2023 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN engine compartment

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► Position the strap(s) around the head
restraint(s) (depending on the position of the
partition).
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ighten the strap(s) using the adjustable
section in order to correctly retain the items that
have been loaded inside the cover.
Do not place any load in the passenger
compartment outside the protective cover
(especially over the cover).
Regularly check the condition of the
protective cover.
When signs of wear and tear appear, contact
a CITROËN dealer to have it replaced by a
protective cover that meets the specifications
and qualities required by CITROËN and your
vehicle.
Heating and Ventilation
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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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.
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Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
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Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

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If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large 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
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Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

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We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.

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Rapid heating of the passenger
compartment
► Press button 3c.
► Set knob 1 to a high temperature
(minimum 21).
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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.
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Press button
4 to produce quicker results
(do not leave air recirculation active for too
long: risk of misting the windows).
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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
as possible.

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3For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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urn control 1 to the left until "LO"
is displayed or to the right until "HI" is
displayed.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows ( 3a).
Central and side air vents (3b).
Footwells (3c).
The air distribution can be adapted by combining
the corresponding buttons.
For optimum comfort, depending on
the outside temperature
<15°C: press buttons 3a and 3c.
15°C- 25°C: press buttons 3b and 3c.
>25°C: press button 3b.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
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lower the temperature in summer
,
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enhance the effectiveness of the demisting
function in winter

, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Recirculation of interior air.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
6. Automatic comfort mode.
7. Visibility programme.
8. "Mono" function.
Automatic comfort mode
► Press the " AUTO" button 6 to toggle the
mode.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
Ensures soft, quiet operation by limiting
air flow.
Offers the best compromise between a
comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides dynamic, effective air flow.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only increase to its optimum level
gradually, to avoid distributing too much cold
air.
In cold weather, it prioritises the distribution of
warm air to the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells only.
Manual mode
If you wish, you can make a different choice from
that suggested by the system, by changing a
setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
The "AUTO" symbol disappears if you change
a setting.
Deactivating the system
► Press button 2 "-" until the fan symbol
disappears.

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This disables all functions of the dual-zone
automatic air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
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Press button
2 "+" to switch the system on
again.
Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set the
temperature to suit their preferences.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
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Push button
1 down to decrease the value or
up to increase it.
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
as possible.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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Push button
1 down until "LO" is
displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
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Press the corresponding button 8

to activate/
deactivate the function.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on when
the function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
Visibility programme
► Press the " visibility" button 7 to demist or
de-ice the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
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Press the "
visibility" button 7 again to stop
the programme.
Or
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Press the "
AUTO" button 6 to return to the
Automatic Comfort programme.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
–

lower the temperature in summer
,
–

enhance the effectiveness of the demisting
function in winter

, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Air distribution
► Pressing button 3 successively directs the air
flow towards:
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windscreen, side windows and footwells,
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footwells,
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central vents, side vents and footwells,
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windscreen, side windows, central vents, side
vents and footwells,
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central and side vents,

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3Rear heating and air
conditioning




If your vehicle is so equipped, the temperature of
the air distributed by the system is the same as
the selection for the front.
Air flow
► Press one of the buttons 2 to increase/
decrease the air flow.
Additional heating/ ventilation system
Only available for Diesel vehicles.




Heating
This is an additional and separate system which
heats the passenger compartment and improves
defrosting performance.
This indicator lamp is lit while the system is programmed or set in operation
remotely via the remote control.
It flashes during the whole duration of the
heating and goes off at the end of the heating
cycle or when stopped using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the vehicle
in summer.
Programming
With CITROËN Connect Radio
Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Then press "Programmable heating/ ventilation ".
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Select the "
Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
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Select the "
Other settings" tab to choose
the "Heating" mode, to heat the engine and
passenger compartment, or " Ventilation" to
ventilate the passenger compartment.
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Then set/save the time at which the
preheating temperature will be reached for each
selection.
Press this button to save.
With CITROËN Connect Nav
► Press the " Applications" menu.
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Press the "
Vehicle Apps" tab.
► Press " Temperature programming".
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Press the "
Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
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Press the "
Parameters " tab to select
"Heating" mode to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation" mode
to ventilate the passenger compartment.
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Then set/save the activation time for each
selection.
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Press "
OK" to confirm.
You must allow at least 60 minutes between programming operations.

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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,
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the engine has been started since the
previous heating cycle,
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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
closed environment such as a garage or

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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
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Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
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Drive smoothly
, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
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Stop the vehicle before performing operations
that require sustained attention (e.g.

settings).
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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:
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Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 15

cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users.
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Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
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Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10

km/h).
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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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6Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation/Activation
With button




► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is on when the system is
deactivated.
With touch screen
The system is activated/ deactivated via the Vehicle/
Driving touch screen menu.
If the system has been deactivated in
STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
The system is reactivated automatically whenever the engine is started by the
driver.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
– The sliding side door must be closed.
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The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
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The level of charge in the battery must be
sufficient.
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The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
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The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
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With a
manual gearbox: at a speed below
2 mph (3
km/h) or with the vehicle stationary
(depending on engine), with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
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With an
automatic gearbox: at a speed below
2 mph (3 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary
(depending on engine), with the brake pedal
depressed or the gear selector in position

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Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
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Steep slope (ascending or descending).
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V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
START/STOP button).
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Electric parking brake applied or being
applied.
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Needed
to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
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Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.