Citroen E-Mehari (2016 year). Instruction — part 2

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Seat belts

To correctly position a seat belt: place the lap
strap as low as possible and well adjusted on
your hips.
Ensure that the diagonal belt passes over your
shoulder.

To unfasten the seat belt: Press the orange
button marked "PRESS". The seat belt will be
released automatically.

Front seat belt not fastened /
unfastened

If the driver's seat belt is unfastened or not
correctly fastened when driving the vehicle:
● There is an audible signal.

Fastening

To fasten a seat belt: insert the tongue into the
buckle for the corresponding seat and ensure
that it has latched correctly.

● A warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel of your
E-MEHARI.

General points on child
seats

Infants and children must be given
special protection.
The vehicle's seat belts are not suitable
for their size.
The diagonal part of the seat belt can
pass too close to their head or their
elbow, which can cause serious lesions
and serious injuries in the event of
sudden braking or an accident.

If the lap part of the seat belt is not
suitable for the size of your children, it
can introduce the risk of being thrown
forward and so cause serious or fatal
injuries in the event of sudden braking
or an accident.

Always use safety restraint systems
appropriate for the size of your
children

so as to provide the highest

level of safety for them when the vehicle
is moving.

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ISOFIX mountings (child
seats)*

ISOFIX is an ISO standard for child seat
mountings (ISO standard 13216-1: 1999).
This system avoids the use of the vehicle's seat
belts for securing the child seat: two latches on
the child seat engage on two anchorage points
(1)

positioned between the seat cushion and

backrest at the right and left seating positions
of the bench rear seat of your E-MEHARI.

(1)

Locations of ISOFIX mountings.

(1)

Location of the Top Tether ring for fixing the

upper strap.

The ISOFIX standard is overseen by the
International Standards Organisation.
Always use child seats compatible with
this standard when using the dedicated
mounting points.

Using a child seat that is not compatible
with the ISOFIX standard could
increase the risk of accident and injury
for the child, as well as for the other
occupants of the vehicle.

The aim of the ISOFIX system is to facilitate
the installation of a child seat and its transfer
to another vehicle, while avoiding the problems
inherent in fixing systems that use the vehicle's
seat belts.

Your E-MEHARI is fitted with ISOFIX
mountings at the left and right seating positions
of the bench rear seat.
This system simplifies the installation and fixing
of a child seat while improving the safety of the
installation at the same time.

* The legislation on carrying children is specific

to each country. Refer to the legislation in
force in your country.

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Failure to observe the instructions and
warnings related to the installation of
a child seat or child restraint system
would expose the child and the other
occupants of the vehicle to the risk of
serious injury in the event of a collision
or sudden braking.

Always use child seats that meet
the European standards and follow
scrupulously the installation and fixing
instructions provided with the child seat.

Before installing a child seat, check that
there is nothing that might interfere with
its fixing to the two mounting points.
You will not be able to secure a child
seat to the two mounting points if they
are not clear of obstruction.

A child restraint system in a vehicle
parked in the sun can become very hot.
Always check the surface of the child
seat before placing the child in it, to
avoid any risk of injury.

The incorrect installation of a child seat
compromises the protection and safety
of the child and the occupants of the
vehicle in the event of a collision.

Installing a child seat
compatible with the ISOFIX
standard

(1)

Horn.

(2)

Lighting / Direction indicator control stalk.

(3)

Wiper / Screenwash / Pedestrian horn

control stalk.

(4)

Instrument panel.

(5)

Air vents.

(6)

Central storage / audio system (if fitted).

(7)

Heating system.

(8)

Centre console: foglamp / door locking /
hazard warning / assistance call /
ventilation controls / City function
power steering / headlamp beam height
adjustment / 12V accessory socket.

(9)

Drive selector / hibernation switch.

(10)

Starting switch.

(11)

Passenger's storage.

(12)

RFID reader.

Instruments and controls

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Steering wheel

(adjustment)

Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving the vehicle: this would risk
causing a loss of control of the vehicle
and could lead to an accident.

If this warning lamp is visible
in the instrument panel of
your E-MEHARI: the power

Your E-MEHARI's steering wheel is adjustable.

Push the lever (1) up to release the locking
mechanism and then adjust the position of the
steering wheel.
Lower the lever (1) to lock the adjustment
mechanism in the desired position.
Before driving, check that the adjustment
mechanism is locked.

Electric power steering system

steering system on your E-MEHARI has
encountered a technical problem.
If this happens, you must contact
CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that the vehicle not
be used while this warning lamp is on:
you could lose control of your vehicle,
cause an accident and be injured.

The electric power steering system is designed
to provide power assistance to the steering
when parking or driving at low speed so that
you can manoeuvre the vehicle with less effort.
When driving in town, the level of electric
assistance can be increased by using the City
function.

To activate the City function, press the control
button (1).

With the City function activated,
the CITY indicator comes on in the
dashboard of your E-MEHARI.

To deactivate the City function: press the
button (1) again. The green "city" indicator goes
off.

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Mirrors

Your E-MEHARI has 3 mirrors:
● Two exterior door mirrors.
● A central interior mirror.

Door mirrors

The door mirrors (1) are adjustable manually.
Direct each mirror using the levers (2).

Objects seen in the passenger's side
door mirror are closer than they appear.
Take care when changing direction
toward the nearside.
Using only the passenger's side door
mirror could cause accidents.
Make use of the interior mirror and the
driver's side door mirror or look behind
to estimate distances correctly.

Interior rear view mirror

(3)

Interior rear view mirror.

(4)

Day / night position control lever.

To adjust the interior rear view mirror: adjust
the angle of the mirror to the desired position
by hand.

Objects seen in the interior rear view
mirror are closer than they appear.

Only use the night position when
necessary.
It reduces the clarity of the mirror.

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Exterior lighting and signalling

Exterior lighting

Your E-MEHARI is provided with different types
of exterior lighting: daytime running lamps,
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps, main
beam headlamps, a reversing lamp and a rear
foglamp.

(1)

Sidelamps (daytime running lamps) / dipped
beam headlamps / main beam headlamps.

(1)

Rear lamps.

(2)

Rear foglamp (offside).

(3)

Reversing lamp (nearside).

Exterior lighting control
stalk

The exterior lighting control stalk on your
E-MEHARI is behind the steering wheel on the
left-hand side.
This control stalk is used to operate the exterior
lighting and the direction indicators.

(1)

Headlamp dipping control, for switching

between dipped and main beam.

(2)

Exterior lighting control.

The daytime running lamps and sidelamps
come on automatically every time the vehicle
is started.

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Main lighting

Dipped beam headlamps

With the ignition on, place the control
in this position.

Lighting control stalk

The headlamp dipping action of the lighting
control stalk can be used in two ways:
● With the vehicle started, pull the stalk briefly

toward you to flash the headlamps.

● With the dipped beam headlamps

on: pull the stalk toward you to
change to main beam.

Rear foglamp

To switch on the rear foglamp:

Using the rear foglamp is prohibited
under conditions of normal visibility, by
day or by night.
In such conditions, the brightness of the
lamp could dazzle other drivers.
Don't forget to switch off your rear
foglamp once its use is no longer
necessary.

Place the main lighting control at this
position.

Press the rear foglamp button (1).
To switch off the rear foglamp: press button (1)
again.

To change back to dipped beam: pull the stalk
toward you again.

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Adjusting the headlamps

The headlamp beam height on your E-MEHARI
should be adjusted according to the load and
number of passengers in your vehicle, so as to
avoid causing a nuisance to other drivers.
Your E-MEHARI has a thumbwheel for
adjusting the height of the beams.

Visual indicators

Direction indicators

Before changing direction, always
signal your intention well in advance,
using the direction indicators.
Before changing direction, check the
vehicle's immediate surroundings using
the mirrors, taking account also of the
blind spots.

Poorly prepared changes of direction
can lead to collisions and accidents.

To operate the right-hand direction indicators:
push the left-hand control stalk behind the
wheel upward.
To operate the left-hand direction indicators:
pull the left-hand control stalk behind the wheel
downward.
The control stalk automatically returns to its
middle position once the change of direction
has been completed.

Select the desired position using headlamp
beam height adjustment control.
Use the "0" position when driving without heavy
loads.

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Hazard warning lamps

Press the hazard warning lamp button (1) to
warn other drivers that you are in particular
driving or traffic conditions, or have to stop in
an unusual place.
When you press the hazard warning lamp
button, all of your E-MEHARI's direction
indicator lamps and the indicator lamp in the
button (1) flash at the same time.
To switch off the hazard warning lamps: press
the button (1) again.

In the event of an emergency stop,
always move your vehicle off the
carriageway, where possible, to avoid
the risk of accident.

Use the hazard warning lamps only to
signal unusual action on your part and
only if your vehicle presents a safety
risk to other drivers: an emergency stop
because of a vehicle failure, the need to
drive abnormally slowly, …

While the hazard warning lamps are on,
your E-MEHARI's direction indicators
can no longer be used to indicate
changes of direction.

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Horns and audible warnings

Please tell the call handler that your
vehicle is an electric vehicle.

Stay at least ten metres away from your
vehicle when a LMP

®

battery warning

has been triggered.
An LMP

®

battery is an energy storage

device.

Standard horn

To use the "standard" horn: press the central
hub of the steering wheel.

Horn for pedestrians

Your E-MEHARI is a silent electric vehicle.
It has a special horn for warning pedestrians of
your approach.

To operate this horn: briefly press the horn
control button, the noise of crickets is then
made for a few seconds.
To use the sound continuously, press and hold
the button for 2 seconds.
The horn can be used at speeds of up to
30 mph (50 km/h).

Audible warning for a
battery problem

Your E-MEHARI has an audible warning
system should there be a problem with the
LMP

®

battery fitted to the vehicle. A message

also appears in the instrument panel
(see page 35).
If operation of this system is triggered (the
audible warning cannot be switched off), you
must stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so, get out of the vehicle, and call CITRÖEN
ASSISTANCE .

To stop this horn: press the button again.

The pedestrian horn does not work
when in reverse.

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In low temperatures, use a screenwash
fluid with adequate protection from
freezing.

Do not operate the screenwash for
more than 30 seconds, as this could
lead to a loss of visibility and cause an
accident.

Do not operate the screenwash control
when the fluid reservoir is empty.

Wiper / Screenwash

Your E-MEHARI has a windscreen wiper.
(1)

Windscreen wiper.

To operate the wiper: Turn the ring on the right
-hand control stalk.
3 positions for the control:
● Position 1: intermittent wipe.
● Position 2: continuous wipe.
● Position 3: fast continuous wipe.
Pushing the control stalk up gives a single
wipe.

Operation of the screenwash: pull the wiper
control stalk toward you.
This action operates the windscreen wiper and
the screenwash.

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High voltage safety

This symbol identifies electric components in the vehicle that could present a risk to your safety.

Presentation

Your E-MEHARI is fitted with a LMP

®

battery that operates at voltages of up to 450V, delivering a

direct current.
The diagram below presents the locations of the different components on your E-MEHARI (LMP

®

battery, drive train, 12V battery, RFID reader).

It is strictly prohibited for any non-
qualified person to work on your
vehicle's high voltage system.
Incorrect handling could lead to the
creation of an electric arc or electric
shock which could cause serious or
fatal injuries or burns.

In the event of a problem with your
E-MEHARI, contact CITRÖEN
ASSISTANCE without delay, either by
telephone or using the blue assistance
button located on the centre console of
your E-MEHARI (see page 9).

The servicing and repair of your
E-MEHARI must be entrusted to a
CITROËN authorised repairer or a
qualified professional.
This includes all parts of the high
voltage system.
Handling the components of the high
voltage system is strictly prohibited.
Only trained and qualified persons can
work on these components.
CITROËN has a network of authorised
repairers trained in working on the high
voltage system of the vehicle.

Power cut-off in the event
of an impact

In the event of an impact or accident, an impact
detection system on your E-MEHARI cuts off
the vehicle's high voltage power supply.

Passenger compartment fuses

RFID reader

Drive train

Power fuses

12V battery

LMP

®

battery

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Your E-MEHARI is an electric vehicle
that uses direct current at high voltage.
Failing to observe the handling
instructions can cause serious or fatal
injuries.
Ensure that you read and follow the
charging procedures recommended by
CITROËN.

Charging your E-MEHARI

General points

To charge your E-MEHARI, you must use one
of the following:
● A charging cable including a CCID unit with

a domestic 230V power point and a YAZAKI
connector.

● A wall box together with a charging cable

and a YAZAKI connector.

● A compatible public charging point and its

YAZAKI charging cable.

Never use an extension lead.

1.

YAZAKI charging nozzle.

Charging the LMP

®

battery fitted

to E-MEHARI

It is recommended that the battery be charged
as often as possible.
With the charge indicator at 100%, if not
charged the LMP

®

battery can discharge in

2 days (without using the vehicle).
A hibernation mode is available to reduce
energy consumption from the battery to a
minimum.

In this way you can park your E-MEHARI,
not connected and with no consumption of
electrical energy, for several weeks or even
several months.

If the LMP

®

battery is completely discharged,

the 12V battery could be damaged, requiring its
replacement.

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Never use an extension lead.

At a public or private
charging point

You can charge your E-MEHARI at a public or
private charging point, provided that you have a
suitable cable for the type of charging point.

At home

Using a 16A power point

If you have a 16A charging power point or have
had one installed by an electrician, you can use
it to charge your E-MEHARI.

Using an ordinary domestic
power point (230V/10-16A)

Your E-MEHARI is supplied with a charging
cable that has CCID electronic protection,
allowing you to charge your E-MEHARI from
any 230V/16A domestic power point that can
support a continuous current of 10A.
Using this solution the charging time is longer
than if charged from a 16A power point.

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Using the CCID charging cable

Observe the safety rules and follow the steps indicated before use.

● Keep the charging cable out of reach of

children.

● Do not use the charging cable if the

ambient temperature is above 45 degrees
Celsius.

● Handle the charging cable with care,

avoid dropping it and do not pull heavily
on the cable or the cord.

● Ensure that the power supply used is

220-240V 50Hz.

● Before connecting the charging cable,

check the nominal current indicated on
the charging cable, to ensure that the
power point and supply circuit are rated
sufficiently highly to charge your vehicle.

● Use only the original charging cable.
● Do not attempt to dismantle or repair the

charging cable.

● Do not use an extension lead or adaptor.
● Incorrect use of the charging cable would

risk causing an electrical discharge or
fire.

● Stop using the charging cable

immediately if a fault or anomaly occurs
or if the FAULT warning lamp comes on
or flashes.

● Ensure that the plug is not allowed to

become wet.

● Do not touch the terminals on the

charging cable or the vehicle's charging
socket.

● Do not use the charging cable if parts of

it are broken, frayed, cracked, open or
showing any other sign of damage.

● The charging cable allows a constant

current consumption of 10A. Ensure
that the electrical installation (socket,
wiring…) used for charging is rated with
at least this nominal current value and
that it meets the most recent standards
and regulations on electrical wiring in
force in your country or region.

● The maximum nominal current depends

on the country.

● The socket and wiring circuit must be

earthed and protected by a circuit breaker
or fuse to avoid any accident of electrical
origin.

● Contact a qualified electrician if in any

doubt over the power point and wiring
circuit.

(1)

Locking button

(2)

LEDs

(3)

Cable

(4)

Plug

(5)

Control unit

(6)

Cable

(7)

Protective cover

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Precautions
● Component parts may be damaged by

incorrect use.

● Ensure that the control unit of the

charging cable is placed so that any
contact with water is avoided.

● Avoid introducing any foreign bodies or

particles into the connector or charging
socket.

● Avoid treading on, folding or knotting the

cable or the cord.

● Avoid using the charging cable during a

storm.

● Do not place heavy objects on the

charging cable.

● When charging, keep the charging cable

away from objects that become hot.

● When the charging cable is not in use,

stow it with its protective cover in a cool
dry place that is not exposed to direct
sunlight.

● Do not use an extension lead with your

charging cable.

Starting the charge

1.

Connect the plug (1) to a 230V-10A power

point or dedicated 16A electric vehicle
charging point. All of the control unit LEDs
come on for ½ second then the green
POWER indicator comes on permanently.

2.

Open and hold open the vehicle's charging

flap (on the right-hand rear wing). Ensure
that there is no foreign body in the
connector terminals or the charging plug.