CITROEN BERLINGO Handbook page 133

► To return to mode N, push without passing
the point of resistance.
Steering-mounted controls
(Depending on equipment)
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.
► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P
Parking
R
Reverse
N
Neutral
D1...8 Automatic forward gear
M1...8 Manual forward gear
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal to change modes,
an alert message will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to
the gearbox!
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If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound and mode P will be engaged. The
audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
opening the driver's door will engage
mode P - risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is
essential to place the chock(s) supplied
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Start the engine.
► With your foot on the brake pedal, push once
or twice backwards to select automatic mode D,
or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.
► Release the brake pedal.
► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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