towing CITROEN BERLINGO 2008 Owners Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
LOAD SPACE
Stowing rings
We recommend that the load is
i m m o b i l i s e d b y s e c u r i n g i t fi r m l y u s i n g
t h e s t o w i n g r i n g s o n t h e fl o o r a n d t h a t
heavy objects are placed at the front
(towards the cab). Torch
I n c o r p o r a t e d i n t h e w a l l , t h i s l i g h t s
the boot and can be removed when
changing a wheel, ...
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70 65
Partitions
69
69
R e m o v a b l e fl a p
This can be removed to
permit the loading of long
objects.
Interior rack Maximum loads
Overhead storage compartment: 5kg.
Retractable seat, in the seat back folded
onto seat cushion position: 50 kg.
Transverse roof bars: 75 kg.
I n t e r i o r r a c k : 1 0 k g p e r b a r .
Roof rack: 120 kg.
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Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
12 volt socket
A s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e t o r c h , i t i s
a d v i s a b l e t o l i m i t i t s u s e t o a v o i d
d i s c h a r g i n g t h e b a t t e r y . M a x i m u m
p o w e r : 1 2 0 W . Stowing rings
U s e t h e s t o w i n g r i n g s o n t h e r e a r fl o o r
t o s e c u r e y o u r l o a d s .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n c a s e o f s h a r p
b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o i m m o b i l i s e
t h e l o a d b y s e c u r i n g i t fi r m l y u s i n g t h e
s t o w i n g r i n g s a n d p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s
a s f a r f o r w a r d s a s p o s s i b l e ( t o w a r d s
t h e c a b ) . Trims
T h e l o w e r p a r t s o f t h e s i d e s a r e fi t t e d
w i t h l o a d p r o t e c t i o n t r i m s .
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Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
12 volt socket
A s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e t o r c h , i t i s
a d v i s a b l e t o l i m i t i t s u s e t o a v o i d
d i s c h a r g i n g t h e b a t t e r y . M a x i m u m
p o w e r : 1 2 0 W . Stowing rings
U s e t h e s t o w i n g r i n g s o n t h e r e a r fl o o r
t o s e c u r e y o u r l o a d s .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n c a s e o f s h a r p
b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o i m m o b i l i s e
t h e l o a d b y s e c u r i n g i t fi r m l y u s i n g t h e
s t o w i n g r i n g s a n d p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s
a s f a r f o r w a r d s a s p o s s i b l e ( t o w a r d s
t h e c a b ) . Trims
T h e l o w e r p a r t s o f t h e s i d e s a r e fi t t e d
w i t h l o a d p r o t e c t i o n t r i m s .
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
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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
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
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 t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
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
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
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
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
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
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
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 t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
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
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
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
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
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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Snow screen
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
R e f e r t o t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 ,
" T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n "
p a r t , f o r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a f t e r
c h a n g i n g a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a t y r e
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s e n s o r . R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 9 t o
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
p a r t o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Do not forget to remove the snow
s c r e e n w h e n t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e
i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 0 ° C ( n o r i s k o f
snowfall) and when towing.
FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
l o c a t e d n e a r e a c h o f t h e c l i p s .
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to u n c l i p t h e f o u r c l i p s B in turn.
- O f f e r u p t h e s n o w s c r e e n f a c i n g i t s
c e n t r i n g p i n A o n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
- P u t i t i n p l a c e b y p r e s s i n g a t e a c h c l i p B located in the four corners.
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t d e s i g n e d
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
a n d t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
A l s o , h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
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Snow screen
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
R e f e r t o t h e " I n s t r u m e n t s a n d
c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 2 ,
" T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n "
p a r t , f o r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a f t e r
c h a n g i n g a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a t y r e
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s e n s o r . R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 9 t o
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
p a r t o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Do not forget to remove the snow
s c r e e n w h e n t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e
i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 0 ° C ( n o r i s k o f
snowfall) and when towing.
FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
l o c a t e d n e a r e a c h o f t h e c l i p s .
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to u n c l i p t h e f o u r c l i p s B in turn.
- O f f e r u p t h e s n o w s c r e e n f a c i n g i t s
c e n t r i n g p i n A o n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
- P u t i t i n p l a c e b y p r e s s i n g a t e a c h c l i p B located in the four corners.
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t d e s i g n e d
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
a n d t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
A l s o , h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
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Changing a fuse
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSES
Fuses F Amperes
A Allocation
1 - S p a r e
2 20 Heated seats
3 - S p a r e
4 15 Folding mirrors relay
5 15 R e f r i g e r a t i o n e q u i p m e n t s o c k e t r e l a y
TOWING/TOWBAR/
COACHBUILDERS/PLATFORM
CAB FUSES
T h e d e s i g n a t i o n s c o m m u n i c a t e d a r e
an indication only as this additional
b o x r e l a t e s t o o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n w h i c h
d e p e n d s o n t h e m o d i fi e r - c o a c h b u i l d e r
f o r w h i c h t h e h a n d b o o k c a n n o t b e
u s e d a s a t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t . Fuses F Amperes
A Allocation
1 15 S p a r e
2 15 I g n i t i o n , g e n e r a t o r o p e r a t i n g r e l a y
3 15 T r a i l e r 1 2 V s u p p l y
4 15 P e r m a n e n t s u p p l y f o r t h e m o d i fi e r s
5 40 H a z a r d w a r n i n g l i g h t s
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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
Having your vehicle towed
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
BEING TOWED From the front
- U n c l i p t h e c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g t h e b o t t o m p a r t .
- Screw in the removable towing eye u n t i l i t l o c k s .
From the rear
- U n c l i p t h e c o v e r u s i n g a c o i n o r t h e fl a t p a r t o f t h e t o w i n g e y e ,
- Screw in the removable towing eye u n t i l i t l o c k s . When towing with the engine
s w i t c h e d o f f , t h e r e i s n o b r a k i n g o r
steering assistance.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
be in neutral, failure to observe this
s p e c i a l c o n d i t i o n m a y r e s u l t i n d a m a g e
t o c e r t a i n b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e
a b s e n c e o f b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e w h e n
the engine is started again.
Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
I t i s p r e f e r a b l e t o r a i s e t h e v e h i c l e
u s i n g p r o f e s s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
T h e t o w i n g e y e i s s t o r e d i n t h e t o o l k i t ,
located under the right-hand seat.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
b e i n t h e n e u t r a l p o s i t i o n , f a i l u r e t o
o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l c o n d i t i o n m a y
r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o c e r t a i n b r a k i n g
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e a b s e n c e o f
b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
started again.