Get TROUBLESHOOTING Guide for Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

Battery

BATTERY

ECONOMY MODE

To charge the battery using a

battery charger

After the engine has stopped, with

the key in the ignition position, certain

functions (windscreen wiper, electric

windows, courtesy lights, audio

equipment, etc.) can only be used for a

cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to

prevent discharging of the battery.

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Disconnect the battery,

Follow the instructions for use

given by the battery charger

manufacturer,

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Reconnect starting with the

negative (-) terminal,

Check that the terminals and

connectors are clean. If they are

covered with sulphate (white or

greenish deposit), disconnect them

and clean them.

Once the thirty minutes are over, the

active functions are put on standby

and the battery warning light ﬂashes

accompanied by a message on the

display.

To resume the use of these functions

immediately, start the engine and let it

run for a few minutes.

It is advisable to disconnect the

battery if the vehicle is not to be used

for a period of more than one month.

To start the vehicle from

another battery

The time available will then be double

the time for which the engine was left

running. However, this time will always

be between ﬁve and thirty minutes.

A ﬂat battery will prevent the engine

from starting.

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Connect the red cable to the

positive (+) terminals of the two

batteries,

Connect one end of the green

or black cable to the negative (-)

terminal of the slave battery,

Connect the other end of the green

or black cable to an earth point on

the broken down vehicle as far as

possible from the 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.

Never charge a battery without ﬁrst

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

difﬁculties are experienced after this,

please contact a CITROËN dealer.

-

Operate the starter, let the engine

run,

-

Wait for the engine to return to idle,

then disconnect the cables.

After changing bulbs, wait

approximately 3 minutes before

reconnecting the battery.

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Changing a wheel

CHANGING A WHEEL

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE

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It is imperative that you ensure that

the occupants get out of the vehicle

and wait in a safe location.

If possible, park the vehicle on

level, stable and non-slippery

ground.

Apply the handbrake, switch off the

ignition and engage ﬁrst or reverse

gear.

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If available, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

one to be changed.

2. TOOLS

If the vehicle is ﬁtted with a towbar;

it is sometimes necessary to raise

the vehicle slightly to make it easier

to remove the spare wheel from its

carrier.

On certain types of ground and/or

if considerable loads are being

transported, call a CITROËN dealer.

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Open the lid of the storage

compartment located under the

seat on the right-hand side. If

necessary, move the seat forward

to access the storage compartment

from the rear.

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Unscrew the nut then take out the

jack and the wheelbrace.

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4. Chock.

The jack and the tool kit are speciﬁc to

your vehicle. Do not use them for other

purposes.

Changing a wheel

3. SPARE WHEEL

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Open the rear doors to gain access

to the spare wheel.

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Unscrew the bolt using the

wheelbrace until the carrier is

lowered fully.

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Detach the carrier from the hook

and place the spare wheel near the

wheel to be changed.

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Changing a wheel

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE

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Remove the trim pulling it using the

embellisher remover.

Loosen the wheel bolts and start

unscrewing them.

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Place the jack in contact with the

locating point provided, the one

which is closest to the wheel to be

changed. Ensure that the jack is

straight and that the base of the jack

is fully in contact with the ground.

Extend the jack to lift the wheel

clear of the ground.

Resume and complete the

unscrewing of the wheel bolts.

Anti-theft bolts

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with wheels with

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alloy rims:

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Each wheel has an anti-theft bolt.

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These bolts can be loosened using

your anti-theft socket (given to you

in delivery of your vehicle) and the

wheelbrace.

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Remove the bolts and remove the

wheel.

Do not extend the jack until you have

started unscrewing the bolts on the

wheel to be changed and have placed

the chock under the wheel diagonally

opposite.

Changing a wheel

5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL

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Position the wheel on the hub and

start tightening the bolts by hand.

Carry out an initial tightening of the

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Lower the vehicle completely by

folding the jack, then remove the

jack.

Tighten the bolts again using the

wheelbrace, tighten them fully

without forcing them.

-

Secure the carrier on the hook then

raise the carrier using the bolt and

the wheelbrace.

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bolts using the wheelbrace.

Never go underneath a vehicle

that is supported only by a

jack (use a ramp). Never use

a screwdriver in place of the

wheelbrace

Place the wheel to be repaired in

the carrier.

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Snow screen

6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED

WHEEL

The wheel is reﬁtted as described in

step 5, not forgetting to reﬁt the wheel

trim.

Refer to the "Identiﬁcation

features" section of chapter 9 to

locate the tyre label.

Refer to the "Instruments and

controls" section of chapter 2,

"Tyre under-inﬂation detection"

part, for recommendations after

changing a wheel ﬁtted with a tyre

under-inﬂation detection sensor.

The spare wheel is not designed

to be used over long distances.

Have the tightening of the bolts

and the tyre pressure checked by a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Also, have the original wheel repaired

and reﬁtted by a CITROËN dealer as

soon as possible.

REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN

FITTING

According to country, the removable

snow screen is installed on the lower

part of the front bumper to prevent the

accumulation of snow at the radiator

cooling fan.

Do not forget to remove the snow

screen when the exterior temperature

is higher than 10 °C (no risk of

snowfall) and when towing.

-

Offer up the snow screen facing its

centring pin A on the front bumper.

Put it in place by pressing at each

clip B located in the four corners.

REMOVAL

-

Pass a screwdriver into the hole

located near each of the clips.

Use the screwdriver as a lever to

unclip the four clips B in turn.

Snow screen

6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED

WHEEL

The wheel is reﬁtted as described in

step 5, not forgetting to reﬁt the wheel

trim.

Refer to the "Identiﬁcation

features" section of chapter 9 to

locate the tyre label.

Refer to the "Instruments and

controls" section of chapter 2,

"Tyre under-inﬂation detection"

part, for recommendations after

changing a wheel ﬁtted with a tyre

under-inﬂation detection sensor.

The spare wheel is not designed

to be used over long distances.

Have the tightening of the bolts

and the tyre pressure checked by a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Also, have the original wheel repaired

and reﬁtted by a CITROËN dealer as

soon as possible.

REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN

FITTING

According to country, the removable

snow screen is installed on the lower

part of the front bumper to prevent the

accumulation of snow at the radiator

cooling fan.

Do not forget to remove the snow

screen when the exterior temperature

is higher than 10 °C (no risk of

snowfall) and when towing.

-

Offer up the snow screen facing its

centring pin A on the front bumper.

Put it in place by pressing at each

clip B located in the four corners.

REMOVAL

-

Pass a screwdriver into the hole

located near each of the clips.

Use the screwdriver as a lever to

unclip the four clips B in turn.

Changing a bulb

The bulbs must be changed with

the ignition off or with the battery

disconnected. Wait approximately

3 minutes after changing the bulb

before reconnecting the battery.

Check that the lights operate correctly

after each operation.

High pressure washing

When using this type of washing

on stubborn dirt, do not persist

on the headlamps, the lights and

their surround to avoid damaging their

coating and their seal.

Types of bulb

Various types of bulb are installed on

your vehicle. To remove them:

Type A

Entirely glass bulb: pull

gently as it is ﬁtted by

pressure.

Type B

CHANGING A BULB

Bayonet bulb: press

on the bulb then turn it

anticlockwise.

Open the bonnet. To access the bulbs,

reach behind the headlamp unit.

Carry out the operations in reverse

order to reﬁt each bulb and check that

the bonnet is closed securely.

Halogen bulbs must be changed

with the headlamp off. Wait a few

minutes (risk of serious burns).

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

ﬁngers, use lint-free cloths.

It is normal for condensation to form

inside the headlamps. Regular use of

the vehicle eliminates this misting.

Type C

Halogen bulb: release the

retaining spring from its

housing.

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Changing a bulb

FRONT LIGHTS

1. Dipped headlamps/Main beam

headlamps

Type C, H4 - 55 W

2. Side lights

Type A, W 5 W - 5 W

3. Direction indicators

Type B, PY 21 W - 21 W (amber)

- Remove the cover by pulling the

ﬂexible rubber tab.

- Remove the bulb holder ﬁtted by

pressure by pulling the connector.

- Change the bulb.

- Ensure that the cover is reﬁtted

correctly over its entire periphery

to guarantee sealing.

- Remove the cover by pulling the

ﬂexible rubber tab.

- Turn the bulb holder a quarter

turn anticlockwise.

- Remove the bulb by pressing

it lightly while turning it

anticlockwise.

- Remove the centre cover by

pulling the ﬂexible rubber tab.

- Disconnect the electrical

connector.

- Release the retaining tab.

- Change the bulb taking care

to align the metal part with the

grooves on the light.

- Change the bulb.

- Ensure that the cover is reﬁtted

correctly over its entire periphery

to guarantee sealing.

- Reposition the retaining tab.

- Ensure that the cover is reﬁtted

correctly over its entire periphery

to guarantee sealing.

Changing a bulb

4. Fog lamps

Type C, H1 - 55 W

Front/Rear

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Remove the fog lamp by removing

the bolt, which can be accessed via

the hole provided for this purpose

in the bumper, using a Torx^©30

screwdriver.

Remove the three mud guard ﬁxing

clips, located below the bumper.

Move the mud guard upwards.

Unclip the fog lamp by squeezing

the clip to release it.

Remove the fog lamp from the outside.

Turn the yellow cover a 1/4 turn to open.

SIDE REPEATER

COURTESY LIGHTS

Type A, WY 5 W (amber)

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Type A, 12 V 5 W - 5 W

Push the repeater towards the rear

and disengage it by pulling the front.

-

Unclip the lens by sliding a

screwdriver in the slots on each

side of the courtesy light.

-

Consult a CITROËN dealer to

obtain a new repeater which is a

fully moulded part.

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Pull the bulb and change it.

Clip the lens in its housing and

ensure that it is secured correctly.

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To reﬁt, engage the repeater

towards the rear and bring it

towards the front.

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Separate the clips which secure

the base of bulb on each side to

release the bulb.

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Remove the bulb by pulling,

keeping it straight.

-

Insert the new bulb, re-tighten the

clips around the base of the bulb

and carry out the operations in

reverse order to put the light unit

and the bumper back in position.

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Changing a bulb

REAR LIGHTS

For further information concerning the

bulbs, refer to the "Types of bulb".

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Identify the faulty bulb then open

the rear doors to 180°.

Refer to the "Accesses" section of

chapter 2.

Remove the two ﬁxing bolts using

the screwdriver stored in the tool kit

under the right-hand seat.

Pull the light unit from the outside.

Holding the light, disconnect the

electrical connector.

-

Move aside the 4 tabs then extract

the bulb holder.

Remove the faulty bulb by

pressing it lightly while turning it

anticlockwise.

1. Brake lights/side lights

Type B, P21/5 W - 21/5 W

2. Direction indicators

Type B, PY 21 W - 21 W (amber)

3. Reversing lights

Type B, P21 W - 21 W

4. Fog lamps

Type B, P21 W - 21 W

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Change the bulb.

-

When removing the light unit:

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with tailgate, pull the light unit

towards the centre of the vehicle,

with hinged doors, pull the light unit

towards you.

-

High pressure washing

When reﬁtting, take care to

reposition the tabs and the supply

wire correctly to avoid trapping the

wire.

When using this type of washing

on stubborn dirt, do not persist

on the headlamps, the lights and

their surround to avoid damaging their

coating and their seal.

After changing the rear direction

indicator bulb, the reinitialisation time is

more than approximately 2 minutes.

Changing a bulb

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT

Type A, W 5 W - 5 W

Type A, W 16 W - 16 W

With tailgate

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With hinged doors

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Unscrew the two nuts.

Push the pins.

If necessary, disconnect the

connector to remove the light.

Change the bulb.

Move aside the plastic lens using a

screwdriver.

Unclip the interior trim.

Disconnect the connector by

moving aside its tab.

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Change the bulb.

Replace the plastic lens and press

on it.

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Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn

anticlockwise.

Change the bulb.

Put the bulb holder back in place

and reconnect the connector.

Put the trim back in place.

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Changing a fuse

CHANGING A FUSE

The fuse boxes are placed:

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in the lower part of the fascia on the

left-hand side (behind the cover),

under the bonnet (near the battery).

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If ﬁtted on your vehicle, an additional

fuse box is used for towing, the

towbar and the connections for

the coachbuilder and platform cab

modiﬁcations. It is located on the right

behind the load retaining partition.

The indications communicated are only

those fuses which can be changed

by the user using the pliers and the

spare fuses, located behind the fascia

storage compartment on the right-

hand side. For any other work, visit a

CITROËN dealer.

Removing and fitting a fuse

Before replacing a fuse, the cause

of the incident must be found and

rectiﬁed.

Always replace a faulty fuse with a

fuse of the same rating.

For professionals: for complete

information concerning the fuses

and relays, consult the "Methods"

diagram via the Network.

CITROËN will not accept responsibility

for the cost incurred in repairing

your vehicle or for rectifying the

malfunctions resulting from the

installation of accessories not

supplied and not recommended by the

CITROËN network and not installed

in accordance with its instructions,

in particular when the combined

consumption of all of the additional

equipment connected exceeds

10 milliamperes.

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Use the pliers.

Changing a fuse

FASCIA FUSES

Fuses

F

Amperes

A

Allocation

Tilt the cover to gain access to the

fuses.

1

2

3

15

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Rear wiper

Spare

5

Air bag

Air conditioning, diagnostic socket, mirror control,

headlamp beam

4

10

5

6

30

Electric windows

Locks

Rear courtesy light, front map reading light,

roof console

7

8

5

Audio equipment, CD changer, display,

tyre under-inﬂation detection, alarm and siren

20

9

30

15

5

Front and rear 12 V socket

Central column

10

11

12

13

Low current ignition switch

Rain and brightness sensor, air bag

Instrument panel

Parking assistance, automatic air conditioning

controls, hands-free kit

14

15

16

17

30

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Locks

Spare

40

Rear screen/mirrors de-icing

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Changing a fuse

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSES

Fuses

F

Amperes

A

Allocation

1

2

3

4

5

-

Spare

20

-

Heated seats

Spare

15

Folding mirrors relay

Refrigeration equipment socket relay

TOWING/TOWBAR/

COACHBUILDERS/PLATFORM

CAB FUSES

The designations communicated are

an indication only as this additional

box relates to other information which

depends on the modiﬁer-coachbuilder

for which the handbook cannot be

used as a technical support.

Fuses

F

Amperes

A

Allocation

1

2

3

4

5

15

40

Spare

Ignition, generator operating relay

Trailer 12 V supply

Permanent supply for the modiﬁers

Hazard warning lights

Changing a fuse

FUSES UNDER THE BONNET

Fuses

F

Amperes

A

Allocation

After opening the bonnet, unclip and tilt

the box to gain access to the fuses.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

20

15

10

20

15

10

25

Engine management

Horn

Front and rear wash-wipe pump

Headlamp wash pump

Engine components

Steering wheel angle sensor, ESP

Brake switch, clutch switch

Starter

Headlamp beam motor,

parc management unit

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10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

30

40

30

40

30

10

15

Engine components

Spare

Wipers

Built-in systems interface

Pump

Right-hand main beam headlamp

Left-hand main beam headlamp

Right-hand dipped headlamp

Left-hand dipped headlamp

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Changing a wiper blade

CHANGING A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

Changing a front wiper blade

Changing the rear wiper blade

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Placing the wiper blades in the

special position

-

Lift the wiper arm.

Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the

blade and remove it.

Unclip the blade and remove it.

Fit the new blade.

Push back the wiper arm.

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Less than a minute after switching

off the ignition, press the wipers

stalk downwards to position the

wiper blades along the windscreen

uprights (special position).

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Fit the new blade and push back

the wiper arm.

To return the windscreen wipers to their

normal position, switch on the ignition

and operate the wipers stalk.

Having your vehicle towed

When towing with the engine

switched off, there is no braking or

steering assistance.

BEING TOWED

From the front

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Unclip the cover by pressing the

bottom part.

Screw in the removable towing eye

The towing eye is stored in the tool kit,

located under the right-hand seat.

In the case of vehicles ﬁtted with a

manual gearbox, the gear lever must

be in neutral, failure to observe this

special condition may result in damage

to certain braking components and the

absence of braking assistance when

the engine is started again.

-

until it locks.

Without lifting

(4 wheels on the road)

From the rear

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Unclip the cover using a coin or the

ﬂat part of the towing eye,

Screw in the removable towing eye

You should always use a towbar.

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until it locks.

Vehicles fitted with a manual

gearbox (diesel version)

Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)

In the case of vehicles ﬁtted with a

manual gearbox, the gear lever must

be in the neutral position, failure to

observe this special condition may

result in damage to certain braking

components and the absence of

braking assistance when the engine is

started again.

It is preferable to raise the vehicle

using professional lifting equipment.

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TROUBLESHOOTING for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

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