Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for Citroen Berlingo SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

In the event of a breakdown

With 1.5 BlueHDi (Euro 6.2/6.3)

With spare wheel

The tools are located under the right-hand front

seat.

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

► Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

► Wait around 1 minute and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

To access the tools:

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be

primed if you run out of fuel.

– With non-adjustable front seat, lift the seat

cushion by placing your hand between the

cushion and the backrest.

– With adjustable front seat, move the seat

forward as far as possible.

Before starting to prime the system, it is

essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the

fuel tank.

Non-BlueHDi engines

For more information on Refuelling and

on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to

the corresponding section.

The jack is located in the passenger footwell.

► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary,

unclip the cover to access the priming pump.

► Operate the priming pump repeatedly

until resistance is felt (resistance may be

felt at the ﬁrst press).

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine

(if the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

wait around 15 seconds before trying again).

► If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again, then

the starter motor.

Vehicle with Petrol or Diesel engine

With temporary puncture repair kit

The kit is located under the right-hand front seat.

With spare wheel

The jack is located under the right-hand front

seat.

For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system

components are located in the engine

compartment; this may be under a removable

cover.

The tools are located under the left-hand front

seat.

For more information on the Engine

compartment, in particular the location

of these components under the bonnet, refer

to the corresponding section.

List of tools

► Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then

close the bonnet.

With 1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6.1)

► Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

► Wait around 6 seconds and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

Tool kit

► For easier access, move the seat(s) forward.

► Repeat the operation 10 times.

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

Accessing the tools

Vehicle with electric motor

1. Chock to immobilise the vehicle

2. Removable towing eye

With temporary puncture repair kit

The tools are located in the passenger footwell.

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Store the 12 V compressor and sealant

cartridge 4 inside the pouch as shown.

With spare wheel

3. Torx key

Allows the removal of the rear lamps in order

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to change a bulb.

With temporary puncture repair kit

The space inside the passenger footwell is

narrow. In order to be able to close the hatch,

store the tools in their initial locations: chock

1 outside the bag, removable eye 2 on top of

the bag with the buckle facing outwards, Torx

key 3 on top of the bag, 12 V compressor with

sealant cartridge 4 inside the bag.

5. Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel bolts and raising/

lowering the jack.

6. Jack.

Used to raise the vehicle.

7. Wheel bolt cover/wheel trim removal tool

(depending on equipment).

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant

and speed limit sticker

For more information about the Temporary

puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding

section.

For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust

the tyre pressure.

If present on the vehicle, used to remove

the wheel bolt covers on alloy wheels or the

wheel trim on steel wheels.

Storing the tools (vehicle with electric

motor)

8. Socket for "anti-theft" wheel bolts.

Used to adapt the wheelbrace to the special

"anti-theft" bolts.

For more information on the Spare

wheel, please refer to the corresponding

section.

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All of these tools are speciﬁc to your

vehicle and may vary depending on

equipment.

power supply for long enough to repair a tyre

after a puncture.

Do not use them for any other purposes.

Only the 12 V socket located at the front

of the vehicle can be used to power the

compressor.

The jack must only be used to change a

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

The jack meets European standards, as

deﬁned in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

EC.

For more information on the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

► Connect the pipe from the bottle of sealant to

the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten

ﬁrmly.

► Connect the pipe from the compressor to the

bottle of sealant.

► Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

► Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

Repair procedure

Some parts of the jack such as the

screws and hinges could cause injury:

avoid touching them.

Do not remove any foreign body

(e.g. nail, screw) which has penetrated

the tyre.

Carefully remove any traces of grease.

► Park the vehicle without obstructing traﬃc

and apply the parking brake.

► Follow the safety instructions (hazard

warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility

jacket, etc.) according to the legislation in force

in the country in which you are driving.

► Switch the ignition oﬀ.

Temporary puncture

repair kit

► Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Aﬃx the speed limit sticker.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

► Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean place.

Made up of a compressor and a sealant

cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary

repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the

nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures located

on the tyre tread.

The speed limit sticker must be aﬃxed

inside the vehicle in the area close to the

driver, to remind them that a wheel is in

temporary use.

► Switch the ignition on.

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of the compressor to the 12 V

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After use, do not discard the bottle into the

environment; take it to a CITROËN dealer or

an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

Checking/adjusting tyre

pressures

The compressor can be used, without injecting

sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the

tyre pressures.

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► Switch on the compressor by moving the

switch to position "I" until the tyre pressure

reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected

under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect

the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk

of blowback).

► Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep

it in a clean place.

► Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

► Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

ﬁrmly.

► Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

► Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

► Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Switch the ignition on.

► Start the compressor by placing the switch at

position "I" and adjust the pressure to the value

shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To

deﬂate: press the black button located on the

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

If after approximately 7 minutes, the

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this

indicates that the tyre is not repairable;

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for assistance.

► Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles

(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between

12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the

puncture.

► Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

► Move the switch to position "O".

► Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Remove the kit.

► Reﬁt the cap on the valve.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) and do not drive more than

50 miles (80 km).

You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop to have the repair checked

and the tyre changed.

► Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is

not reached, the tyre is damaged;

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for assistance.

The sealant product is harmful if

swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the ﬂuid is marked on the

bottle.

► Once the correct pressure is reached, put the

switch in position "O".

► Remove the kit and stow it.

► Reﬁt the cap on the valve.

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Should the pressure of one or more tyres

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise

the under-inﬂation detection system.

For more information on Tyre under-inﬂation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace until

the carrier is low enough to allow the carrier

hook to be disengaged.

Spare wheel

► If the vehicle is ﬁtted with a towbar, raise

the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must be

at jacking point B) to allow suﬃcient space to

remove the spare wheel.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

For more information on the Tool kit,

Removing the spare wheel from the

carrier

► Depending on version, open the tailgate or

side-hinged doors.

refer to the corresponding section.

► Park the vehicle without obstructing traﬃc

and apply the parking brake.

► Follow the safety instructions (hazard

warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing high

visibility jacket, etc.) according to the legislation

in force in the country in which you are driving.

► Switch the ignition oﬀ.

► Release the carrier from the hook and

place the spare wheel next to the wheel to be

changed.

Accessing the spare wheel

► Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.

► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear

door sill.

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Putting the spare wheel back in the

carrier

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps

on the instrument panel are on ﬁxed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle

and wait where they are safe.

► With a steel wheel, remove the wheel trim

using tool 7.

► With an alloy wheel, remove the cap from

each of the bolts using tool 7.

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If necessary, place a chock under the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a

jack; use an axle stand.

► If the vehicle is so equipped, ﬁt security bolt

socket 8 to wheelbrace 5 to slacken the security

bolt.

► Slacken (without removing) the other wheel

bolts using just wheelbrace 5.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, ﬁrst remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture

using the wheelbrace.

When reﬁtting the wheel, reﬁt the wheel

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line

with the valve and then pushing it into place

all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

► Position the wheel facing the carrier.

► Progressively return the wheel to the carrier

by pushing alternately at left and right until it is

clear of the hook ﬁxing area.

► Engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten

the bolt using the wheelbrace handle until the

bolt is tight.

When removing the wheel, ﬁrst remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture

using the wheelbrace.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not obstruct traﬃc: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage ﬁrst gear

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch

oﬀ the ignition.

► Place the foot of the jack on the ground and

ensure that it is directly below the A or B jacking

point provided on the underbody, whichever is

closest to the wheel to be changed.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode P

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch

oﬀ the ignition.

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Ensure that the jack is positioned strictly at

one of the jacking points A or B under the

vehicle, making sure that the vehicle's contact

surface is correctly centred on the head of the

jack. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to

the vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing.

Fitting a wheel

► Fit the wheel on the hub.

► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

► Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 8.

► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

► Remove the wheel.

► Lower the vehicle again fully.

► Fold jack 6 and remove it.

► Extend jack 6 until its head comes into

contact with jacking point A or B, whichever is

used; the contact surface A or B of the vehicle

must be correctly engaged with the central part

of the head of the jack.

► Raise the vehicle until there is suﬃcient

space between the wheel and the ground, to

then easily ﬁt the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Risk of injury!

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip

or collapse.

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► If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the

security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 equipped

with a security socket 8.

► Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

Do not exceed the maximum authorised

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum

distance of 50 miles (80 km).

Driving with more than one spare wheel of

this type is prohibited.

Changing a bulb

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In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on the

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear

after the lamps have been on for a few

minutes.

► Store the tools.

The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must

not be reﬁtted.

Fitting a steel spare wheel

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts

and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you on

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must

be replaced.

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

If the vehicle is ﬁtted with alloy wheels, the

washers A do not make contact with the steel

spare wheel. The wheel is held in place by

the conical contact surface B of each bolt.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

Wheel with wheel trim

When reﬁtting the wheel, reﬁt the wheel

trim, starting by aligning the cutout with the

valve and then pushing the trim into place all

round its edge with the palm of your hand.

After changing a wheel

Stow the punctured wheel in the carrier.

With a non-standard spare wheel

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition oﬀ and after the headlamp /

lamp has been switched oﬀ for several

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

ﬁngers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Tyre inﬂation pressures are indicated on

this label.

For more information on Identiﬁcation

markings, particularly this label, refer to the

corresponding section.

Deactivate certain driving aid functions

(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control,

etc.).

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Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and speciﬁcation. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Model A

Types of bulb

Various types of bulb are ﬁtted on the vehicle. To

remove them:

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!

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.

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

Model B

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.

Type D Halogen bulb: turn the bulb

anti-clockwise.

Close the protective cover very carefully to

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

When each operation has been

completed, check the operation of the

lighting.

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Front lamps

For more information on Changing a bulb

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

corresponding section.

1. Sidelamps/Daytime running lamps

Type A, W21/5W or LED (depending on

version)

Depending on version, the aﬀected types of

headlamps/lamps are:

– Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.

2. Main beam headlamps

Type C, H1

If you need to replace this type of bulb,

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

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► Remove the bulb and replace it.

Dipped beam headlamps

Type C, H7

3. Dipped beam headlamps

Type C, H7

4. Direction indicator

Type B, PY21W

5. Foglamp

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Take care to reposition the protective

cover while keeping the tab accessible.

Sidelamps/Daytime running lamps

Type D, H11

Type A, W21/5W

Model A

Direction indicator side repeater

Type A, WY5W-5W (amber)

► Turn the connector a quarter turn clockwise.

► Pull the bulb connector.

► Remove the bulb and replace it.

Model B

– 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.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

If you need to replace this type of bulb,

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

► Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab.

► Turn the unit in relation to the support.

► Pull the bulb connector.

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Main beam headlamps

Type C, H1

Take care to reposition the protective

cover while keeping the tab accessible.

► Pull the unit in relation to the support.

► Remove the bulb and replace it.

Front foglamps

Direction indicators

Type B, PY21W

Type D, H11

Model A

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

► Insert a ﬂat screwdriver between the lamp

and the cover.

Model B

► Pull and lever to unclip the cover.

► Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab.

► Unclip the unit in relation to the support.

► Pull the bulb connector.

► Remove the two fastening screws of the

module.

► Remove the module from its housing.

► Turn the connector a quarter turn

anti-clockwise.

► Remove the bulb and replace it.

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With side-hinged doors/tailgate

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► 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).

► 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.

1. Brake lamps/sidelamps.

Type B, P21/5W

2. Direction indicators.

Type B, PY21W (amber)

3. Reversing lamps.

Type B, P21W

To replace these bulbs, it is possible to

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

4. Foglamps.

Type B, P21W

Rear lamps

For more information on Changing a bulb

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

corresponding section.

► 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.

► From the inside, disconnect the electrical

connector at the rear of the lamps.

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After changing a rear direction indicator

bulb, the reinitialisation time is

approximately 2 minutes or more.

► Change the bulb.

► Reposition the plastic lens and press it in.

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.

Third brake lamp

Type A, W16W - 16W

Number plate lamps

Type A, W5W - 5W

With side-hinged doors

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.

► 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.

– Unscrew the two nuts.

– Push the rods.

– If necessary, disconnect the connector to

remove the lamp.

– Replace the bulb.

12 V battery / Accessory

battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Fuses

► Put the trim back in place.

Changing a fuse

With tailgate

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.

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

► Move aside the plastic lens using a

screwdriver.

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circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated

collection point.

Symbols

There is a remote earth point near the battery.

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No sparks or naked ﬂames, no smoking.

For more information on the Bonnet and

the Engine, refer to the corresponding

sections.

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

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.

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.

cause severe burns.

For more information, refer to the

handbook.

Explosive gases can be present close to

the battery.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Electric motor

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

Flat accessory battery

It is no longer possible to start the motor

or recharge the traction battery.

Access to the battery

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.).

The battery is located under the bonnet.

► Open the bonnet using the interior release

lever, then the exterior safety catch.

► Secure the bonnet stay.

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.

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.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not use the accessory battery to

jump-start another vehicle or to charge

another vehicle's battery.

The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.

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Driving immediately without having

reached a suﬃcient level of charge may

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

Stop & Start).

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

To disconnect, proceed in reverse order.

Never reverse polarities.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

► Switch the ignition oﬀ.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

► 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.

Some functions, including Stop & Start,

are not available if the battery is not

suﬃciently charged.

► 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.

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

► 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.

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.

► 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:

► 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.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

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Reconnecting the (+) terminal

• 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.

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.

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If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

24V

► 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.

12V

Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

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.

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.

Following reconnection

► 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.

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.

Disconnecting/reconnecting

the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of

charge for starting the engine, we recommend

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Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

– Remote control key or electronic key

(depending on version).

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

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.

– 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;

– Preset radio stations.

– no approved towbar available.

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).

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.

A professional recovery service must

be called in the following cases:

– broken down on a motorway or main road;

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

a rut.

Towing

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for

towing another vehicle using the towing eye.

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

Rear wheels on the

ground

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Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front 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).

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the

Accessing the towing eye

Towing your vehicle

towed vehicle.

► Move oﬀ gently, drive slowly and for a short

For more information on the Tool kit,

distance.

refer to the corresponding section.

Towing another vehicle

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.

► 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.

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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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In the event of a breakdown for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

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