2012 Citroen BERLINGO RHD lock

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Starting and stopping

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

When the vehicle is stationary,
release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism by pulling the lever.
Adjust the steering wheel for height
and reach, then lock the mechanism by
pushing the lever fully forwards.

Vehicle stationary, with
the engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N
.


Stopping the vehicle

Before stopping the engine, put the
gear selector 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 selector is in neutral N
.


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
pressing down fi rmly.

Starting and stopping



Good practice when stopping
Good practice when starting


Diesel pre-heating warning
lamp
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning lamp
comes on for less than one
second, you can start without
waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
lamp to go off then operate the starter
(Starting position) until the engine
starts.

Door or bonnet open
warning lamp
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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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

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.
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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EASE OF USE and COMFOR
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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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Seats


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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Practical information


Automatic operation
The front courtesy lamp comes on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, when the vehicle is unlocked,
when one of the front doors is opened
and for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
It goes off gradually after the ignition
is switched on and when the vehicle is
locked. Cab: comes on when one of
the front doors is opened. These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch, with
the ignition on.

Load space: comes on when
one of the rear doors is
opened.
If the doors remain open for
a few minutes, the courtesy
lamps go off.
Permanently off. Permanently on, ignition on.
Front courtesy lamp

COURTESY LAMPS


Rear courtesy lamp
Front individual reading lamps

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Practical information



Putting the bench seat back in
the seat position


- In a single movement: take hold of
the red strap and pull the assembly
horizontally towards the rear. Guide
the movement until the feet of the
bench seat lock on the fl oor.

- Raise the seat back.
The control A
locks in place
automatically.

- Check that the bench is locked on
the fl oor correctly once it has been
returned to the seat position.
Do not let the assembly fall sharply.


Good practice

There is no need to assist, guide or
support the tilting movement using
your free arm.
The rear seat belt casings are not
designed for securing the load
transported. Use the stowing rings on
the fl oor only.
The bench seat of the crew cab is not
suitable for the installation of a child
seat.

- Using the same hand, fold the seat
back and the associated grille onto
the seat cushion.

- Take hold of the red strap (like
a handle) and lift the assembly
vertically, guiding the movement to
the fully folded position.
The raised seat rests against the backs
of the seats of row 1.