Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual
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ACCESSORIE
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Equipment  
 
 
OTHER ACCESSORIES
 
These accessories and parts, having 
been tested and approved for reliability 
and safety, are all adapted to your 
vehicle. A wide range of recommended 
accessories and genuine parts is 
available. 
   
A further range is also available, 
structured around comfort, leisure and 
maintenance: 
   
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, fi rst 
aid kit, high visibility vest, front and 
rear parking sensors, warning triangle, 
security bolts for alloy wheels, ...  
   
Seat covers compatible with airbags 
for the front seats, bench seat, rubber 
mats, carpet mats, snow chains, blinds, 
tailgate bicycle carrier, ... 
  To prevent the mat from becoming 
caught under the pedals: 
   
 
-   ensure that the mat and its fi xings 
are positioned correctly, 
   
-  never fi t one mat on top of another.  
    
Audio equipment, hands-free kit, 
speakers, CD changer, satellite navigation 
system, USB box, Video kit, ... 
  Regardless of the audio and telematic 
equipment offered on the market, 
the technical constraints associated 
with the fi tting of equipment of these 
product groups mean that the special 
features of the equipment and its 
compatibility with the capacities of your 
vehicle's standard equipment must 
be taken into account. Please ask a 
CITROËN dealer for more information 
before fi tting such equipment.  
   
Maximum weights on bars 
   
 
-   Transverse bars on longitudinal 
bars: 75 Kg (these bars are not 
compatible with the Modutop roof).  
    
Installing radiocommunication 
transmitters 
  You are advised to contact a CITROËN 
dealer before installing accessory 
radiocommunication transmitters with 
external aerial on your vehicle. 
  The CITROËN dealer network 
will inform you of the specifi cation 
(frequency band, maximum output 
power, aerial position, specifi c 
conditions of installation) of the 
transmitters which can be fi tted,
in accordance with the Motor Vehicle 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 
(2004/104/EC).  
   
Front mud fl aps, rear mud fl aps, 
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch 
trim, leather steering wheel, ...  
   
Screenwash, interior and exterior 
cleaning and maintenance products, 
spare bulbs, ...   
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Equipment  
 
   
The fi tting of electrical equipment 
or accessories which are not 
recommended by CITROËN may 
result in a failure of your vehicle's 
electronic system. Please note this 
specifi c warning. You are advised 
to contact a dealer to be shown the 
range of recommended equipment or 
accessories. 
  Depending on the country in which 
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory 
to have a high visibility vest, warning 
triangle and spare bulbs available in 
the vehicle.     
"Active Fleet Data" telematic unit 
  Connected directly to the heart of 
the vehicle (multiplexed network: 
"Full CAN"), the telematic unit, by 
means of a "ready to use" service, 
permits the sending in real time of 
information such as: 
   
 
-  distance travelled, 
   
-   distance remaining before the next 
service, 
   
-   warnings and faults (oil level, 
coolant level, oil temperature, 
coolant temperature, etc...).  
  This enables "Fleet" managers 
to optimise the monitoring and 
management of their professional 
vehicles. 
  Depending on country, contact a 
CITROËN dealer for more information.  
  
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Partners in performance and 
protecting the environment 
   
Innovation in the search for performance 
  For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and 
Development departments have developed 
for CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest 
technical innovations on CITROËN vehicles, 
both for competition and for everyday 
motoring. 
  For you, this is an assurance that you will 
obtain of the best performance for your 
engine.  
   
Optimum protection for your 
engine 
  By having your CITROËN 
vehicle serviced with TOTAL 
lubricants, you are contributing 
towards improving the life and 
performances of your engine, 
while also protecting the 
environment. 
   
prefers 
 
 
  
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Opening the bonnet  
 
 
 
 
OPENING THE BONNET 
   
Bonnet stay 
 
Secure the stay in its location, 
identifi ed by a sticker on the right-hand 
side of the vehicle, to hold the bonnet 
open. 
  Before closing the bonnet, put the stay 
back in its clip without using excessive 
force.  
 
 
On the outside 
 
Raise the bonnet slightly by reaching 
in a fl at hand, palm down, to make 
access to the lever easier. 
  With this hand, push the safety catch 
to the left. Raise the bonnet.  
 
 
On the inside 
 
Pull the lever below the dashboard 
towards you. The bonnet is released.  
 
 
To close 
 
Lower the bonnet and release it at the 
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet 
is secure. 
  Avoid opening the bonnet in strong 
winds.   
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CHECK
S
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Under the bonnet
   
PETROL ENGINE 
 
 
 
 
1. 
 Screenwash reservoir. 
   
2. 
 Fusebox. 
   
3. 
  Engine coolant header tank. 
   
4. 
  Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir. 
   
5. 
 Air fi lter. 
   
6. 
  Engine oil dipstick. 
   
7. 
 Engine oil fi ller cap. 
   
8. 
 Power steering fl uid reservoir.  
 
   
Battery connections: 
  + Positive terminal. 
  -  Negative point (earth).     Take care when working under the 
bonnet.   
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Under the bonnet  
 
 
 
DIESEL ENGINE 
 
 
4. 
  Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir. 
   
5. 
 Air fi lter. 
   
6. 
  Engine oil dipstick.    
7. 
 Engine oil fi ller cap. 
   
8. 
 Power steering fl uid reservoir. 
   
9. 
 Priming pump.  
     
 
 
1. 
 Screenwash reservoir. 
   
2. 
 Fusebox. 
   
3. 
  Engine coolant header tank. 
   
Battery connections: 
  + Positive terminal. 
  -  Negative point (earth).     Take care when working under the bonnet.   
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CHECK
S
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Levels
   
 
 
 
 
 
LEVELS 
   
Oil change 
 
This must be carried out at the 
intervals specifi ed and the viscosity 
grade of the oil selected must fulfi l the 
requirements in the manufacturer’s 
servicing schedule. Ask for advice from 
a CITROËN dealer. 
  Remove the dipstick before fi lling. 
  Check the level after fi lling (never 
exceed the max mark). 
  Refi t the oil fi ller cap before closing the 
bonnet. 
   
Changing the brake fluid 
 
The brake fl uid must be changed at 
the intervals stated, according to the 
manufacturer’s servicing schedule. 
  Use fl uids recommended by the 
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4 
standards. 
  The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the reservoir. 
  If fl uid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualifi ed workshop as soon as 
possible.  
 
 
Warning lamps 
 
 
If you have to remove / refi t the 
engine style cover, handle it with 
care to avoid damaging the fi xing 
clips. 
   
Oil level 
 
It is recommended that the oil level be 
checked every 3 000 miles (5 000 km) 
and topped up if necessary between oil 
changes. 
  Check the level with the vehicle level, 
engine cold, using the dipstick. 
   
Dipstick 
  There are two marks on 
the dipstick: 
   
A 
 = maximum 
  If you fi ll past this mark, 
consult a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
   
B 
 = minimum 
  Never allow the level to 
fall below this mark. 
  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 
operations will keep your vehicle 
in good working order. Ask for 
advice from a CITROËN dealer or 
refer to the servicing booklet in the 
handbook pack. 
  Checks using the warning 
lamps in the instrument panel is 
described in chapter 2, refer to 
the "Instruments and controls" 
section.   
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Levels  
 
 
 
Cooling system 
 
Only use the fl uid recommended by the 
manufacturer. 
  Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging 
your engine. 
  When the engine is warm, the 
temperature of the coolant is controlled 
by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate 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 1/4 of a turn to 
release the pressure to prevent any 
risk of scalding. When the pressure 
has dropped, remove the cap and top 
up the level with coolant. 
  If fl uid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a CITROËN dealer as 
soon as possible. 
   
Power steering fluid level 
 
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew 
the cap integrated with the gauge and 
check the level which must be between 
the MIN and MAX marks.    In order to regenerate the fi lter, you 
are advised to drive at a speed higher 
than 40 mph (60 km/h) for at least fi ve 
minutes as soon as possible, when 
traffi c conditions permit (until the 
message disappears and the service 
warning lamp goes off). 
  During regeneration of the particle 
emission fi lter, the noise of a relay 
operating may be heard under the 
dashboard. 
  If the message is still displayed and 
if the service warning lamp remains 
on, consult a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop. 
   
Topping up 
  The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the expansion 
bottle. If more than 1 litre of fl uid is 
required to top up the level, have the 
system checked by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualifi ed workshop.  
 
 
 
Screenwash 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 
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped 
up or replaced with plain water. 
  Capacity of the screenwash reservoir: 
approximately 3 litres. 
  If your vehicle is fi tted with headlamp 
washers, the capacity of the reservoir 
is 6 litres.  
 
 
Diesel additive level 
(Diesel with particle 
emission filter) 
   
Topping up 
  This additive must be topped up by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop without delay.  
 
 
 
Waste products 
 
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil 
with the skin. 
  Brake fl uid is harmful to health and 
very corrosive. 
  Do not dispose of used oil, brake fl uid 
or coolant into drains or into the ground 
but into the containers dedicated to this 
use at CITROËN dealer (France) or an 
authorised waste disposal site.     The minimum level of this additive 
is indicated by lighting of the service 
warning lamp, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
screen. 
  When this occurs with the engine 
running it is due to the start of 
saturation of the particle emission fi lter 
(exceptionally prolonged urban type 
driving conditions: low speed, long 
traffi c jams, ...).  
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Checks
  CHECKS
   
Carbon filter and passenger 
compartment filter 
  The carbon fi lter permits continuous 
and effective fi ltering of dust. 
  If the passenger compartment fi lter 
becomes blocked, this may reduce the 
performance of the air conditioning 
system and generate unpleasant 
odours. 
  We recommend the use of a combined 
passenger compartment fi lter. By 
means of its second special active 
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation 
of the air breathed by the occupants 
and the cleanness of the passenger 
compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, unpleasant odours and 
greasy deposits). 
   
Particle emission filter (Diesel) 
 
maintenance of the particle emission 
fi lter must be carried out by 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 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop.  
 
 
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. 
  Unless there is a leak on the circuit, 
a drop in the brake fl uid level indicates 
that the brake pads are worn.  
 
 
Brake disc / drum wear 
 
For information on checking the brake 
disc / drum wear, consult a CITROËN 
dealer.  
 
 
Parking brake 
 
Where the parking brake travel is too 
great or there is a reduction in the 
performance of the system, the parking 
brake should be adjusted, even between 
services. 
  Have the system checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.  
 
 
Oil filter 
 
Change the fi lter regularly in 
accordance with the servicing 
schedule.     Refer to the servicing booklet for 
the replacement interval for these 
components. 
  Depending on the environment (dusty 
atmosphere...) and the use of the 
vehicle (urban driving...), change them 
twice as often if necessary.   
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Checks
  To check the main levels 
and certain components, 
in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule, 
refer to the pages of the servicing 
booklet which correspond to your 
vehicle's engine. 
   
Bleeding water from the Diesel 
filter    
Manual gearbox 
 
Have the level checked in accordance with 
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.  
 
Only use products recommended 
by CITROËN or products of 
equivalent quality and specifi cation. 
  In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the braking 
system, CITROËN selects and offers 
specifi c products. 
  In order to avoid damaging the 
electrical units, high pressure washing 
to clean the engine compartment is 
strictly prohibited.    If this warning lamp comes 
on, bleed the fi lter. Otherwise 
bleed regularly each time the 
engine oil is changed. 
  To drain the water, unscrew 
the bleed screw located on the fi lter. 
  Operate until all of the water no longer 
fl ows in the transparent pipe, then 
tighten the bleed screw. 
  HDi engines use advanced technology. 
All work requires special training, which 
is assured by a CITROËN dealer. 
  Depending on country of sale.