Citroen Berlingo First (2012 year). Manual — part 5

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LIFE ON BOARD -

REAR FITTINGS

1. Load-space cover
To install it:
-

position the front ends of the load

space cover on its support and

press gently to put it in place,

-

unfold the load space cover fully,

-

position the rear ends of the load

space cover on its support and

press gently to put it in place.

To remove it:
-

unclip the rear ends,

-

fold the load space cover fully,

- unclip the front ends and remove

the load space cover.

To store it, fold it like an accordion.

Do not roll it .

2. High load retaining net
The high load retaining net can be fi t-

ted behind the front or rear seats.
Open the covers A of the correspond-

ing upper fastenings.
Fit the ends of the metal bar in these

fastenings.
Secure the two net strap hooks be-

hind the front seats, with the rear

seat folded, or in the stowing rings B

on the fl oor.
The rings are located directly below

the corresponding upper fastenings.
Pull the two straps C taut.

3. Stowing rings

4. Side door storage

compartments

5. Containers between the front

and rear seats

6. Seat back storage pockets

DRIVING

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HANDBRAKE

Illumination of this warning

light and of the STOP warn-

ing light, accompanied by

an audible signal (while the

vehicle is moving), indicates that the

handbrake is still applied or has not

been released fully.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING

SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE

ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE

DISTRIBUTION (EBFD)

The ABS, in conjunction with the

electronic brake force distribution,

increases the stability and manoeu-

vrability of your vehicle on braking,

in particular on poor or slippery road

surfaces.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres

and rims), make sure that these are

approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock.

When this warning light comes

on, connected to the

STOP

and

ABS warning lights, it

indicates that there is a mal-

function of the electronic brake force

distribution, which can cause a loss of

control of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN

dealer.

When this warning light

comes on, accompanied by a

buzzer, it indicates that there

is a malfunction of the ABS,

which can cause a loss of control of

the vehicle when braking.

Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibrations

of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press

very fi rmly without releasing the

pressure.

Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button

to release the handbrake.

Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to

immobilise your vehicle.

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DRIVING -

SPEED LIMITER *

The status of the function is displayed

on the instrument panel in accordance

with the following sequences:

Function selected,

displaying of the "Speed

Limiter" symbol.

Function deactivated,

last programmed speed - OFF

(example at 66 mph

(107 km/h)).

Function activated

(example at 66 mph (107 km/h)).

Vehicle speed above

66 mph (107 km/h),

the programmed speed is

displayed fl ashing.

Operating fault detected,

OFF - the dashes fl ash.

Selecting the function
) Place the dial in the LIMIT position.

The limiter is selected but is not yet

active. The display indicates dash-

es or the last programmed speed.

Programming a speed
A speed can be programmed without

activating the limiter but with the en-

gine running.
) A brief or extended press of the

SET - button decreases the

speed.

) A brief or extended press of the

SET + button increases the speed.

Activation/deactivation (off)
When you have programmed your

speed, pressing this button once acti-

vates the limiter and the programmed

speed is displayed, pressing the button

again deactivates it (OFF).

The operating actions must be carried

out when stationary, with the engine

running, or with the vehicle moving.

* According to version.

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Exceeding the programmed

speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in or-

der to exceed the programmed speed

will have no effect unless you press

the pedal fi rmly beyond the point of

resistance .
The limiter is deactivated temporarily

and the programmed speed which is

still displayed fl ashes.

Flashing of the speed
The speed fl ashes:
-

following forcing of the accelerator

point of resistance,

- when the limiter cannot prevent

an increase in the vehicle speed

due to the profi le of the road or on

a steep descent,

-

in the event of sharp acceleration.

In any event, the speed limiter can-

not replace the need to observe

speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance and responsibil-

ity on the part of the driver.

The driver must always pay attention

to the profi le of the road, take care

on sharp acceleration and remain in

perfect control of his vehicle.
To prevent the mat from becoming

trapped under the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat and its fi xings

are positioned correctly,

-

never fi t one mat on top of another.

Switching the function off
) Place dial in position 0 or switch

off the ignition to switch the sys-

tem off. The last programmed

speed remains in the memory.

Operating fault
In the event of a limiter malfunction,

a message is displayed on the multi-

function display accompanied by an

audible signal.
The programmed speed is cleared and

the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have

the system checked.

To return to the limiter function, re-

duce your speed to the programmed

speed or below.

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CRUISE CONTROL *

The status of the function is displayed

on the instrument panel in accordance

with the following sequences:

Function selected,

displaying of the "Cruise

Control" symbol.

Function deactivated,

OFF (example at 66 mph

(107 km/h)).

Function activated

(example at 66 mph (107 km/h)).

Vehicle speed above

(e.g. 73 mph (118 km/h)),

the programmed speed is

displayed fl ashing.

Operating fault detected,

OFF - the dashes fl ash.

Selecting the function
) Place the switch in the CRUISE

position. The cruise control is se-

lected but is not yet active and no

speed has been programmed.

First activation/programming a

speed
) Reach the chosen speed by

pressing the accelerator.

) Press the SET - or SET + button.
This programmes the reference

speed and the vehicle will maintain

this speed.

Temporary exceeding of the

speed
It is possible to accelerate and drive

momentarily at a speed greater than

the programmed speed. The value

programmed fl ashes.
When the accelerator pedal is re-

leased, the vehicle will return to the

programmed speed.

The cruise control has a display on

the instrument panel to indicate the

programmed reference speed.

The cruise control maintains a con-

stant vehicle speed programmed by

the driver.
In order for it to be programmed or

activated, the vehicle speed must be

greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) with

at least fourth gear engaged.
If the vehicle is fi tted with a speed limiter

and cruise control, these functions can-

not be activated at the same time.

* According to version.

DRIVING

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When changing the pro-

grammed reference speed

by means of a maintained

press, pay attention as the

speed can increase or de-

crease rapidly.

Do not use the cruise control on slip-

pery roads or in heavy traffi c.
In the event of a steep slope, the

cruise control cannot prevent the

vehicle from exceeding the pro-

grammed speed.
In any event, the cruise control can-

not replace the need to observe the

speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance and responsibility

on the part of the driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near

the pedals.
To prevent the mat from becoming

trapped under the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat and its fi xings

are positioned correctly,

-

never fi t one mat on top of another.

Deactivation (off)
) Press this button or the brake or

clutch pedal.

Changing the programmed

reference speed
When the speed is displayed:
) press

SET + button to increase it.

) press the SET - button to decrease it.

Reactivation
) Following deactivation of the

cruise control, press this button.

Your vehicle will return to the last

programmed speed.
Alternatively, you can repeat the "fi rst

activation" procedure.

Switching the function off
) Place the dial in position

0 or

switch off the ignition to switch

everything off.

Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control mal-

function, a message is displayed on

the multifunction display accompanied

by an audible signal.
The programmed speed is cleared and

the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have

the system checked.

Cancelling the programmed

reference speed
When the vehicle becomes station-

ary, after switching off the ignition,

the system no longer memorises a

speed.

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DRIVING -

FRONT AIRBAGS

These are folded in the centre of the

steering wheel for the driver and in

the fascia for the front passenger.

They are deployed simultaneously,

except in cases where the passen-

ger airbag is disarmed, in the event

of a serious front impact applied in

the impact zone A in the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-

zontal plane and from the front of the

vehicle towards the rear. The airbag

infl ates between the front occupant of

the vehicle and the fascia to cushion

his forward movement. The airbags

therefore limit the risk of injury to the

head and chest.

The airbags have been designed to

maximise the safety of the occupants

in the event of serious collisions. They

work in conjunction with the force-lim-

iting seat belts. The electronic detec-

tors register and analyse any abrupt

deceleration of the vehicle in the im-

pact detection zones (see diagram):

if the triggering threshold is reached,

the airbags infl ate instantly and pro-

tect the occupants of the vehicle.

Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Immediately after the impact, the

airbags defl ate rapidly so that they

do not hinder the visibility of the oc-

cupants nor their exit if necessary

from the vehicle.
The airbags are not deployed in the

case of minor impacts, rear impacts

or in certain roll-over conditions. The

seat belt is suffi cient to ensure maxi-

mum protection in these situations.

The seriousness of a collision de-

pends on the nature of the obstacle

and the speed of the vehicle at the

moment of the collision.
Airbags only operate when the

ignition is switched on.

Note : the gas escaping from

the airbags can be a minor

irritant.

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If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible

signal, contact a CITROËN

dealer to have the system

checked. The airbags may

no longer be triggered in the event of

a serious impact.

Front airbag malfunction

Disarming the passenger

airbag

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to disarm the pas-

senger airbag when you install a

rear-facing child seat on the front

passenger seat. Otherwise, the

child would risk being killed or se-

riously injured if the airbag were

to infl ate.
) With the ignition switched off ,

insert the key into the passenger

airbag disarming switch 1 , turn it

to the

"OFF" position, then re-

move the key keeping the slot in

this position.

The airbag warning light on

the instrument panel is lit

throughout the period of dis-

arming.

In the

"OFF" position, the passen-

ger airbag will not be triggered in the

event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the airbag slot to the "ON" posi-

tion to re-activate the airbag and thus

ensure the safety of your passenger

in the event of an impact.

This is confi rmed by an indi-

cator light, accompanied by

a message on the display.
With the ignition on

(2nd

notch), illumination of this

warning light indicates that the pas-

senger airbag is disarmed (switch in

the "OFF" position).

If the two airbag warning

lights are lit continuously, do

not install a rear-facing child

seat. Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Disarming check

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DRIVING -

SIDE AIRBAGS *

If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible

signal, contact a CITROËN

dealer to have the system

checked. The airbags may

no longer be triggered in the event of

a serious impact.

Airbags malfunction

For the front and lateral

airbags to be fully effec-

tive, observe the following

safety rules:

● Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
● Sit in a normal upright position.
● Do not leave anything between

the occupants and the airbags

(child, animal, object, ...).

This could hamper the operation

of the airbags or injure the occu-

pants.

● All work on the airbag systems

is strictly prohibited unless it is

carried out by trained staff of the

CITROËN network.

● After an accident or if the ve-

hicle has been stolen or broken

into, have the airbag systems

checked.

Front airbags
● Do not drive holding the steer-

ing wheel by its spokes or resting

your hands on the centre part of

the wheel.

● Passengers must not place their

feet on the dashboard.

● Smoke as little as possible; de-

ployment of the airbags can

cause burns or the risk of injury

from a cigarette or pipe.

● Never remove or pierce the steering

wheel or hit it violently.

Lateral airbags *
● Only put approved covers on the

front seats. Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

● Do

not

fi x or attach anything to

the front seat backs. This could

cause injury to the chest or arms

when the lateral airbag infl ates.

● Do not sit with the upper part of

the body any nearer to the door

than necessary.

The side airbags are incorporated

into the front seat backs on the door

side.
The triggering of these airbags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B , perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The side airbag

infl ates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pad.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

* According to version.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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1. Power steering reservoir
2. Windscreen and headlamp wash

reservoir

3. Coolant reservoir

4. Brake fl uid reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air fi lter

7. Dipstick
8. Engine oil reservoir

1.4 LITRE PETROL ENGINE

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION -

1. Power steering reservoir
2. Windscreen and headlamp wash

reservoir

3. Coolant reservoir

4. Brake fl uid reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air fi lter

7. Dipstick
8. Engine oil reservoir

1.6 LITRE PETROL ENGINE

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

74 -

1. Power steering reservoir
2. Windscreen and headlamp wash

reservoir

3. Coolant reservoir

4. Brake fl uid reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air fi lter

7. Dipstick
8. Engine oil reservoir

1.9 LITRE DIESEL ENGINE

75

PRACTICAL INFORMATION -

1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Windscreen/headlamp wash

reservoir.

3. Coolant reservoir.

4. Brake fl uid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Air fi lter.

7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
9. Priming pump.

1.6 LITRE TURBO DIESEL HDI ENGINE

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For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research

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and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will

obtain of the best performance for your en-

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Optimum protection for your

engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle

serviced with TOTAL lubricants,

you are contributing towards

improving the life and perform-

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protecting the environment.

prefers

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION -

CHECKING LEVELS

Dipstick

Oil change
According to the information given in

the servicing booklet.

Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must

meet the manufacturer's require-

ments.

Note: the coolant does not need to

be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a par-

ticle fi lter, the engine fan may op-

erate after the ignition has been

switched off, even when the engine

is cold.

There are two marks

on the dipstick:
A = maximum
Never fi ll past this

mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reli-

ability of engines and

emission control sys-

tems, the use of ad-

ditives in engine oil is

prohibited.

Brake fluid level

The brake fl uid must be changed ac-

cording to the manufacturer's servic-

ing schedule.
Use fl

uids recommended by the

manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4

standards.

Cooling system

Use the fl uid recommended by the

manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-

perature of the coolant is controlled

by the engine fan. As this fan can op-

erate with the ignition key removed

and because the cooling system is

pressurised, wait for at least one hour

after the engine has stopped before

carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by two turns to re-

lease the pressure to prevent any

risk of scalding. When the pressure

has dropped, remove the cap and

top up the level.

Power steering reservoir

) Open the reservoir, with the en-

gine at ambient temperature. The

level should always be above the

MIN. mark and close to the MAX.

mark.

Windscreen and headlamp

wash level

For best quality cleaning and for

your safety, we would advise that

you use products recommended by

CITROËN.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent

freezing, this fl uid must not be topped

up or replaced with water.

Used products

Avoid products such as used oil and

brake fl uid coming into prolonged

contact with the skin.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fl uid or

coolant into drains or onto the ground.

Empty used oil into the containers pro-

vided for this purpose in the CITROËN

dealer network (France) or to an author-

ised waste disposal site.

Oil level

It is normal to top up the engine oil

between services. CITROËN rec-

ommends that you check the oil

level, and top up if necessary, every

3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).
Check the level with the vehicle level,

engine cold, using the oil level gauge

on the instrument panel or the dip-

stick.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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CHECKS

Oil filter

Change the fi lter regularly, in accord-

ance with the servicing schedule.

Only use products recom-

mended by CITROËN or

products of equivalent quality

and specifi cations.

To ensure best performance from

components as important as the

power steering and the braking sys-

tem, CITROËN selects and offers

quite specifi c products.
To prevent damage to the electrical

units, avoid washing the engine.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

(DIESEL)

If you should run out of fuel, it is nec-

essary to re-prime the circuit:
-

fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres

of diesel,

- squeeze and release the manual

re-priming pump, under the bonnet

under the protective cover, until fuel

appears in the transparent pipe,

- operate the starter until the engine

starts.

FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF

(PETROL)

In a serious collision, a mechanism prevents

fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press

the switch on the corner of the front

right-hand suspension assembly, under

the bonnet.

Air filter and passenger

compartment filter

Have the fi lter elements replaced regu-

larly. If you drive in dusty conditions,

change them twice as often.

Brake pads

Brake pad wear depends on the style

of driving, in particular for vehicles

which are used in town, over short

distances.
It may be necessary to check the

thickness of the pads, even between

services.

Disc and drum wear status

For any information relating to check-

ing the disc and drum wear status,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

Manual gearbox

This does not require an oil change.

Check the level in accordance with the

manufacturer's servicing schedule.
To check the main levels and cer-

tain components, in accordance

with the manufacturer's servicing

schedule, refer to the pages of

the servicing booklet which corre-

spond to your vehicle's engine.

Handbrake

Where the handbrake travel is too

great or there is a reduction in the

performance of the system, the

handbrake should be adjusted, even

between services.
Have the system checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

Battery

At the start of winter, have your battery

checked by a CITROËN dealer.