Citroën Berlingo Van (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14

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In the event of a breakdown

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb 

of the same type and specification. To avoid 

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the 

bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is hot - 

risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could 

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - 

risk of strangulation!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check 

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its 

housing.

After changing a bulb

To refit, carry out the operations in 

reverse order to removal.

Close the protective cover very carefully to 

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

Light-emitting diode (LED) 

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of 

headlamps/lamps are:

–  Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb, 

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Types of bulb

Various types of bulb are fitted on the vehicle. To 

remove them:

 

 

Type A

All-glass bulb: pull gently as it is fitted by 

pressure.

Type B

Bayonet bulb: press on the bulb then 

turn it anti-clockwise.

Type C

Halogen bulb: release the retaining 

spring from its housing.

Type D

Halogen bulb: turn the bulb 

anti-clockwise.

When each operation has been 

completed, check the operation of the 

lighting.

Front lamps

For more information on 

Changing a bulb

 

and, in particular, the types of bulb, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Model A

 

 

Model B

 

 

 

 

1.

Sidelamps/Daytime running lamps

Type A

, W21/5W or LED (depending on 

version)

2.

Main beam headlamps

Type C

, H1

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3.

Dipped beam headlamps

Type C

, H7

4.

Direction indicator

Type B

, PY21W

5.

Foglamp

Type D

, H11

Direction indicator side repeater

Type A, WY5W-5W (amber)

 

 

–  Push the repeater towards the rear and 

release it.

–  When refitting, engage the repeater towards 

the front and then slide it backwards.

Amber coloured bulbs (direction indicators and 

side repeaters) must be replaced with bulbs of 

identical specification and colour.

Dipped beam headlamps

Type C, H7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling on 

the tab. 

►  Turn the unit in relation to the support.

►  Pull the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Take care to reposition the protective 

cover while keeping the tab accessible.

Sidelamps/Daytime running lamps

Type A, W21/5W

Model A

 

 

►  Turn the connector a quarter turn clockwise.

►  Pull the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Model B

 

 

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

If you need to replace this type of bulb, 

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

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Main beam headlamps

Type C, H1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling on 

the tab.

►  Unclip the unit in relation to the support.

►  Pull the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Take care to reposition the protective 

cover while keeping the tab accessible.

Direction indicators

Type B, PY21W

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator 

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of 

the bulbs on the corresponding side has 

failed.

Model A

 

 

Model B

 

 

 

 

►  Turn the connector a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Pull the unit in relation to the support.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Front foglamps

Type D, H11

Model A

 

 

Model B

 

 

►  Insert a flat screwdriver between the lamp 

and the cover.

►  Pull and lever to unclip the cover.

 

 

►  Remove the two fastening screws of the 

module.

►  Remove the module from its housing.

 

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►  Press the locking clip and disconnect the 

connector.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Remove the bulb holder.

►  Replace the faulty bulb.

To replace these bulbs, it is possible to 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Rear lamps

For more information on 

Changing a bulb

 

and, in particular, the types of bulb, refer to the 

corresponding section.

With side-hinged doors/tailgate

1.

Brake lamps/sidelamps.

Type B

, P21/5W

2.

Direction indicators.

Type B

, PY21W (amber)

3.

Reversing lamps.

Type B

, P21W

4.

Foglamps.

Type B

, P21W

 

 

►  From the inside, disconnect the electrical 

connector at the rear of the lamps.

 

 

►  Remove the two fixing bolts using the Torx 

key provided in your vehicle.

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, please 

refer to the corresponding section.

►  From the outside, pull the whole lamp unit 

towards you (with 

side-hinged doors

) or 

towards the centre of the vehicle (with 

tailgate

).

 

 

►  Open the tabs, then pull out the lamp holder.

►  Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on 

it while turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.

►  Replace the bulb.

Take care to reposition the tabs and the 

wiring correctly to avoid trapping the 

wire.

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After changing a rear direction indicator 

bulb, the reinitialisation time is 

approximately 2 minutes or more.

Number plate lamps

Type A, W5W - 5W

With side-hinged doors

 

 

►  Unclip the interior trim.

►  Disconnect the connector by moving aside 

its tab.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Change the bulb.

►  Put the bulb holder back in place and 

reconnect the connector.

►  Put the trim back in place.

With tailgate

 

 

►  Move aside the plastic lens using a 

screwdriver.

►  Change the bulb.

►  Reposition the plastic lens and press it in.

Third brake lamp

Type A, W16W - 16W

 

 

–  Unscrew the two nuts.

–  Push the rods.

–  If necessary, disconnect the connector to 

remove the lamp.

–  Replace the bulb.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

The replacement of a fuse by a third party 

could cause a serious malfunction of the 

vehicle.

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is 

designed to operate with standard or optional 

equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment 

or accessories to your vehicle, contact a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CITROËN accepts no responsibility for 

the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle 

or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from 

the installation of accessories not supplied or 

not recommended by CITROËN and not 

installed in accordance with its 

recommendations, in particular when the 

combined power consumption of all of the 

additional equipment connected exceeds 10 

milliamperes.

12 V battery / Accessory 

battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another 

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful 

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance 

with regulations and must never under any 

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circumstances be discarded with household 

waste.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated 

collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before 

handling the battery.

All operations on the battery must be carried 

out in a well ventilated area and away from 

naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid 

any risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Electric motor

Flat accessory battery

It is no longer possible to start the motor 

or recharge the traction battery.

Precautions before working on the 

accessory battery

Select mode 

P

, switch off the ignition, check 

that the instrument panel is off and that the 

vehicle is not being charged.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not use the accessory battery to 

jump-start another vehicle or to charge 

another vehicle's battery.

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No sparks or naked flames, no smoking. 

 

Always protect your eyes. Explosive 

gases can cause blindness and injury.

Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach 

of children.

The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric 

acid which can make you go blind or 

cause severe burns.

For more information, refer to the 

handbook.

Explosive gases can be present close to 

the battery.

Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

►  Open the bonnet using the interior release 

lever, then the exterior safety catch.

►  Secure the bonnet stay.

 

 

The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.

There is a remote earth point near the battery.

For more information on the 

Bonnet

 and 

the 

Engine

, refer to the corresponding 

sections.

Starting using another 

battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be 

started using a backup battery (either external or 

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a 

battery booster.

Never start the engine by connecting a 

battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery 

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 

at least equal to that of the discharged 

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with 

each other.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment 

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away 

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, 

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the 

engine is running.

 

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►  Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of 

flat battery 

A

 (at the metal elbow), then to the 

(+) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of the 

booster.

►  Connect one end of the green or black cable 

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of 

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting 

vehicle).

►  Connect the other end of the green or black 

cable to the earth point 

C

.

►  Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and 

leave it running for a few minutes.

►  Operate the starter on the broken down 

vehicle and let the engine run.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch 

off the ignition and wait a few moments before 

trying again.

►  Wait for it to return to idle.

►  Disconnect the jump leads 

in reverse order

.

►  Allow the engine to run for at least 

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that 

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

Driving immediately without having 

reached a sufficient level of charge may 

affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g. 

Stop & Start).

To disconnect, proceed in reverse order. 

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing 

the vehicle.

Some functions, including Stop & Start, 

are not available if the battery is not 

sufficiently charged.

Charging the battery using a 

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is 

essential to maintain an adequate state of 

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to 

charge the battery:

–  When using the vehicle mainly for short 

journeys.

–  If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, 

use only a charger compatible with 

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 

12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the 

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

It is not necessary to disconnect the 

battery.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio 

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

 

 

►  Switch off charger 

B

 before connecting 

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any 

dangerous sparks.

►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good 

condition.

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the cables of charger 

B

 as follows:

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•  the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal 

of battery 

A

,

•  the negative (-) black cable to earth point 

C

 

on the vehicle.

►  At the end of the charging operation, switch 

off charger 

B

 before disconnecting the cables 

from battery 

A

.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V 

charger to avoid causing irreversible 

damage to the electrical components.

24V

12V

Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk 

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a 

CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop, 

who will verify that the internal components 

have not been damaged and that the case 

has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of 

leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

Disconnecting/reconnecting 

the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of 

charge for starting the engine, we recommend 

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be 

unused for an extended period.

Before disconnecting the battery:

►  Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows, 

roof).

►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices 

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary 

to disconnect the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover 

on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully to release clamp 

B

.

►  Remove clamp 

B

 by lifting it off.

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully.

►  Refit open clamp 

B

 on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Push clamp 

B

 fully down.

►  Lower lever 

A

 to lock clamp 

B

.

►  Depending on equipment, lower the plastic 

cover on the 

(+)

 terminal.

Do not force the lever when pressing on 

it, as if the clamp is not positioned 

correctly, locking will then not be possible. 

Start the procedure again.

Following reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the 

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the 

engine, to enable the electronic systems to 

initialise.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following 

this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise 

certain equipment:

–  Remote control key or electronic key 

(depending on version).

–  Electric windows.

–  Date and time.

–  Preset radio stations.

The Stop & Start system may not be 

operational during the trip following the 

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available 

again after a continuous period with the 

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which 

depends on the exterior temperature and the 

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 

hours).

Towing

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for 

towing another vehicle using the towing eye.

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the 

country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 

the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the 

towed vehicle and must have a valid driving 

licence.

When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on 

the ground, always use an approved towbar; 

ropes and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move off gently.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine 

off, there is no longer braking and steering 

assistance.

A professional recovery service must 

be called in the following cases:

–  broken down on a motorway or main road;

–  not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, 

unlock the steering, or release the parking 

brake;

–  not possible to tow a vehicle with an 

automatic gearbox, with the engine running;

–  towing with only two wheels on the ground;

–  four-wheel drive vehicle;

–  no approved towbar available.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential 

to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on 

Free-wheeling

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

Electric motor

An electric vehicle cannot under any 

circumstances be used to tow another 

vehicle.

However, it may be used, for example, to exit 

a rut.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the 

ground

Rear wheels on the 

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground 

with towbar

Internal combustion/Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the 

ground

Rear wheels on the 

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground 

with towbar

Internal combustion/Automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

 

Accessing the towing eye

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

With a manual gearbox, move the gear 

lever into neutral.

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 

selector into position 

N

.

Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead 

to damage to braking system components 

and the lack of braking assistance on 

restarting the engine.

Towing your vehicle

 

 

►  In the front bumper, slide a finger from the 

centre of the cover plate to the upper corner (as 

shown above) to unclip it.

►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

►  Install the towbar.

►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the 

towed vehicle.

►  Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short 

distance.

Towing another vehicle

 

 

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►  On the rear bumper, place the key in the 

notch located under the flap.

►  Turn the key and open the flap.

►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

►  Install the towbar.

►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the 

vehicle being towed.

►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a 

short distance.

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Technical data

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Dimensions (mm)

These dimensions have been measured on an unladen vehicle.

The vehicle is available in two lengths (M and XL).

Actual values may vary, depending on wheel diameters, loads, engine, etc.

The height may vary, depending on wheel diameters.

 

 

 

 

 

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Technical data

Vehicle length

M (L1)

XL (L2)

A

Overall length

4,403

4,753

B

Overall height

Standard version

1,796 to 1,825

1,812 to 1,820

Worksite version

1,840 to 1,860

1,849 to 1,860

C

Wheelbase

2,785

2,975

D

Front overhang

892

E

Rear overhang

726

886

F

Width inc. mirrors

Folded

1,921

Unfolded

2,107

G

Front track width

1,553/1,563

1,553

H

Rear track width

1,569/1,577

1,549/1,568

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Vehicle length

M (L1)

XL (L2)

I

Interior width between wheel arches

1,229

J

Maximum interior width

Without sliding side door

1,733

With 1 sliding side door

1,630

With 2 sliding side doors

1,527

K

Clear opening height

With side-hinged doors

1,137

With tailgate

1,197

L

Clear opening width

1 242

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Vehicle length

M (L1)

XL (L2)

M

Clear opening height

1,072

N

Interior load height

(varies depending on the angle of the floor and the curve 

of the roof)

1,200 to 1,270

O

Loading sill height

Standard version

548 to 588

X

Standard version with 

increased payload

568 to 578

561 to 565

Worksite version

602 to 610

605 to 610

P

Clear opening width

Max.

675

Min.

641

Q

Loading sill height

Standard version

534 to 558

Standard version with 

increased payload

551 to 558

543 to 552

Worksite version

574 to 581

575 to 587

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Vehicle length

M (L1)

XL (L2)

R

Interior floor length

With partition

1,817

2,167

With ladder

1,790

2,140

S

Maximum loading length

(With protective cover in place)

3,090

3 440