CITROEN BERLINGO Handbook page 132

Driving
an audible signal sounds and a message
appears.
► Return the drive selector to position P;
the audible signal stops and the message
disappears.
When positioned on a steep slope with a
loaded vehicle, depress the brake
pedal, select position P, apply the parking
brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with
electric parking brake), then release the brake
pedal.
In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3 rd
significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when
changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
– If the accelerator and brake pedals are
depressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Automatic gearbox (Type
2)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
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via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
Push selector
gear. You may feel a
P. Auto Park
Press this button to switch to Parking mode.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the
ignition off.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode (Petrol/Diesel)
Press this button to switch to manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal,
push without passing the point of resistance:
• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it
will then return to its initial position.
Special cases
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and
back again):
► In mode R, push backwards past the point of
resistance, mode D is selected.
► In mode D, push forwards past the point of
resistance, mode R is selected.