towing Citroen BERLINGO DAG 2011 2.G Owner's Manual
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EASE OF USE
and
COMFORT
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Steering mounted controls
12 Volt socket (120 W Max)
I t i s a d v i s a b l e t o l i m i t t h e u s e o f t h i s
s o c k e t 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 . Protective net
O p e n t h e c o v e r l o c a t e d i n t h e h o o k
support.
Fix the top of the net in the notches,
h a v i n g fi r s t t u r n e d t h e b a r 1 / 4 o f a t u r n .
E n s u r e t h a t t h e e n d o f t h e b a r e n g a g e s
c o r r e c t l y i n t h e m e t a l p a r t o f i t s
l o c a t i o n .
F i x t h e s t r a p s i n t h e l o c a t i o n s p r o v i d e d
o n t h e fl o o r .
T i g h t e n t h e n e t u s i n g t h e s t r a p s .
Stowing rings
U s e t h e s e r i n g s t o s e c u r e l o a d s o n
t h e fl o o r .
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Steering mounted controls
REAR FITTINGS (7 SEAT VERSION)
Cup holder
A n y l i q u i d c a r r i e d i n a c u p ( m u g o r
o t h e r ) o n b o a r d w h i c h c o u l d s p i l l ,
p r e s e n t s a r i s k .
T a k e c a r e . 12 volt socket (120 W max)
I t i s a d v i s a b l e t o l i m i t t h e u s e o f t h i s
s o c k e t 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 .
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 fl o o r t o
s e c u r e a n d r e t a i n y o u r l o a d s fi r m l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t a n c h o r a g e s m u s t n o t b e
used for this purpose.
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e l o a d
is immobilised by securing it
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 .
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SAFETY
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Seat belts
Rear seat belts
(7 seat version)
In row 2
T h e t h r e e s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h t h r e e -
point inertia reel seat belts.
When folding the side seats or
the seat backs to the table position,
avoid trapping the strap of the centre
seat belt.
When handling the side seats
( r e m o v i n g / i n s t a l l i n g ) o r w h e n
accessing row 3, avoid hooking the
centre seat belt.
Ensure that the centre seat belt is
rolled up correctly in its strengthener
on the roof. In row 3
T h e t w o s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h t h r e e -
point inertia reel seat belts.
Do not attach the seat belts to the
stowing rings marked with a red cross,
represented on the label.
Take care to hook the seat belts
correctly on the rings provided for
this purpose.
The row 3 seat belts which are not in
use can be stored to clear the load
space and make use of the load space
cover easier.
Hook the snap hook in the location
provided on the rear pillar trim.
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SAFETY
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Seat belts
Rear seat belts
(7 seat version)
In row 2
T h e t h r e e s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h t h r e e -
point inertia reel seat belts.
When folding the side seats or
the seat backs to the table position,
avoid trapping the strap of the centre
seat belt.
When handling the side seats
( r e m o v i n g / i n s t a l l i n g ) o r w h e n
accessing row 3, avoid hooking the
centre seat belt.
Ensure that the centre seat belt is
rolled up correctly in its strengthener
on the roof. In row 3
T h e t w o s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h t h r e e -
point inertia reel seat belts.
Do not attach the seat belts to the
stowing rings marked with a red cross,
represented on the label.
Take care to hook the seat belts
correctly on the rings provided for
this purpose.
The row 3 seat belts which are not in
use can be stored to clear the load
space and make use of the load space
cover easier.
Hook the snap hook in the location
provided on the rear pillar trim.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
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
t o w i n g v e h i c l e ( s e e t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
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 .
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.
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Snow screen
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. 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.
Do not forget to remove the
s n o w 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
(no r i s k o f s n o w f a l l ) a n d w h e n
towing.
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
embellisher.
R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
m a r k i n g s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 8 t o
locate the tyre label.
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 .
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
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. 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.
Do not forget to remove the
s n o w 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
(no r i s k o f s n o w f a l l ) a n d w h e n
towing.
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
embellisher.
R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
m a r k i n g s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 8 t o
locate the tyre label.
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 .
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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Having your vehicle towed
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
BEING TOWED
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. 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.
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 . 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.
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Weights
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (KG)
General points
For more information, refer to your
r e g i s t r a t i o n c e r t i fi c a t e .
In each country, it is imperative that
the towed loads authorised by local
l e g i s l a t i o n a r e c o m p l i e d w i t h . T o fi n d
out your vehicle's towing capacities
and its gross train weight, consult a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . The braked towed weight with load
transfer can be increased on condition
that the equivalent of this load is
removed from the vehicle so that the
G T W i s n o t e x c e e d e d . W a r n i n g : t o w i n g
using a lightly loaded towing vehicle
may have an adverse effect on its road
h o l d i n g .
The speed of a towing vehicle must not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) (comply with
t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r c o u n t r y ) . High ambient temperatures may result
in a reduction in the performance
of the vehicle in order to protect the
engine; when the ambient temperature
is higher than 37 °C, limit the towed
w e i g h t .
The kerb weight is equal to the weight
without load + driver (75 kg) + fuel tank
fi l l e d t o 9 0 % .
The GTW and towed load values
indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed
load mentioned must be reduced by
1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s .