Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE 2010 2.G Owner's Manual
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Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINE
1. Windscreen wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. D i p s t i c k .
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- N e g a t i v e m e t a l p o i n t ( e a r t h ) .
T a k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e
bonnet.
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Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINE
4. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. D i p s t i c k .
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
9. Priming pump.
1. Windscreen wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- N e g a t i v e m e t a l p o i n t ( e a r t h ) .
T a k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
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Levels
LEVELS
Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at
t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d a n d t h e v i s c o s i t y
g r a d e o f t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t f u l fi l t h e
requirements in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Consult the instructions at a CITROËN
dealer.
R e m o v e t h e d i p s t i c k b e f o r e fi l l i n g .
C h e c k t h e l e v e l a f t e r fi l l i n g ( n e v e r
e x c e e d t h e m a x m a r k ) .
S c r e w t h e c a p b a c k o n t o t h e s u m p
before closing the bonnet. Changing the brake fluid
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4
standards.
The level must be between the MIN
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e r e s e r v o i r .
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
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
soon as possible.
Warning lights
I f y o u h a v e t o r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e
engine style cover, handle it with
c a r e t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g
clips.
Oil level
C h e c k t h e l e v e l r e g u l a r l y a n d t o p u p
between changes.
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e d i p s t i c k .
Dipstick
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
t h e d i p s t i c k :
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k ,
consult a CITROËN
dealer.
B = minimum
Never allow the level to
f a l l b e l o w t h i s m a r k .
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited. Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.
These regular maintenance
o p e r a t i o n s w i l l k e e p y o u r v e h i c l e
in good running order. Consult the
instructions at a CITROËN dealer or in
t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t e n c l o s e d i n t h e
h a n d b o o k p a c k .
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e
warning lights on the instrument
panel is described in chapter 2,
refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section.
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
O t h e r w i s e , y o u r i s k s e r i o u s l y d a m a g i n g
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y 1 / 4 o f a t u r n t o
release the pressure to prevent any
r i s k o f s c a l d i n g . W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
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
soon as possible. Power steering fluid level
T h e v e h i c l e m u s t b e p a r k e d o n l e v e l
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
c h e c k t h e l e v e l w h i c h m u s t b e b e t w e e n
t h e M I N a n d M A X m a r k s .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u
are advised to drive at a speed higher
t h a n 4 0 m p h ( 6 0 k m / h ) f o r a t l e a s t fi v e
minutes as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t ( u n t i l t h e
message disappears and the service
w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f ) .
During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and if
the service warning light remains on,
consult a CITROËN dealer.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
required to top up the level, have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 . 5 l i t r e s .
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a d l a m p
washers, the capacity of the reservoir
i s 7 . 5 l i t r e s .
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
display.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
( e x c e p t i o n a l l y p r o l o n g e d u r b a n t y p e
driving conditions: low speed, long
t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) . Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
w i t h t h e s k i n .
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e fl u i d
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at CITROËN dealer.
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Checks
CHECKS
Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
A n a c c e s s fl a p b e l o w t h e g l o v e b o x
p e r m i t s r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e fi l t e r s .
T h e c a r b o n fi l t e r p e r m i t s c o n t i n u o u s
a n d e f f e c t i v e fi l t e r i n g o f d u s t .
I f t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . B y
means of its second special active
fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n
of the air breathed by the occupants
and the cleanness of the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t ( r e d u c t i o n o f a l l e r g i c
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
g r e a s y d e p o s i t s ) . Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle emission
fi l t e r m a i n t e n a n c e i s c a r r i e d o u t b y a
CITROËN dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust. This water vapour does not
have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
c h e c k t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n
between services.
U n l e s s t h e r e i s a l e a k o n t h e c i r c u i t , a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
t h a t t h e b r a k e p a d s a r e w o r n .
Brake disc/drum wear status
For any information relating to
c h e c k i n g t h e b r a k e d i s c / d r u m w e a r
status, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake
W h e r e t h e h a n d b r a k e t r a v e l i s t o o
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
between services.
H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y i n
accordance with the servicing
schedule.
R e f e r t o t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t t o fi n d
out the replacement interval for these
components.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t ( d u s t y
a t m o s p h e r e . . . ) a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
v e h i c l e ( u r b a n d r i v i n g . . . ) , c h a n g e t h e m
twice as often if necessary.
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Checks T o c h e c k t h e m a i n l e v e l s
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide which correspond
to your vehicle's engine.
Bleeding the water contained in
the diesel filter
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
o f u n i t s a s i m p o r t a n t a s t h e b r a k i n g
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
If this warning light comes
o n , b l e e d t h e fi l t e r . O t h e r w i s e
bleed regularly each time the
engine is drained.
To evacuate the water,
unscrew the bleed screw located on
t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until all of the water in the
transparent pipe has been drained out
then tighten the bleed screw.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
A l l w o r k r e q u i r e s a s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n
which is guaranteed by a CITROËN
dealer.
According to country.
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Fuel
FILLING WITH FUEL
Low fuel level Filling
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
with the
engine off .
- O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
- I n s e r t t h e k e y , t h e n t u r n i t a q u a r t e r turn.
- R e m o v e t h e c a p a n d h o o k i t o n t o t h e c l i p l o c a t e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p .
W h e n fi l l i n g w i t h f u e l , a
mechanical system prevents
o p e n i n g o f t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e d o o r .
W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p i s o p e n , e n s u r e
that no one tries to slide this door.
O n c e t h e fl a p h a s b e e n c l o s e d , t h e
s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r m a y j a m , p u s h t h e
door to close it then open it.
W h e n t h e m i n i m u m f u e l t a n k
level is reached, this warning
light comes on.
You then have
approximately 8 litres of
fuel remaining. Fill up without delay to
avoid running out of fuel.
N e v e r r i s k d r i v i n g u n t i l y o u r u n o u t
of fuel as this may damage the
a n t i p o l l u t i o n a n d i n j e c t i o n s y s t e m s . A l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used.
Y o u m u s t fi l l w i t h a t l e a s t 5 l i t r e s o f f u e l
for it to be registered by the fuel gauge.
W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r c a p i s o p e n e d ,
there may be a slight air suction noise.
This vacuum is entirely normal and is
due to the sealing of the fuel circuit.
W h e n fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , d o n o t
c o n t i n u e a f t e r t h e 3 r d c u t - o f f o f t h e
nozzle. This could cause malfunctions.
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e f u e l t a n k i s
approximately 60 litres.
- A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , l o c k t h e
c a p a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p . Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
b i o f u e l s ( c o n t a i n i n g 1 0 % e t h a n o l ) ,
conforming to European standards
E N 2 2 8 a n d E N 1 5 3 7 6 .
E 8 5 t y p e f u e l s ( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 8 5 %
e t h a n o l ) a r e r e s e r v e d e x c l u s i v e l y f o r
v e h i c l e s m a r k e t e d f o r t h e u s e o f t h i s
t y p e o f f u e l ( B i o F l e x v e h i c l e s ) . T h e
quality of the ethanol must comply with
E u r o p e a n s t a n d a r d E N 1 5 2 9 3 .
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
m a r k e t e d t o r u n o n f u e l s c o n t a i n i n g u p
t o 1 0 0 % e t h a n o l ( E 1 0 0 t y p e ) .
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1 3 4
Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
C h e c k t h a t t h e r e i s n o o d o u r o r
l e a k a g e o f f u e l o u t s i d e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
r e - e s t a b l i s h t h e f u e l s u p p l y :
- s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ( S T O P p o s i t i o n ) .
- r e m o v e t h e k e y .
- p u t t h e k e y b a c k i n t h e i g n i t i o n .
- s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d s t a r t .
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
n e c e s s a r y t o r e - p r i m e t h e c i r c u i t :
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n d e r t h e b o n n e t
under the protective cover,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n g i n e starts.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet"
section of chapter 6.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
s t a n d a r d s ( D i e s e l f u e l w h i c h c o m p l i e s
w i t h s t a n d a r d E N 5 9 0 m i x e d w i t h a
biofuel which complies with standard
E N 1 4 2 1 4 ) a v a i l a b l e a t t h e p u m p s
( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 7 % F a t t y A c i d M e t h y l
E s t e r ) .
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
i s s u b j e c t t o s t r i c t a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e u s e o f a n y o t h e r t y p e o f ( b i o ) f u e l
( v e g e t a b l e o r a n i m a l o i l s , p u r e o r
d i l u t e d , d o m e s t i c f u e l . . . ) i s s t r i c t l y
p r o h i b i t e d ( r i s k o f d a m a g e t o t h e
e n g i n e a n d f u e l s y s t e m ) .
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
C h e c k t h a t t h e r e i s n o o d o u r o r
l e a k a g e o f f u e l o u t s i d e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
r e - e s t a b l i s h t h e f u e l s u p p l y :
- s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ( S T O P p o s i t i o n ) .
- r e m o v e t h e k e y .
- p u t t h e k e y b a c k i n t h e i g n i t i o n .
- s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d s t a r t .
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
n e c e s s a r y t o r e - p r i m e t h e c i r c u i t :
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n d e r t h e b o n n e t
under the protective cover,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n g i n e starts.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet"
section of chapter 6.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
s t a n d a r d s ( D i e s e l f u e l w h i c h c o m p l i e s
w i t h s t a n d a r d E N 5 9 0 m i x e d w i t h a
biofuel which complies with standard
E N 1 4 2 1 4 ) a v a i l a b l e a t t h e p u m p s
( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 7 % F a t t y A c i d M e t h y l
E s t e r ) .
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
i s s u b j e c t t o s t r i c t a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e u s e o f a n y o t h e r t y p e o f ( b i o ) f u e l
( v e g e t a b l e o r a n i m a l o i l s , p u r e o r
d i l u t e d , d o m e s t i c f u e l . . . ) i s s t r i c t l y
p r o h i b i t e d ( r i s k o f d a m a g e t o t h e
e n g i n e a n d f u e l s y s t e m ) .
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Battery
QUICK HELP
7
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.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
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
d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f t e r t h i s ,
p l e a s e c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
After changing bulbs, wait
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s b e f o r e
reconnecting the battery. It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
f o r a p e r i o d o f m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h .
To charge the battery using a
battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e negative (-) terminal,
- C h e c k t h a t t h e t e r m i n a l s a n d connectors are clean. If they are
c o v e r e d w i t h s u l p h a t e ( w h i t e o r
g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) , d i s c o n n e c t t h e m
and clean them.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- C o n n e c t t h e r e d c a b l e t o t h e p o s i t i v e ( + ) t e r m i n a l s o f t h e t w o
batteries,
- C o n n e c t o n e e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r b l a c k c a b l e t o t h e n e g a t i v e ( - )
terminal of the slave battery,
- C o n n e c t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r b l a c k c a b l e t o a n e a r t h p o i n t o n
t h e b r o k e n d o w n v e h i c l e a s f a r a s
p o s s i b l e f r o m t h e b a t t e r y ,
- O p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r , l e t t h e e n g i n e r u n ,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , w i t h
t h e k e y i n t h e i g n i t i o n p o s i t i o n , c e r t a i n
f u n c t i o n s ( w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r , e l e c t r i c
windows, courtesy lights, audio
e q u i p m e n t , e t c . ) c a n o n l y b e u s e d f o r a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
p r e v e n t d i s c h a r g i n g o f t h e b a t t e r y .
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , t h e
a c t i v e f u n c t i o n s a r e p u t o n s t a n d b y
a n d t h e b a t t e r y w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
T o r e s u m e t h e u s e o f t h e s e f u n c t i o n s
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
T h e t i m e a v a i l a b l e w i l l t h e n b e d o u b l e
the time for which the engine was left
running. However, this time will always
b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y w i l l p r e v e n t t h e e n g i n e
from starting.