2020 CITROEN RELAY max gross vehicle weight

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Driving
Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
► Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
► Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
► Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
► During long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4
minutes before moving off, to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,
even several minutes after the engine stops.
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P (depending on the
type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and your safety, remember that certain precautions,
described hereafter, should be taken when
driving your vehicle :
Manoeuvre cautiously, at low speed
The dimensions of your vehicle differ from those
of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as well as in
length, and some obstacles will be more difficult
to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no obstacles
at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the
vehicle. Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders
are fitted.
Load the vehicle correctly
With a load carried, the vehicle must remain
within the maximum authorised weight, the
Gross Vehicle Weight.
To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle,
the load should be centred and the heaviest part
placed on the floor in front of the rear wheels.
It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a roof
rack.
Loading also implies adherence to the maximum
load of the roof bar anchor points. Adhere to
the maximum permissible weight, according to
CITROËN dealer specifications.
Loads must be securely lashed down.
A load that is not properly secured inside the
vehicle may affect vehicle handling and create a
risk of accident.
If your vehicle is fitted with a drop-side back, the
height and width of the load must remain within
the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
Drive the vehicle in a prudent and efficient
way
Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the
vehicle.
Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate
progressively, anticipate the need to slow down
and adapt your speed to suit the situation.
Indicate changes of direction well in advance so
that you are seen by other road users.
Take care
The tyres must be inflated to at least the
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to
the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical
systems of your vehicle.


If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
► check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
► deactivate the Stop & Start function,
► drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
► do not stop and do not switch off the engine.

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Practical information
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly locked,
verifying the follow points:
– the green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball,
– the wheel is in contact with the towball,
– the key lock is closed and the key removed;
the wheel can no longer be operated,
– the towball must not be able to move in its
carrier; test by shaking it with your hand.
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the Gross Vehicle
Weight - GVW), the trailer, or the sum of the
two (the Gross Train Weight - GTW).
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load on a
towbar-mounted carrier, the towball must be
removed and the protective plug inserted in the
carrier. This measure applies particularly where
the towball might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Towing a trailer

The type-approved towable weights are entered
in your vehicle's registration certificate, as well
as on the manufacturer's plate.
For more information on the Technical
characteristics of the vehicle and
particularly on weights and towable loads,
refer to the corresponding section.
You will then have information on your vehicle's
ability to tow a trailer, a caravan, a boat, etc.
These values are also given in the sales
brochures.
We recommend using genuine CITROËN
towbars and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and having a CITROËN
dealer fit the towbar.
These genuine towbars are compatible with
the operation of the rear parking sensors and
the reversing camera, if your vehicle is so
equipped.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine towball can be easily and quickly
fitted or removed. These operations do not
require any tools.


1. Carrier
2. Connection socket
3. Safety eye
4.Detachable towball
5. Locking / unlocking wheel
6. Key lock with removable cap
7. Key reference label
For more information on the Technical
data of the vehicle, and in particular on
the weights and towed loads, refer to the
corresponding section.


A. Locked position; the locking wheel is in
contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position; the locking wheel is no
longer in contact with the towball (gap of
around 5 mm).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.

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Practical information
7Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly locked,
verifying the follow points:
– the green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball,
– the wheel is in contact with the towball,
– the key lock is closed and the key removed;
the wheel can no longer be operated,
– the towball must not be able to move in its
carrier; test by shaking it with your hand.
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the Gross Vehicle
Weight - GVW), the trailer, or the sum of the
two (the Gross Train Weight - GTW).
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load on a
towbar-mounted carrier, the towball must be
removed and the protective plug inserted in the
carrier. This measure applies particularly where
the towball might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.
Fitting the towball

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective
plug from the carrier.
► Insert the end of towball 4 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically.
The wheel 5 turns a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear.


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A).
► Close lock 6 using the key. ►
Always remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
► Clip the cap onto the lock.


► Remove the protective cover from the
towball.
► Attach the trailer to the towball.
► Attach the cable on the trailer to safety eye 3
on the carrier.
► Connect the trailer plug to connection
socket 2 on the carrier.
Removing the towball
► Disconnect the trailer plug from the
connection socket 2 on the carrier.
► Detach the cable on the trailer from the safety
eye 3 on the carrier.
► Detach the trailer from the towball.
► Refit the protective cover to the towball.
► Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key.
► Insert the key into lock 6.

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► Pull the control located on the side of the
dashboard towards you.
On the outside

► Open the lock using the key.
► Hold towball 4 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn wheel 5 fully in a
clockwise direction; do not release the wheel.
► Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1.
► Release the wheel; this automatically stops in
the unlocked position (position B).
► Refit the protective plug to the carrier .
► Carefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
jet wash, the towball must be removed and the
protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly visible area, close to the carrier or in the
boot.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar system.
Roof-mounted carrying
systems


For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is imperative to use a carrying system
(roof bars or roof rack) approved for the vehicle.
Roof bars can only be fitted on H1 or H2 height
versions of vans, combis and minibuses. On
minibuses, check the presence of a roof air
conditioning unit.
The carrying device must be fixed to the
anchorage points on the roof of the vehicle: 6,
8 or 10, depending on the wheelbase of the
vehicle.
Observe the fitting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied with the
carrying device.
Maximum roof load, evenly distributed:
150 kg, for all versions, within the limits
of the gross vehicle weight (GVW).
Roofs cannot be equipped with a
carrying system on H3 height versions.
Strictly observe the legal provisions in
force concerning the maximum volume
measurements.
For more information on the Technical
data of the vehicle, and in particular on
the dimensions, refer to the corresponding
section.
Bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an automatic
change to START mode.
On the inside
This operation must only be done with the
vehicle stationary and the driver’s door open.

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Technical data
Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) values and the
towable loads listed are valid for a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towable load must
be reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).
Diesel engines
Euro 6.2 Diesel engines
Engines 2.2 BlueHDi 120 S&S2.2 BlueHDi 140 S&S2.2 BlueHDi 165 S&S
Gearbox Manual 6-speed (BVM6)
Cubic capacity (cc) 2,1972,1972,197
Max. power - EC standard (kW) 88103121
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Euro 6.1 Diesel engines
Engines 2.0 BlueHDi 110
2.0 BlueHDi 110 S&S 2.0 BlueHDi 130
2.0 BlueHDi 130 S&S 2.0 BlueHDi 160
2.0 BlueHDi 160 S&S
Gearbox Manual 6-speed (BVM6)
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,9971,9971,997
Engines 2.0 BlueHDi 110
2.0 BlueHDi 110 S&S 2.0 BlueHDi 130
2.0 BlueHDi 130 S&S 2.0 BlueHDi 160
2.0 BlueHDi 160 S&S
Max. power - EC standard (kW) 8196120
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Euro 4/Euro 5 Diesel engines
(Depending on country of sale)
Engines 2.2 HDi 1102.2 HDi 130
2.2 e-HDi 130 2.2 HDi 150
2.2 e-HDi 150 3 HDi 180
Gearbox Manual 6-speed (BVM6)
Cubic capacity (cc) 2,1982,1982,1982,999
Max. power - EC standard (kW) 819611 0130
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Weights and towed loads
These tables present the approved weight values (in kg) according to the dimensions and designations of the vehicle.
Minibus
Dimensions DesignationsGVWUnbraked trailerMaximum authorised
nose weight
L3 H2 4404,005XX
L4 H2 4424,250XX


For Combi versions, the maximum weight of the Braked trailer (within the GTW limit), on a 10% or 12% gradient, is: 2,500 kg.

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Technical data
9Identification markings

A. Manufacturer's plate

This plate is located on the crossbar of the front
bumper, under the bonnet. 1 -
European whole vehicle type approval
number
2 - Vehicle identification number (VIN)
3 - Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
4 - Gross train weight (GTW)
5.1 - Maximum weight on the front axle
5.2 - Maximum weight on the rear axle
B. Serial number on the
bodywork
C. Tyres


This label (may differ from image shown), affixed
to the driver's side door pillar, indicates:
– the tyre sizes,
– the tyre pressures when laden.
The tyre pressures must be checked when
the tyres are cold, at least monthly.
D. Paint code
This reference number is located on the front
crossmember, under the bonnet.
E. Serial number on the
bodywork
This number is located under the plastic cover, at
the sill on the right-hand side.
Glossary of labels
This section contains all of the text written on the
labels present in the vehicle.
For the Identification markings , refer to
the corresponding section.