Citroen Berlingo (2017 year). Instruction

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EASE OF USE

and

COMFORT

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Mirrors and windows

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SURVEILLANCE MIRROR

This mirror, placed on top of the
central mirror, enables the driver or
front passenger to observe all the rear

seats.

Fitted on its own ball joint, its manual

adjustment is simple and provides a

view of the rear interior of the vehicle.

It can also be adjusted for improved

visibility during manoeuvres or when

overtaking.

REAR WINDOWS

To partially open the rear windows, tilt

the lever and push it fully to lock the

windows in the open position.

Manual rear view mirror

The rear view mirror has two positions:
-

day (normal),

- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push
or pull the lever on the lower edge of

the mirror.

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS

Lower the window fully, then raise it, it
will rise in steps of a few centimetres

each time the control is pressed.

Repeat the operation until the window

is fully closed.
Continue to press the control for at
least one second after the window

closed position has been reached.
The safety anti-pinch does not operate

during these operations.

Safety anti-pinch

When the window rises and meets an

obstacle, it stops and partially lowers.

Manual mode

This mode is available
depending on equipment; it is

identified by this symbol on the

control in question.

Good practice

If the electric windows meet an
obstacle during operation, you must

reverse the movement of the window.

To do this, press the control concerned.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window controls,
they must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the

windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows

correctly.
Be aware of children when operating

the windows.

Following several consecutive closing/

opening operations of the electric
window control, a protection system
is triggered which only allows closing

of the window. After closing, wait

approximately 40 minutes. Once this

time has elapsed, the control becomes

operational again.

1. Driver's side
2. Passenger's side

Reinitialisation

Following reconnection of the battery,
or in the event of a malfunction, the
safety anti-pinch function must be

reinitialised.

The electrical functions of the electric

windows are deactivated:
-

approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off,

after one of the front doors is

opened, if the ignition is off.

There are two operating modes:

Press or pull the control, without

passing the point of resistance.
The window stops when you release

the control.

One-touch mode

Press or pull the control, beyond the

point of resistance.
The window opens or closes fully when

the control is released.

Pressing or pulling the control again

stops the movement of the window.

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Driving safely

Labels are applied at various

points on your vehicle. They

carry safety warnings as well as

vehicle identification information. Do

not remove them: they form an integral

part of your vehicle.

GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

For any work on your vehicle, use

a qualified workshop that has the

technical information, skills and

equipment required, all of which a

CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

We draw your attention to the
following points:

- The fitting of electrical equipment

or accessories not listed by
CITROËN may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of

your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN

dealer for information on the range

of recommended accessories.

As a safety measure, access to

the diagnostic socket, used for

the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for CITROËN

dealers or qualified workshops,

equipped with the special tools

required (risk of malfunctions of the

vehicle's electronic systems that

could cause breakdowns or serious

accidents). The manufacturer

cannot be held responsible if this

advice is not followed.

- Any modification or adaptation

not intended or authorised by
Automobiles CITROËN or carried
out without meeting the technical

requirements defined by the

manufacturer would lead to the
suspension of the legal and

contractual warranties.

Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a

CITROËN dealer for the specification

of transmitters which can be fitted

(frequency, maximum power,

aerial position, specific installation

requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility

Directive (2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, certain safety

equipment may be compulsory:

high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,

spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first

aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the

vehicle...

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HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

HORN

Press the centre of the steering wheel.

PARKING BRAKE

Applying

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

Check that the parking brake is applied

firmly before leaving the vehicle.

Pull on the parking brake lever, only

with the vehicle stationary

In the exceptional case of use of the

parking brake when the vehicle is

moving, apply the brake by pulling

gently to avoid locking the rear wheels

(risk of skidding).

Press this button, the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lamps should only
be used in dangerous situations, when
stopping in an emergency or when

driving in unusual conditions.

When parking on a slope, direct your

wheels towards the pavement and pull

the parking brake lever up.
There is no advantage in engaging

a gear after parking the vehicle,

particularly if the vehicle is loaded.

If the parking brake is still on or has

not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning lamp which

comes on in the instrument panel.

Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps

When braking in an emergency,

depending on the force of deceleration,
the hazard warning lamps come

on automatically. They switch off

automatically the first time you

accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by

pressing the switch on the dashboard.

Releasing

Pull the lever up slightly and press the

button to lower the parking brake lever.

Parking sensors

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The audible (front and rear) and visual

(rear) parking sensor system consists

of proximity sensors, installed in the

rear bumper.
The sensors detect any obstacle which

enters its field of operation: person,

vehicle, tree, fence, behind the vehicle

during the manoeuvre.

Certain objects detected at the

beginning of the manoeuvre will no
longer be detected at the end of the
manoeuvre due to the blind spots

between and below the sensors.

Examples: stake, roadworks cone or

pavement post.

Engage reverse gear

PARKING SENSORS

Display in the screen

An audible signal confirms the

activation of the system by engaging

reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated
by an audible signal which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches

the obstacle.
When the distance between the rear
of the vehicle and the obstacle is less
than approximately thirty centimetres,
the audible signal becomes

continuous.

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Activation / Deactivation

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, the LED
in the button comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in

the screen.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified

workshop.

Good practice

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,

ice or snow.
The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed

or if a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle

fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier

recommended by CITROËN).

You can activate or deactivate
the system by pressing this

button.
The activation or deactivation
of the system is stored when

the vehicle stops.

Engage forward gear

In addition to the rear parking sensors,

the front parking sensors are triggered

when an obstacle is detected in
front of the vehicle and the speed
of the vehicle remains below 6 mph

(10 km/h).

The tone from the speaker (front

or rear) allows an obstacle to be

identified as either in front of or

behind the vehicle.

Stop the assistance

Change to neutral.

The parking sensor system

cannot, in any circumstances,

take the place of the vigilance and

responsibility of the driver.

Parking sensors

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REVERSING CAMERA

The reversing camera is activated
automatically when reverse gear is

engaged.
The image is displayed in the touch

screen tablet.

The reversing camera function may be

completed with parking sensors.

The reversing camera cannot in
any circumstances be a substitute
for vigilance on the part of the

driver.

High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do
not direct the lance within 30 cm of

the camera lens.

The superimposed representation of

guide lines helps with the manoeuvre.

They are represented by lines marked

"on the ground" and do not allow the
position of the vehicle to be determined

relative to tall obstacles (for example:

other vehicles, ...).
Some deformation of the image is

normal.

The blue lines represent the general
direction of the vehicle (the difference
corresponds to the width of your

vehicle without the mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of
about 30 cm beyond the edge of your

vehicle's rear bumper.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge

of your vehicle's rear bumper.
The turquoise blue curves represent

the maximum turning circle.

Opening the tailgate causes the

display to disappear.

Clean the reversing camera regularly

using a soft, dry cloth.

ABS

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS / EBFD)

The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake

force distribution) systems improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your

vehicle on braking, in particular on

poor or slippery surfaces.

The ABS prevents locking of the

wheels, the EBFD provides control of

the braking pressure wheel by wheel.

If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
in the screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the ABS which

could result in a loss of control of the

vehicle on braking.

If this warning lamp comes

on, together with the brake

and STOP warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the

screen, it indicates a malfunction of

the electronic brake force distribution

which could result in a loss of control of

the vehicle on braking.

EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE (EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables

the optimum braking pressure to be

reached more quickly, press the pedal

firmly without releasing it.
It is triggered by the speed at which the

brake pedal is pressed down.

This alters the resistance of the brake

pedal under your foot.
To maintain operation of the

emergency braking assistance system:

keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Good practice

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock. It does not

reduce the braking distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice,

oil, etc...) the ABS may increase the

braking distance. When braking in

an emergency, do not hesitate to

press the brake pedal firmly, without

releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able
to continue to manoeuvre the vehicle

to avoid an obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be

felt by slight vibration of the brake

pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are listed by

CITROËN for the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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ANTI-SLIP REGULATION (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (DSC)

These systems are linked and

complement the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and
avoiding losses of control of the vehicle

on acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent

the wheels skidding, by acting on the

brakes of the drive wheels and on the

engine. It also allows the directional

stability of the vehicle to be improved

on acceleration.
Use the DSC to hold your course

without attempting to countersteer.
If there is a variation between the

trajectory followed by the vehicle and

that required by the driver, the DSC
system automatically acts on the

engine and the brake of one or more

wheels, in order to put the vehicle back

on course.

Deactivation

In certain exceptional conditions

(starting the vehicle when stuck in mud

or snow, or on loose ground...), it could

prove useful to deactivate the ASR and

DSC systems to make the wheels spin

and regain grip.

Operating fault

Good practice

The ASR/DSC systems offer increased

safety during normal driving, but

should not incite the driver to take risks

or to drive at high speed.
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the

braking components, the electronic

components and the fitting and repair

procedures are observed.
After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Operation

The warning lamp flashes

when operation of the ASR or

DSC is triggered.

They engage again:
-

automatically above 30 mph

(50 km/h),

When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the warning
lamp and the LED come on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the

screen.

Press the button or turn
the dial to the DSC OFF
position (depending on

model).

- The LED comes on: the ASR and

DSC systems no longer come into

play.

manually by pressing the
button again or by turning
the dial to this position

(depending on model).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop to have the system

checked.
The warning lamp may also come on if

the tyres are under-inflated. Check the

pressure of each tyre.

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GRIP CONTROL

Correct use
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you
to drive on other less passable terrain

occasionally.
However, particularly when your
vehicle is heavily laden, it does not

permit off-road activities such as:
-

crossing and driving on ground
which could damage the underbody
or tear off components (fuel pipe,

fuel cooler, ...), particularly by

obstacles or stones,

driving on ground with steep
gradients and poor grip,

- crossing a stream.

On snow, mud or sand, traction control
is obtained by a compromise between
safety, grip, traction and appropriate

tyres.

It adapts to allows most conditions of

poor grip to be accommodated.
The accelerator pedal must be pressed
enough for there to be adequate
engine power to manage the various

parameters in the best way.

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Different modes

are available:

Normal (ESC)

ESC OFF

Snow

This mode allows the vehicle
to adapts its strategy to the
conditions of grip encountered
for each of the two front

wheels, on moving off.

When moving, the system optimises
wheelspin to provide the best
acceleration possible for the grip

available.

Off road
(mud, wet grass, ...)

When moving off, this
mode allows considerable
wheelspin on the wheel
with the least grip to favour
clearing of the mud and

regain "grip".

At the same time, the wheel with the
most grip is controlled in such a way as

to transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises
wheelspin to meet the driver's

requirements as fully as possible.

Sand

This mode allows a little
wheelspin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to
allow the vehicle to move

forward and reduces the risk

of getting stuck in the sand.

Do not use the other modes on sand

as the vehicle may become stuck.

This mode is calibrated for a

low level of skidding, based

on different conditions of grip

encountered on the road.

When the ignition is switched off, the
system returns automatically to DSC

mode.

This mode is only suitable

for specific conditions

encountered when moving off

or at low speed.

Above 30 mph (50 km/h)

the system returns to DSC mode

automatically.

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ACTIVE CITY BRAKE

Active City Brake is a driving

assistance system that aims to avoid
a frontal collision or reduce the speed
of an impact if the driver does not

react sufficiently (inadequate brake

application).

This system is designed to

improve driving safety.

It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the

traffic and to assess the distances and

relative speeds of other vehicles.

Active City Brake can in no

circumstances replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

Never look at the laser sensor

through an optical instrument

(magnifying glass, microscope...)

at a distance of less than

10 centimetres: risk of eye injury.

Principle

Using a laser sensor located at the top
of the windscreen, this system detects
a vehicle running in the same direction

or stationary ahead of your vehicle.

When necessary, the vehicle's braking

system is operated automatically
to avoid a collision with the vehicle

ahead.

Automatic braking occurs later

than if done by the driver, so as
to intervene only when there is a

high risk of collision.

Conditions for activation

Active City Brake only operates if the

following conditions are met:

● ignition on,

● the vehicle is in a forward gear,

● speed is between about 3 and

18 mph (5 and 30 km/h),

● the braking assistance systems

(ABS, EBFD, emergency braking

assistance) are not faulty,

● the trajectory control systems

(ASR, DSC) are not deactivated
or faulty,

● the vehicle is not in a tight corner,

● the system has not been triggered

during the previous 10 seconds.

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Operation

When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too

quickly the system automatically

applies the brakes to avoid a collision.
You are then alerted by the display of a

message.

The brake lamps on your vehicle come

on to warn other road users.

The collision can be avoided
automatically if the difference in
speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead does not exceed 9 mph

(15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will
do what is possible to avoid or reduce
the accident by lowering the speed of

impact.

The automatic braking may bring

the vehicle to a complete stop if the

situation requires it.
In this case, the vehicle is held
stationary temporarily (for about

1.5 seconds) to allow the driver to take

back control by pressing the brake

pedal.

The triggering of the system may
cause the engine to stall, unless
the driver depresses the clutch

pedal quickly enough during automatic

braking.

During automatic braking, the

driver can always obtain a higher
rate of deceleration than that

controlled by the system, by pressing

firmly on the brake pedal.

After an impact, the system is

automatically put out of service: it

no longer operates.

You must go to a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop to have the system

made operational again.

Operating limits

The system only detects vehicles that
are stationary or moving in the same

direction as your vehicle.

It does not detect small vehicles
(bicycles, motorcycles),
pedestrians or animals, nor non-

reflective stationary objects.

The system is not triggered or is

interrupted if the driver:
-

accelerates strongly

or turns the steering wheel

suddenly (avoiding manoeuvre).

In difficult weather conditions (very

heavy rain, snow, fog, hail...),

braking distances increase, which

can reduce the ability of the system to

avoid a collision.
The driver must therefore remain

particularly vigilant.

Never leave accumulations of

snow or any object projecting

above the bonnet or in front of

the roof: this might fall into the field of

vision of the sensor and generate a

detection.

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Deactivation

The system is deactivated in the

vehicle configuration menu, accessible

with the ignition on.
Its state is memorised when the

ignition is switched off.

When the system is deactivated,
a message is displayed every
time the ignition is switched on,

to warn you.

With the monochrome screen C

F Press the MENU button for access

to the main menu.

F Select "Personalisation-

Configuration".

F Select "

Define vehicle

parameters

F Select "Driving assistance

F Select "Automatic emergency

braking: OFF" or "Automatic
emergency braking: ON

F Press the "7" or "8" button to

check or uncheck the box and

activate or deactivate the system

respectively.

F Press the "5" or "6" button, then

the OK button to select the "OK"

box and confirm or the Back button

to cancel.

With the touch screen tablet

F Press the "MENU"

button.

F Select the " Driving

" menu.

F In the secondary page, select

"Vehicle settings

F Select the "Driving assistance"

tab.

Check or uncheck the "Auto

emergency braking" box to

activate or deactivate the system.

Confirm.

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Operating faults

Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may
suffer interference from accumulations

of dirt or misting of the windscreen.

In this case you are warned by the

display of a message.
Use the windscreen demisting
and regularly clean the area of the

windscreen in front of the sensor.

Do not stick or otherwise fix any

object on the windscreen in front

of the sensor.

System fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
system, you are warned by an audible
signal and the display of the message
"Automatic braking system fault

Have the system checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

In the event of an impact to
the windscreen at the sensor,
deactivate the system and contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have your windscreen

replaced.

Never try to remove, adjust or test

the sensor.
Only a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop is able to work

on the system.

When towing a trailer or when the
vehicle is being towed, the system

must be deactivated.

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SEAT BELTS

Height adjustment

Squeeze the control with the return and
slide the assembly on the driver's seat
side and on the individual passenger

seat side.

Fastening

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

into the buckle.

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Seat belt(s) not fastened
warning lamp

Unfastening

Press the red button.

When the vehicle is started,
this warning lamp comes on
if a user at the front has not

fastened their seat belt.

Good practice

The driver must ensure that
passengers use the seat belts correctly
and that they are all strapped in

securely before moving off.
Wherever you are seated in the
vehicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.

The seat belts are fitted with an inertia

reel which automatically adjusts the

length of the strap to your size.
Do not use accessories (clothes pegs,

clips, safety pins, etc.) which allow the

seat belt straps to fit loosely.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in

correctly after use.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
has reeled in correctly and that the

buckle is ready to accommodate the

tongue.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of any impact, the
pretensioning device may be deployed

before and independently of inflation

of the airbags. It instantly tightens

the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.
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.

The front passenger's seat may be

fitted with a presence detector, in which

case you should not place anything
heavy on this seat as this could trigger

the alert.

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