2015 Citroen BERLINGO RHD Owner's Manual

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Mobile office 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
fitting a padlock (not supplied).EXTENSO CAB
Centre seat
This is fitted 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 floor
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 floor in the
front seat position and so forms a
continuous flat floor 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
floor in the seat position.
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CONFIGURATIONS
Examples of various layouts combining comfort and practicality
The various operations must
only be carried out while
stationary.
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FRONT FITTINGS1. Lower glove box
This may or may not be fitted 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 fire.
3. Side storage compartment
4. Bag hook
Only hang flexible bags which are not
too heavy on this hook.
2. Storage pocket and bottle
holder (1.5 L)
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Overhead storage unit
This is located above the sun visors and
can accommodate various objects (a
jumper, file, gloves...).
The openings concealed by the sun visors
allow you to see and access the objects
stored in the overhead storage unit.
The maximum weight permitted in the
overhead storage unit is 5 Kg.
Do not place objects in this storage
unit which could present a risk to the
occupants.
Central storage console
This console offers an appreciable
additional storage area: it can be
removed and clips onto a base which
also incorporates two cup holders at
the rear.
Ensure that the object (bottle, can...)
placed in the cup holder is retained
securely and does not risk being
dislodged while driving.
Any liquid which could spill presents
a risk of damage on contact with the
instrument panel and centre console
controls.
Take care.
Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the
sun visor down.
A pocket is provided in the driver's sun
visor for storing toll cards, tickets, ...
Storage compartments under seats
Storage compartments may be
provided in the floor under the front
seats.
Move the seat forward for easier
access to the storage compartment.
The vehicle's tools are located hereFor more information on these
tools, refer to chapter 9, "Changing
a wheel" section.
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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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CREW CAB
Bench seat
The crew cab consists of a 3-seat
bench, located in row 2, the one-piece
back of which is in unit with the "load
retainer" grille.
a
ccess to the rear seats is via the
sliding side door.
Head restraints and seat belts
The three seats are equipped with
inertia reel seat belts. The seat belts
of the outer seats are secured to the
body, whereas the seat belt of the
centre seat is secured to the back of
the bench seat.
Each seat has a head restraint bolted
onto the load retaining grille and which
can be removed.
Do not store a head restraint inside the
vehicle unless it is properly stowed or
fixed to a support.
Do not drive with rear passengers
without first bolting the head restraints
in place.
Placing the bench seat in the
fully folded position
- If necessary , move the front seats
forward and fasten the strap of the
seat belt of the centre seat.
-

Check that the seat belt straps and
buckles are positioned correctly
along the side panels, to ensure
that the sliding of the seat back is
not hindered.
-


Release the seat back using the
control

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

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

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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 floor 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.
-

T

ake 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.
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