2021 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN ECU

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3If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Floor boxes

There are two boxes located under the rear
passenger footwells.
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o open them, slide your fingers into the
notch and lift the cover.
Aircraft style tables

► To put the table back in place, pull it upwards.
As a safety precaution, the aircraft style table
unhooks itself if excessive pressure is applied.
► To store the table, pull it downwards.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the table. Such objects could become
projectiles in the event of sudden
deceleration.
Side blinds
They are fitted to the windows of the sliding side
doors (depending on version).


► To raise or lower the blind, pull it by the tab.
To avoid damaging the blind: – Guide it slowly , using the tab, while
raising or lowering it.
–

Make sure the tab is securely fastened
before opening the door

.
High load retaining net

This net, hooked onto the upper mountings and
the lower rings or lugs, enables the use of the full
loading volume, up to the roof:
–
Behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear
seats are folded.
–


Behind the rear seats (row 2).
When positioning the net, check that the
strap loops are visible from the boot; this
will make slackening or tightening them
easier.
Remove the luggage cover shelf or roller
(depending on version).

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low position, you can store it folded by sliding it
towards the backrests of the rear seats.
► To deploy it from the boot, grasp it and unfold
it to the boot pillars.
The maximum authorised weight on the luggage cover shelf is 25 kg.
Luggage cover
XL
XL
In the 5-seat configuration, it is installed behind
the second row seats, with the third row seats
stored folded away.
In the 7-seat configuration, it is stored behind the
third row seats.
In the event of sudden deceleration,
objects placed on the load space cover
can turn into projectiles.
Installation behind row 1

► Open the covers on the upper mountings 1 .
► Unroll the high load retaining net.
►

Position one end of the net's metal bar in the
corresponding upper mounting 1

, then do the
same with the other end.
►

Fully extend the straps.

► Wind each strap around bar 3 located under
the front seat cushion (row 1), then secure each spring hook to the ring on the corresponding
strap.
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Fold down the rear seats.
►

T
ighten the straps without raising the bench
seat.
►
Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly
.
Installation behind row 2

► Fold or remove the luggage cover
.
► Open the covers on the upper mountings 2
.
►

Unroll the high load retaining net.
►


Position one end of the net's metal bar in the
corresponding upper mounting 2

, then do the
same with the other end.
►

Attach the hook on each of the net's straps
to the corresponding stowing ring 4

(located on
the floor).
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T
ighten the straps.
►

Check that the net is hooked and tightened
correctly

.
Never use the ISOFIX ring, which is for
fixing the strap of a child seat with Top
Tether.
Two-position luggage cover
shelf (removable)
M
M


It can be installed in two different positions: high
and low.
It consists of two sections which can be folded
back on each other.
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T
o fold it from the boot, grasp it and fold it
back on itself up to the rear seats. From the

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3low position, you can store it folded by sliding it
towards the backrests of the rear seats.
►
T
o deploy it from the boot, grasp it and unfold
it to the boot pillars.
The maximum authorised weight on the luggage cover shelf is 25 kg.
Luggage cover
XL
XL
In the 5-seat configuration, it is installed behind
the second row seats, with the third row seats
stored folded away.
In the 7-seat configuration, it is stored behind the
third row seats.
In the event of sudden deceleration,
objects placed on the load space cover
can turn into projectiles.
Installation

► Position the left and right ends of the roller in
the cut-outs A.
►

Pull out the roller until it reaches the boot
pillars.
►


Insert the roller guides into the rails in the
pillars B

.


► Depending on version, you can access the
boot by opening the rear screen in the tailgate
and attaching the roller guides into the rails in
the pillars C
.


► The roller can be stored behind row 2 or 3.
Removal
► Remove the roller guides from the rails in
pillars B
.
►

Guide the roller as it reels in.
►


Unlock the roller by pressing one of the
handles located at the ends of the roller bracket.
Stowing rings

Use the stowing rings on the rear floor to secure
loads.

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Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.
Heating

Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Interior air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp braking,
we recommend placing heavy objects as far
forwards as possible (i.e. near the cab)K
We recommend using the stowing rings on the
floor to firmly secure the load.
When washing your vehicle, never clean
the inside directly using a water jet.
Warning triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, always
switch on the hazard warning lamps and put on
your high visibility vest.
Storage compartment

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the
boot in which to store a warning triangle.
Heating and Ventilation
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in perfect working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, this type of filter helps to purify the
air breathed by the occupants and keep the
passenger compartment clean (by reducing
allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

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Safety
5Rear seat belt(s) warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5) lights
up red in the seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning lamps display screen if one or
more rear passengers (row 2) unfasten their seat
belt.


These seat belt warning lamps only apply to row 2.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
–

be tightened as close to the body as
possible,
–


be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not twist,
–


be used to restrain only one person,
–


not show any signs of cuts or fraying,
–


not be converted or modified in order not to
affect its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of impacts, the pyrotechnic
pretensioner device may trigger before
and independently of airbag deployment.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the centre seat in row 2) in the
event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:

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Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could cause
injuries to the thorax or arm when the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.
Child seats
The regulations on carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
–

In accordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than 4
ft 1

1” (150 cm) tall must travel in approved
child seats suited to their weight , on seats
fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
–

Statistically
, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
–

Children weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rear facing" position, whether in
the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
–

‘rear facing’ up to the age of 3,
–

‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
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.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures

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5the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
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.
Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, 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 on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
–

a child alone and unattended 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.
Child seat at the rear
Row 2
Forward-facing or rearward-facing




► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing
child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front
seat.
►

Check that the backrest of the forward-facing
child seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact
with it.
►


Adjust the rear seat (in row 2) to the fully
back longitudinal position, with the backrest
straightened.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that the support leg is in firm and steady
contact with the floor. If necessary, adjust the
vehicle's front seat.
Row 3

If a child seat is installed on a passenger
seat in the third row, move the seat to its
rearmost longitudinal position with the backrest
straightened, so that the child seat and the
child's legs do not touch the seats in the second
row.
Never fit a child seat with a support leg in
the third row.
Child seat at the front

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the
highest and fully back longitudinal position ,
with the backrest straightened.

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► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal the activation.
Recommended child
seats
Range of recommended child seats secured
using a three-point seat belt.
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg


Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, the table indicates the options\
for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally ap\
proved (c)
according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the veh\
icle.
"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward
facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag deploys.


Warning label - Front passenger airbag

You must comply with the following instruction,
reminded by the warning label on both sides of
the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
To guarantee the safety of your child, the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation control
Installing a “rear facing” child seat on the front
passenger seat or bench seat is expressly
prohibited! Doing so would expose the child to
the risk of death or serious injury in the event
of airbag deployment.
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
The control is located on the side of the glove
box.


With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.