CITROEN BERLINGO VAN 2021 Handbook (in English)

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3Refitting the armrest

► Slot the armrest into the backrest, ensuring
that you align the bayonet lugs with the holes.
►

Push the armrest shaft towards the backrest.
►


While holding it in this position, rotate the
armrest towards the front.

The armrest is once
again secured onto the backrest.
Retractable position

► If the centre console inconveniences you,
remove the passenger's seat armrest.
►

Push the control rearwards fully to tilt and
guide the assembly

.
This position allows you to transport long loads
inside the vehicle with the doors closed.
When retracted, the maximum permitted weight
on the backrest is 50
kg.
►

T
o reposition the seat cushion, raise the
backrest until it locks in the raised position.
Heated seat control


► Approximately 30 seconds after starting the
engine, press the control.
The temperature is controlled automatically
.
Pressing again interrupts operation.
If you press the control while the engine
is not running, the request will be
memorised for approximately 2 minutes.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electricity
consumption in turn decreases fuel
consumption.
Prolonged use of the heated seats is not
recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

do not place sharp or heavy objects on the
seat,
–


do not kneel or stand on the seat,
–


do not spill liquids onto the seat,
–


never use the heating function if the seat
is wet.

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Heated mirrors



► Press this button.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , pull the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach.
►


Lower the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations must only be carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment

► Move control A or turn control C (depending
on the version you have) to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B or C (depending on the
version you have) in any of the four directions to
adjust.
►

Return control A

or C (depending on the
version you have) to its centre position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects observed are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
►

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
If the vehicle is so equipped, the mirrors can
be folded electrically from the inside, with the
vehicle parked and the ignition on:
► Place control A in the centre
position.
►

Pull control A

back.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
The electric unfolding of the mirrors is via the
remote control or the key when unlocking the
vehicle. Unless folding was selected with control
A, pull the control back again to the central
position.
The folding / unfolding on locking / unlocking can be deactivated. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors
manually.

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3Heated mirrors



► Press this button.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►


Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and gradually
transitions between day and night use, with the
aid of a sensor that measures the light arriving
from the rear of the vehicle.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Child-monitoring mirror

A child-monitoring mirror is installed above
the interior rear view mirror. It allows the
vehicle's rear passengers to be observed and
facilitates discussion between the front and rear
passengers without changing the mirror setting
and without turning around. It can be folded
easily to avoid dazzle.
Rear bench seat (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
► lower the head restraints,
►

if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►

check that nothing or no person might
interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
►


check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on the
outer seats.


► Turn the backrest release handle 1.

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Central seat

► Pull the backrest release paddle 2 or 3
towards you.
The backrest folds fully onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
► Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
► Check that the red indicator on the release
grips 1 of the outer seats is no longer visible.
► Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Check that the backrest of the upright
central seat is correctly aligned with the
backrests of the outer seats.
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
►

Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►


Check that the red indicator in the release
grip

1 is no longer visible.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Rear seats (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
► lower the head restraints,
►

if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►

check that nothing or no person might
interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
►


check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on the
outer seats.
Folding from the passenger
compartment
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)

► Turn the backrest release handle 1.
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
Central seat

► Pull the backrest release tab 1 .
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
With the central seat, only the strap must
be used.
Folding from the boot
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)

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3Central seat

► Pull the backrest release paddle 2 or 3
towards you.
The backrest folds fully onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
►

Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►


Check that the red indicator on the release
grips

1 of the outer seats is no longer visible.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Check that the backrest of the upright
central seat is correctly aligned with the
backrests of the outer seats. Central seat
►

Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►

Check that the central seat belt is not trapped
during the manoeuvre.
Rear seats (row 3)

Access to row 3

► Using the row 2 seat grip, fold the backrest.
► T o reposition it, tilt the backrest backwards
until it locks into place.
Labels in row 3



While driving, it is prohibited to have a
passenger seated next to a seat in the fully
folded position.


If you want to load luggage onto the row 3
backrests while in the table position, the row 2
seats must also be folded down.
Longitudinal adjustment
XL

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► Fold the seat backwards to fix its rear
anchorage feet.
► Use the control 1 to lift the backrest to its
original position.
► Raise the head restraint.
Head restraint height
adjustment


► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
► To remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
► To put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
► To lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.

► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Table position
Placing the backrest in the table position
► Lower the head restraint as far as it will go.

► Operate control 1 to fold the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Repositioning the backrest
►

Unlock it by pulling control 1

.
►

Return it to its initial position
►


Check that the assembly is anchored
properly

.
Fully folded position
XL
Placing the seat in the fully folded position
►

Place the backrest in the table position.



► Lift the bar 2, located behind the seat, to
release the feet of the seat from their anchorage
in the floor.
►

T
ilt the entire seat forwards. ►

Hook the strap
3 on the row 2 head restraint
rod.
Returning the seat to the sitting position
►
Fold the entire seat backwards.
►

Check that the seat belt is not trapped during
the manoeuvre.
Removing the seat
►

Lower the head restraint as far as it will go.
►

Place the seat in the fully folded position.

► Pull on the strap
3 to open the seat
anchorages.
►

While still holding the strap 3

, lift the seat.
Refitting the seat
►

Pull on the strap
3 to open the seat
anchorages.
►

While still holding the strap 3

, place them in
the anchorage points on the floor.
►

Release the strap

3
.
►

Ensure that no object or feet are obstructing
the rear anchorage points 4

and that the seat
belt is correctly positioned and available.

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3► Fold the seat backwards to fix its rear
anchorage feet.
►

Use the control
1 to lift the backrest to its
original position.
►

Raise the head restraint.
Head restraint height
adjustment


► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►
T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►

T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints removed;
they must be fitted and correctly adjusted.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed or not in the high position; the head
restraints must be in place and in the high
position.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in
the enclosed sachet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►

T
o refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing.
►

Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suitable for
the fasteners already present in the vehicle;
these fasteners must be used.

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12 V accessory socket(s)

► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
– Never fit one mat on top of another .
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Roof and roof storage
Overhead storage compartment and
central storage compartment


The overhead storage compartment (1) is
located above the sun visors and can be used to
store miscellaneous objects.
There is a storage space

(2)
located in the roof
lining.
The maximum permitted load is 6
kg.
In the event of sharp deceleration,
objects placed in the central storage
compartment of the roof may be transformed
into projectiles.
Rear storage compartment
This compartment is accessible from the rear
seats and from the vehicle's boot.
It has a capacity of 60 litres and the
maximum
permitted load is
10 kg.


► To open it from the rear seats, slide the rear
storage compartment shutters.


► To open it from the vehicle’s boot, place your
thumb on the boot recess then pull the handle.
Open the rear storage compartment with
care, to prevent any objects stored inside
from falling out.
Light ambience
The light ambience can be configured from the vehicle’s
configuration menu.
Blind
Opening/Closing



► Press and hold the button; the blind opens/
closes, stopping when the button is released.
If the blind becomes trapped while
moving, reverse its movement. To do
this, press the relevant switch.
When pressing the button to open/close the
blind, the driver must ensure that nothing and
no one might interfere with its movement.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the blind correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the blind.

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3 12 V accessory socket(s)

► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
USB port(s)

Ports 1 and 2 can be used to charge a portable
device.
Port
1 also enables audio files sent to your audio
system to be played via the vehicle's speakers.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power drawn
by the portable device exceeds the current
supplied by the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment
and telematics section .
Port 1 also allows a
smartphone to be connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android Auto® or
CarPlay®, enabling certain smartphone
applications to be used on the touch screen.
For best results, use a cable made or approved
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or the audio system
controls.
220 V/50 Hz socket


AC 220V
50Hz 120W

It is located on the side of the central storage
compartment.
This socket (max. power: 150
W) operates with
the engine running, and with the Stop & Start
system in STOP mode.
►

Lift the protective cover
.
►

Check that the green indicator lamp is on.
►


Connect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger

, laptop computer,
CD-DVD player, bottle warmer, etc.).
In the event of a malfunction, the
green
indicator lamp flashes.
Have the socket checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Floor boxes

There are two boxes located under the rear
passenger footwells.
► To open them, slide your fingers into the
notch and lift the cover.
Aircraft style tables

► To put the table back in place, pull it upwards.
As a safety precaution, the aircraft style table
unhooks itself if excessive pressure is applied.
Connect only one device at a time to the
socket (do not use extension leads or
multi-socket adapters).
Connect only devices with class II insulation
(shown on the device).
Do not use metal-cased devices (e.g. electric
shaver, etc.).
As a safety measure, if power consumption is high and power is
required by the vehicle's electrical system
(due to severe weather conditions, electrical
overload, etc.), power to the socket may be
cut off, in which case the green indicator lamp
goes off.
Wireless smartphone
charger




It allows wireless charging of a portable device
such as a smartphone, using the magnetic
induction principle, in accordance with the Qi 1.1
standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, the charger’s
operation may be briefly disrupted when a door
is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear , place a device
in its centre.


When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.


Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being
charged, due to the risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process.
Operating check
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed green Compatible device detected.
Charging.
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Device not well centred in
the charging zone.
Fixed orange Fault with the device's battery meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.


If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–

remove the device and try again in a quarter
of an hour

.