Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

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Battery
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BATTERY
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
Never charge a battery without fi rst
disconnecting the terminals.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight
diffi culties are experienced after this,
please contact a CITROËN dealer.
After changing bulbs, wait
approximately 3 minutes before
reconnecting the battery. It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.
To charge the battery using a
battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect them
and clean them.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two
batteries,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
possible from the battery,
- Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. After the engine has stopped, with
the key in the ignition position, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electric
windows, courtesy lights, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the
active functions are put on standby
and the battery warning light fl ashes
accompanied by a message on the
display.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double
the time for which the engine was left
running. However, this time will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
A fl at battery will prevent the engine
from starting.

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Changing a wheel
PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
The kit is located in one of the two
storage compartments located under
the front seats.
It is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and an incorporated fi lling
product. Using the kit

1. Tick the defl ated wheel on the
speed limitation sticker then affi x
the sticker to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel is
in temporary use.

2. Clip the bottle 1 on the
compressor 2 .

3. Connect the bottle 1 to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired.

4. Take care to unwind the
compressor pipe before connecting
it to the bottle.

5. Connect the power lead to one of
the vehicle's 12 V sockets.

6. Switch on the compressor by
pressing button A until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars. If this
pressure cannot be reached, the
tyre cannot be repaired.

7. Remove and store the compressor.

8. Drive immediately, for a few miles
(kilometres), at reduced speed, to
fi ll the puncture.

9. Adjust the pressure using the
compressor in accordance with the
recommendation for the vehicle and
check that the leak is fi lled correctly
(no further loss of pressure).

10. Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]). The tyre must be
examined and repaired by a
professional as soon as possible. After use, the bottle can be stored in
a plastic bag, supplied in the kit, to
avoid staining your vehicle with traces
of fl uid.
Warning: the bottle of gel contains
ethylene-glycol, a product which
is harmful if swallowed and which
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
After use, do not discard the bottle
into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or to an organisation
responsible for its collection.
This kit is available from CITROËN
dealers.

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Changing a wheel
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait in a safe location.
- 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. - If available, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
one to be changed.
If the vehicle is fi tted with a towbar;
it is sometimes necessary to raise
the vehicle slightly to make it easier
to remove the spare wheel from its
carrier.
On certain types of ground and/or
if considerable loads are being
transported, call a CITROËN dealer.
CHANGING A WHEEL
2. TOOLS
- Open the lid of the storage compartment located under the
seat on the right-hand side. If
necessary, move the seat forward
to access the storage compartment
from the rear.
- Unscrew the nut then take out the jack and the wheelbrace.

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4. Chock.
The jack and the tool kit are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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Changing a wheel
3. SPARE WHEEL - Unscrew the bolt using the wheelbrace until the carrier is
lowered fully.
- Open the rear doors to gain access
to the spare wheel. - Detach the carrier from the hook
and place the spare wheel near the
wheel to be changed.

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Changing a wheel
4. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Place the jack in contact with the locating point provided, the one
which is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the jack is
straight and that the base of the jack
is fully in contact with the ground.
- Extend the jack to lift the wheel clear of the ground.
- Resume and complete the unscrewing of the wheel bolts.
- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.
Do not extend the jack until you have
started unscrewing the bolts on the
wheel to be changed and have placed
the chock under the wheel diagonally
opposite.
- Remove the trim pulling it using the
embellisher remover.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them. Anti-theft bolts
If your vehicle is fi tted with wheels with
alloy rims:
- Each wheel has an anti-theft bolt.
- These bolts can be loosened using
your anti-theft socket (given to you
in delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.

136
Changing a wheel - Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the
jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired in the carrier. - Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier using the bolt and
the wheelbrace.
Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use
a screwdriver in place of the
wheelbrace.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.
- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts using the wheelbrace.

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Snow screen
6.
REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to the "Identifi cation
features" section of chapter 8 to
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
part of the front bumper to prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
located near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B located in the four corners.
Refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2,
"Tyre under-infl ation detection"
part, for recommendations after
changing a wheel fi tted with a tyre
under-infl ation detection sensor.
Do not forget to remove the
snow screen when the exterior
temperature is higher than 10 °C
(no risk of snowfall) and when
towing.

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Snow screen
6.
REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to the "Identifi cation
features" section of chapter 8 to
locate the tyre label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
part of the front bumper to prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
FITTING
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
located near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B located in the four corners.
Refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2,
"Tyre under-infl ation detection"
part, for recommendations after
changing a wheel fi tted with a tyre
under-infl ation detection sensor.
Do not forget to remove the
snow screen when the exterior
temperature is higher than 10 °C
(no risk of snowfall) and when
towing.

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Changing a bulb
CHANGING A BULB

Type A
Entirely glass bulb: pull
gently as it is fi tted by
pressure.
High pressure washing
Open the bonnet. To access the bulbs,
reach behind the headlamp unit.
Carry out the operations in reverse
order to refi t each bulb and check that
the bonnet is closed securely.
Type C
Halogen bulb: release the
retaining spring from its
housing.

Type B
Bayonet bulb: press
on the bulb then turn it
anticlockwise.
Halogen bulbs must be changed
with the headlamp off. Wait a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.
It is normal for condensation to form
inside the headlamps. Regular use of
the vehicle eliminates this misting. The bulbs must be changed with
the ignition off or with the battery
disconnected. Wait approximately
3 minutes after changing the bulb
before reconnecting the battery.
Check that the lights operate correctly
after each operation.
When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist
on the headlamps, the lights and
their surround to avoid damaging their
coating and their seal.
Types of bulb
Various types of bulb are installed on
your vehicle. To remove them:

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Changing a bulb

3. Direction indicators
Type B , PY 21 W - 21 W (amber)
- Remove the cover by pulling the fl exible rubber tab.
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anticlockwise.
- Remove the bulb by pressing it lightly while turning it
anticlockwise.
- Change the bulb.
- Ensure that the cover is refi tted correctly over its entire periphery
to guarantee sealing.

2. Side lights
Type A , W 5 W - 5 W
- Remove the cover by pulling the fl exible rubber tab.
- Remove the bulb holder fi tted by pressure by pulling the connector.
- Change the bulb.
- Ensure that the cover is refi tted correctly over its entire periphery
to guarantee sealing.
FRONT LIGHTS

1. Dipped headlamps/Main beam
headlamps
Type C , H4 - 55 W
- Remove the centre cover by pulling the fl exible rubber tab.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retaining tab.
- Change the bulb taking care to align the metal part with the
grooves on the light.
- Reposition the retaining tab.
- Ensure that the cover is refi tted correctly over its entire periphery
to guarantee sealing.