2023 CITROEN BERLINGO Driving

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Safety
Front airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact, limiting the risk of head and chest injury.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the roof.


With the two-seat front bench seat, the
passenger sitting in the centre is also protected.
Deployment
They are deployed, except for the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated*, in the
event of a violent front impact applied to all or
part of front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the chest and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer t\
o the corresponding section.
the steering wheel, on the driver's side, and the
dashboard, on the passenger's side, to cushion
their forward movement.


When driving, keep the storage
compartment closed. Otherwise, there is
a risk of injury in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
Lateral airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact,
limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between
the hip and the shoulder.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, on the door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of
the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding
door panel.
Curtain airbags

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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
workshop.

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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.

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6Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the ignition is
switched on, this code must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on the screen.
The vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
►

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine starts.
►

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P then depress the brake
pedal.
With the conventional key / With the
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
►

Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The
system recognises the starting code.
►

Unlock
the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to turn the steering wheel firmly to move
the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb,
for example).
►

T

urn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to
activate the engine pre-heating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key so it returns to position 2.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some
climatic conditions, the following
recommendations should be followed:
–

In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight away
and drive at moderate speed.
–


Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and the exterior
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’

s
idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm,
depending on the cooling requirements.
–

In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will stay on for a longer period after
switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off
before starting.
–


In very severe wintry
conditions


(temperature below -23 °C), to
ensure correct operation and durability of your
vehicle’s mechanical components (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine running for
4 minutes before moving off.
Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation:
internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!

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With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
With the Keyless Entry and Start

► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in
the recognition zone.
► Press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column
unlocks and the engine starts more or less
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
starts more or less instantly.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some
climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
–

In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
to warm up while stationary

, but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
–

Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle
engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300
rpm depending on the air conditioning
requirements.
–


In wintry conditions, when the ignition is
switched on, the duration of lighting of the
preheating indicator lamp is extended. W

ait
until it goes off before starting the engine.
–

In very severe wintry
conditions


(temperature below -23°C),
to ensure correct operation and preserve
the lifespan of the vehicle's mechanical
components, engine and gearbox, leave the
engine running for 4 minutes before moving
off.
Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation:
internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
For Diesel vehicles, when the
temperature is below zero,
starting will only occur once the pre-heating
warning lamp goes off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing
the "START/STOP" button, keep the brake
or clutch pedal depressed until the warning
lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/
STOP" button again, until the engine starts
and is running.
The "Keyless Entry and Start" system remote control must be within the
recognition zone.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on your
person.
If the remote control leaves the recognition
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone in
order to be able to start the engine.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a message is displayed on the
instrument panel. In some circumstances, you

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6must turn the steering wheel while pressing
the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking
of the steering column. A message is
displayed.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at
idle.
►

With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►


With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
position


P
.
With the conventional key/With the
remote control key
► Turn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop)
and remove it from the ignition.
►

T
o lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
►

Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also turned off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking the remote control
with you, even for a short time.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Key left in the ignition
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by
an audible signal, to remind you that the key
is still in the ignition switch at position 1
(Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
With Keyless Entry and Start
► With the remote control in the recognition
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine stops and
the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
stops.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: – only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used,
–

never place 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 mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
► If using a conventional or remote control
key
, depress the brake pedal and turn the key
to position 3 until the motor starts, without
depressing the accelerator. As soon as the motor
starts, release the key so it returns to position 2.
►

If using
Keyless Entry and Start, depress the
brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP"
button.
►

Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY

indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.

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► With your foot on the brake, select mode D
or R.
►

Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"
position.

The steering column automatically
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
► If using a conventional or remote control
key , turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).
►

If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the
"

START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The drive selector is in mode P

.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
The drive selector moves automatically
to mode P when the motor is switched off
or when the driver's door is opened.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for switching off are
not met, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Special case with Keyless
Entry and Start
Switching on the ignition with
Keyless Entry and Start


With the "Keyless Entry and Start"
electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing
the "START/STOP" button, without depressing
any of the pedals , allows the ignition to be
switched on.
►

Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader .
►

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, select mode
P, then depress the brake
pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Remote control not recognised
with Keyless Entry and Start
If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone, a message appears on the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to
switch off the engine.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds to confirm switching off the engine,
then contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Forced switch-off with Keyless Entry
and Start
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).

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6► To do this, press and hold the "START/
STOP" button for about 5 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
"Key off" mode
"Key off" mode allows you to lock the vehicle
while leaving the engine running without the
key or Keyless Entry and Start being inside the
vehicle.
This mode allows electrical devices to continue
operating to ensure thermal comfort, vehicle
security and operation of the vehicle systems
needed for the task.



KEY OFF

► To activate or deactivate this mode, press this
button (the button's indicator lamp is on when
the mode is activated).
With an electric motor, this mode remains
active for about 10 minutes after the
vehicle is locked.
Manual parking brake
Application
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Release on level ground
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently , press the release
button, then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message, indicates
that the parking brake is still applied or has not
been fully released.
When parking on a slope or on a steep
slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
and then switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector in position P, then switch
off the ignition.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.




At any time, with the engine running:
► T o apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
►

T
o release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the
release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message " Parking brake
released ".