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Motoring & the Environment
Berlingo-2-VU_en_Chap02_eco-conduite_ed02-2015
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest 
items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the 
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind 
resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). 
Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your 
summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to 
the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- 
before a long journey
 ,
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at each change of season,
-
 
after a long period out of use.
d
on't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or 
caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil 
filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter...) and 
observe the schedule of operations recommended in the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is 
faulty your vehicle becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to have the 
emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of 
the nozzle to avoid any overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 
1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel 
consumption settle down to a consistent average. 
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MANUAL GEARBO x
5-speed
6-speed
To change gear easily, always depress 
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming 
caught under the pedal:
-
 
ensure that the mat is positioned 
and secured correctly on the floor
,
-
 
never fit one mat on top of another
 .
When driving, avoid leaving your hand 
on the gear knob as the force exerted, 
even if slight, may wear the internal 
components of the gearbox over time.
Changing into 5th or 6th gear
To engage the gear correctly, move the 
gear lever fully to the right. In the 6-speed configuration, raise the 
collar below the gear knob.
Engaging reverse gear
S
TEERING
 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 forward. The lever should be moved slowly 
to reduce noise.
To engage reverse gear, wait until the 
vehicle has come to a complete stop. 
REadY To Go
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GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
System which reduces fuel 
consumption by recommending the 
most appropriate gear.
Operation
depending on the driving situation and 
your vehicle's equipment, the system 
may advise you to skip one (or more) 
gear(s). 
You can follow this instruction 
without engaging the intermediate 
gears.
The gear engagement 
recommendations must not be 
considered compulsory. In fact, the 
configuration of the road, the amount 
of traffic and safety remain determining 
factors when choosing the best 
gear. Therefore, the driver remains 
responsible for deciding whether or 
not to follow the advice given by the 
system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an electronic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode. The system adapts its gear 
change recommendation 
according to the driving conditions 
(slope, load,
  ...) and the demands 
of the driver (power, acceleration, 
braking,
  ...).
The system never suggests:
-
 
engaging first gear
 ,
-
 
engaging reverse gear
 .
The information appears in 
the instrument panel in the 
form of an arrow. 
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Moving off
- To start the engine, the gear selector must be in position N.
-
 
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
-
 
Operate the starter
 .
-
 
When the engine is running, place 
the gear selector on 
R, A or M as 
desired.
-
 
Release the brake pedal and 
accelerate.
If the gear selector is not in position
  N, 
and/or if the brake pedal is not 
pressed, the engine will not start. 
Repeat the above procedure.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear selector to R.
Only attempt to select reverse gear 
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral Changing to neutral
Move the gear selector to N. If the 
vehicle is moving, do not select this 
position even momentarily.
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOx
- automatic mode: gear selector in 
position  A.
-
 
manual mode: gear selector in 
position 
M.
For safety:
It is only possible to come out 
of position N if the brake pedal is 
pressed.
The change from position A (driving in 
automatic mode) to position M (driving 
in manual mode) or vice versa can be 
made at any time. The warning lamp A 
goes off in the instrument panel.
Mode selection 
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Manual modeChanging to manual mode
Move the gear selector to M.
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic 
mode
Move the gear selector to A.
The gearbox then operates in 
automatic mode, without any action on 
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is 
best suited to the following conditions:
-  
driving style,
-
  
road profile,
-
  
optimum fuel consumption.
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 firmly.
Changing gear
In situations of high engine speeds 
(heavy acceleration), a change 
up will not occur unless the driver 
operates the electronic gearbox control 
paddle. Pull on the "+"
  control 
paddle to change up.
Pull on the "-"   control 
paddle to change down.
-
 
If the vehicle stops or reduces 
speed (for example when 
approaching a stop sign), 
the gearbox changes down 
automatically
, to first gear if 
needed.
-
 
It is not necessary to release the 
accelerator completely during gear 
changes.
-
  a
 gear change instruction is 
accepted only if the engine speed 
permits.
-
 
For safety reasons, depending on 
the engine speed, a change down 
may be performed automatically
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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
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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 CITR
o Ë n  
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.
a
nother range is also available, 
structured around comfort, leisure and 
maintenance: 
aCCESSoRIES
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1. Parking the vehicle
- The occupants must get out of the 
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
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If possible, park the vehicle on 
level, stable and non-slippery 
ground.
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Apply the parking brake, switch 
of
f the ignition and engage first or 
reverse gear. -
 Place the chock against the wheel 
diagonally opposite the one to be 
changed.
CHANGING A WHEEL
2. T
ools
The tools are stowed in an open 
storage compartment under a front 
seat.
- 
If necessary
 , move the seat to 
access the storage compartment 
from the rear.
-
 
T
 ake out the jack and tool carrier.
-
 
Remove the tools needed from the 
carrier
.
1.
 
Jack.
2.
 
Wheelbrace.
3.
 
Chock.
4.
 
Rear lamp spanner
 .
5.
 
Allow wheel trim removal tool*.
6.
 
T
 owing eye.
If the vehicle is fitted with a towbar, 
it is sometimes necessary to raise 
the vehicle slightly to make it easier 
to remove the spare wheel from its 
carrier.
On certain types of ground and/
or if considerable loads are being 
transported, call a CITR
o
Ë
n
 dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
* 
 This tool is not needed for your 
version.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to 
your vehicle. Do not use them for other 
purposes. 
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3. Spare wheel
- Detach the carrier from the hook 
and place the spare wheel near the 
wheel to be changed.
-
 Unscrew the bolt using the 
wheelbrace until the carrier is 
lowered fully
.
-
  o
pen the rear doors to gain access 
to the spare wheel. 
QUICk HELP
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Changing a wheel