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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (4/5)
For safety reasons, adapt
your driving to driving condi-
tions and avoid any sudden
turning of the steering
wheel, especially on steep slopes or
slippery surfaces.
Failure to respect these recommen-
dations may lead to a loss of control
of the vehicle.
Risk of accident and serious injury.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only
use mats suitable for the
vehicle, attached with the
pre-fitted components, and check
the fitting regularly. Do not lay one
mat on top of another.
There is a risk of wedging the
pedals.
Having a passenger effects
vehicle balance, road hold-
ing and increases the vehi-
cle braking distance.
Adapt your driving to the driving
conditions and avoid any sudden
manoeuvre which could lead to a
loss of control over the vehicle. Risk
of accident and serious injury.
Driving
When you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal, the motor generates electri-
cal current during deceleration, and this
energy is used to recharge the traction
battery. Please refer to the information
on the “Charge meter” in Section 2.
An electric motor generates a greater
engine brake than in a petrol or diesel
engine vehicle.

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Special cases
– At very high exterior temperatures, a safety mode is triggered. Warning
light
 comes on the instrument
panel. This mode reduces vehicle
power and can lead to its immobi-
lisation. We recommend that you
stop and allow the electrical system
to cool down, until the warning light
 goes off. The vehicle then re-
covers its performance.
– After a maximum charge for the trac- tion battery and during the first few
miles when driving the vehicle, or
during very low outside tempera-
tures, the engine brake is tempora-
rily reduced. Please adapt your dri-
ving style accordingly.
The engine brake should
under no circumstances be
used as a substitute for the
brake pedal.
Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the
lower edge of the wheel
rims.
If a water level reaches
the vehicle floor, do not re-
charge the vehicle. Please
consult an authorised
dealer.
Risk of electric shock and a risk to
life.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (5/5)

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IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
In the event of an accident or impact to the vehicle
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle\
(e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street fu rni-
ture), this may damage the electrical circuit or the traction battery.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch components or orange cables which are exposed and visible in\
side or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction batter\
y;
– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possibl\
e.
In the event of fire
In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and\
contact the emergency services, informing them that
this is an electric vehicle.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use w\
ater or other extinguish-
ing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authori\
sed dealer.
All towing operations
Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Do not wash the vehicle in a roller car wash.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Lifting
Using a lifting tool (jack, etc.) directly under the traction battery \
to lift the vehicle is prohibited. To replace a wheel, please go
to an authorised dealer.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening from inside or
outside
Lift handle 1 and pull upwards.
Closing
Lower the door until it locks into place.
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As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
For safety reasons:
– Do not press on the door
while it is open when there
is another occupant of the
vehicle;
– make sure that no people or pets prevent the doors from closing;
– hold the door when opening when parked on a steep slope.
Risk of serious injury.
Do not drive with the door open.
Risk of unwanted closure.Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk of injury, such
as by starting the engine or activat-
ing equipment.
Risk of serious injury.

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For safety reasons, always wear your
seat belt when travelling in your vehi-
cle. You must also comply with the leg-
islation of your country.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat. This is essential to ensure your back is po-
sitioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to fully de-
press the pedals.
Incorrectly adjusted or twisted seat belts may cause injuries in the eve\
nt
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person, whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much pressure on the abdomen, but do no\
t allow
any slack.
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
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Driver’s side seat belt
Slip your right shoulder under the belt 1.
Do not use the driver’s side
support belt on its own. This
belt is designed to comple-
ment the action of the seat
belt.
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2
To avoid hampering the
proper operation of the side
support belt, make sure
nothing is positioned be-
tween the back 2 of the front seat
and the belt 1 . Risk of injury in the
event of an accident.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/3)
These are made up of:
– a side support belt;
– chest force limiters;
– the driver’s airbag.
These systems are designed to act in-
dependently or together when the vehi-
cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the
impact, the system can trigger:
– the seat belt and side support belt locking;
– the front airbag.– Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
– No operation whatsoever
is permitted on any part of the
system (airbags, electronic con-
trol units, wiring) and the system
components must not be reused
on any other vehicle, even if iden-
tical.
– Only qualified personnel from our Network may work on the air-
bags; otherwise the system may
trigger accidentally and cause
injury.
– The electric trigger system may only be tested by a specially
trained technician using special
equipment.
– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your authorised dealer
for disposal of the airbag gas
generators.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Side support belt
Please see the information on “Seat
belts” in Section 1.
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this
mechanism is used to limit the force of
the belt against the body so that it is at
an acceptable level.
Airbag
This is fitted in the front seats.
An Airbag marking on the steering
wheel informs you of the presence of
this equipment.
The airbag system consists of:
– an airbag and its gas generator fitted on the steering wheel;
– an electronic unit for system monitor- ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
– a single warning light
å on the
instrument panel.
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both \
the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection
system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If se\
at belts
are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in\

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superfi\
cial injuries
occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are\
always
possible with air bags.
The airbags are not always triggered if the vehicle overturns or in the \
event of a
rear impact, however severe. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle (s\
uch as
from a pavement or stones, etc.) can cause this system to be triggered.\
– Any work or modification to any part of the airbag system (airbags, ECU\
, wiring, etc.) is prohibited (except by qualified personnel from an authorised dealer).
– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidenta\
l trig- gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel
may work on the air bag system.
– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle \
has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.
– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and\
hand over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.
– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved dealer for disposal o\
f the gas generator(s).
Operating faults
This warning light 1 å will light up
on the instrument panel when the igni-
tion is switched on and then go out after
a few seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition
is switched on, or if it comes on when
the engine is running, there is a fault
with the system (airbags, etc.) in the
front seats.
Contact your approved dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be re-
duced until this fault is rectified.
1All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any
way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused
by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.