2017 CITROEN E-MEHARI Handbook (in English)

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ABS – ESP
These systems are additional aids when
driving in critical situations, allowing the
behaviour of the vehicle to be adapted
to the driver's wishes.
However these systems intervene
taking the place of the driver.
They cannot extend the vehicle's limits
and should not encourage you to drive
f a s t e r.
They cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance, or
the responsibility of the driver when
manoeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be alive to sudden events
that could occur while driving).Precautions
In an emergency, it is recommended that you
apply the brakes firmly and continuously.
It is not necessary to successively apply and
release the brakes (pumping the pedal).
The ABS will modulate the brake effort
applied.
ABS (anti-lock braking
system)
The ABS avoids locking the wheels under
heavy braking, so optimising the stopping
distance and allowing control of the vehicle to
be retained.
In these conditions, avoiding manoeuvres while
braking are possible.
In addition, this system optimises the stopping
distance on sur faces offering poor grip (wet
roads…).
ABS (warning lamp)
It comes on when the vehicle is switched on
and then goes off shortly after wards.
If it comes on when driving, it signals a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
The braking system then operates as on
a vehicle not fitted with ABS. Contact a
CITROËN
a

uthorised
r
epairer
o
r
a q
ualified
pr

ofessional without delay.
ESP
This system helps retain control of the vehicle
in "critical" driving situations (avoiding an
obstacle, loss of grip in a corner…).
Principle of operation
A steering wheel sensor provides information
on the trajectory wanted by the driver.
Other sensors around the vehicle measure the
actual trajectory.
The system compares the driver's wishes with
the actual trajectory of the vehicle, correcting
the latter if necessary by acting on certain
brakes and/or the engine power.
ESP (warning lamp)
It comes on when the vehicle is switched on
and then goes off shortly after wards.
The ESP warning lamp flashes in regulation
mode, when its is called on to maintain grip.
If it comes on when driving, it signals a fault
in the ESP: contact a CITROËN authorised
repairer
o
r
a q
ualified
p
rofessional
w
ithout
d e

l ay.
Operation of the system can be felt by vibration
in the brake pedal.
The ABS does not improve the "physical"
per formance possible, which depends on the
grip between the tyres and the road.
It follows that the normal safe driving practices
must be observed (distance between
vehicles…).
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Never leave a child or a disabled adult
who usually needs help from others
alone in the vehicle.
Pets should not be left alone in the
vehicle.
Secure any loads in your vehicle so that
they cannot slide about.
Do not load the vehicle higher that the
seat backrests.
A poorly secured load could cause
serious injuries with sudden braking or
in a collision.
If the vehicle is not handled prudently
and in a safe way, you risk losing
control of it and causing an accident.
Driving your E-MEHARI
The following actions can increase
the risk of losing control of the
vehicle in the event of a loss of
pressure in a tyre:
● sudden
h
arsh
a
pplication
o
f
t
he
br

akes,
● releasing
t

he
a
ccelerator
p
edal
sudd

enly,
● turning
t

he
s
teering
w
heel
t
oo
qui

ckly.
Note: The vehicle generally moves
toward, or pulls, in the direction of the
under-inflated tyre.
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
The presence of alcohol or drugs in
your bloodstream reduces coordination,
slows reaction and impairs judgment.
Driving after taking alcohol or drugs
increases the risk of being involved in
an accident causing injuries, suffered
by yourself or inflicted on others.
Note also that, in the event of an
accident, the alcohol or drugs risk
increasing the severity of the injuries
suffered. Never take medicines that might affect
your ability to drive and control the
vehicle before setting off.
Never leave the starting switch in the
"MAR" position for a long period when
the vehicle is not being used.
This can reduce the range of the
vehicle.
When you stop your vehicle on a
rising slope, do not hold the vehicle by
pressing the accelerator.
Always use the brake pedal for this.
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Heating / Ventilation
Air intake
Air entering the heating and ventilation system
follows different paths according to the settings
made by the driver or passengers.
Air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and comes either from outside
the vehicle or is recirculated from inside the
vehicle.
(1)
Wi
ndscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
(2)
Ce

ntral air vents.
(3)
Si

de air vents
(4)
Foo

twell outlets.
(5)
He

ating and ventilation controls.
Recommendations on ventilation and heating
Ventilation
Observe the following recommendations for the
ventilation system to be fully effective:
● For
a u
niform
d
istribution
o
f
a
ir:
t
ake
c
are
no

t to obstruct the air intakes at the bottom
of the windscreen or the nozzles, vents and
air outlets iside the vehicle.
● Give
p

reference
t
o
t
he
i
ntake
o
f
e
xterior
ai

r: prolonged use of air recirculation can
cause misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
Heating
It operates directly on energy from your
E-MEHARI's LMP® battery.
Its use increases the vehicle's consumption of
electrical energy and reduces its range.
Remember to switch off the heating when it is
no longer needed.
The ventilation and heating systems are more
effective when the vehicle is fully fitted with its
roof and sides.
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Heating controls
With automatic air recirculation.
(1) Air temperature control.
(2) Air flow control.
(3) Air distribution control.
(4) Air recirculation control. The control for:
● air
t

emperature
(
1)
is used to adjust the
temperature of the air delivered,
● air
f
low
(2
)
is used to adjust the speed of the
booster air fan,
● air
d
istribution
(3
)
is used to choose the air
vents used in the passenger compartment ,
● air
r
ecirculation
(4
)
is used to limit the
intake of odours, fumes and other external
pollution into your E-MEHARI.
Air temperature control
To adjust the temperature of the
air delivered
Turn the control knob to the right (red) for hot
a i r.
Turn the control knob to the left (blue) for cool
a i r.
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Air flow control
To increase the air flow
Turn the control knob to the right.
To decrease the air flow
Turn the control knob to the left.Note
The highest setting gives the fastest
demisting/defrosting.
Air distribution control
Depending on your selection, the air flow will
be directed to:
● The
f
ace
l
evel
a
ir
v
ents
● The
f

ace
l
evel
a
ir
v
ents
a
nd
f
ootwells
● The
f

ootwells
● The
f

ootwells
a
nd
t
he
w
indscreen
● The
wi

ndscreen
(d
emisting)
Automatic air recirculation
control
Your E-MEHARI has an air recirculation
control.
This air recirculation position is not used
continuously as it can cause misting.
As soon as you can: return to the exterior air
intake position or the central position if you
want more heating.
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Automatic air recirculation
The recirculation of interior air is automatic
and is managed according to the ambient
temperature so as to optimise comfort.
It is possible to change to air recirculation
manually by pressing the control button (1).
The indicator lamp in the button then comes on.
Demisting
To quickly raise the temperature in the pa ssenger compartment and direct air to the
windscreen and side windows, several actions
are necessary:
● Position
t

he
c
ontrols
f
or
t
emperature
(
1),
air flow (2) and distribution (3) at the
windscreen demisting position.
● Do
n

ot
u
se
t
he
a
ir
r
ecirculation
c
ontrol
(4
). Advice
Reduce the air flow setting (2)
as soon as
the higher speed is no longer necessary, so
as to limit the energy consumption of your
E-MEHARI and optimise its range.
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Air conditioning (an option)
Heating and air
conditioning controls
(1) Air temperature control
(2 ) Ai r flow control
(3)
Air

distribution control
(4)
Au

tomatic air recirculation control
(5)
Air

conditioning control To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed.
If the ambient temperature is below
19°C, the instruction is accepted but the
air conditioning will not run.
If the air flow setting is at minimum
while the air conditioning is on,
the system manages the air flow
automatically to optimise operation.
The condensation created by the
air conditioning system results in a
puddle of water under the vehicle when
stationary;
t

his
i
s
p
er fectly
n
ormal.
Advice
Operate the air conditioning system at least
once per month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
Switching on the air
conditioning
To switch on the air conditioning (T° > 19°C),
press button 5 a nd position the temperature
control (1) at blue.
An A /C indicator appears in the
instrument panel.
To switch off the air conditioning,
press button (5) again.
You can operate the automatic air recirculation
to increase the effectiveness and speed of the
air conditioning (no demisting).
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Interior lighting
(1) Assistance calls microphone
(2 ) Co urtesy lamp switch
(3)
Co

urtesy lamp / Mood lighting
(4)
Tem

perature sensor
Your E-MEHARI's courtesy lamp comes on
automatically on opening the doors and goes
off when closing the doors or when you switch
the vehicle on.
Switching on the courtesy lamp
manually (3)
Press the courtesy lamp switch (2) .
Switching off the courtesy lamp
manually (3)
Press the courtesy lamp switch (2).
The mood lighting mode bathes the passenger
compartment in a blue lighting ambience:
● To
s

witch
o
n
t
he
m
ood
l
ighting:
p
ress
i
ts
sw

itch once.
● To
s

witch
o
ff
t
he
m
ood
l
ighting:
p
ress
t
he
sw

itch again.Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the courtesy lamp and mood lighting
are not still on.
Both are powered by the 12V battery,
which could be completely discharged if
they were to remain on.
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