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2► Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote 
control or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.
Only the exterior perimeter monitoring is 
activated; the button's red indicator lamp flashes 
once every second.
To be taken into account, the deactivation  must be carried out every time the 
ignition is switched off.
Reactivating the interior volumetric 
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring 
by unlocking the vehicle using the remote control 
or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
►
 
Reactivate all monitoring by locking the 
vehicle using the remote control or the "Keyless 
Entry and Start" system.
The red indicator lamp in the button once again 
flashes every second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren 
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30 
seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain 
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm 
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
control or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system, 
rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in the button  informs you that the alarm was triggered during 
your absence. When the ignition is switched on, 
this flashing stops immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
►
 Unlock the vehicle using the key in the front 
left-hand door lock.
►
 
Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
►
 
Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm. 
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without 
activating the alarm
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key 
(built-in the remote control) in the driver's door 
lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed 
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button 
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation
(Depending on version)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes 
after the last door or the boot is closed.
►
 
T
 o avoid triggering the alarm on entering the 
vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the  remote control or unlock the vehicle using the 
"Keyless Entry and Start" system.
Electric windows
Type 1 
 
1.
Left-hand front.
2. Right-hand front.
Type 2 
    

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USB socket(s) 
 
Socket 1 enables audio files sent to your audio 
system to be played through the vehicle's 
speakers.
When the USB socket is used, the 
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the 
power drawn by the portable device exceeds 
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this 
equipment, refer to the sections describing 
the audio and telematics systems.
* Only on the Citroën Berlingo V an.
Socket 1 allows a 
smartphone to be 
connected 
by Android Auto
® or CarPlay®, 
enabling certain smartphone applications to be 
used on the touch screen.
Sockets 1 and 2* allow a portable device to be 
connected in order to charge it.
For best results, use a cable made or approved 
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the 
steering-mounted controls or the audio system 
controls.
220 V/50 Hz socket 
 
 
AC 220V
50Hz 120W
 
It is located on the side of the central storage 
compartment.
This socket (max. power: 150
  W) operates with 
the engine running, and with the Stop & Start 
system in STOP mode.
►
 
Lift the protective cover
 .
►
 
Check that the green indicator lamp is on.
► Connect your multimedia or other electrical 
device (telephone charger , laptop computer, 
CD-DVD player, bottle warmer, etc.).
In the event of a malfunction, the 
green
  indicator   lamp flashes.
Have the socket checked by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Connect only one device at a time to the 
socket (do not use extension leads or 
multi-socket adapters).
Connect only devices with class II insulation 
(shown on the device).
Do not use metal-cased devices (e.g. electric 
shaver, etc.).
As a safety measure, if power  consumption is high and power is 
required by the vehicle's electrical system 
(due to severe weather conditions, electrical 
overload, etc.), power to the socket may be 
cut off, in which case the green indicator lamp 
goes off.
Wireless smartphone 
charger
 
 
    

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3
 
This system allows wireless charging of a 
portable device such as a smartphone, using the 
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with 
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be 
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design 
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
A mat can also be used provided that it is 
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and 
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Start system, the 
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted 
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched 
off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear, place a device 
in its centre.
 
 
When the portable device is detected, the 
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It 
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is 
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge  multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins, 
keys, vehicle remote control) in the 
charging area while a device is being charged 
- Risk of overheating or interrupting the 
charging!
When using applications for a long time 
in combination with wireless charging, 
some smartphones may switch to thermal 
safety and cause some functions to stop.
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the 
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the 
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices 
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable  device detected.
Charging.
State of the 
indicator lampMeaning
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in  the charging zone.
Portable device not well 
centred in the charging 
zone.
Fixed orange Malfunction of the  portable device's battery 
meter.
Device battery 
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.
 
 
If the indicator lamp is fixed orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the 
centre of the charging zone.
or
–
 
remove the device and try again in a quarter 
of an hour
.
If the problem persists, have the system checked 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Floor boxes (Petrol or 
Diesel)
 
 
    

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Rapid heating of the passenger 
compartment
► Press button  3c.
►  Set knob  1 to a high temperature 
(minimum 21).
►
 
Set knob 
 2 to at least position 3. In cold 
weather (around 0°C), the heating of the 
passenger compartment is optimal when 
ventilation is at level 5.
►
 
Press button 
 4 to produce quicker results 
(do not leave air recirculation active for too 
long: risk of misting the windows).
►
 
Do not press any of the other buttons.
 
 
Contains R134A fluorinated 
greenhouse gases
Depending on version and country of sale, the 
air conditioning system may contain R134A 
fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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   system, 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.
Air flow
► Turn knob 2 to obtain sufficient air flow to 
ensure your comfort.
The maximum level of ventilation is to be 
reserved for defrosting or to cool the 
temperature in the vehicle if it is too high.
If the air flow control knob is set to the 
minimum position (system deactivated), 
the temperature in the vehicle will no longer 
be controlled. A slight flow of air can still be 
felt, due to the forward movement of the 
vehicle.
Temperature
► Turn the thumbwheel  1 from "LO" (cold) 
to "HI" (hot) to adjust the temperature to your 
requirements.
A setting of around 21 provides optimum  comfort. Depending on your 
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is 
normal.
In addition, we recommend avoiding left/right 
setting differences of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior 
temperature is significantly colder or 
warmer than the comfort value setting, there 
is no need to alter the value displayed in 
order to reach the required level of comfort. 
The system compensates automatically and 
corrects the temperature difference as quickly 
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► To turn it off, press this button 
again or press "AUTO".
The system restarts with the values in use before 
it was deactivated.
Heated windscreen and washer jets
For more information on the  Wiper 
control stalk and in particular the heated 
windscreen and washer jets, refer to the 
corresponding section.
With Stop & Start, when demisting 
- defrosting has been activated, STOP 
mode is not available.
Heated windscreen  
 
 
In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of 
the windscreen, as well as the area alongside 
the left-hand windscreen pillar.
Without changing the settings for the air 
conditioning system, it allows faster release  of the windscreen wiper blades when they 
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid 
the accumulation of snow resulting from the 
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off 
 
 
 
► With the engine running, press this button to 
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an 
indicator lamp).
The period of operation depends on the outside 
temperature.
The function switches off automatically to 
prevent excessive power consumption.
Demisting/de-icing the 
rear screen and/or the 
door mirrors
 
 
 
 
► Press one of these buttons to switch on/off 
rear screen and door mirror demisting/de-icing 
(depending on version).
The indicator lamp in the button comes  on
 when 
the function is activated.
Demisting/de-icing switches off automatically to 
prevent excessive power consumption.
Switch off demisting/de-icing as soon 
as you no longer consider it necessary, 
as decreased power consumption in turn 
reduces energy consumption.
Demisting/de-icing only operates with the 
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Depending on the outside temperature, a 
certain amount of pre-conditioning time is 
necessary in order to reach the programmed 
temperature by the stored activation time.
This pre-conditioning time lasts up to 45
  min. 
with a Diesel engine and up to 30
  min. with a 
petrol engine.
Long range remote control
(Depending on version.)
This enables you to switch the heating in 
the passenger compartment on or off from a 
distance.
The remote control has a range of about 0.6 
miles (1
  km) in open country.
 
 
On
► Pressing and ho lding this button starts 
the heating immediately (confirmed by the 
green indicator lamp coming on briefly).
Off
► Pressing and ho lding this button stops 
the heating immediately (confirmed by the 
red indicator lamp coming on briefly).
The indicator lamp in the remote control  flashes for about 2 seconds if the vehicle 
has not received the signal, in which case
you should move to a different location and 
repeat the command.
Changing the battery
The indicator lamp in the remote control will 
change to orange if the battery charge is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is 
discharged.
 
 
► Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace 
the battery .
If the system is switched on using the 
long-range remote control, the maximum 
heating duration is around 45
  min. with a 
Diesel engine, and around 30 min. with a 
petrol engine.
The ventilation is activated provided that  the battery is sufficiently charged. 
The heating is activated provided that: 
–
 
the battery charge and the fuel level are 
sufficient,
–
 
the engine has been started since the 
previous heating cycle,
–
 
60
   minutes have elapsed between two 
heating requests.
Programmable heating is supplied by the 
vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure 
that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is 
on reserve, you are strongly recommended 
not to programme the heating.
The additional heating must always be 
switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk 
of fire or explosion.
To avoid the risk of poisoning or  asphyxia, the programmable heating 
must not be used, even for short periods, in a 
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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
 
Monitor your environment and keep your 
hands on the wheel to be able to react to 
anything that may happen any time.
►
 
Drive smoothly
 , anticipate the need for 
braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 
especially in bad weather.
►
 
Stop the vehicle before performing operations 
that require sustained attention (e.g.
  settings).
►
 
During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a 
closed space without sufficient 
ventilation.  Internal combustion engines emit 
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon 
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions 
(temperature below -23°C), let the engine 
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of the 
mechanical components of your vehicle 
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake 
applied . Risk of overheating and 
damaging the braking system!
Never park the vehicle and never 
leave the engine running on a 
flammable surface (e.g.
  dry grass, dead 
leaves).The vehicle exhaust system is very 
hot, even several minutes after the engine 
stops. Risk of fire!
Never drive on surfaces covered with 
vegetation (e.g.   tall grass, 
accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris) 
such as a field, a country lane overgrown 
with bushes or a grassy verge.
This vegetation could come into contact with 
the vehicle's exhaust system
  or other systems 
which are very hot. Risk of fire!
Make sure you do not leave any item in 
the passenger compartment which could 
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of 
the sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or 
damage to interior surfaces!
Never leave the vehicle unattended, 
with the engine running . If you have to 
leave your vehicle with the engine running, 
apply the parking brake and put the gearbox 
into neutral or position  N or P (depending on 
the type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle 
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the 
engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's 
electrical systems.
 
 
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a 
flooded section of road:
►
 
Check that the depth of the water does not 
exceed 15
  cm, taking account of waves that 
might be generated by other users.
►
 
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►
 
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In 
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
  km/h).
►
 
Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety 
conditions allow
, make several light brake 
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
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Driving
Noise (Electric)
On the outside
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when 
driving, the driver must pay particular attention.
When manoeuvring, the driver must always 
check the vehicle's immediate surroundings.
At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the 
pedestrian horn warns other road users of the 
vehicle’s presence.
Cooling the traction battery
The cooling fan comes on during 
charging to cool the on-board charger and the 
traction battery.
On the inside
During use, you may hear certain perfectly 
normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such 
as:
–
 
T
 raction battery relay when starting.
–
 
V
 acuum pump when braking.
–
 
V
 ehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
–
 
Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater 
demands on the towing vehicle and 
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable 
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower 
air density at high altitudes decreases engine 
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the 
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles 
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the 
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the 
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the 
heaviest items are as close as possible to the 
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it 
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum 
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing 
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer 
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is 
used, the rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible 
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant 
temperature to increase. The maximum towable 
load depends on the gradient and the exterior 
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not 
increase with engine speed.
►
 
Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to 
limit the amount of heating produced.
►
 
Pay constant attention to the coolant 
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP 
warning lamp come on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as 
possible.
Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit 
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances 
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more 
susceptible to wind when towing.