2014 CITROEN NEMO towing

137
6
ACCESSORIES



Towing a trailer


TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, 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.

138
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 genuine
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, ...).

144
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.

161
7
QUICK HELP



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 remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
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,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- 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...

174



Exterior



EXTERIOR (LIGHT VAN)


Rear lamp, direction indicators,
3 rd brake lamp .......... 42-43, 153-154
Right-hand side:
fuel fi ller cap, fuel tank ................... 163
fuel cut-off ...............................163-164

Load space ............................. 109-110
Rear doors ......................32, 34, 37-41
Opening/Closing to180° ............ 38, 40

Number plate lamps ...................... 153

Rear parking sensors ...................... 73

Spare wheel, changing a wheel,
tools .....................................144-146

Towing, lifting ................................. 161
Towbar ....................................137-138
Dimensions .................................60-61

Accessories ............................139-140
Roof rack ....................................... 139

Key, remote control, battery ........32-34
Central locking ..................... 32, 39, 40
Opening/Closing front windows ....... 33
Confi dential card.............................. 35
Alarm ............................................... 36

Wiper blades.................................. 155
Door mirrors ..................................... 47
Side repeater ................................. 152

Front lamps, foglamps,
direction indicators ... 42-43, 150-151
Headlamp beam height adjustment .....43
Changing bulbs.......................150-154

Opening/Closing
doors ............................32, 34, 37-41
Opening the bonnet ....................... 166
Menu - autoclose ................. 38, 40, 71

Brakes, pads.......................... 169, 171
Hill start assist ................................. 55
Braking assistance ................. 115-116
Trajectory control .................... 116-118
Tyres, pressures ............................ 162
Snow chains .................................. 149

175
8
VISUAL SEARCH



Exterior



EXTERIOR (COMBI)


Brakes, pads.......................... 169, 171
Hill start assist ................................. 55
Braking assistance ................. 115-116
Trajectory control .................... 116-118
Tyres, pressures .................... 144, 162
Snow chains .................................. 149
Dimensions ..................... 62-63, 64-65

Accessories ............................139-140
Roof bars ....................................... 139

Key, remote control, battery ........32-34
Central locking ..................... 32, 39, 40
Opening/Closing front windows ....... 33
Confi dential card.............................. 35
Alarm ............................................... 36

Wiper blades.................................. 155
Door mirrors ..................................... 47
Side repeater ................................. 152

Front lamps, foglamps,
direction indicators ... 42-43, 150-151
Headlamp beam height adjustment ... 43
Changing bulbs.......................150-154

Opening/Closing
doors ............................32, 34, 37-41
Child lock ......................................... 41
Rear windows .................................. 48
Opening the bonnet ....................... 166
Menu - autoclose ................. 38, 40, 71
Right-hand side:
fuel fi ller cap, fuel tank ................... 163
fuel cut-off ...............................163-164

Rear fi ttings ............................ 111-112
Rear doors ......................32, 34, 37-41
Opening/Closing to 180° ........... 38, 40

Number plate lamps ...................... 153

Rear parking sensors ...................... 73

Spare wheel, changing a wheel,
tools, temporary puncture
repair kit ............... 144-146, 147-148

Towing, lifting ................................. 161
Towbar ....................................137-138


Rear lamps, direction indicators,
3
rd brake lamp .......... 42-43, 153-154

176



Interior


Seat belts................................ 119-120
Airbags ...................................121-124
Deactivating the passenger's
airbag .................................. 123, 127

Seats, adjustments .....................96-97
Tools, jack ...................................... 144
Folding seat ..................................... 98
Child seats ......................125-131, 133

12 V socket .................................... 107
Parking brake ................................ 114
Battery (+), charging,
starting .................................141-143

INTERIOR (LIGHT VAN)


Load space ............................. 109-110


●
stowing rings,

●
storage tray,

●
torch,

●
vertical partition.
Rear courtesy lamp ....................... 113
Accessories ............................139-140

Rear view mirror .............................. 47
Front courtesy lamp ....................... 113
Changing a courtesy lamp
bulb ............................................. 152

177
8
VISUAL SEARCH



Interior



INTERIOR (LIGHT VAN)

Rear view mirror .............................. 47
Front courtesy lamp ....................... 113
Changing a courtesy
lamp bulb .................................... 152
Folding seat ..................................... 98
Child seats ......................125-131, 133
12 V socket .................................... 107
Parking brake ................................ 114 Battery (+), charging,
starting .................................141-143
Seat belts................................ 119-120
Airbags ...................................121-124
Deactivating the passenger's
airbag .................................. 123, 127
Seats, adjustments .....................96-97
Tools, jack ...................................... 144
Load space .................................... 109


●
stowing rings,

●
storage box

●
torch,

●
vertical partition.
Rear courtesy lamp ....................... 113
Accessories ............................139-140