Citroen BERLINGO FIRST RHD 2011 1.G Manual PDF
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69 DRIVING
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SIDE AIRBAGS * 
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.  
     
Airbags malfunction 
   
For the front and lateral 
airbags to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following 
safety rules: 
 
   
 
● 
  Wear a correctly adjusted seat 
belt. 
   
● 
  Sit in a normal upright position. 
   
● 
  Do not leave anything between 
the occupants and the airbags 
(child, animal, object, ...).  
   This could hamper the operation 
of the airbags or injure the occu-
pants. 
   
● 
  All work on the airbag systems 
is strictly prohibited unless it is 
carried out by trained staff of the 
CITROËN network. 
   
● 
  After an accident or if the ve-
hicle has been stolen or broken 
into, have the airbag systems 
checked.  
    
Front airbags 
   
 
● 
  Do not drive holding the steer-
ing wheel by its spokes or resting 
your hands on the centre part of 
the wheel. 
   
● 
  Passengers must not place their 
feet on the dashboard. 
   
● 
  Smoke as little as possible; de-
ployment of the airbags can 
cause burns or the risk of injury 
from a cigarette or pipe. 
   
● 
  Never remove or pierce the steering 
wheel or hit it violently.  
 
   
Lateral airbags *  
   
 
● 
  Only put approved covers on the 
front seats. Consult a CITROËN 
dealer. 
   
● 
 Do not fi x or attach anything to 
the front seat backs. This could 
cause injury to the chest or arms 
when the lateral airbag infl ates. 
   
● 
  Do not sit with the upper part of 
the body any nearer to the door 
than necessary.  
 
    The side airbags are incorporated 
into the front seat backs on the door 
side. 
  The triggering of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied 
in the side impact zone  B 
, perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline 
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane 
and from the outside of the vehicle 
towards the inside. The side airbag 
infl ates between the front occupant 
of the vehicle and the door trim pad. 
It therefore limits the risk of injury to 
the chest.  
   
*   According to version.   
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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1. 
  Power steering reservoir 
   
2. 
  Windscreen and headlamp wash 
reservoir 
   
3. 
 Coolant reservoir    
4. 
 Brake fl uid reservoir 
   
5. 
 Battery 
   
6. 
 Air fi lter    
7. 
 Dipstick 
   
8. 
  Engine oil reservoir  
 
1.4 LITRE PETROL ENGINE  
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71 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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1. 
  Power steering reservoir 
   
2. 
  Windscreen and headlamp wash 
reservoir 
   
3. 
 Coolant reservoir    
4. 
 Brake fl uid reservoir 
   
5. 
 Battery 
   
6. 
 Air fi lter    
7. 
 Dipstick 
   
8. 
  Engine oil reservoir  
 
1.6 LITRE PETROL ENGINE  
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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1. 
  Power steering reservoir 
   
2. 
  Windscreen and headlamp wash 
reservoir 
   
3. 
 Coolant reservoir    
4. 
 Brake fl uid reservoir 
   
5. 
 Battery 
   
6. 
 Air fi lter    
7. 
 Dipstick 
   
8. 
  Engine oil reservoir  
 
1.9 LITRE DIESEL ENGINE 
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73 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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1. 
  Power steering reservoir. 
   
2. 
 Windscreen/headlamp wash 
reservoir. 
   
3. 
 Coolant reservoir.    
4. 
 Brake fl uid reservoir. 
   
5. 
 Battery. 
   
6. 
 Air fi lter.    
7. 
 Dipstick. 
   
8. 
  Engine oil reservoir. 
   
9. 
 Priming pump.  
 
1.6 LITRE TURBO DIESEL HDI ENGINE  
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The strength of the partnership between 
TOTAL and CITROËN is demonstrated in 
particular through motor sport: from the 1969 
Morocco Rally to the superb double victory 
for TEAM CITROËN TOTAL and Sébastien 
LOEB and Daniel ELENA in the 2009 World 
Rally Championship. The impressive list of 
awards for the two marques has been built 
up through epic battles, fought in extreme 
conditions. These trials permit arduous test-
ing of the TOTAL lubricants, assuring the 
performance of CITROËN vehicles.   
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CHECKING THE LEVELS 
   
Dipstick 
   
Oil change 
  According to the information given in 
the servicing booklet. 
   
Note: 
 avoid used oil coming into 
prolonged contact with the skin. 
Empty the used oil into the contain-
ers intended for this purpose in the 
CITROËN network.     
Viscosity selection 
  In all cases, the oil selected must meet 
the manufacturer's requirements.  
    
Note: 
 the coolant does not need to 
be changed. 
   
For vehicles equipped with a parti-
cle fi  lter, the engine fan may operate 
after the ignition has been switched 
off, even when the engine is cold. 
 
 
 
There are two marks 
on the dipstick: 
   
A 
 = maximum 
  Never fi ll  past  this 
mark. 
   
B 
 = minimum 
 
To maintain the reliability 
of engines and emission 
control systems, the use 
of additives in engine oil 
is prohibited.  
 
 
Brake fluid level: 
 
The brake fl uid must be changed according 
to the manufacturer's servicing schedule. 
  Use fl uids recommended by the 
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4 stan-
dards. 
   
Note: 
 brake fl uid is harmful to health 
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact 
with the skin.  
 
 
Cooling system 
 
Use the fl uid recommended by the 
manufacturer. 
  When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled 
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
erate with the ignition key removed 
and because the cooling system is 
pressurised, wait for at least one hour 
after the engine has stopped before 
carrying out any work. 
  Slacken the cap by two turns to release 
the pressure to prevent any risk of scald-
ing. When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level. 
   
Used oil 
 
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fl uid or 
coolant into drains or onto the ground.  
 
 
Power steering reservoir 
 
 
 
 ) 
  Open the reservoir, with the en-
gine at ambient temperature. The 
level should always be above the 
MIN. mark and close to the MAX. 
mark.  
 
 
 
Windscreen and headlamp 
wash level 
  For best quality cleaning and for 
your safety, we would advise that 
you use products recommended by 
CITROËN. 
  For optimum cleaning and to prevent 
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped 
up or replaced with water.  
 
 
Oil level 
 
 
 
 ) 
 Check the level regularly and top up 
between changes. The maximum 
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles 
(1 000 km).  
 
Check the level with the vehicle level, 
engine cold, using the oil level gauge 
on the instrument panel or the dipstick.  
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CHECKS   
Oil filter 
 
Change the fi lter regularly, in accord-
ance with the servicing schedule.  
  Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or 
products of equivalent quality 
and specifi cations. 
  To ensure best performance from 
components as important as the 
power steering and the braking sys-
tem, CITROËN selects and offers 
quite specifi c products. 
  To prevent damage to the electrical 
units, avoid washing the engine.  
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
 
If you should run out of fuel, it is nec-
essary to re-prime the circuit: 
   
 
-  fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres 
of diesel, 
   
-   squeeze and release the manual 
re-priming pump, under the bonnet 
under the protective cover, until fuel 
appears in the transparent pipe, 
   
-   operate the starter until the engine 
starts.  
FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF(PETROL) 
 
In a serious collision, a mechanism prevents 
fuel from reaching the engine. 
 To re-establish the fuel supply, press 
the switch on the corner of the front 
right-hand suspension assembly, under
the bonnet.
 
   
Air filter and passenger 
compartment filter 
  Have the fi lter elements replaced regu-
larly.  If you drive in dusty conditions, 
change them twice as often.   
 
 
 
Brake pads 
 
Brake pad wear depends on the style 
of driving, in particular for vehicles 
which are used in town, over short 
distances. 
  It may be necessary to check the 
thickness of the pads, even between 
services.  
 
 
Disc and drum wear status 
 
For any information relating to check-
ing the disc and drum wear status, 
contact a CITROËN dealer.  
 
 
Manual gearbox 
 
This does not require an oil change. 
Check the level in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule. 
   
To check the main levels and cer-
tain components, in accordance 
with the manufacturer's servicing 
schedule, refer to the pages of 
the servicing booklet which corre-
spond to your vehicle's engine. 
 
 
 
Handbrake 
 
Where the handbrake travel is too 
great or there is a reduction in the 
performance of the system, the 
handbrake should be adjusted, even 
between services. 
  Have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer.  
 
 
Battery 
 
At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a CITROËN dealer.   
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  CHANGING A WHEEL  
 
 
Parking the vehicle 
   
 
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If possible, park the vehicle on level, 
stable and non-slippery ground. 
   
-   Apply the handbrake, switch off 
the ignition and engage fi rst  or 
reverse gear.  
 
 
 
 
Removing a wheel 
 
 
 
-   Chock the rear of the wheel di-
agonally opposite the wheel to be 
changed, using the chock  2 
. 
   
-   Remove the wheel trim using the 
wheelbrace  1 
, by pulling at the 
valve passage hole. 
   
-   Slacken the wheel bolts. 
   
-   Place the jack under the locat-
ing point on the sub-frame  A 
 
that is closest to the wheel to be 
changed. Ensure that the entire 
surface of the jack base plate is 
in contact with the ground. 
   
-   Extend the jack, completely un-
screw the bolts and remove the 
wheel.  
     
Access to the spare wheel and 
the jack 
  The wheel is located outside the ve-
hicle, under the rear fl oor,  supported 
by a metal carrier. 
   
 
-   Remove the jack and the wheelbrace  1 
, secured behind the driver's 
seat. 
   
-   Remo
ve the jack and the wheelbrace  1 
 secured in an interior housing 
above the rear right wheel. 
   
-   Using the wheelbrace  1 
, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt, 
located on the inside near the closing system. 
   
-   Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it. 
   
-   Remove the chock  2 
 located in the spare wheel.  
  
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  For your safety, always 
change a wheel: 
   
 
-   on level, stable and non slippery 
ground, 
   
-   with the handbrake applied, 
   
-  with fi rst or reverse gear en-
gaged, 
   
-   with the vehicle chocked, 
   
-   making absolutely sure that the 
occupants get out of the vehicle 
and wait in a safe location.  
  Never go underneath the vehicle 
when it is raised using the jack only. 
  The jack and the tool kit are specifi c 
to your vehicle. Do not use them for 
other purposes. 
   
Refitting the wheel 
 
 
 
-   After positioning the wheel, lightly 
pre-tighten the bolts using the 
wheelbrace. 
   
-  
Compress the jack and release it. 
 
 
-   Fully tighten the bolts using the 
wheelbrace. 
   
-   Replace the trim, starting at the 
valve passage hole, and press it 
on using the palm of the hand.  
 
 
 
Replacing the wheel in the 
carrier 
   
 
-   Replace the chock  2 
 in the wheel. 
   
-   Replace the wheel in the carrier. 
   
-   Lift the wheel then the carrier and 
reposition the hook. 
   
-   Do not forget to fully tighten the 
spare wheel carrier retaining bolt. 
   
-  
Stow the wheelbrace  1 
 and the jack.  
After changing the wheel  
   
 
-   Have the tightening of the bolts 
and the pressure of the spare tyre 
checked as soon as possible by a 
CITROËN dealer. 
   
-   Have the punctured tyre repaired 
and replace it on the vehicle as 
soon as possible.