Citroen Berlingo Berlingo EV 2021 2024 STARTING PROCEDURE Car Owner Manuals

STARTING PROCEDURE

Starting the Vehicle

• Drive selector must be in position P.
• Press the brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition key in the switch.

Ready Indicator Lamp

This indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is ready to drive:

• Press the brake pedal.
• Select R or D.
• Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal to move off.

The selection appears in the current energy consumption screen in the instrument panel.

Drive Selector

If the drive selector is not in position P and/or the brake pedal is not pressed, the vehicle will not start. Repeat the procedure if necessary. Selection of D or R determines the drive direction; it is preferable to be at a full stop before changing the drive direction.

• P (Park): Parking, move the selector to P, audible signal.
• N (Neutral): Vehicle is free-wheeling; do not select while moving.
• D (Drive): Forward drive, move the selector to D, audible signal.
• R (Reverse): Reverse drive, engage only when vehicle is immobilised.

The audible signal when changing drive positions can be deactivated if "Rear parking sensors" operation is inhibited. Be vigilant as the electric vehicle makes very little noise when moving.

Parking the Vehicle

When leaving the vehicle:

• Apply the parking brake.
• Place drive selector in position P.
• Switch off the ignition.

An audible signal and alert message appear if the ignition is on or vehicle is not immobilised correctly.

ECO-DRIVING

Practical Advice

Adopt a gentle driving style. Electrical consumption depends strongly on route, driving style, and speed. Aim for the "Optimum" zone of the energy consumption and generation indicator. Press the accelerator progressively, avoid sudden movements, and drive at steady, moderate speed when possible.

Recover Energy

Driving with anticipation allows energy recovery and increases range. Prefer deceleration over braking to place the energy indicator in the "Charge" zone.

Limit Causes of Excess Consumption

• Limit load and aerodynamic resistance (windows open above 50 km/h, roof bars, roof box).
• Optimize air conditioning and heating use.
• Check tyre pressures and follow servicing schedule.

Control Use of Electrical Equipment

Heating and air conditioning draw energy from the traction battery. Excessive use reduces range. Pressing the ECO button stops heating and AC (ventilation maintained). Operating temperature control reactivates heating or AC and stops ECO mode.

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING

• ECO: Stops air conditioning and heating.
• OFF: Stops heating, air conditioning, and ventilation.
• Windscreen demist, rear screen demist (glazed rear doors).
• Air distribution and recirculation/air intake control.
• Increase/Reduce airflow and temperature.

Ventilation

Can be used as soon as the indicator is on. After long periods without heating, slight odour may occur initially.

Special Features

The air conditioning and heating do not directly regulate cabin temperature but maintain a constant temperature at fan-fed air vents. For rapid heating/cooling, set temperature to maximum temporarily. Note:

• AC operates only above 15°C ambient.
• Heating power is progressively restricted above 20°C ambient.

Manual Heating Version

Practical advice:

• Winter: distribute air towards footwells for uniform cabin warmth.
• Summer: distribute air to face-level vents for effective ventilation/AC.
• In heating mode, use moderate ventilation (<3 blades) to deliver higher temperature air.

Air Distribution

Adjust according to desired cabin comfort and conditions.