2011 Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE steering
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6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
- automatic mode: gear lever in position A .
- manual mode: gear lever in position M .
For safety:
It is only possible to come out
of position N if the brake pedal is
pressed.
The change from position A (driving in
automatic mode) to position M (driving
in manual mode) or vice versa can be
made at any time. The warning lamp A
goes off in the instrument panel. Moving off
- To start the engine, the gear lever
must be in position N .
- P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- Operate the starter.
- When the engine is running, place the selector lever on R , A or M as
desired.
- Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
If the gear lever is not in position N ,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the engine will not start.
Repeat the above procedure.
Mode selection Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear lever to R .
Only attempt to select reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
Changing to neutral
Move the gear lever to N . If the vehicle
is moving, do not select this position
even momentarily.
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READY TO GO
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Changing gear In situations of high engine speeds
(heavy acceleration), a change
up will not occur unless the driver
o p e r a t e s e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m
lever.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Move the gear lever to M .
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic
mode
Move the gear lever to A .
T h e g e a r b o x t h e n f u n c t i o n s i n
automatic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following conditions:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- optimum fuel consumption. Pull on the "
+ " control
paddle to change up.
Pull on the " - " control
paddle to change down.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces s p e e d ( f o r e x a m p l e w h e n
approaching a stop sign),
t h e g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n
a u t o m a t i c a l l y , t o fi r s t g e a r i f
needed.
- It is not necessary to release the accelerator completely during gear
changes.
- A request to change gear is accepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change down
may be performed automatically.
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
the steering wheel by pulling the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the
steering wheel, then lock by pushing
the lever fully.
Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
p r e s s i n g d o w n fi r m l y .
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h e g e a r b o x
changes automatically to neutral
N .
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear lever in position N .
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Before doing anything in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear lever is in neutral N .
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
the steering wheel by pulling the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the
steering wheel, then lock by pushing
the lever fully.
Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
p r e s s i n g d o w n fi r m l y .
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h e g e a r b o x
changes automatically to neutral
N .
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear lever in position N .
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Before doing anything in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear lever is in neutral N .
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Starting and stopping
Good practice when stopping
Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
light
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light
comes on for less than one
second, you can start without
waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts. Door or bonnet open
warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly, check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to
return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key, without forcing. In this position,
certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine
turns over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering locks. Remove
the key.
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Steering mounted controls
DIRECTION INDICATORS
"Motorway" function
P r e s s t h e c o n t r o l u p o r d o w n t o fl a s h
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
three times. LIGHTING CONTROL
Left : d o w n w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e .
Right : u p w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e . Front and rear lighting
Selection is by turning ring
A . Lighting off
A u t o m a t i c l i g h t i n g
S i d e l a m p s
D i p p e d b e a m ( g r e e n )
M a i n b e a m ( b l u e )
Dipped beam/main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k f u l l y t o w a r d s y o u .
Lighting-on buzzer
O n s w i t c h i n g o f t h e i g n i t i o n , a l l o f t h e l a m p s
t u r n o f f , e x c e p t d i p p e d b e a m i f a u t o m a t i c
g u i d e - m e - h o m e l i g h t i n g h a s b e e n a c t i v a t e d .
T o a c t i v a t e t h e l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l , t u r n r i n g A
to the lighting off position "0" then to the
selection of your choice.
O n o p e n i n g t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r , a w a r n i n g
b u z z e r s o u n d s i f y o u h a v e l e f t t h e l i g h t i n g o n .
I f t h e u s e r d o e s n o t o p e r a t e a n y e q u i p m e n t
f o r 3 0 m i n u t e s , t h e E c o n o m y m o d e e n g a g e s
t o a v o i d d i s c h a r g i n g t h e b a t t e r y ( s e e
" B a t t e r y " i n s e c t i o n 7 ) . E l e c t r i c a l f u n c t i o n s
a r e p u t o n s t a n d b y a n d t h e b a t t e r y w a r n i n g
l a m p fl a s h e s .
S i d e l a m p o p e r a t i o n i s n o t a f f e c t e d b y
Economy mode.
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e i n d i c a t o r
l a m p s o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i s
d e s c r i b e d i n t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 .
Direction indicators
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Steering mounted controls
DIRECTION INDICATORS
"Motorway" function
P r e s s t h e c o n t r o l u p o r d o w n t o fl a s h
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
three times. LIGHTING CONTROL
Left : d o w n w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e .
Right : u p w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e . Front and rear lighting
Selection is by turning ring
A . Lighting off
A u t o m a t i c l i g h t i n g
S i d e l a m p s
D i p p e d b e a m ( g r e e n )
M a i n b e a m ( b l u e )
Dipped beam/main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k f u l l y t o w a r d s y o u .
Lighting-on buzzer
O n s w i t c h i n g o f t h e i g n i t i o n , a l l o f t h e l a m p s
t u r n o f f , e x c e p t d i p p e d b e a m i f a u t o m a t i c
g u i d e - m e - h o m e l i g h t i n g h a s b e e n a c t i v a t e d .
T o a c t i v a t e t h e l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l , t u r n r i n g A
to the lighting off position "0" then to the
selection of your choice.
O n o p e n i n g t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r , a w a r n i n g
b u z z e r s o u n d s i f y o u h a v e l e f t t h e l i g h t i n g o n .
I f t h e u s e r d o e s n o t o p e r a t e a n y e q u i p m e n t
f o r 3 0 m i n u t e s , t h e E c o n o m y m o d e e n g a g e s
t o a v o i d d i s c h a r g i n g t h e b a t t e r y ( s e e
" B a t t e r y " i n s e c t i o n 7 ) . E l e c t r i c a l f u n c t i o n s
a r e p u t o n s t a n d b y a n d t h e b a t t e r y w a r n i n g
l a m p fl a s h e s .
S i d e l a m p o p e r a t i o n i s n o t a f f e c t e d b y
Economy mode.
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e i n d i c a t o r
l a m p s o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i s
d e s c r i b e d i n t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 .
Direction indicators
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EASE OF USE
and
COMFORT
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Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which
t h e v e h i c l e i s s o l d , t h e v e h i c l e m a y
b e e q u i p p e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s . T h e
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s c o m e o n w h e n t h e
v e h i c l e i s s t a r t e d .
R e a r f o g l a m p s ( a m b e r ,
2 n d r o t a t i o n o f t h e r i n g
f o r w a r d s ) .
F r o n t f o g l a m p s ( g r e e n ,
1 s t r o t a t i o n o f t h e r i n g
f o r w a r d s ) .
Front and rear foglamps
R o t a t e r i n g
B f o r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o n
a n d r e a r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f . T h e
s t a t u s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l a m p o n t h e
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
T h e s e o p e r a t e w i t h t h e s i d e l a m p s a n d
t h e d i p p e d b e a m h e a d l a m p s .
Do not forget to switch them off
w h e n t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
O p e r a t i o n o f t h e u t o m a t i c l i g h t i n g
s w i t c h e s o f f t h e r e a r f o g l a m p s , b u t t h e
f r o n t f o g l a m p s r e m a i n o n . T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
T h e i n s t r u m e n t s a n d c o n t r o l s
( i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , d i s p l a y , a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e
o n l y l i t o n s w i t c h i n g t o t h e a u t o m a t i c
switching on of the lights mode or
w h e n t h e l i g h t s a r e s w i t c h e d o n
m a n u a l l y .
T o s w i t c h o f f t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r
f o g l a m p s , t u r n t h e r i n g r e a r w a r d s t w i c e
in succession.
I n c l e a r w e a t h e r o r i n r a i n , b o t h d a y
a n d n i g h t , r e a r f o g l a m p s d a z z l e a n d
their use is prohibited. Automatic switching on of the lights
I n f o g g y w e a t h e r o r i n s n o w ,
t h e b r i g h t n e s s s e n s o r c a n
d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t . A s a
c o n s e q u e n c e , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t c o m e
o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
I f n e c e s s a r y , y o u m u s t s w i t c h o n
t h e d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s m a n u a l l y .
D o n o t c o v e r t h e b r i g h t n e s s s e n s o r
l o c a t e d o n t h e w i n d s c r e e n , b e h i n d
t h e m i r r o r . I t i s u s e d f o r t h e a u t o m a t i c
s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s a n d f o r t h e
a u t o m a t i c w i p e r s .
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position.
T h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n i s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
Deactivation
T u r n t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s .
T h e d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n
i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n
t h e d i s p l a y .
T h e f u n c t i o n i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
w h e n y o u u s e t h e m a n u a l l i g h t s s t a l k . The side lights
a n d d i p p e d b e a m
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h
o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f
the light is poor, or
d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s . T h e y s w i t c h o f f a s s o o n a s t h e
light becomes bright enough or the
windscreen wipers stop.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s n o t c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e
d a y t i m e l i g h t s .