2013 CITROEN NEMO DAG towing

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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,
automatic cutting off of the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be saved.
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.

Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
markings" section of chapter 7) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.

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 sensors
will be deactivated automatically
when an genuine CITROËN towbar is used
(see the "Rear parking sensors" section of
chapter 3).
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 or a qualified workshop.
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 and following the
manufacturer's instructions.
The operation of the rear parking sensors is
deactivated automatically when the trailer
cable connector is inserted in the towbar
socket.
When the trailer cable is removed, the rear
parking 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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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 parking brake, 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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Having your vehicle towed


BEING TOWED


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

In the front bumper, 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.
Unlock the steering by turning the the
ignition key one notch and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only.
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 (brakes, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assistance when the
engine is started.


From the rear

In the rear bumper, 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.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only.


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...

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Exterior



EXTERIOR (LIGHT VAN)


Rear lamp, direction indicators, 3rd
brake lamp ............... 41-42, 146-147
Right-hand side:
fuel fi ller cap, fuel tank ................... 156
fuel cut-off ...............................156-157

Load space .............................108-109
Rear doors ......................31, 33, 36-40
Opening/Closing to 180° ........... 37, 39

Number plate lamps ...................... 146

Rear parking sensors ...................... 72

Spare wheel, changing a wheel,
tools .....................................138-140

Towing, lifting ................................. 154
Towbar ....................................131-132
Dimensions .................................58-59

Accessories ............................133-134
Roof rack ....................................... 133

Key, remote control, battery ........31-33
Central locking ..................... 31, 37, 39
Opening/Closing front windows ....... 32
Confi dential card.............................. 34
Alarm ............................................... 35

Wiper blades.................................. 148
Door mirrors ..................................... 46
Side repeater ................................. 145

Front lamps, foglamps, direction
indicators .................. 41-42,143-145
Headlamp beam height adjustment .....42
Changing bulbs.......................143-147

Opening/
Closing doors ...............31, 33, 36-40
Opening the bonnet ....................... 159
Menu - autoclose ................. 37, 39, 70

Brakes, pads.......................... 162, 164
Hill start assist ................................. 54
Braking assistance ................. 114-115
Trajectory control .................... 115-117
Tyres, pressures ............................ 155

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Exterior



EXTERIOR (COMBI)


Brakes, pads.......................... 162, 164
Hill start assist ................................. 54
Braking assistance ................. 114-115
Trajectory control .................... 115-117
Tyres, pressures .................... 142, 155
Dimensions .................................60-63

Accessories ............................133-134
Roof bars ....................................... 133

Key, remote control, battery ........31-33
Central locking ..................... 31, 37, 39
Opening/Closing front windows ....... 32
Confi dential card.............................. 34
Alarm ............................................... 35

Wiper blades.................................. 148
Door mirrors ..................................... 46
Side repeater ................................. 145

Front lamps, foglamps,
direction indicators .... 41-42, 143-145
Headlamp beam height adjustment .... 42
Changing bulbs.......................143-147

Opening/
Closing doors ...............31, 33, 36-40
Child lock ......................................... 40
Rear windows .................................. 47
Opening the bonnet ....................... 159
Menu - autoclose ................. 37, 39, 70
Right-hand side:
fuel fi ller cap, fuel tank ................... 156
fuel cut-off ...............................156-157

Rear fi ttings ............................ 110-111
Rear doors ......................31, 33, 36-40
Opening/Closing to 180° ........... 37, 39

Number plate lamps ...................... 146

Rear parking sensors ...................... 72

Spare wheel,
changing a wheel,
tools, temporary puncture
repair kit ............... 138-140, 141-142

Towing, lifting ................................. 154
Towbar ....................................131-132


Rear lamps, direction indicators,
3 rd brake lamp
......... 41-42, 146-147

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Interior


Seat belts................................ 118-119
Airbags ...................................120-123

Deactivating the passenger's airbag ....122

Seats, adjustments .....................95-96
Tools, jack ...................................... 138
Folding seat ..................................... 97
Child seats ......................124-126, 128

12 V socket .................................... 106
Parking brake ................................ 113
Battery (+), charging,
starting .................................135-137

INTERIOR (LIGHT VAN)


Load space .............................108-109


●
stowing rings,

●
storage tray,

●
torch,

●
vertical partition.
Rear courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Accessories ............................133-134

Rear view mirror .............................. 46
Front courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Changing a courtesy
lamp bulb .................................... 145

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Interior


Front seat belts ....................... 118-119
Airbags ...................................120-123

Deactivating the passenger's airbag ....122

Front seats, adjustments ............95-96

12 V socket .................................... 106
Parking brake ................................ 113
Battery (+), charging,
starting .................................135-137
Rear view mirror .............................. 46
Front courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Changing a courtesy
lamp bulb .................................... 145

Bench rear seat ..........................98-99
Rear seat
belts .................................... 118-119
Child seats .............. 124-125, 127-128
ISOFIX mountings ..................129-130

Rear fi ttings ................................... 110


●
stowing rings,

●
luggage retaining net,

●
rear parcel shelf.
Rear courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Tools, jack,
temporary puncture
repair kit .......................138, 141-142
Accessories ............................133-134



INTERIOR (COMBI)


Folding seat ..................................... 97

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Interior


Front seat belts ....................... 118-119
Airbags ...................................120-123

Deactivating the passenger's airbag .... 122

Front seats, adjustments ............95-96

12 V socket .................................... 106
Parking brake ................................ 113
Battery (+), charging,
starting .................................135-137
Rear view mirror .............................. 46
Front courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Changing a courtesy
lamp bulb .................................... 145

Rear bench seat .....................100-101
Rear seat
belts ..................................... 118-119
Child seats .............. 124-125, 127-128
ISOFIX mountings ..................129-130

Rear fi ttings ............................ 110-111


●
stowing rings,

●
luggage retaining net,

●
rear parcel shelf,

●
retaining straps,

●
torch.



INTERIOR (COMBI)


Folding seat ..................................... 97

Rear courtesy lamp ....................... 112
Boot lamp ...................................... 112
Tools, jack,
temporary puncture
repair kit .......................138, 141-142
Accessories ............................133-134