2012 Citroen BERLINGO Owner's Manual

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Ventilation


DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING

Manual mode

Turn the control to this
temperature setting.
Increase the air fl ow setting.

Press the air conditioning button.

Returning to exterior air
intake open permits renewal
of the air in the passenger
compartment (LED off). Turn the control to this air
distribution setting.

Demisting the rear screen and/
or mirrors
Pressing this button, with the
engine running, activates the
rapid demisting - defrosting 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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Ventilation


DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING 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 6.


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 good 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 or a qualifi ed workshop.
Automatic mode: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may
not be suffi cient to quickly demist or
defrost the windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility
programme. The visibility programme
indicator 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's
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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Never drive with the head
restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.

Armrest
To put the armrest into 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.

Front heated seats control

Each individual front seat may be fi tted
with a control located on the side of the
seat base.
With the 2+1 bench, the driver's seat
control also switches the bench outer
seat heated cushion on or off.
Press to switch on the cushion heating.
Press again to switch it off.

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. 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.

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Seats


Mobile offi ce position
Pull the tab located on the lower edge
of the seat to lower the seat back
incorporating a writing table equipped
with a strap.
To return the seat back to the upright
position, pull the tab and guide the seat
back until it locks.
During the operations, take care not to
trap the tab under the seat cushion.
Storage compartment under the
seat cushion
Raise the centre seat cushion to gain
access to the storage compartment.
This space can be made secure by
fi tting a padlock (not supplied).


Centre seat

This is fi tted with a 3-point seat belt
with the seat belt upper anchorage on
the load retaining ladder behind the
driver.

Before locking the seat in the
sitting position, always take care
to leave the seat belt buckles
visible and the associated straps
available for the passengers.

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Foldaway position
Raise the yellow lever located at the
base of the seat to release and raise
the entire seat to the foldaway position
(seat cushion raised against the seat
back) until it locks.
This position allows tall loads to be
carried in the cab part.
To return the seat to the sitting position,
push the yellow lever located under the
seat cushion and lower the entire seat
until it is upright and locked on the fl oor
in the seat position.



Outer seat

The back of the outer seat has a metal
shell.
Fully folded position
Pull the tab located on the upper edge
of the seat by the head restraint to tilt
and guide the entire seat.
It inserts itself into the fl oor in the
front seat position and so forms a
continuous fl at fl oor with the load
space.
This position allows long loads to
be carried inside the vehicle, up to
3 m (3.25 m in the case of the long
versions) with the doors closed.
In the fully folded position, the
maximum weight on the seat back is
50 Kg.
To return the seat to the sitting position,
raise the seat back until it locks on the
fl oor in the seat position.

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Seats


CONFIGURATIONS

Examples of various layouts combining comfort and practicality

The various operations
must be carried out while
stationary.

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Practical information

FRONT FITTINGS

1. Lower glove box

This may or may not be fi tted with a lid.


Upper storage compartment

This is located on the dashboard,
behind the steering wheel.
A recess makes lifting of the lid easier
when opening. Guide it to its rest
position.
To close, guide the lid then press the
centre gently.
Any liquid which could spill risks
causing an electrical short circuit and
therefore a potential fi re.


3. Side storage compartment

4. Bag hook

Only hang fl exible bags which are not
too heavy on this hook.


2. Storage tray and bottle holder
(1.5 L)