Some Questions About The Berlingo!

[classixuk]

Well, I'm still loving the Berlingo, and dare I say it; it's the best vehicle I have ever driven. Everyone who has seen it thinks that it's great too.

 

I have some questions about my 2003 model Berlingo though and hope that (well, actually I know that) the users here can give me some answers! :D

 

1. When I start the ignition, after waiting for the coils to warm up (I have the diesel engine), and then starting up the car I get 3 beeps sounds coming from the dashboard. There are no lights on the dashboard telling me something is wrong and the car runs smoothly. Is it "3 beeps = good" or should I be worried (I don't have the owners manual yet)?

2. I would have loved to get the comfort pack installed, but the previous owner must have been tight with their cash! As I mentioned in a previous post I found the modubox shopping trolley in Poundstretcher for £10. What I would love now is to get some fold down tables on the back of the 2 front seats (and armrests too if it's not pushing it!). Firstly the armrests, can i buy them from Citroen and just fit them myself? Surely all of the front seats were made with the holes ready for the armrests, or am I mistaken? Secondly, the foldown tables. From the pictures I have seen, it appears that the tables are literally built into the chairback :( so there is no chance of me fitting them to the standard chairs I have...if that is the case, does anyone have any idea where I can buy generic seatback tables for cars? I have googled like crazy. I cannot believe that not one person has invented or manufactured a generic seat back table! Can anyone help me on that score?

3. How does the Berlingo handle in icy conditions? Is there anything I should be aware of or any tips I should be aware of?

4. Does owning a Berlingo give you automatic rights to join the Berlingo owners club? I've been stopped twice already by people admiring my Berlingo (it's white with tinted windows). Both enquirers owned Berlingos themselves and were commenting on how surpisingly great it looked in white (which admittedly it does; much to my surprise)! Must say too, that both enquirers were very friendly and lovely people. Just like on here. I'm beginning to believe that Berlingos are only driven by nice people!

5. My documents shelf is under my drivers seat (and the passenger seat does not have one). Is this normal for an 03 model?

Finally, number 6. I had never even test driven a Berlingo before buying one (I wanted one THAT much) and I am finding it is a bit like a 'tardis'. It is soooo big once you're inside (bigger than anything I've ever driven). Forget looking in caves, someone should tell George Bush to search for a Citroen Berlingo parked up somewhere in Afghanistan! I've been working on reverse parking my Berlingo over the last 3 days and I still cannot get the hang of it. I could park my old Suzuki Swift without any problems, and the VW Polo and even the classic RangeRover. I'm seriouslt thinking about getting one of those parking sensors to help me judge the rear of the vehicle. Before I do, is this a good idea, are there any recommendations and are there any tips until it is installed?

 

Thanks everyone.

[Terry1100]

Here's my take on your questions - some of them are "opinions" so other views may vary.

 

1) Don't know - but a petrol one doesn't do it.

 

2) (part one). Sadly no. One of the things that moved us to a BLingo from the Picasso was (bizarrely :D ) the armrests. They were not on the Picasso Desire and we weren't prepared to buy an Exclusive to just to get armrests (we weren't interested in the other toys). We enquired about specifying armrests on a Desire as an extra and we were told it couln't be done as the mounting sockets were an intergral part of the seat frame (which does at least make sense). (part 2) I can't help with aftermarket tables - but I have ot say that I've been wroking with cars pretty much all my working life and I've never seen such a beast - there's a clear opportunity there for someone.

 

3) Pretty much like anyting else these days I suppose - although I've never driven in really slippery conditions (we don't often get that much ice in London). The driving position would certainly aid control in and adverse or emergency situation - both from the perspective of the upright seating and the good visibility.

 

4) Goes without saying - we are an autonomous amalgam of like-minded people :D .

 

5) Correct.

 

6) Yes I agree - I always thought of it as quite small until we owned it. You won't have a problem with practice - remember the back is vertical. You only have a few inches of bumper to worry about (and the added protection of a towbar in our case). However, if you do park that close you'll never get the tailgate open :( . The other advantage that the Blingo has, presumably due to it's van origins, is large door mirrors.

 

Welcome aboard.

[Terry1100]

I must pay attention early in the morning

I must pay attention early in the morning

I must pay attention early in the morning

I must pay attention early in the morning

I must pay attention early in the morning

 

Your three beeps are the "door open" warning. If it does it every time you start the car I'd guess that one of the doors might need adjusting. Look at the centre digital (radio) display and it'll tell you which one.

 

Only realised this after I posted above - we went out this morning in a hurry and I started the engine before my wife had closed her door and sure enough, three beeps.

[classixuk]

Thanks Terry!

 

I'll go check all the doors now!

 

P.S. Hasn't anyone scanned the manual and made an electronic version available yet?

[classixuk]

Hi Terry,

Just wanted to say thanks again for the advice on the "3 beeps" issue.

It turned out that my drivers side window wasn't all the way up (it was about 3mm down) :D Berlingo sure is pedantic about safety!

 

:(

[northman]

With regard to 3

 

On ice, what makes the difference is not the car, but the driver and the tyres.

 

Since I live a) in the frozen north and :D in a rural area, I fit winter tyres for the winter months.

[tronboy]

Hi Terry,

Just wanted to say thanks again for the advice on the "3 beeps" issue.

It turned out that my drivers side window wasn't all the way up (it was about 3mm down) :D Berlingo sure is pedantic about safety!

 

:D

Windows shouldn't make any difference, but you'l get the "3 beeps warning" (depending on software version) if:

 

Your seatbelt isn't fastened

A door/boot is open

There is less than 10 litres of fuel in the tank

 

Cheers f'Now!

 

TronX

[classixuk]

Hi Terry,

Just wanted to say thanks again for the advice on the "3 beeps" issue.

It turned out that my drivers side window wasn't all the way up (it was about 3mm down)  :D Berlingo sure is pedantic about safety!

 

:D

Windows shouldn't make any difference, but you'l get the "3 beeps warning" (depending on software version) if:

 

Your seatbelt isn't fastened

A door/boot is open

There is less than 10 litres of fuel in the tank

 

Cheers f'Now!

 

TronX

Hmmmnn...

 

Well, I must admit that the 3 beeps have come back! :D They are there only sometimes though.

 

It can't be the fuel as I have half a tank.

 

It could be the seat belt or the door. I'll try both and let you know!

[Guest ninezero]

I have a 2003 petrol 1.4 Berlingo and I have had the three beeps since I got the car 2 years ago. Could it possibly mean that it is due a service?

It is not a seatbelt,door, or fuel issue in my case.

[lemsworld]

If it's due a service the spanner service simbol will apper on the dash display and I believe it's only 1 bleep. I have a 2003 1.9 diesel berlingo only get the 3 bleeps when doors are open... The back slide doors can be the main culprit 99% of the time for me

 

Lliam

[lemsworld]

If it's due a service the spanner service simbol will apper on the dash display and I believe it's only 1 bleep. I have a 2003 1.9 diesel berlingo only get the 3 bleeps when doors are open... The back slide doors can be the main culprit 99% of the time for me

 

Lliam

 

Sorry double posted can one of the posts be deleted please? Thank you