2008.5 Citroen BERLINGO Owner's Manual

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Ventilation
VENTILATION
the side vents and the central
vents,
Air flow
the footwells,
the windscreen and
the footwells,
the windscreen.
The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the
control in the intermediate
positions, marked "

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Intake of exterior air
Recirculation of interior air Air conditioning A/C
The diode on the button
is off. This is the preferred
operating position. Pressing the button triggers
the operation of the air
conditioning, the diode is lit.
Pressing the button again
switches the function off and
the diode is switched off.
The air conditioning does not operate
if the air fl ow is set to 0.
The air conditioning can only operate
with the engine running.
The diode on the button is
lit. Recirculation temporarily
prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the
passenger compartment.
Used with the setting of the force of
blown air (from 1 to 4), recirculation
enables you to obtain the required
ambient air comfort level more quickly
with both hot or cold settings.
This position should only be temporary.
When your ambient air comfort level
has been reached, return to the
intake of exterior air position to permit
renewal of the air in the passenger
compartment and avoid misting.
This operating mode is preferable.

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DE-ICING AND DEMISTING
Manual mode Direct the control to this
temperature setting.
Increase the air fl ow setting. Press the air conditioning.
Returning to exterior air
intake open permits renewal
of the air in the passenger
compartment (diode off).
Direct the control to this air
distribution setting.
De-icing the rear screen and/
or mirrors
Pressing this button, with the
engine running, activates the
rapid demisting - de-icing of
the rear screen and/or electric
mirrors.
This function switches off:
- when the button is pressed,
- when the engine is switched off,
- automatically to prevent excessive energy consumption.

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Good practice
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the value 15 by turning until
LO is displayed or the value 27
by turning until HI is displayed.
On entering the vehicle, the inside
temperature may be much colder (or
warmer) than is comfortable. There is
no advantage in changing the value
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
will use its maximum performance
to reach the comfort value set.
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE ADJUSTMENTS
Automatic operation
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning
system operating mode. Driver or passenger side comfort
value
The value indicated on the display
corresponds to a level of comfort and
not a temperature in degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
Turn this control to the left
or to the right to decrease or
increase the value. A setting
around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor
located on the fascia.
Press this button, the AUTO
symbol is displayed.
In accordance with the comfort
value selected, the system
controls the distribution, the
fl ow and the intake of air to guarantee
comfort and a suffi cient circulation of
air in the passenger compartment. No
further action on your part is required. When the engine is cold, to prevent
an excessive diffusion of cold air, the
air diffuser will reach its optimum level
gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored
when the ignition is switched off and are
reinstated the next time the vehicle
is started.
The automatic function will no longer
be maintained if you change a setting
manually (AUTO is cleared).
FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER

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Manual operation
You can, according to your
requirements, make a different selection
from that offered by the system by
changing a setting. The other functions
will still be controlled automatically.
Pressing the AUTO button restores fully
automatic operation.
Air distribution
Pressing this button several
times in succession directs
the air fl ow towards:
- the windscreen,
- the windscreen and footwells,
- the footwells,
- the side vents, central vents and footwells,
- the side vents and central vents. Air fl ow
Press the
small fan button to
reduce the fl ow or the large
fan button to increase the fl ow.
On the display, the blades of the fan fi ll
when the fl ow is increased.
Switching the air
conditioning On/Off
Press this button, the A/C
symbol is displayed and the
air conditioning is activated.
Deactivating the system
Press the air fl ow
small fan
button until the fan symbol
disappears from the display.
This action deactivates all
of the system’s functions, with the
exception of the air recirculation and
rear screen demisting (if fi tted on your
vehicle). Your comfort setting is no
longer maintained and is switched off.
For your comfort, do not deactivate the
system for long periods. Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior air
Press this button to
recirculate the interior air.
The recirculation symbol is
displayed.
Pressing the large fan
button or the AUTO button
reactivates the system with
the values set before it was
deactivated. Recirculation prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment. Avoid prolonged operation
in interior air recirculation mode (risk of
condensation, odour and humidity).
Pressing this button again activates the
intake of exterior air.
Pressing this button again switches off
the air cooling.
The ventilation outlet, located in the
glove box, diffuses cool air (if the
air conditioning is on) regardless
of the reference temperature requested
in the passenger compartment and
regardless of the exterior temperature.

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GOOD PRACTICE
Vents

"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion
of hot or cool air in the passenger
compartment, there are adjustable
central and side vents which can
be directed sideways (right or left)
or vertically (up or down). For your
comfort while driving, do not close
them and direct the fl ow of air towards
the windows instead.
Air vents in the footwells and directed
towards the windscreen complete the
equipment.
Do not block the vents located at the
windscreen or the air extractor located
in the boot.
Dust filter, odour filter
(activated carbon)
This fi lter traps certain dust and limits
odours.
Ensure that this fi lter is in good
condition and have all of the fi lter
elements replaced regularly.
Refer to the "Checks" section of
chapter 7. Air conditioning
In all seasons, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed. However, if the interior
temperature remains high after a
prolonged period parked in the sun, do
not hesitate to ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.
Use the AUTO mode as much as
possible as it permits optimised
control of all of the functions: air fl ow,
passenger compartment comfort
temperature, air distribution, air
intake mode or air recirculation in the
passenger compartment.
Operate the air conditioning system
for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month, to keep it in perfect working
order.
It is normal that the condensation
created by the air conditioning system
results in a fl ow of water which may
form a puddle under the vehicle when
parked.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Automatic mode: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may
not be suffi cient to quickly demist or
de-ice the windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility
programme. The visibility programme
indicator light comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air
fl ow and provides optimum distribution
of the ventilation to the windscreen and
side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation.

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Seats
FRONT SEATS
Depending on the version and
confi guration of your vehicle, different
front seats are fi tted, either:
- a driver’s seat and a passenger seat,
- an individual driver’s seat and a modular bench.
Depending on the models, the following
adjustments are available: 1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift the bar and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
3 - Driver’s seat height adjustment
To raise the seat, pull the handle upwards
then take your weight off the seat cushion.
To lower the seat, pull the handle
upwards then push on the seat
cushion.
2 - Seat back angle adjustment
With your back pressed against the seat
back, move the lever forward and set
the required angle.

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Seats
Never drive with the head
restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted. Armrest
To access the vertical position, raise
the armrest until it locks.
Lower the armrest to put it back in the
position for use.
To remove the armrest, press the release
button from the vertical position and move
aside the armrest.
To put the armrest back in place, clip it
in the vertical position.
If the vehicle is fi tted with the additional
console and an armrest, to fold the
passenger seat to the table position
remove the console or the armrest.
PASSENGER SEAT
The back of the individual passenger
seat can be folded to form a writing
table.
This position also permits the
transportation of long loads.
Head restraint height adjustment
To raise the head restraint, slide it
vertically upwards.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button and slide the head restraint
vertically downwards.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
To remove the head restraint, press
the button and pull the head restraint
upwards.
To re-install, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes, making sure they are
aligned with the seat back.
Folding the seat back
Pull the lever forwards then tilt the seat
back.
Returning the seat back to its
original position
Pull the lever forwards then raise the
seat back until it locks.