2021 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN boot

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Ease of use and comfort
3General
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 person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
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.
–

Do not remove a head restraint without
stowing it; secure it to a support inside the
vehicle.
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Check that the seat belts remain accessible
to the passenger and easy to fasten.
–


Passengers must never take their seat
without adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
– In row 3, be careful not to leave your feet
under the row 2 seat while it is being tilted.
–

When 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
forward - risk of severe injury!
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:
–

head restraint height.
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seat backrest angle.
–


seat cushion height.
–


longitudinal seat position.
–


steering wheel height and reach.
–


rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.

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Ease of use and comfort
Central seat

► Pull the backrest release paddle 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.
► Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
► Check that the red indicator on the release
grips 1 of the outer seats is no longer visible.
► Ensure 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.
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
►

Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►


Check that the red indicator in the release
grip

1 is no longer visible.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Rear seats (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
► lower the head restraints,
►

if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►

check that nothing or no person might
interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
►


check 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)

► Turn the backrest release handle 1.
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
Central seat

► Pull the backrest release tab 1 .
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
With the central seat, only the strap must
be used.
Folding from the boot
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)

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Ease of use and comfort
12 V accessory socket(s)

► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
– Never fit one mat on top of another .
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Roof and roof storage
Overhead storage compartment and
central storage compartment


The overhead storage compartment (1) is
located above the sun visors and can be used to
store miscellaneous objects.
There is a storage space

(2)
located in the roof
lining.
The maximum permitted load is 6
kg.
In the event of sharp deceleration,
objects placed in the central storage
compartment of the roof may be transformed
into projectiles.
Rear storage compartment
This compartment is accessible from the rear
seats and from the vehicle's boot.
It has a capacity of 60 litres and the
maximum
permitted load is
10 kg.


► To open it from the rear seats, slide the rear
storage compartment shutters.


► To open it from the vehicle’s boot, place your
thumb on the boot recess then pull the handle.
Open the rear storage compartment with
care, to prevent any objects stored inside
from falling out.
Light ambience
The light ambience can be configured from the vehicle’s
configuration menu.
Blind
Opening/Closing



► Press and hold the button; the blind opens/
closes, stopping when the button is released.
If the blind becomes trapped while
moving, reverse its movement. To do
this, press the relevant switch.
When pressing the button to open/close the
blind, the driver must ensure that nothing and
no one might interfere with its movement.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the blind correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the blind.

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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.
►
T
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.
►

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).
►

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.
►

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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Ease of use and comfort
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
►

T

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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T

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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Lighting and visibility
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
► Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate
for as long as the control stalk is pulled.
A
final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
On vehicles fitted with automatic air
conditioning, any action on the
screenwash control temporarily closes the air
intake, to avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper
arm.
Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length
of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and
reduces screenwash fluid consumption.
In some cases, depending on the contents
or colour of the fluid and on the exterior
brightness, the liquid spray may be barely
noticeable.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the windscreen washer if the
windscreen washer reservoir is empty.
Only operate the windscreen washer if
there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use windscreen washer fluid suitable for low
temperatures during the winter period.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper

Rear wiper selection ring:
Off.
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
Activation or deactivation is set via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper
blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care,
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
,
–

avoid using them to retain cardboard on the
windscreen,
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

► Actuating the wiper control stalk within one
minute of switching off the ignition will position
the wiper blades vertically
.
►

Proceed with the desired operation or replace
the wiper blades.