CITROEN BERLINGO FIRST 2011 Handbook (in English)
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LASHING RINGS 
  It is recommended that the 
load is immobilised by secur-
ing it fi rmly using the lashing 
rings on the fl oor.    Use the 6 lashing rings on the lug-
gage compartment fl oor to secure 
your loads. 
  You can use suitable load retainers 
(half-height partitions, grille, etc.) 
supplied by the CITROËN network.  
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LIFE ON BOARD
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REAR LAYOUT 
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1. Load-space cover 
  To install it: 
   
 
-   position the front ends of the load 
space cover on its support and 
press gently to put it in place, 
   
-   unfold the load space cover fully, 
   
-   position the rear ends of the load 
space cover on its support and 
press gently to put it in place.  
  To remove it: 
   
 
-   unclip the rear ends, 
   
-   fold the load space cover fully, 
   
-   unclip the front ends and remove 
the load space cover.  
  To store it, fold it like an accordion. 
  Do not roll it 
.     
2. High load retaining net 
  The high load retaining net can be fi t-
ted behind the front or rear seats. 
  Open the covers  A 
 of the correspond-
ing upper fastenings. 
  Fit the ends of the metal bar in these 
fastenings. 
  Secure the two net strap hooks be-
hind the front seats, with the rear 
seat folded, or in the stowing rings  B 
 
on the fl oor. 
  The rings are located directly below 
the corresponding upper fastenings. 
  Pull the two straps  C 
 taut.     
3. Stowing rings  
   
4. Side door storage compartments  
   
5.  Trays between the front and 
rear seats  
   
6. Seat back storage pockets  
  
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 HANDBRAKE
  Illumination of this warning 
light and of the  STOP 
 warn-
ing light, accompanied by 
an audible signal (while the 
vehicle is moving), indicates that the 
handbrake is still applied or has not 
been released fully.  
 
 
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCEDISTRIBUTION (EBFD) 
  The ABS, in conjunction with the 
electronic brake force distribution, 
increases the stability and manoeu-
vrability of your vehicle on braking, 
in particular on poor or slippery road 
surfaces. 
   
Note: 
 when changing wheels (tyres 
and rims), make sure that these are 
approved. 
  The anti-lock braking system comes 
into operation automatically when 
there is a risk of wheel lock. 
 
When this warning light comes 
on, connected to the  STOP 
 
and  ABS 
 warning lights, it 
indicates that there is a mal-
function of the electronic brake force 
distribution, which can cause a loss of 
control of the vehicle when braking.
 
   
Stop immediately. 
 
  In both cases, consult a CITROËN 
dealer.   When this warning light 
comes on, accompanied by a 
buzzer, it indicates that there 
is a malfunction of the ABS, 
which can cause a loss of control of 
the vehicle when braking.   Normal operation of the ABS may 
make itself felt by slight vibrations 
of the brake pedal. 
   
In emergency braking, press 
very fi rmly without releasing the 
pressure. 
 
 
 
Releasing 
  Pull the handle and press the button 
to release the handbrake.     
Applying 
  When parking, pull the handbrake to 
immobilise your vehicle.   
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  SPEED LIMITER *  
 
The status of the function is displayed 
on the instrument panel in accordance 
with the following sequences: 
  Function selected, 
  displaying of the "Speed 
Limiter" symbol. 
  Function deactivated, 
 
last programmed speed - OFF  
(example at 66 mph 
(107 km/h)). 
 Function activated   (example at 66 mph (107 km/h)). 
 
Vehicle speed above 
66 mph (107 km/h), 
  the programmed speed is 
displayed fl ashing. 
  Operating fault detected, 
  OFF - the dashes fl ash.  
   
Selecting the function 
   
 
 ) 
  Place the dial in the  LIMIT 
 position. 
The limiter is selected but is not yet 
active. The display indicates dash-
es or the last programmed speed.  
    
Programming a speed 
  A speed can be programmed without 
activating the limiter but with the en-
gine running. 
   
 
 ) 
  A brief or extended press of the 
  SET - 
 button decreases the 
speed. 
   
 ) 
 A brief or extended press of 
the  SET + 
 button increases the 
speed.  
 
   
Activation/deactivation (off) 
  When you have programmed your 
speed, pressing this button once acti-
vates the limiter and the programmed 
speed is displayed, pressing the button 
again deactivates it (OFF).   
 
The operating actions must be carried 
out when stationary, with the engine 
running, or with the vehicle moving.   
 
 
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Exceeding the programmed 
speed 
  Pressing the accelerator pedal in or-
der to exceed the programmed speed 
will have no effect unless you press 
the pedal  fi rmly 
 beyond the  point of 
resistance 
. 
  The limiter is deactivated temporarily 
and the programmed speed which is 
still displayed fl ashes. 
   
Flashing of the speed 
  The speed fl ashes: 
   
 
-   following forcing of the accelerator 
point of resistance, 
   
-   when the limiter cannot prevent 
an increase in the vehicle speed 
due to the profi le of the road or on 
a steep descent, 
   
-   in the event of sharp acceleration.  
    
In any event, the speed limiter 
cannot replace the need to ob-
serve speed limits, nor can it 
replace the need for vigilance 
and responsibility on the part 
of the driver. 
  The driver must always pay attention 
to the profi le of the road, take care 
on sharp acceleration and remain in 
perfect control of his vehicle. 
  To prevent the mat from becoming 
trapped under the pedals: 
   
 
-   ensure that the mat and its fi xings 
are positioned correctly, 
   
-  
never fi t one mat on top of another.  
 
 
 
 
Switching the function off 
   
 
 ) 
  Place dial in position  0 
 or switch 
off the ignition to switch the sys-
tem off. The last programmed 
speed remains in the memory.  
 
   
Operating fault 
  In the event of a limiter malfunction, 
a message is displayed on the multi-
function display accompanied by an 
audible signal. 
 
The programmed speed is cleared and 
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer to have 
the system checked.    To return to the limiter function, re-
duce your speed to the programmed 
speed or below.   
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  CRUISE CONTROL *  
 
The status of the function is displayed 
on the instrument panel in accordance 
with the following sequences: 
  Function selected, 
  displaying of the "Cruise 
Control" symbol. 
  Function deactivated, 
  OFF (example at 66 mph 
(107 km/h)). 
 Function activated  (example at 66 mph (107 km/h)). 
  Vehicle speed above
(e.g. 73 mph (118 km/h)), 
  the programmed speed is 
displayed fl ashing. 
  Operating fault detected, 
  OFF - the dashes fl ash.  
   
Selecting the function 
   
 
 ) 
  Place the switch in the  CRUISE 
 
position. The cruise control is se-
lected but is not yet active and no 
speed has been programmed.  
    
First activation/programming a 
speed 
   
 
 ) 
 Reach the chosen speed by 
pressing the accelerator. 
   
 ) 
  Press the  SET - 
 or  SET + 
 button.  
  This programmes the reference 
speed and the vehicle will maintain 
this speed.  
   
Temporary exceeding of the 
speed 
  It is possible to  accelerate 
 and drive 
momentarily at a speed greater than 
the programmed speed. The value 
programmed fl ashes. 
  When the accelerator pedal is re-
leased, the vehicle will return to the 
programmed speed.     The cruise control has a display on 
the instrument panel to indicate the 
programmed reference speed. 
  The cruise control maintains a constant 
vehicle speed programmed by the driver. 
  In order for it to be programmed or 
activated, the vehicle speed must be 
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) with 
at least fourth gear engaged. 
  If the vehicle is fi tted with a speed limiter 
and cruise control, these functions can-
not be activated at the same time. 
   
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  When changing the pro-
grammed reference speed 
by means of a maintained 
press, pay attention as the 
speed can increase or de-
crease rapidly. 
  Do not use the cruise control on slip-
pery roads or in heavy traffi c. 
  In the event of a steep slope, the 
cruise control cannot prevent the 
vehicle from exceeding the pro-
grammed speed. 
  In any event, the cruise control can-
not replace the need to observe the 
speed limits, nor can it replace the 
need for vigilance and responsibility 
on the part of the driver. 
  It is advisable to leave your feet near 
the pedals. 
  To prevent the mat from becoming 
trapped under the pedals: 
   
 
-   ensure that the mat and its fi xings 
are positioned correctly, 
   
-  
never fi t one mat on top of another.  
 
 
 
 
Deactivation (off) 
   
 
 ) 
  Press this button or the brake or 
clutch pedal.  
 
   
Changing the programmed 
reference speed 
  When the speed is displayed: 
   
 
 ) 
 press  SET + 
 button to increase it. 
   
 ) 
 
press the  SET - 
 button to decrease it.  
 
 
 
Reactivation 
   
 
 ) 
 Following deactivation of the 
cruise control, press this button.  
  Your vehicle will return to the last 
programmed speed. 
  Alternatively, you can repeat the "fi rst 
activation" procedure.     
Switching the function off 
   
 
 ) 
 Place the dial in position  0 
 or 
switch off the ignition to switch 
everything off.  
 
   
Operating fault 
  In the event of a cruise control mal-
function, a message is displayed on 
the multifunction display accompanied 
by an audible signal. 
  The programmed speed is cleared and 
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer to have 
the system checked.     
Cancelling the programmed 
reference speed 
  When the vehicle becomes station-
ary, after switching off the ignition, 
the system no longer memorises a 
speed.   
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FRONT AIRBAGS 
  These are folded in the centre of the 
steering wheel for the driver and in 
the fascia for the front passenger. 
They are deployed simultaneously, 
except in cases where the passen-
ger airbag is disarmed, in the event 
of a serious front impact applied in 
the impact zone  A 
 in the longitudinal 
centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-
zontal plane and from the front of the 
vehicle towards the rear. The airbag 
infl ates between the front occupant of 
the vehicle and the fascia to cushion 
his forward movement. The airbags 
therefore limit the risk of injury to the 
head and chest. 
  The airbags have been designed to 
maximise the safety of the occupants 
in the event of serious collisions. They 
work in conjunction with the force-limi-
ting seat belts. The electronic detec-
tors register and analyse any abrupt 
deceleration of the vehicle in the im-
pact detection zones (see diagram): if 
the triggering threshold is reached, the 
airbags infl ate instantly and protect the 
occupants of the vehicle.  
   
Impact detection zones 
   
 
A. 
  Front impact zone. 
   
B. 
  Side impact zone.    Immediately after the impact, the 
airbags defl ate rapidly so that they 
do not hinder the visibility of the oc-
cupants nor their exit if necessary 
from the vehicle. 
  The airbags are not deployed in the 
case of minor impacts, rear impacts 
or in certain roll-over conditions. The 
seat belt is suffi cient to ensure maxi-
mum protection in these situations. 
The seriousness of a collision de-
pends on the nature of the obstacle 
and the speed of the vehicle at the 
moment of the collision. 
   
Airbags only operate when the 
ignition is switched on.  
   
Note 
: the gas escaping from 
the airbags can be a minor 
irritant.  
  
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  If this warning light comes on, 
accompanied by an audible 
signal, contact a CITROËN 
dealer to have the system 
checked. The airbags may 
no longer be triggered in the event of 
a serious impact.  
 
 
Front airbag malfunction 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Disarming the passenger 
airbag 
   
To ensure the safety of your child, 
it is essential to disarm the pas-
senger airbag when you install a 
rear-facing child seat on the front 
passenger seat. Otherwise, the 
child would risk being killed or se-
riously injured if the airbag were 
to infl ate. 
 
   
 
 ) 
  With the ignition switched off 
, 
insert the key into the passenger 
airbag disarming switch  1 
, turn it 
to the  "OFF" 
 position, then re-
move the key keeping the slot in 
this position.    The airbag warning light on 
the instrument panel is lit 
throughout the period of dis-
arming. 
  In the  "OFF" 
 position, the passen-
ger airbag will not be triggered in the 
event of an impact. 
  As soon as the child seat is removed, 
turn the airbag slot to the  "ON" 
 posi-
tion to re-activate the airbag and thus 
ensure the safety of your passenger 
in the event of an impact.  
 
  This is confi rmed by an indi-
cator light, accompanied by 
a message on the display. 
  With the ignition on 
(2nd notch), illumination of this 
warning light indicates that the pas-
senger airbag is disarmed (switch in 
the  "OFF" 
 position). 
  If the two airbag warning 
lights are lit continuously, do 
not install a rear-facing child 
seat. Consult a CITROËN 
dealer.  
     
Disarming check