CHECKS -> Filters and Maintenance for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

Checks  
Refer to the servicing booklet to find  
out 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.  
CHECKS  
Battery  
At the start of winter, have your battery  
checked by a CITROËN dealer.  
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 fluid level indicates  
that the brake pads are worn.  
Carbon filter and passenger  
compartment filter  
Oil filter  
Change the filter regularly in  
accordance with the servicing  
schedule.  
An access flap below the glove box  
permits replacement of the filters.  
The carbon filter permits continuous  
and effective filtering of dust.  
Brake disc/drum wear status  
Particle emission filter (Diesel)  
If the passenger compartment filter  
becomes clogged, this may reduce  
the performance of the air conditioning  
system and generate unpleasant  
odours.  
For any information relating to  
checking the brake disc/drum wear  
status, consult a CITROËN dealer.  
It is imperative that particle emission  
filter maintenance is 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.  
We recommend the use of a combined  
passenger compartment filter. By  
means of its second special active  
filter, it contributes to the purification  
of the air breathed by the occupants  
and the cleanness of the passenger  
compartment (reduction of allergic  
symptoms, unpleasant odours and  
greasy deposits).  
Handbrake  
Where the handbrake travel is too  
great or there is a reduction in the  
performance of the system, the  
handbrake should be adjusted, even  
between services.  
Have the system checked by a  
CITROËN dealer.  
Checks  
Bleeding the water contained in Manual gearbox  
the diesel filter  
Have the level checked in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s servicing  
schedule.  
If this warning light comes  
on, bleed the filter. Otherwise  
bleed regularly each time the  
engine is drained.  
To check the main levels  
and certain components,  
in accordance with the  
To evacuate the water,  
unscrew the bleed screw located on  
the filter.  
Operate until all of the water in the  
transparent pipe has been drained out  
then tighten the bleed screw.  
manufacturer’s servicing schedule,  
refer to the pages of the servicing  
booklet which correspond to your  
vehicle’s engine.  
HDi engines use advanced technology.  
All work requires a special qualification  
which is guaranteed by a CITROËN  
dealer.  
Only use products recommended  
by CITROËN or products  
of equivalent quality and  
characteristics.  
According to country.  
In order to optimise the operation  
of units as important as the braking  
circuit, CITROËN selects and offers  
specific products.  
In order to avoid damaging the  
electrical units, high pressure washing  
to clean the engine compartment is  
strictly prohibited.  
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