Get In the event of a breakdown -> 12 V battery / Accessory battery Guide for Citroen Berlingo SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

In the event of a breakdown

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

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