2021 CITROEN AMI electric

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Practical information
Important recommendations
Power socket
Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
Always use a correctly earthed power socket,
protected by a 30
mA

residual current device.
Always use a power socket that is protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
Charging cable
Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
Never use the charging cable if it is defective
or damaged in any way (corrosion, cuts).
Never attempt to repair or open the charging
cable.
If the charging cable is defective, consult
a dealer or qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement.
Never use the charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket, a
conversion adaptor or in a damaged power
socket.
Never immerse the charging cable in water.
Never attempt to move the vehicle using the
charging cable.
Plugging in/Unplugging
Never plug the cable into the wall socket
(or unplug it) with wet hands.
Immediately stop charging if the charging
cable or wall socket become too hot to touch.
Do not expose it to flammable vapours - Risk
of electrical arcing or sparks!
After connecting the charging cable, check
that the instrument panel switches on,
otherwise disconnect and reconnect the
charging cable.
Charging will not start if the parking brake is
not applied.
Connection
► Park the vehicle as close as possible to a
power socket.


► Apply the parking brake.► Switch off the ignition (position 1); the
READY warning lamp goes out.


► Open the passenger door.
► Pull the charging cable fully out of its
housing.
►
Close the passenger door, passing the
charging

cable through the guide hole in the door
frame and then into the handle recess.
►
Connect the charging cable to the power
socket. The instrument panel lights up.
►
Check that the charging cable is not
stretched tight.
This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel, along with dashes
instead of the charging time.


The remaining charging time is displayed after a
few minutes.

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Practical information
7The charge level increases slowly as charging
progresses.
When the charge is completed, the instrument
panel switches off.
Disconnection
► Disconnect the charging cable from the
power socket.
►
Open the passenger door.
► Store all of the charging cable inside its
housing.
►
Close the passenger door.
Electric motor

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box
3. 12
V battery
4. T

raction battery/48
V electrical circuit
5. Electric motor
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the Manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a particular level has dropped significantly,
have the corresponding circuit checked by a
dealer or qualified workshop.
Fluids must comply with the
Manufacturer's recommendations.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used fluids
with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used fluids into sewers
or onto the ground.
Drain used fluids into the dedicated
containers provided by dealers or qualified
workshops.
Brake fluid
Before doing any work
Switch off the ignition, apply the parking
brake, check that the instrument panel is off
and that the charging cable is not connected.
To find out how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the Manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Removing front bumper

► Remove the 2 lower fixing screws from the
frame.
►
Remove the 2 upper access flaps from the
wings, pass an arm under the wing and lift it up.
►
Remove the 2 upper side fixing screws from
the flaps.
►
Remove the 2 lower side fixing screws from
the wheel arches.
►
Pull the bumper horizontally for about ten
centimetres until the attachment points come
away.
►
Disconnect the indicator wiring looms.
Before topping up, it is necessary to
protect the motor and its connectors in

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In the event of a breakdown
Number plate lamp
Removing

► Lie down behind the vehicle in the middle of
the rear bumper.
►
Pass your arm behind the bumper to reach
the lamp above the foam shock absorber.
►
Pinch the fixing clip holding the lamp.
► Push the lamp down while holding the fixing
clip.
►
Disconnect the lamp from its wiring loom.
► Leave the wiring loom dangling through the
bumper.
Refitting
► Connect the new lamp to the suspended
wiring loom.
►
Replace the lamp into its housing by pressing
it until it clips into place.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse:
► Identify the cause of the fault and fix it.
► Switch off all power consumption.
► Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the
ignition.
►
Identify the defective fuse using the current
allocation tables and diagrams.
To replace a fuse, it is essential to:
►
Pull the fuse out of its housing and check the
state of its filament.
►
Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse of
the same rating (same colour); use of a different
rating may cause malfunctions - risk of fire!
If the fault recurs soon after replacing a fuse,
have the electrical system checked by a dealer
or qualified workshop.


Good


Faulty
The fuse allocation tables and corresponding diagrams are available
through a dealer or qualified workshop.
Replacement with a fuse not shown in the
allocation tables could cause a serious
malfunction of the vehicle. Consult a dealer or
qualified workshop.
Installing electrical accessories
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The Manufacturer accepts no responsibility
for any costs incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied
or not recommended by the Manufacturer
and not installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
Accessing the fuses

► Turn both fixing screws a quarter turn.
► Unclip the access cover.
► Pull out the faulty fuse and replace it.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Removing the battery

► Disconnect the negative terminal first (left-
hand side), next disconnect the positive terminal
(right-hand side): •
Unscrew and remove the screw from the
clamp.
•
Remove the clamp from the terminal.
► Make sure that any disconnected clamps
do not come into contact with the battery
terminals - Risk of short-circuit!
►
Unscrew the 2 fixing screws on the battery's
retainer brace.
►
Remove the retainer brace and then the
battery.
Refitting the battery

► Place the battery into its compartment.
► Replace the retainer brace and its 2 fixing
screws.
►
Reconnect the positive terminal first (right-
hand side), next reconnect the negative terminal
(left-hand side): •
Insert the nut horizontally into the terminal's
square housing.
•
Place the clamp on top of the terminal.
• Insert the screw into the terminal and nut
and screw tight.
Refitting rear bumper
► Bring the bumper close to the frame.
► Pass the lamp's suspended wiring loom in
front of the bumper.
►
Connect the indicator wiring looms.
► Place it in position and then push the bumper
horizontally until the attachment points clip into
place.
►
Screw the 2 upper side fixing screws into the
flaps.
►
Screw the 2 lower side fixing screws into the
wheel arches.
► Screw the 2 lower fixing screws into the
frame.
►
Clip the 2 upper access flaps to the wings.
► Finally, replace the number plate lamp.
For more information on the Number plate
lamp

, refer to the corresponding section.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the motor can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the motor by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster

.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery

.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices in
both vehicles (portable devices, radio, wipers,
lights, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
motor is switched on.

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In the event of a breakdown

► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
the flat battery A , then to the (+) terminal of the
backup battery B, or booster.
►
Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B

or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the negative (-) terminal of flat battery A.
►
Start the engine/switch on the motor on the
assisting vehicle and leave it running for a few
minutes.
►
Turn the ignition key to start the disabled
vehicle.
The traction battery takes over the supply to the
12
V circuit.
► Wait for the assisting vehicle to return to idle.
► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse
order.
► Leave the vehicle switched on for at least 30
minutes to allow the traction battery to recharge
the 12
V battery

.
If the battery charge level in the traction battery
is too low, connect the vehicle's charging cable.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate level of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
To recharge the vehicle's battery yourself:
–
Only use a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries and with a nominal voltage of
12
V

.
–
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
–
Never reverse polarities.
– Disconnect the 12 V battery

.
Make sure the vehicle's charging cable is not
connected at the same time.


► Switch the ignition off.
► Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices
(portable devices, wipers, lights, etc.).
►
Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery

, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►
Connect the cables from charger B as
follows: •
Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A

.
•
Negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal on
battery A

.
►
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery

A.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing the vehicle
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to put
the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
An electric vehicle must never be used for road transfers.
It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.
Towing constraints
Front
wheels on the
ground Rear
wheels on the
ground Flatbed 4
wheels on the
ground with
towbar




Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle when
stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed
lorry or trailer.

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Technical data
Electric motor
VersionAMI AMI
CARGO
Model code:
9A... Z2CA Z2CA
Weights
Unladen weight,
battery included (kg) 471 478
Maximum loading
weight with driver
(kg) 150 140
Gross vehicle weight
(kg) 700 700
Tyres 155/65R14
Electric motor
Technology Synchronous with
permanent magnets
Nominal power: EC
standard (kW)/(hp) 6/8.2
Max. power: EC
standard (kW)/(hp) 9.4/12.6
Traction battery
Technology Lithium-Ion
Installed capacity
(kWh) 5.5
Domestic charging
Version AMI AMI
CARGO
Model code:
9A... Z2CA Z2CA
Alternating current
voltage (Vac) 230 (single-phase)
Rating (A) 16
Charging cable
length (m) 3
Charging time (hr) 3 hrs for 80%
Driving range (miles/
km) 46/75
Dimensions (mm)
These dimensions have been measured on an
unladen vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
A
Accessories 12, 15
Adjusting seat 10
Advice on care and maintenance 25
Advice on driving 18
Audible warning 15
B
Battery, 12 V 24, 29
Bodywork 25
Brake discs


24
Bulbs (changing) 27
C
Changing a bulb 27
Changing a fuse 28
Changing a wheel 27
Changing a wiper blade 14
Changing to free-wheeling 25
Charge level indicator 7
Charging cable 22
Checking the levels 23
Checks


24–25
Checks, routine 24
Children 15–17
Child seats 16–17
Cleaning (advice) 26
Closing the doors 9
Closing the windows 9
Controls, at steering 13, 15
D
Dashboard 4
Demisting 10
Dimensions 34
Direction indicators 13
Display screen 6
Distance recorder 7
Domestic charging 21–22, 34
Doors


9
Driver's seat


10
E
Eco-driving (advice) 5
Electric motor 3, 19, 23, 34
Emergency warning lamps 15
Energy recovery 19
Exterior lighting 13
F
Fittings, interior 11
Fitting the battery 30
Flashing indicators 13
Fluid, brake


23
Fuses


28
H
Hazard warning lamps 15
Heating 10
I
Ignition switch 19
Indicators, direction 13
Instrument panel 6
Instruments and controls


4
K
Key 3, 19
L
Labels, identification 35
Lamps, front 27
Lamps, rear


27–28
LED lamps


13
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes 27
Level, brake fluid 23
Levels and checks 23
Level, screenwash fluid 24
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs 27
Loading 11
Loading space 11