engine coolant Citroen BERLINGO 2008.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Dials

1. Distance recorder in kilometres/
miles.

2. Display.

3. Fuel level, coolant temperature.

4. Rev counter.

5. Trip distance recorder/service
indicator zero reset.

6. Instrument panel lighting rheostat. Displays
- Speed limiter/cruise control.
- Kilometres/Miles travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total kilometres/miles.
- Presence of water in the diesel fi lter.
- Diesel pre-heating. Screens
The information is presented on board
the vehicle in different display formats
according to the vehicle’s equipment.

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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
immediately. When the engine is running: the warning lig ht becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes. This
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display.
Do not ignore these warnings.

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with
the "Brake fl uid level",
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution" and
"Power steering" warning
lights.

You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Handbrake/
Brake fl uid
level/EBFD lit.
that the handbrake is applied or
has not been released fully. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light.
lit. a low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN .
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
a failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while driving.
insuffi cient pressure or a
high temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. a major fault. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN deale
r.

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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

The needle is positioned between
the blue zone and the red zone:
normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.

What you should do if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time up to
approximately 10 minutes.
- wait for the engine to cool down in order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow this advice in order to avoid any
risk of scalding:
- wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work,
- unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the pressure to drop,
- when the pressure has dropped, check the level on the expansion
bottle,
-
if necessary, remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of
chapter 7.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
-
1: the fuel tank is full,
approximately 60 litres.
- 0: the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously. The reserve when
the warning fi rst comes on is
approximately 8 litres.

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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
6
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 9.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...

Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.

Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.

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Towing a trailer
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power. In
this case, the automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
"Identifi cation features" section of
chapter 9) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.

Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk linked with fi tting
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
such equipment could result in the
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
dealer for information before fi tting this
type of equipment.
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility safety jacket,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is
offered.
Range of professional
equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fi ttings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which must be fi tted by the CITROËN
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
fl oor.
Protective grilles.

Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:

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Towing a trailer
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power. In
this case, the automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
"Identifi cation features" section of
chapter 9) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.

Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk linked with fi tting
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
such equipment could result in the
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
dealer for information before fi tting this
type of equipment.
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility safety jacket,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is
offered.
Range of professional
equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fi ttings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which must be fi tted by the CITROËN
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
fl oor.
Protective grilles.

Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance: