2015 CITROEN BERLINGO ELECTRIC Handbook (in English)

11

Starting the vehicle



- To start the vehicle, the
drive selector must be in
position P
,

- press the brake pedal,

- torn the ignition key in the
switch.


STARTING PROCEDURE

This indicator lamp comes on
when the vehicle is ready to drive.


- Press the brake pedal,

- select R
or D
,

- release the brake pedal
and press the accelerator
pedal to move off. The selection appears in the current
energy consumption screen in the
instrument panel.


Drive selector


If the drive selector is not in
position P
and/or if the brake pedal is
not pressed, The vehicle will not start.
Repeat the procedure for starting the
vehicle.
The selection of position D
or R
on
the drive selector determines the drive
direction. It is preferable to be at a
full stop before changing the drive
direction.


P
(Park). Parking. Move the
selector to position P
, there is
an audible signal.

N
(Neutral). Move the
selector to position N
, there is
an audible signal.
Do not select this position, even
momentarily, when the vehicle is
moving.
The vehicle is free-wheeling. Select D

to return to forward drive.


D
(Drive). Forward drive.
Move the selector to
position D
, there is an audible
signal.

It is recommended that you keep
your foot on the brake pedal when
selecting positions R
or D
.


R
(Reverse). Reverse
drive. Move the selector to
position R
, there is an audible
signal.

Only engage reverse when the
vehicle is immobilised.
When moving from position R
to
position P
, N
is displayed momentarily
in the instrument panel.

There is an audible signal when
changing drive position with the
selector.
The audible signal is deactivated if the
user has chosen to inhibit operation of
the "Rear parking sensors".

The driver must be particularly
vigilant when driving the electric
vehicle as it makes very little noise
when moving.


Ready


Parking the vehicle
When leaving the vehicle, it is strongly
recommended that you apply the
parking brake, place the drive selector
in position P
then switch off the
ignition.
There is an audible signal on opening
the driver's door if:


-
the ignition is still on (" Ready
" lamp on),


- the vehicle has not been correctly
immobilised (drive selector not in
position P
).
An alert message is displayed in the screen.

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ECO-DRIVING

Practical advice


Adopt a gentle driving style
the electrical consumption of your
vehicle depends very strongly on the
route you take, you style of driving and
your speed.
In all cases, adopt a gentle driving
style.
Try to say in the " Optimum
" zone
of the energy consumption and
generation indicator: press the
accelerator pedal progressively,
without sudden movements and if the
conditions allow, try to drive at a steady
and moderate speed.
Recover energy
Driving with anticipation allows you to
recover energy and increase the range
of the vehicle.
Anticipate when you have to slow
down and, if the conditions allow, try to
use deceleration rather than braking,
which will place the needle of the
energy consumption and generation
indicator in the " Charge
" zone.
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
As with any vehicle, limit the load
being carried and keep aerodynamic
resistance to a minimum (windows
open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof
bars, roof box, …).
Excessive use of the air conditioning
and heating, particularly at low speed,
can reduce the range of your vehicle
considerably. Try to optimise their use.

Observe the servicing and
maintenance recommendations
Check the tyre pressures regularly
and follow the schedule of servicing
operations recommended by the
manufacturer.

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ECO-COMFORT
ECO-COMFORT


Control the use of electrical
equipment
The heating and air conditioning
operate using energy supplied by
the traction battery. Excessive use
signifi cantly reduces the range of your
vehicle. Try to optimise their use as
soon as you reached the desired level
of comfort and check the settings at
every start in order to maximise range.
Also limit the use of demisting and
defrosting and of the heated seat.
Stop the heating or air
conditioning and maintain
ventilation.
Stop the heating or air
conditioning and ventilation.

Pressing the ECO
button stops
the heating and air conditioning
(but maintains ventilation). The
needle of the energy consumption and
generation indicator is placed in the
ECO
zone.
Operating the temperature
control activates the heating
or air conditioning and stops
ECO
mode.

14
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING



ECO
(stops the air conditioning
and heating).


OFF
(stops the heating, air
conditioning and ventilation).

Windscreen demist.

Rear screen demist on
versions with glazed rear
doors.

Air distribution.

Recirculation of interior air/
Intake of exterior air.

Increase/Reduce air fl ow.
Increase/Reduce temperature.

Ventilation can be used as
soon as this indicator is on.

After a prolonged period without
use of the heating system, its
operation may result in a slight
odour during the fi rst few minutes of
use.



Special features of the air
conditioning and heating
The air conditioning and heating
systems do not regulate the
temperature in the cabin directly, but
ensure a constant temperature at the
fan-fed air vents (a temperature which
is indexed to the level of hot or cold
desired by the users).
if you want to rapidly heat or cool the
vehicle cabin, you can temporarily set
the temperature control to maximum
hot or cold.
It should be noted however that:


- The air conditioning system
(cooling of the air) only operates
when the ambient temperature is
above 15°C,

- The power of the heating system
is progressively restricted when
the ambient temperature is above
20°C.


Manual heating version

Practical advice


Heating and ventilation
In winter, air distribution
towards the footwells is
recommended, allowing a
more uniform ambience to be
obtained in the cabin.
In summer, distribution towards the
face-level vents will increase the
effectiveness of the ventilation and air
conditioning.
In heating mode, try to use
moderate level of ventilation,
that is less than 3 blades. This
will allow the system to deliver
air at a higher temperature.

Air distribution

15
CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY
CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY


Charging consists of connecting the
vehicle to a domestic power point or a
pubic charging point

Before making any connection,
check that the electrical
installation that you want to use
meets standards and is compatible.
In particular, check that the electrical
power point is suitable. There are
power points available that are
designed specifi cally for charging
electric vehicles. In all cases, it is
recommended that that you fi rst have
an initial check and then regular
checks on your installation by a
qualifi ed electrician.


Connecting the normal charging
cable in different countries:

Use


- the charging cable supplied
with the vehicle,

- a power point (with earth, clean and
in good condition).


Do not use an electrical
extension, multi-gang socket,
adaptor or timer.

In most European countries the
manufacturer has established
a partnership with a specialist
company that can offer a check and
update of your electrical installation.
For more information, contact a
franchised dealer.


Normal charging time

7 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours
is needed for a complete charge.
Charging can be interrupted at any
time. It stops automatically when the
battery is fully charged.
Left hand drive

Current rating

Plug

Denmark (DK) 8 A K
Switzerland (CH) 8 A J
Other countries 8/14 A E/F
Right hand drive 10 A G

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Domestic socket

"Mode 3 - Type 2" socket

"Mode 3 - Type 3" socket


"Mode 2" cable

(delivered with your vehicle)
"Mode 3 - Type 2" cable

(available as an accessory)
"Mode 3 - Type 3" cable

(available as an accessory)

Cables for normal charging

As the installers of electrical installations in buildings are not subject to international standards, check for each of the
countries you intend to cross in your vehicle, the compatibility of the domestic electrical installations to which you want to
connect the domestic charging cable supplied with your vehicle.
Make the same prior checks for charging at public terminals, bearing in mind that certain public terminals have their own
charging cable.
In any event, several types of charging cable are available as accessories allowing charging at a public terminal or
domestic power point.
Before leaving for countries where the electrical installations may be different, refer to the table below to check the
compatibility of the local electrical installations with you charging cables, which are themselves compatibles with the
electrical installations for the country of sale of the vehicle. Contact a franchised dealer or qualifi ed workshop, to obtain
suitable charging cables.

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CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY

Do not touch the metal end of
the normal charging socket, nor
of the charging cable. Risk of
electrocution and/or malfunctions.


Use the cord supplied to hook the
control unit, so that it does not
weigh down on the power point
(risk of damage to the charging cable
or power point).

Never connect or disconnect the
the cable or charging plug with
wet hands
(risk of electrocution).

The charge may be interrupted
at any time by withdrawing the
charging plug.

If exceptionally you have
to interrupt the charge by
disconnecting the charging cable
from the power point, it is essential to
fi rst press the Manual Stop
button on
the controller.
It has four indicator lamps:


- STOP
: on red.
It indicates that charging has
been interrupted by pressing
the Manual Stop
button. This
action is recommended before
disconnecting the charging cable
from the domestic power point
during a charging operation.

- POWER
: on green.
It indicates that the power supply
is established. If it does not come
on check that all connections are
correct. if the problem persists,
contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

- CHARGING
: on green.
It indicates that charging is in
progress. If it does not come on
check that all connections are
correct. if the problem persists,
contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

- FAULT
: on red.
It indicates the presence of a fault.
Check that the connections are
corrects. If this lamp does not go
off, contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Control unit

This type of control unit is equipped
with a power supply recognition system
(depending on the country). It detects
the current rating of your domestic
power supply and is able to support
and choose the most suitable rating for
a secure recharge:


- 14 A
(FAST): if your electrical
installation supports it.

- 8 A
(NORMAL): for a standard
electrical installation.

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States of the control unit


POWER
FA U LT
CHARGING

Normal operation

Once the charging cable is connected to a power point, all of the lamps come
on for about half a second.
Once the initialisation process is complete:


●
while the charging cable is not connected to the vehicle's socket,

●
while the charging cable is connected to the vehicle's socket, but charging
is not taking place.

While the traction battery is on charge.

When the charge has fi nished.

POWER
FA U LT
CHARGING

Operating faults and solutions

When current leakage is detected or the charging cable has a fault.


- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
When the charging cable has a fault.


- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the lamp on the control unit does not come on when connecting the
charging cable to a power point, check the circuit breaker for the power point:


●
if the circuit breaker has opened, your installation may not be compatible
with use of the charging cable:


- contact a qualifi
ed electrician to check and repair your electrical installation.

●
if the circuit breaker has not opened:


- do not use the charging cable and contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
On in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour. Flashing in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour. Off.