2008.5 Citroen BERLINGO Owner's Manual

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From inside
Pull the handle towards you to open
the left-hand door.
Opening to approximately 180°
A check strap system permits extension
of the opening from approximately 90°
to approximately 180°.
Pull the yellow control when the door
is open.
The check strap will re-attach
automatically on closing.

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Accesses
REAR ROOF FLAP
This rear roof fl ap is only compatible
with the hinged doors.
To open the rear roof fl ap:
- raise the black paddle of the toggle,
- relieve the toggle by pressing the rear roof fl ap (downwards) then
release the hook,
- lift the rear roof fl ap,
- pass the point of resistance to secure the rear roof fl ap using the
support struts. Support bar
A support bar is provided for
transporting long loads, after opening
the rear roof fl ap.
Fold back the support bar by lifting the
lever.
Support it to the door pillar.
Support the long loads to be
transported, lift them and reposition the
support bar with one hand.
Ensure that it is secured correctly by
pressing the handle downwards past
the point of resistance and secure the
loads fi rmly. The rear bumper has been
strengthened to serve as a
footrest on entering the vehicle.
Never drive without the support
bar in place.
The rear doors only lock when the
support bar is installed.
When the rear roof fl ap is open, take
care when driving where height is
restricted.
Never rest loads directly on the rear
doors.
Comply with the usual indications, to
attract the attention of other drivers.
The side supports can be used as
hooking points.
- lower the black paddle to secure
the rear roof fl ap.
Securing the rear roof fl ap places it
on the seal correctly and guarantees
sealing without noise.
To close the rear roof fl ap:
- check that the support bar is secured correctly,
- lower the rear roof fl ap,
- while pressing the rear roof fl ap (downwards), take hold of the two
loops of the spring then place the
hook in its housing,

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TAILGATE
From outside
Locking/unlocking is by means of the
remote control.
To open, press the control below the
trim then raise the tailgate.
A pull strap is available to close the
tailgate in the high position.
Guide the closing of the tailgate to the
balance point of its travel then apply a
fi nal press on the tailgate to close it fully. From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking
operating fault, this permits unlocking
of the tailgate from the inside.
Insert a small screwdriver in the
opening, between the door and the
fl oor. To unlock the lock, move the
catch to the left then push the tailgate.
Tailgate screen
The opening rear screen allows you to
access the rear of the vehicle directly,
without having to open the tailgate.
Opening
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, press the
control and raise the rear screen to
open it.
Closing
Close the rear screen by pressing
the centre of the glass until it is fully
closed.
The tailgate and tailgate screen cannot
both be open at the same time, to
prevent damage to the glass and the
screen itself.

Accesses
The control diode:
- fl ashes when the doors are locked with the vehicle stationary and the engine off,
- comes on when the doors are locked and from the time the ignition is
switched on.
CENTRAL LOCKING
Cab and load space
Load space Locking while driving
When the vehicle moves off, as soon
as you reach approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the system locks the doors.
A noise characteristic of central locking
is heard. The diode on the control on the
fascia central control panel comes on.
During the journey, opening a door
results in complete unlocking of the
vehicle.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
Protection against attack
An initial press permits
central locking of the front
and rear doors, when they
are closed.
A second press permits central
unlocking of the vehicle.
The control is inactive when the vehicle
has been locked using the remote
control or the key from the outside. Activating/deactivating the function
With the ignition on, press
and hold this button to
activate or deactivate the
function.

Door open warning light
If this warning light comes on,
check that all of your vehicle’s
doors are closed correctly.
Press to lock/unlock the rear
doors without changing the
locking status of the cab.
The doors can still be opened
from the inside.

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Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Dials

1. Distance recorder in kilometres/
miles.

2. Display.

3. Fuel level, coolant temperature.

4. Rev counter.

5. Trip distance recorder/service
indicator zero reset.

6. Instrument panel lighting rheostat. Displays
- Speed limiter/cruise control.
- Kilometres/Miles travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total kilometres/miles.
- Presence of water in the diesel fi lter.
- Diesel pre-heating. Screens
The information is presented on board
the vehicle in different display formats
according to the vehicle’s equipment.

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Instruments and controls Centre console with display

Instrument panel without display
- turn to the right to increase the hours (hold the button to the right
for rapid scrolling),
- turn to the left: 24 H or 12 H is displayed,
-
turn to the right to select 24 H or 12 H,
- turn to the left to complete the time adjustment.
After approximately 30 seconds
without any action, the display returns
to the normal display.
To adjust the time and date
indicated on the display, refer to
the "Adjusting the date and time"
section of chapter 4.
Centre console without display
To adjust the time of the
clock, use the left-hand button
on the instrument panel then
carry out the operations in the
following order:
- turn to the left: the minutes fl ash,
- turn to the right to increase the
minutes (hold the button to the right
for rapid scrolling),
- turn to the left: the hours fl ash, The display - time sequence
is linked according to model
(version). The access to
the "Date" adjustment is
only active when the model
version offers a date in words.

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Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
immediately. When the engine is running: the warning lig ht becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes. This
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display.
Do not ignore these warnings.

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with
the "Brake fl uid level",
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution" and
"Power steering" warning
lights.

You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Handbrake/
Brake fl uid
level/EBFD lit.
that the handbrake is applied or
has not been released fully. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light.
lit. a low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN .
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
a failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while driving.
insuffi cient pressure or a
high temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. a major fault. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN deale
r.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Coolant
temperature
and level lit with needle
in the red
zone.
an abnormal increase in
temperature.
Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level.
fl ashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 7, "Levels" section. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on
the screen. If your vehicle is equipped with a
trip computer or a screen: refer to the "Audio
equipment - Trip computer" section of chapter 4.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
remaining on. major faults.

Driver’s
seat belt not
fastened lit then
fl ashing.
the driver has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
accompanied
by an audible
signal then
remains on. the vehicle is moving with
the driver’s seat belt not
fastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the
strap. Chapter 5, "Seat belts" section.