2015 Citroen BERLINGO RHD Owner's Manual

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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kgL1
"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rearward facing position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg L4
"KLIPPAN Optima"
From 22kg (about 6 years), the booster is used on its own.
L5
"RÖMER
k I d FIX"
Can be fixed on the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings. The child is restrained by the seat belt.
CITROËN offers a range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seat belt:
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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt
and universally approved (a) according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the vehicle.
U:
seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured usin
g the seat belt and universally approved, "rearward facing"
and/or "forward facing". Seat
Weight of the child and indicative age
Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (b) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx
From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Row 1 (c) (d)Individual
seat
U
UUUb ench,
outer seat U
UUU
b

ench,
centre seat (e) U
UUU
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(a) Universal child seat: child seat that
can be fitted in any vehicle using
the seat belt.
(b)

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Cots
cannot be installed on the front seat
(c)


Consult the legislation in force in
your country before installin

g your
child on this seat.
(d)

When a "rearward facing" child seat
is is installed on a

front passenger
seat, the passenger's front airbag
must be deactivated. Otherwise,
the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is
deployed.
When a "forward facing" child seat
is is installed on a

front passenger
seat, the passenger's front airbag
must remain active.
(e)

the "RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus" child
seat cannot be installed on this
seat.
With the exception of the "KLIPP

AN
Optima", CITROËN advises against
installing a child seat on the centre
seat. Remove and stow the head
restraint before installing a child
seat with backrest on a passenger
seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child
seat has been removed.
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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat
belt buckle under the child seat, as this
could destabilise the seat.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using
the seat belt, ensure that the seat belt
is well tensioned on the child seat
and that it is holding the child seat
firmly against the vehicle's seat. If the
passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forward if necessary.
At the rear, always leave sufficient
space between the front seat and:
-
a "rearward facing" child seat,
-


the feet of a child seated in a
"forward facing" child seat.
For this, move the front seat forward
and, if necessary

, straighten its
backrest as well. For the optimum installation of a
"forward facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is as close as
possible to the backrest of the vehicle's
seat, or in contact if possible.
The head restraint must be removed
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on the passenger seat..
Ensure that the head restraint is
stowed or attached securely so that it
is not thrown around the vehicle in the
event of sharp braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the
child seat is removed.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying a child on
the front passenger seat is specific to
each country. Refer to the legislation in
force in your country.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fitted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, never leave:
-

one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-


a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,
-


the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
T

o prevent accidental opening of the
doors, use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows
by more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fit side blinds to the rear
windows.
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For more information about
weights and towed loads, refer to
chapter 9, "Weights" section.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature.As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
You should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures. Chapter 7, "Levels" section.If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible. Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fitting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fitted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fitting this type
of equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The ABS or DSC systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Parking sensors
The rear parking sensors system does
not function while the vehicle is towing.
Chapter 9, "Identification
markings" section.
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Audio equipment, hands-free kit, speakers,
CD changer, satellite navigation system,
USB Box, video kit, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints associated with the
fitting of equipment of these families of
products mean that the special features of
the equipment and its compatibility with the
capacities of the your vehicle's standard
equipment must be taken into account.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer for more
information before fitting such equipment.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat and its fixings
are positioned correctly

,
-

never fit one mat on top of another
.
Maximum weights on bars
-

Roof rack: 120 kg.
-


T
ransverse bars on roof: 100 kg.
-

T
ransverse bars on longitudinal
bars: 75 kg. Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters
Before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
an external aerial on your vehicle, you
are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
A CITROËN dealer can inform you of
the specifications (frequency band,
maximum output power, aerial position,
specific installation conditions) of the
transmitters which can be fitted, in
accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
(2004/104/CE).
Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps,
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, .... Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, first
aid kit, high visibility vest, front and
rear parking sensors, warning triangle,
security bolts for alloy wheels, ... Front seat covers compatible with
airbags, bench, rubber mats, carpet
mats, snow chains, blind, tailgate
bicycle carrier.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle. A
wide range of recommended accessories
and genuine parts is available.
Range of trade equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessory catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which should preferably be fitted by a
CITROËN dealer.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, planed wood protective liner
with non-slip floor.
Protective grilles.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by Automobiles
CITROËN may result in the failure
of your vehicle's electronic system.
Please note this specific warning. You
are advised to contact a franchised
dealer to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold or operated, it is
compulsory to have equipment such
as a high visibility safety vest, warning
triangle, replacement bulbs, fuses and
breathalyzers available in the vehicle. "Active Fleet Data" Telematic unit
Connected directly to the heart of
the vehicle ("Full CAN" multiplexed
network), as part of a comprehensive
service, the telematic unit allows the
sending in real time of information such
as:
-

distance travelled,
-


distance remaining before the next
service,
-


warnings and faults (oil level, cool
-
ant level, oil temperature, coolant
temperature, etc ...).
This enables Fleet managers
to optimise the monitoring and
management of their business
vehicles.
Availability according to country;
contact a CITROËN dealer for more
information.
Equipment