,
PY 21 W - 21 W

3.
Reversing lamps
Type B,
P 21 W - 21 W

4.
Foglamps
Type B,
P 21 W - 21 W


- Identify the faulty bulb then open the
rear doors.

- Disconnect the electrical connector.
NUMBER PLATE LAMPS


Type A,
C 5 W - 5 W


- Press the point, indicated by the arrow,
then remove the plastic lens.

- Change the bulb by moving aside the
two contacts.
- Ensure that the new bulbs are secured
correctly between the two contacts.

- Replace the plastic lens and press on it.