2023 CITROEN BERLINGO towing eye

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In the event of a breakdown
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to
the corresponding section.
For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system
components are located in the engine
compartment; this may be under a removable
cover.
For more information on the Engine
compartment, in particular the location
of these components under the bonnet, refer
to the corresponding section.
With 1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6.1)
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

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ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
►

Repeat the operation 10
times.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
With 1.5 BlueHDi (Euro 6.2/6.3)
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

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ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Non-BlueHDi engines
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary ,
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.
► Operate the priming pump repeatedly
until resistance is felt (resistance may be
felt at the first press).
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying again).
►


If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
the starter motor

.
►

Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then
close the bonnet.
Tool kit
► For easier access, move the seat(s) forward.
Accessing the tools
Vehicle with electric motor
With temporary puncture repair kit
The tools are located in the passenger footwell. With spare wheel
The tools are located under the right-hand front
seat.
To access the tools:
–

With non-adjustable front seat, lift the seat
cushion by placing your hand between the
cushion and the backrest.
–

With adjustable front seat, move the seat
forward as far as possible.
The jack is located in the passenger footwell.
Vehicle with Petrol or Diesel engine
With temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is located under the right-hand front seat.
With spare wheel
The jack is located under the right-hand front
seat.
The tools are located under the left-hand front
seat.
List of tools
1. Chock to immobilise the vehicle
2. Removable towing eye

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In the event of a breakdown
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–
Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than
the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towbar;
ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional recovery service must
be called in the following cases:
–

broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake;
–

not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Electric

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the towing eye
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
With a manual gearbox, move the gear
lever into neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector into position N.
Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead
to damage to braking system components
and the lack of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
Towing your vehicle

► In the front bumper , slide a finger from the
centre of the cover plate to the upper corner (as
shown above) to unclip it.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
. ►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle

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In the event of a breakdown
► On the rear bumper, place the key in the
notch located under the flap.
►

T
urn the key and open the flap.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
vehicle being towed.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Alphabetical index
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 202
S
Safety, children 104, 106–108, 110, 114–116
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
196
Screen, cold climate

188
Screen menu map

254
Screenwash

89
Screenwash, front

88
Screenwash, rear

89
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

197
Seat belts

99–102, 109
Seat, bench front, 2-seat

55–56, 100
Seat, rear bench

56, 58
Seats, front

50–52, 55–56
Seats, front bench

55–56
Seats, heated

52–53
Seats, Multiflex ~ Extenso Cab

68
Seats, rear

50, 55–58, 107
Selector, gear

130–132
Sensors (warnings)

140
Serial number, vehicle

236
Service indicator

20
Servicing

20, 195
Settings, equipment

29–30
Settings, system

244, 257, 280
Shield, snow

188
Sidelamps

83–85, 210–211
Side parking sensors

162
Side repeater

2 11
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)

95, 118
Sliding side door, electric 37, 44
Smartphone
62
Snow chains

137, 188
Snow screen

188
Socket, 12 V accessory

60–61
Socket, 220 V

62
Socket, auxiliary

241, 252, 275
Socket, Jack

275
Speed limiter

142–145, 152
Speed limit recognition

140, 142
Speedometer

10, 12, 140
Sport mode

134
Stability control (ESC)

95–98
Starting a Diesel engine

174
Starting the engine

119, 121
Starting the vehicle

120, 122, 127–129, 131
Starting using another battery

122, 215
Station, radio

239–240, 250–251, 274
Stay, bonnet

192
Steering mounted controls, audio

237–238, 248, 261
Steering wheel, adjustment

53
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

201
Stopping the vehicle

121–122,
127–129, 131–132
Stop & Start

28, 74, 78, 134–136, 174, 192, 195, 218
Storage

60
Storage boxes

63
Stowing rings

67
Sunshine sensor

73
Super-fast charging (Electric)

185–186, 236Surround Rear Vision 164
Switching off the engine
119, 121
Synchronising the remote control

41
T
Tables of engines 236
Tank, fuel
174–175
Technical data

227–231, 235, 236
Telephone

242–243, 255–256, 277–279
Time (setting)

244, 257, 281
TMC (Traffic info)

268
Tools

203
Topping-up AdBlue®

198
Touch screen

28–30, 81
Towbar

96, 189
Towed loads

227–231, 235, 236
Towing another vehicle

218–219
Towing eye

219
Traction battery charge

180
Traction battery (Electric)

30, 176–177, 236
Traction control (ASR)

96–98
Traffic information (TMC)

268
Trailer

96, 189
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

96
Trajectory control systems

95
Triangle, warning

67
Trip computer

27–28
Type of bulbs

210
Tyres

197, 236
Tyre under-inflation detection

136–137, 206