Citroen Nemo Dag (2008 year). Manual - part 6

Practical information

Modular vertical grille

You can obtain a two-part partition grille.
Associated with the retractable seat, the
grille increases the driver’s safety by
isolating him from the front load.

Operations:
1. Place the passenger seat in the fully

folded position.

2. Pull the catch, located at the lower part of

the grille.

3. Pull the catch, located at the upper part

of the grille.

4. Pivot the grille and insert the catch in the

space provided on the backrest of the
passenger seat.

Practical information

LOAD SPACE LAYOUT (COMBI)

Stowing rings

There are 4 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.

Luggage retaining net

Attached to the stowing rings, this allows
you to secure your loads.

Rear shelf

Deployed, to hide the contents of the boot
from the exterior.
Folded up, for easier access to the contents
of the boot.
Stored behind the rear benchseat, for the
vertical loading of bulky items.

Removing the shelf

Fold the shelf up.
Tilt the shelf to approximately 60°.
Unclip the side fixings of the shelf from their
brackets.
Remove the shelf.
Store the shelf folded up in the storage area
behind the rear benchseat.
To put it back in place, perform these
operations in the opposite order.

Practical information

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Front courtesy light

This is located in the centre of the roof.
It can be activated by:
- tilting the lens,

- opening or closing a door,

- locking or unlocking the vehicle.

It switches off automatically, after a few
minutes, if the doors remain open, or when
the ignition is switched on.
The courtesy light may be fitted with an
alarm sensor, a microphone for the hands-
free kit and reading lights.
The reading lights have right-hand and left-
hand switches.

Rear courtesy light

This is located on the upper part of the rear
right side.
Press the courtesy light lens to switch it on
or off.
It comes on automatically when a door is
opened.

Good practice

It switches off automatically:
- if the switch is not pressed down,

- in all cases within approximately

15 minutes if the doors remain open,

- when the ignition is switched on.

Driving safety

PARKING BRAKE

Applying

Pull the parking brake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.

If the parking brake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning light which
comes on on the instrument panel.

When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the parking
brake. There is no advantage in engaging a
gear after parking the vehicle, particularly if
the vehicle is loaded.

Releasing

Pull the handle and press the button to lower
the parking brake.

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Press this button, the two direction
indicators flash.
They operate with the ignition off.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the change of direction function, via the
right-hand or left-hand direction indicator, is
deactivated.

Driving safety

HORN

Press the centre of the steering wheel.

ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

The ABS system improves vehicle stability
and handling during braking, particularly on
surfaces with poor adhesion (e.g. damaged
or slippery road surfaces).
Note : when changing a wheel (tyres
and rims), ensure that they meet the
manufacturer’s requirements.
The anti-locking system automatically
intervenes when there is a risk of the wheels
locking.
The normal functioning of the ABS system
may be indicated by light vibrations on the
brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
hard on the brake pedal without releasing
the force.

If the ABS warning lamp lights
up on the instrument panel, this
indicates a malfunction of the ABS
system, which could lead to a loss

of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not permit shorter
braking. On very slippery road surfaces
(ice, oil, etc.) the ABS may lengthen the
braking distances. In emergency braking,
do not hesitate to press the brake pedal
firmly, without releasing the pressure, even
on slippery roads, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.

Seat belts

CAB SEAT BELTS

The front seats are fitted with pre-tensioners
and force limiters.

Fastening

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the
buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
The lap belt must be positioned as low as
possible on the pelvis. The chest belt must
pass over the hollow of the shoulder.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.

Inertia reel seat belts

These are fitted with a device which locks
automatically in the event of a collision or
emergency braking.
Safety in the event of a front impact has
been improved by the introduction of
pretensioning and force limiting seat belts.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belt against the body of the
occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupant in
the event of an accident.

Driver’s seat belt not fastened warning
light

When the vehicle is started, this
warning light comes on if the
driver has not fastened his seat
belt.

REAR SEAT BELTS (COMBI)

The 3-seater benchseat is fitted with 3-point
seat belts with force limiting reels.
The centre seat has a guide and a reel,
connected to the seat backrest.

When a seat belt is not in use, you
can store its buckle in the storage

space provided in the seat cushion of the
benchseat.

Seat belts

Good practice

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
which automatically adjusts the length of the
strap to your size. The seat belt is rolled up
automatically when not in use.
Ensure that the seat belt is rolled up
correctly after use.
After folding or moving a seat, ensure that
the seat belt is rolled up correctly in its
compartment and that the buckle is ready to
accommodate the tongue.

The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a collision or emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over.

The air bag warning light comes
on if the pretensioners are
triggered. Consult a CITROËN
dealer .

Depending on the nature and seriousness
of any impact, the pretensioning device may
be triggered before and independently of
inflation of the air bags. It instantly tightens
the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupants.
The equipment fitted to these seat belts is
operational when the ignition is switched on.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- restrain one person only,

- must not be twisted, check by pulling in

front of you with an even movement,

- be tightened as close to the body as

possible.

The upper part of the seat belt should be
positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The lap part should be placed as low as
possible on the pelvis.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as they
will not fulfil their role completely. If the
seats are fitted with armrests, the lap part of
the seat belt should always pass under the
armrest.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap firmly.

Recommendations for children:

- use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than
one metre fifty,

- never allow a child to travel on your lap,

even with the seat belt fastened.

For further information regarding child
seats, refer to the “Child safety” section

of chapter 5.

In accordance with current safety
regulations, your CITROËN dealer
guarantees all work or any checks, from
testing to maintenance, on your seat belt
equipment.
Have the seat belts checked regularly
(even after a minor impact) by a CITROËN
dealer : they must not show any signs of
wear, cutting or fraying and they must not be
transformed or modified.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold

by a CITROËN dealer .

Air bags

AIR BAGS

The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts suffered in the impact
detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the air

bags inflate instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle. Immediately
after the impact, the air bags deflate
rapidly, so that they do not hinder the
visibility of the occupants nor their
possible exit from the vehicle.

- in the event of a minor or rear impact

and in certain roll-over conditions, the air
bags will not be deployed; the seat belt
alone is sufficient to provide maximum
protection in these situations.

The seriousness of the collision depends on
the nature of the obstacle and the speed of
the vehicle at the moment of impact.

Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.

This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the air bag will not
operate.
The triggering of an air bag or air bags
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.

It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat is

installed facing rearwards. Refer to the
“Child safety” section of chapter 5.

Air bags

SIDE AIR BAGS

Activation

It is triggered unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the

vehicle rolls over, the air bag may not be
triggered.

Operating fault

If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, consult a
CITROËN dealer without delay to
have the system checked. The air
bags may no longer be triggered
in the event of a serious impact.

Air bags

For the air bags to be fully effective,
observe the following safety rules:

Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child, pet,
object...). This could hamper the operation
of the air bags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the air bag
systems checked.
All work on the air bag systems is strictly
forbidden unless it is carried out by the
qualified personnel of a CITROËN dealer .
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of slight burns
to the head, chest or arms when an air bag
is triggered cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag inflates almost instantly (within a
few milliseconds) then deflates within the
same time, discharging the hot gas through
openings provided for this purpose.

Front air bags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as deployment of
the air bags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.

Side air bags

Only put approved covers on the seats.
These will not hinder the triggering of the
side air bags. Consult a CITROËN dealer .
Do not fix or glue anything to the seat backs.
This could cause injury to the chest or arms
when the side air bag inflates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.

Air bags

AIR BAGS

- in the event of a minor or rear impact

and in certain roll-over conditions, the air
bags will not be deployed; the seat belt
alone is sufficient to provide maximum
protection in these situations.

The seriousness of the collision depends on
the nature of the obstacle and the speed of
the vehicle at the moment of impact.

Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.

It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat is

installed facing rearwards. Refer to the
“Child safety” section of chapter 5.

Air bags

FRONT AIR BAGS

The front air bags are incorporated in the
centre of the steering wheel for the driver
and in the fascia for the front passenger.

Activation

They are deployed simultaneously, unless
the passenger’s front air bag has been
disarmed, in the event of a serious front
impact.
The front air bag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the fascia to
cushion his forward movement.

Disarming

The passenger’s front air bag alone can be
disarmed. The air bag is disarmed from the
trip computer.

The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
the period of disarming.

To ensure the safety of your child, it
is essential to disarm the passenger

air bag when you install a rear-facing child
seat on the front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being killed or seriously
injured if the air bag were to inflate.

Refer to the “MENU” section of chapter
3, then select OFF on the “Passenger

air bag” menu.

Operating fault

If the two air bag warning lights are lit
continuously, do not install a rear-facing
child seat. Consult a CITROËN dealer .

If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the display,

consult a CITROËN dealer without delay
to have the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.

Air bags

For the air bags to be fully effective,
observe the following safety rules:

Front air bags

Side air bags

Child safety

GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO CHILD
SEATS

Although one of CITROËN ’s main criteria
when designing your vehicle, the safety of
your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these
precautions:
- in accordance with Directive 2003/20, all

children under the age of 12 or less
than one metre fifty tall must travel in
approved child seats suited to their
weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt or
ISOFIX mountings.

- statistically, the safest seat positions

for carrying children are the rear seats
of the vehicle,

- a child weighing under 9 kg must

always be carried in the “rearwards-
facing” position whether in the front or
the back of the vehicle.

CITROËN recommends that children are
carried in the rear seats of your vehicle :
- “rearwards-facing” up to the age of 2,

- “forwards-facing” over the age of 2.

INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT USING A THREE POINT SEAT BELT

“Rearwards-facing”

Do not forget to disarm the air
bag before installing the child.
When a “rearwards-facing” child
seat is installed on the front

passenger seat , it is essential that the
passenger air bag is disarmed. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the air bag were to
inflate .

“Forwards-facing”

When a “forwards-facing” child
seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , leave the
passenger air bag armed.

The rules for transporting children are
specific to each country. Consult the

current legislation in your country.
Please consult the list of seats approved
in your country. The isofix mountings, the
rear seats, the passenger air bag and the
disarming of this air bag depend on the
version sold.

Child safety

To deactivate or activate the passenger
airbag, refer to Chapter 3, section

“MENU”.

CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a
three point seat belt :

The child seats function is shared by
the entire CITROËN range. However,

each individual model has its own special
features.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
passenger air bag must be disarmed using
the trip computer MENU button.
If your vehicle is not fitted with the
passenger air bag disarming function, the
installation of a “rear-facing” child seat on
the vehicle’s front seat is strictly prohibited.
The passenger must not travel with a child
on his lap.

Group 0: from birth to 10kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

   L1
“ROMER Baby-Safe Plus”
Installed in the rear-facing position

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg

   L2
“KIDDY Life”
For the safety of young children (from 9 to
18 kg),  CITROËN  recommends use of the
restraining cushion.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L3
“RECARO Start’’

   L4
“KLIPPAN Optima”
From the age of 6
years (approximately
22 kg), the booster
is used on its own.

Child safety

To deactivate or activate the passenger
airbag, refer to Chapter 3, section

“MENU”.

CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured using a
three point seat belt :

The child seats function is shared by
the entire CITROËN range. However,

Group 0: from birth to 10kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

   L1
“ROMER Baby-Safe Plus”
Installed in the rear-facing position

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg

   L2
“KIDDY Life”
For the safety of young children (from 9 to
18 kg),  CITROËN  recommends use of the
restraining cushion.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L3
“RECARO Start’’

   L4
“KLIPPAN Optima”
From the age of 6
years (approximately
22 kg), the booster
is used on its own.

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