warning Citroen BERLINGO FIRST RHD 2009 1.G User Guide
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DRIVING70 -
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 FORCE DISTRIBUTION (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 malfunction 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
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
p r e s s u r e .
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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77DRIVING-
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may
no longer be triggered in the event of
a serious impact.
F r o n t a i r b a g m a l f u n c t i o n
D i s a r m i n g t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g
T o e n s u r e t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d ,
i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o d i s a r m t h e p a s -
s e n g e r a i r b a g w h e n y o u i n s t a l l a
r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t o n t h e f r o n t
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e
c h i l d w o u l d r i s k b e i n g k i l l e d o r s e -
r i o u s l y i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e
t o i n fl a t e .
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d o f f ,
insert the key into the passenger
air bag disarming switch 1 , turn
it to the "OFF" position, then re-
move the key keeping the slot in
this position. The air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is
lit throughout the period of
disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON" po-
sition to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y a n i n d i -
cator light, accompanied by
a message on the display.
With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this warning
light indicates that the passenger air
bag is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously, do
not install a rear-facing child
seat. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
D i s a r m i n g c h e c k
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DRIVING78 -
SIDE AIR BAGS
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may
no longer be triggered in the event of
a serious impact.
A i r b a g s m a l f u n c t i o n
F o r t h e f r o n t a n d s i d e a i r
b a g s t o b e f u l l y e f f e c t i v e ,
o b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g s a f e t y
r u l e s :
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DRIVING78 -
SIDE AIR BAGS
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may
no longer be triggered in the event of
a serious impact.
A i r b a g s m a l f u n c t i o n
F o r t h e f r o n t a n d s i d e a i r
b a g s t o b e f u l l y e f f e c t i v e ,
o b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g s a f e t y
r u l e s :
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77DRIVING-
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal, contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may
no longer be triggered in the event of
a serious impact.
F r o n t a i r b a g m a l f u n c t i o n
D i s a r m i n g t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g
T o e n s u r e t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d ,
i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o d i s a r m t h e p a s -
s e n g e r a i r b a g w h e n y o u i n s t a l l a
r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t o n t h e f r o n t
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e
c h i l d w o u l d r i s k b e i n g k i l l e d o r s e -
r i o u s l y i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e
t o i n fl a t e .
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d o f f ,
insert the key into the passenger
air bag disarming switch 1 , turn
it to the "OFF" position, then re-
move the key keeping the slot in
this position. The air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is
lit throughout the period of
disarming.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON" po-
sition to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y a n i n d i -
cator light, accompanied by
a message on the display.
With the ignition on (2nd
notch), illumination of this warning
light indicates that the passenger air
bag is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
If the two air bag warning
lights are lit continuously, do
not install a rear-facing child
seat. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
D i s a r m i n g c h e c k
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99PRACTICAL INFORMATION-
T O W I N G A T R A I L E R , C A R A V A N , B O A T , E T C .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f o r i g i n a l
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e
t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h e t o w b a r 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, in accordance with the man-
u f a c t u r e r ’ s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d
f o r t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
trailer.
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t
s t r e s s a n d i t s d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u -
l a r l y c a r e f u l .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
t h u s r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e .
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres of
a l t i t u d e . Driving advice
Distribution of loads: D i s t r i b u t e t h e
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight approaches
t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x -
ceeding it.
Tyres: C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
s u r e s .
Braking: Towing increases the braking
distance.
Lights: Check the electrical signalling
on the trailer.
Side wind: T a k e i n t o a c c o u n t t h e i n -
creased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling: Towing a trailer on a slope
i n c r e a s e s t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e
coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
O n t h e c o n t r a r y , u s e a h i g h g e a r t o
l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d a n d r e d u c e
y o u r s p e e d .
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and
t h e o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e .
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n c e r t a i n c a s e s o f p a r t i c u l a r l y a r d u o u s
u s e ( t o w i n g t h e m a x i m u m l o a d o n a
s t e e p g r a d i e n t i n h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s ) ,
switching off the air conditioning
permits the recovery of engine pow-
er and therefore an increase in the
towing capacity.
If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION100 - ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety, are all adapted to
y o u r v e h i c l e . A w i d e r a n g e o f r e c o m -
mended accessories and original
parts is offered. T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p -
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
A u t o m o b i l e s C I T R O Ë N m a y
r e s u l t i n t h e f a i l u r e o f y o u r
v e h i c l e ’ s e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m . P l e a s e
n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g . Y o u a r e
advised to contact a representative of
t h e M a r q u e t o b e s h o w n t h e r a n g e o f
r e c o m m e n d e d e q u i p m e n t a n d a c c e s -
sories.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
the vehicle is sold or operated, it is
c o m p u l s o r y t o h a v e a 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 , w a r n i n g t r i a n g l e a n d
r e p l a c e m e n t b u l b s a v a i l a b l e i n t h e
vehicle.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
c l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e p r o d u c t s ,
r e p l a c e m e n t b u l b s , . . .
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
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 tri-
angle, ... A u d i o e q u i p m e n t , h a n d s - f r e e k i t ,
speakers, CD changer, navigation, ...
R e g a r d l e s s o f t h e a u d i o a n d t e l e m a t i c
e q u i p m e n t o f f e r e d o n t h e m a r k e t , t h e
technical constraints linked with the
fi t t i n g o f e q u i p m e n t o f t h e s e f a m i l i e s
o f p r o d u c t s m e a n t h a t t h e s p e c i a l f e a -
t u r e s o f t h e e q u i p m e n t a n d i t s c o m -
p a t i b i l i t y w i t h t h e c a p a c i t i e s o f t h e y o u r
v e h i c l e ’ s s t a n d a r d e q u i p m e n t m u s t b e
t a k e n i n t o a c c o u n t . P l e a s e c o n t a c t a
CITROËN dealer for information be-
f o r e fi t t i n g s u c h e q u i p m e n t . F r o n t m u d fl a p s , r e a r m u d fl a p s ,
1 5 / 1 7 i n c h a l l o y w h e e l s , w h e e l a r c h
trim, leather steering wheel, ...
R a n g e o f p r o f e s s i o n a l e q u i p m e n t
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, smooth,
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.
R a n g e o f c o m f o r t , l e i s u r e a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e e q u i p m e n t Front seat covers compatible with air
b a g s , b e n c h , r u b b e r m a t s , c a r p e t m a t s ,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle car-
rier, roof bars (max load 120 kg), trans-
verse roof bars (max load 100 kg), ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
c a u g h t u n d e r t h e p e d a l s :
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s
are positioned correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r . e x t e r n a l a e r i a l o n y o u r v e h i c l e , y o u
are advised to contact a representa-
t i v e o f t h e C I T R O Ë N m a r q u e .
The CITROËN Network will inform
y o u o f t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n s ( f r e q u e n c y
b a n d , m a x i m u m o u t p u t p o w e r , a e r i a l
p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c i n s t a l l a t i o n c o n -
ditions) of the transmitters which
c a n b e fi t t e d , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/CE).
Installation of
r a d i o c o m m u n i c a t i o n t r a n s m i t t e r s
Before installing accessory radio-
c o m m u n i c a t i o n t r a n s m i t t e r s w i t h a n