CITROEN NEMO - User Manual

The Citroën Nemo is a compact light commercial vehicle designed for urban business use, combining small car agility with impressive load-carrying capabilities. Marketed as "The Smallest Biggest Van," it aims to offer a practical and efficient solution for professionals who require a versatile vehicle for city driving and cargo transport.

Function Description:

The Citroën Nemo serves as a compact workhorse, ideal for navigating tight urban spaces, multi-storey car parks, and busy streets, while still offering a generous load capacity. It's designed to be a mobile extension of the office, providing comfort and connectivity for drivers who spend significant time on the road. The vehicle is available in two main models, X and LX, both offering a range of standard features and optional extras to tailor the van to specific business needs. Its intelligent design prioritizes both external compactness and internal spaciousness, making it suitable for a variety of trades and delivery services. The Nemo also emphasizes environmental responsibility, offering fuel-efficient engines and incorporating features that reduce its ecological footprint.

Important Technical Specifications:

Engines:

1.4i 8V 75hp Petrol Engine:
- Capacity: 1360 cc
- Cylinders: 4 in line
- Max power CEE: 54 kW / 5200 rpm
- Max torque CEE: 118 Nm / 2600 rpm
- Fuel system: Multi-point electronic fuel injection
- Combined economy: 6.5 L/100km (43.5 mpg)
- CO2 emissions: 154 g/km
1.4HDi 8V 70hp Diesel Engine:
- Capacity: 1399 cc
- Cylinders: 4 in line
- Max power CEE: 50 kW / 4000 rpm
- Max torque CEE: 160 Nm / 1750 rpm
- Fuel system: High pressure direct diesel injection
- Combined economy: 4.5 L/100km (62.8 mpg)
- CO2 emissions: 119 g/km (manual) / 116 g/km (SensoDrive)

Transmission:

5-speed manual gearbox (standard for petrol and diesel)
SensoDrive 5-speed gearbox (optional for 1.4HDi 70hp diesel), offering manual or automatic driving modes with no clutch pedal for reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Performance (driver alone):

Max speed: 94.5 - 97.6 mph
0-62mph: 15.0 - 16.9 seconds

Weights:

Payload (including driver): 610 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1680 kg (petrol) / 1700 kg (diesel)
Max towing weight braked/unbraked: 600 kg / 400 kg
Max roof rack load: 75 kg

Load Volumes & Dimensions:

Load length: 1.52 metres
Load length with EXTENSO® passenger seat folded: 2.49 metres
Loadspace volume: 2.5 m³
Loadspace volume with EXTENSO® passenger seat folded: 2.8 m³
Interior height: 1205 mm
Total load width/between wheel arches: 1473 mm / 1046 mm
Exterior length: 3864 mm
Exterior width: 1684 mm
Exterior height: 1721 mm
Wheelbase: 2513 mm
Turning circle between kerbs: 9.95 metres

Brakes:

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) standard on all models
Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Drums

Suspension:

Front: Independent MacPherson type struts with triangulated lower suspension arms, coil springs, integral, telescopic, hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Independent trailing arm suspension with semi-deformable crossmember, coil springs, telescopic, hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar.

Usage Features:

Loadspace:

Compact Load Hauler: 1.52m load length, 2.5m³ loadspace capacity, and 610kg payload. Low load sill for easy loading. Robust, built-in anchorage points.
EXTENSO® Passenger Seat (Optional): Folds fully flat to provide an extra 97cm load length (total 2.49m) and increases load volume to 2.8m³. Can be configured in three positions: seat, table, or fully folded for long objects.
Practicality: Asymmetrical rear doors open to 90 or 180 degrees. Optional twin sliding side doors for access from multiple angles, enabling faster loading/unloading. Remote control central locking (Plus Pack) allows separate locking of the load compartment.

Cabin Features:

Comfort: Adjustable driver's seat (height and lumbar support on LX models), armrest (LX), and height and reach adjustable steering wheel (LX) for optimal driving position.
Connectivity: Optional Bluetooth® system for hands-free calls, MP3 compatible audio system, integrated cabin roof microphone, and a 12-volt socket on the centre console for charging devices.
Storage: Dashboard compartment for small items, flip-up A5 clipboard, and a large glove box capable of storing a laptop. Door pockets with bottle holders. Six floor-mounted load anchorage points and five roof anchorage points (75kg max load).
Driver Information: Multi-function on-board trip computer displaying fuel consumption, average speed, mileage, and a programmable over speed warning system. Rev counter, digital clock, maintenance indicator, coolant indicator, fuel gauge, brake pad and fluid indicators, hazard warning light, indicator warning light, side headlamps and main beam warning lights, trip and total mileage recorders, steel spare wheel, door open warning light, oil level indicator.

Safety & Security:

ABS: Standard for enhanced braking control.
Airbags: Driver's airbag standard, optional front passenger's airbag.
Impact Protection: High-mounted front headlamps to avoid contact, steel safety bar in front bumper to protect the engine from light knocks.
Parking Sensors (Optional): Rear parking sensors activate automatically when reversing.
Bulkheads (Optional):
- Half-height steel bulkhead with upper mesh grille: Separates load compartment from cabin, protection for driver/passenger.
- Full steel bulkhead: Complete and secure barrier, excellent security for cargo (especially with unglazed rear doors).
- Full steel bulkhead with inset window: Similar to full steel, with a window for rear visibility (for vans with glazed rear doors).
Security: Remote control central locking with deadlocks (Plus Pack), transponder immobiliser, anti-theft alarm (optional).
Visibility: Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors (Plus Pack), two-speed and intermittent speed-sensitive windscreen wipers with flat blades, 'Guide-me-home' headlamp function.

Maintenance Features:

Citroën Care:

Warranty: 3-year unlimited mileage manufacturer's warranty (2 years unlimited, plus 1 year Dealer provided extended warranty up to 100,000 miles), 5-year anti-perforation warranty, and 2-year paint warranty.
Assistance: Free 24-hour roadside assistance for a full year in the UK and Europe, covering incidents under warranty. Services include nationwide recovery, home call service, replacement vehicle, hotel accommodation, and vehicle storage.
Maintenance Packages: Optional Citroën Maintenance packages for total peace of mind, covering wear and tear parts and regular servicing for a one-off fee or low monthly payment.
Servicing Packages: Available up to 1 year from vehicle registration, allowing pre-payment for 3 years/35,000 miles of servicing needs.
Extended Warranty: Optional 1 or 2-year extension beyond the standard 3-year warranty, up to 120,000 miles.

Environmental Commitment:

Green Efficiency: Citroën Nemo is designed with low emissions and fuel efficiency in mind, contributing to Citroën's reputation for cleaner motoring.
HDi Engines: Common Rail HDi diesel engines are designed to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 40%, unburned hydrocarbons by 50%, and engine particulates by 60%. They offer 20% lower fuel consumption than pre-chamber diesel engines.
Bio-diesel Compatibility: All Citroën HDi diesel vans can run on 30% bio-diesel (B30).
Airdream Benchmark: Vehicles meeting the 'Airdream' signature criteria have CO2 emissions of 120g/km or less (or below 158g/km with DPFS), ISO14001 manufacturing quality, and 95% recoverable materials.

The Citroën Nemo is presented as a versatile, economical, and environmentally conscious choice for businesses requiring a compact yet capable van, backed by comprehensive support and maintenance options.