2019 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN Handbook (in English)

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General recommendations
for the seats
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Folding or unfolding the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if they are in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the backrests forming a table. They could
become dangerous projectiles in the event
of sudden braking or a collision.
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o not remove a head restraint without
stowing it; secure it to a support inside
the vehicle.
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heck that the seat belts always
remain accessible to the passenger
and easy to fasten.
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assengers must never take their seat
without adjusting and fastening their
seat belt.
- I n row 3, be careful not to leave your
feet under the row 2 seat while it is
being tilted.
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hen a row 3 seat is in the fully
folded position, ensure that the strap
is correctly hooked to the Top Tether
fixing of the row 2 backrest: risk of
unexpected tipping of the seat. Before carrying out the manoeuvres,
check that nothing and no one is
obstructing the moving elements and their
locking.
To avoid sudden folding, take care to
hold the backrest and support it until it is
horizontal.
Never put your hand underneath the seat
cushion to guide the seat downwards
or upwards, you could get your fingers
trapped. Place your hand on the grip/strap
(depending on equipment) at the top of the
seat cushion.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking
or an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
for ward – risk of severe injury!
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Front seats
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
- the height of the head restraint,
- t he backrest angle,
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he cushion height,
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t
he longitudinal position of the seat,
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t

he height and reach of the steering wheel,
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he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Adjustments
Longitudinal
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
F If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to
lower, as many times as necessary to obtain
the position required. For more information on the Seat belts
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tilting the backrest
F Push the control backwards to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar
(driver only)
F Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
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Armrest
F To access the vertical position, raise the armrest until it locks.
F

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ower the armrest to return it to the position for use.
It is possible to remove the armrest for the passenger
seat.
Removing the armrest
F

P
ull the armrest into the vertical position.
F

P
ush the shaft of the armrest towards the backrest.
F

W
hile holding it in this position, rotate the armrest
towards the rear.
F

P
ull the armrest and it will come away from the
backrest. Refitting the armrest
F
S lot the armrest into the backrest, ensuring that you
position the bayonets in line with the holes.
F

P
ush the shaft of the armrest towards the backrest.
F

W
hile holding it in this position, rotate the armrest
towards the front. The armrest is once again secured onto the
backrest.
Retractable position
This position allows you to transport long loads
inside the vehicle with the doors closed.
When retracted, the maximum weight on the
backrest is 50
kg.
To reposition the seat, raise the backrest until it
locks in the raised position. F
I
f the centre console inconveniences you,
remove the passenger's seat armrest.
F
P
ush the control rear wards fully to tilt and
guide the assembly.
Heated seat control
Press the switch.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.
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Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, you can stop the function;
reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
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f wearing damp clothing,
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f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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o not place heavy objects on the seat,
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d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
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d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
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o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
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o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
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ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.Rear bench seat (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
F l ower the head restraints,
F

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f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

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heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

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heck that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on
the outer seats.
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Rear seats (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
F l ower the head restraints,
F

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f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

c
heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on
the outer seats.
Folding from the passenger
compartment
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
F

T
urn backrest release grip 1 .
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F

P
ut the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
F

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heck that the red indicator in the release
grip 1 is no longer visible.
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
F

T
urn backrest release grip 1
.
F

G
uide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
F
G
uide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
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Central seatF
P
ull backrest release tab 1 .
F

G
uide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.Folding from the boot
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
Central seat
F

P
ull the backrest release lever 2 or 3
towards you.
The backrest folds fully onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F

P
ut the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the red indicator on the release
grips 1 of the outer seats is no longer
visible.
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Check that the backrest of the upright
central seat is correctly aligned with the
backrests of the outer seats.
Central seat
F

P
ut the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the central seat belt is not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
With the central seat, only the strap must
be used.
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Rear seats (row 3)
Access to row 3Longitudinal adjustment
XL
F

Ra

ise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
Placing the backrest in the table position
F

L

ower the head restraint as far as it will go. Repositioning the backrest
F
U nlock it by pulling control 1
.
F R eturn it to its initial position
F

Check that the assembly is anchored properly.
F Operate control 1 to fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.
Table position
F Using the row 2 seat grip, fold the backrest.
F T o reposition it, tilt the backrest backwards
until it locks into place.
Fully folded position
XL
Placing the seat in the fully folded position
F

F

old the backrest to the table position.
Label in row 3
While driving, it is prohibited to have a
passenger seated next to a seat in the fully
folded position.
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F Lift the bar 2, located behind the seat,
to release the feet of the seat from their
anchorage in the floor.
F

T
ilt the entire seat for wards.
F

H
ook the strap 3 on the row 2 head restraint
rod.
Repositioning the seat
F

F
old the entire seat backwards.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is not trapped
during the manoeuvre.
Adjusting the height of the
head restraint
The head restraint has a frame with
notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed or not in the high position; the
head restraints must be in place and in the
high position.
For more information on the Seat belts ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F

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o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
F

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat backrest.
F

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o lower it, press the lug A and push down
on the head restraint at the same time.
Refitting the seat
F

P

ull on the strap 3 to open the seat
anchorages.
F

W

hile still holding the strap 3
, place the
anchorages in the anchorage points on the
f l o o r.
F

R

elease the strap 3
.
F

Ensure that no object or feet are obstructing
the rear anchorage points 4 and that the seat
belt is correctly positioned and available.
F Fold the seat backwards to fix its rear
anchorage feet.
F

U
se the control 1 to lift the backrest into the
initial position.
F

R
efit the head restraint.
Removing the seat
F

L

ower the head restraint as far as it will go.
F

P

lace the seat in the fully folded position.
F

P

ull on the strap 3 to open the seat
anchorages.
F

S

till holding the strap 3 , lift the seat.
F

T
o raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(n otc h).
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