2023 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN belt

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3► 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.
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.
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.
Central seat
►

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


Check that the central seat belt is not trapped
during the manoeuvre.
Rear seats (row 3)

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3



► Lift the bar 2, located behind the seat, to
release the feet of the seat from their anchorage
in the floor.
►

T
ilt the entire seat forwards.
►

Hook the strap
3 on the row 2 head restraint
rod.
Returning the seat to the sitting position
►

Fold the entire seat backwards.
►


Check that the seat belt is not trapped during
the manoeuvre.
Removing the seat ►


Lower the head restraint as far as it will go.
►

Place the seat in the fully folded position.

► Pull on the strap
3 to open the seat
anchorages.
►

While still holding the strap 3

, lift the seat.
Refitting the seat
►

Pull on the strap
3 to open the seat
anchorages.
►

While still holding the strap 3

, place them in
the anchorage points on the floor.
►

Release the strap

3
.
►

Ensure that no object or feet are obstructing
the rear anchorage points 4

and that the seat
belt is correctly positioned and available.
►

Fold the seat backwards to fix its rear
anchorage feet.
►


Use the control
1 to lift the backrest to its
original position.
►

Raise the head restraint.
Head restraint height
adjustment


► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►
T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►

T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints removed;
they must be fitted and correctly adjusted.

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Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed or not in the high position; the head
restraints must be in place and in the high
position.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting

When fitting it on the driver's side, only use the
mountings present on the carpet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move
the seat as far back as possible and give the
fasteners a quarter turn.


► To refit it, position the mat and replace the
fasteners, giving them a quarter turn.
►

Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
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 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.
Overhead storage unit



This compartment, located above the sun visors,
can be used to store various objects.
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.

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5



► To select the system, at speeds below
31 mph (50 km/h), press this button until
its lamp lights up; this indicator
lamp appears in
green on the instrument panel.
The system becomes active at speeds below 19
mph (30
km/h).
►

When the vehicle begins its descent, the
driver can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
– If the gearbox is in first or second gear ,
the speed decreases and the
indicator
lamp flashes rapidly.
–

If the gearbox is in neutral or if the clutch
pedal is depressed, the speed decreases and
the indicator

lamp flashes slowly; in this case,
the maintained descent speed is lower.
On a downward slope, with the vehicle
stationary, if the driver releases the accelerator
and brake pedals, the system will release the
brakes to set the vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when the
system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30
km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the indicator
lamp goes back to grey in the
instrument panel, but the green indicator lamp in
the button remains on.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the
slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
Switching off
► Press the button until its indicator lamp goes
off; the indicator lamp on the instrument panel
goes off.
At speeds above 43 mph (70
km/h), the system
is automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on in green on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Seat belts
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front seats
in the event of a front or side impact. Depending
on the severity of the impact, the pyrotechnic
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.


The front seat belts are fitted with a single
pyrotechnic pretensioning system (or double on
the driver’s side, depending on equipment) and a
force limiter (or progressive force limiter on the
driver’s side, depending on equipment options).
This system improves safety in the front seats in
the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
single pyrotechnic pretensioning system
instantly tightens the seat belts against the body
of the occupants.
The double pyrotechnic pretensionsining system
operates the same way, except that it uses two
anchor points rather than one, for enhanced
effectiveness.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.

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The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
The progressive force limiter operates in
the same way, except that it takes the driver’s
stature into consideration, thus optimising the
reduction in the pressure exerted by the seat
belt on the occupant’s chest in the event of an
impact.
Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the
buckle.
►

Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling on the strap.
Unfastening
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Two-seat front bench seat



If the vehicle is fitted with a front bench seat,
ensure that each seat belt is used with its correct
buckle.
Do not interchange the driver's seat belt or
buckle with the centre seat belt or buckle.
Rear seat belts



Each rear seat is equipped with a seat belt but
no pyrotechnic pretensioning system or force
limiter.
Take care to insert each seatbelt into its
matching buckle.
Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the
outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre
seat.
Rear seat belts (row 2)

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5Outer seats
Depending on equipment, they may be fitted with
a single pretensioning system and force limiters.
Be sure to put the correct seat belt in the correct
buckle.
Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the
outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre
seat.
Centre seat
The seat belt does not have a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and force limiters.
Installation


► Pull the strap and insert the tongue A into the
right buckle (located on the passenger’s left side
when seated in the vehicle).
►

Insert the tongue
B into the left buckle
(located on the passenger’s right side when
seated in the vehicle).
►

Check that each buckle is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Removal and storage
► Press the red button on buckle B , then the
button on buckle A.
►

Guide the strap as it reels in and take tongue
B

, then A to the magnet at the anchoring point
on the roof.
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts check that the lateral belts are properly
tensioned. The central seat belt must be
completely reeled in.
Rear seat belts (row 3)



These seat belts are not fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system or force limiter.
Seat belt(s) warning lamps









1. Seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning
lamp
2. Front left-hand seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp (or driver's seat
belt, depending on country of sale).
3. Front right-hand seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp (or driver's seat
belt, depending on country of sale).
4. Front centre seat belt (row 1) not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
5. Rear left-hand seat belt (row 2) not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.

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6.Rear centre seat belt (row 2) not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
7. Rear right-hand seat belt (row 2) not
fastened/unfastened warning lamp.
Not fastened at the front
When the ignition is switched on, warning lamp
1 lights up on the instrument panel (depending
on version) and the corresponding indicator lamp
(2, 3 or 4 (depending on version)) lights up if the
driver and/or front passenger have not fastened
their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h),
these warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal for approximately two
minutes. After two minutes, these warning lamps
remain on as long as the front seatbelts are not
fastened.
Not fastened at the rear
When the ignition is switched on, with the engine
running or the vehicle moving at a speed below
12
mph (20 km/h), warning lamp 1 (depending
on version) and the corresponding indicator
lamps (5 to 7) light up for around sixty seconds,
if one or more rear seat belts (row 2) are not
fastened.


There are no seat belt warning lamps for row 3.
Unfastened
After the ignition is switched on, warning lamp 1
(depending on version) and the corresponding
indicator lamps light up if the driver and/or one or
more passengers unfasten their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible
signal for approximately two minutes. After this
time, these warning lamps remain on as long as
the seatbelts are not refastened.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they
will not fulfil their role properly.
To ensure the proper functioning of the belt
buckles, make sure that there are no foreign
bodies present (e.g.
a coin) before fastening.
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 over the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
At the front, adjusting the position of the
seat belt may require the seat height to be
adjusted.
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 is not twisted.
–


must only be used to secure one person.
–


not show signs of tearing or fraying.
–


not be changed or modified, in order to
avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5
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 work on your vehicle's
seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

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5Have 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 the impacts, the pyrotechnic
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
General information
This system is designed to improve the safety
of the occupants of the front seats and the rear
outer seats in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts
equipped with a force limiting system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
–

In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
–


In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to
protect you in these situations.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.