2009 Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE Owner's Manual

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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 infl ate instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle. Immediately
after the impact, the air bags defl ate
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 suffi cient 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.

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Good practice
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 system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried out
by qualifi ed personnel of the CITROËN
network.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an air bag is
triggered cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag infl ates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then defl ates within
the same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this purpose. Side air bags
Only put recommended covers on the
seats. These will not hinder infl ation of
the side air bags. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not fi x or glue anything to the seat
backs. This could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the side air bag
infl ates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Do not allow passengers to place their
feet on the fascia, they risk serious
injury if the air bag is triggered.
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.

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 "Children on board" section of
chapter 4.

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Curtain air bags
This is a system which protects the
driver and passengers (with the
exception of the centre seat of row 2)
in the event of a serious side impact in
order to limit the risk of head injuries.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
Activation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side air bag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain air bag infl ates between
the front or rear occupant of the vehicle
and the windows.
Side air bags
This is a system which protects the
driver and front passenger in the event
of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated in the
front seat back frame, on the door side.
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone
B ,
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 infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone. Operating fault
If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message
on the display, contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may no longer
be triggered in the event of a serious
impact.
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.

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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:
- all children under the age of 12 or less than one metre fi fty tall must
travel in approved child seats suited
to their weight, on seats fi tted with
a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
- statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle for the transportation of
children are the rear seats,
- a child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in the "rearwards-
facing" position both in the front
and in the rear,
- the passenger must not travel with a child on his lap. INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT USING A THREE POINT SEAT BELT
"Rearwards-facing"
Recommended on the rear seats up to
the age of 2.
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 infl ate.
"Forwards-facing"
Recommended on the rear seats over
the age of 2.
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 specifi c to each country.
Consult the current legislation in
your country.
Please consult the list of seats
approved in your country. The isofi x
mountings, the rear seats, the
passenger air bag and the disarming
of this air bag depend on the version
sold.

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Refer to chapter 4, "Air bags" section.
The child seats function and the
passenger air bag disarming
function are common to the entire
CITROËN range.
If the passenger air bag is not
disarmed, the installation of a
"rearwards-facing" child seat in the
front is strictly prohibited. UNIVERSAL CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which
are

secured using a three point seat belt :

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
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"
Use of the restraining cushion is
compulsory for the transportation of young children (from 9 to 18 kg).

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.

L3: to install this seat in row 2, remove the head restraints.

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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt
and universally approved in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
a: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.
b: consult the legislation in force in your country before in stalling your child on this seat.
c: the seats in row 2 must be folded.
d: the head restraints of the seats in row 2 and row 3 must be removed for more secure fi tting of the child seat.
U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat se cured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" an d/or
"forward facing".
Seat
Weight of the child and indicative age

Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (a) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx

From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx

From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Row 1 (b)
Passenger
seat U U U U
Row 2 (d)
5 and 7 seats)
Side seats U U U U
Centre seat U U U U
Row 3 (c, d)
(7 seats)
U U U U

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack in relation to the child's body to a
minimum , even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back
of the child seat is in contact with the
back of the vehicle's seat and that the
head restraint does not cause any
discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not
travel in the "forward facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied by
other children, cannot be used or are
absent.
Disarm the passenger air bag when a
"rear facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the air bag
were to infl ate.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and unsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle. Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fi tted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
CHILD LOCK
This prevents opening of the side
doors from the inside. Manual mode
A label indicates the location of the
child lock.
- Open fully past the point of
resistance.
- Tilt the lever, located on the rear section of the door.
Electric mode With the ignition on, press
this button. The diode comes
on.
Warning: this system is
independent of the central
locking control.
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
It is advisable to check the activation of
the child lock each time the ignition is
switched on.
In the event of a serious impact the
electric child lock is deactivated
automatically.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors, use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows
by more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fi t side blinds to the rear
windows.

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Refer to chapter 4, "Air bags" section.
The child seats function and the
passenger air bag disarming
function are common to the entire
CITROËN range.
If the passenger air bag is not
disarmed, the installation of a
"rearwards-facing" child seat in the
front is strictly prohibited. UNIVERSAL CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which
are

secured using a three point seat belt :

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
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"
Use of the restraining cushion is
compulsory for the transportation of young children (from 9 to 18 kg).

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.

L3: to install this seat in row 2, remove the head restraints.