2021 CITROEN AMI ECO mode

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Dashboard instruments
Instrument panel with
monochrome display
screen


1.Traction battery charge level
2. Driving range or remaining charging time
3. Speedometer
4. Drive selector position
5. Distance recorder
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as warning lamps on the sides of the
instrument panel and symbols on the display
screen, the indicator lamps inform you of a fault
or when a system is in operation.
Certain lamps may come on in one of two
modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
An active lamp may be accompanied by an
audible signal.
When the ignition is switched on
The red or orange warning lamps come on for a
few seconds. These warning lamps should go off
as soon as the motor is switched on.
If a lamp remains lit
If a warning lamp remains lit (red or orange), this
indicates the presence of a fault which needs
further investigation.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
(3 beeps).
A serious fault has been detected.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
Call a dealer or qualified workshop.
Parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is still applied or not
properly released.
To move off, release the parking brake fully.
Flashing, along with the fixed
cable connected indicator lamp, dashes instead of the charging time and an
audible signal (repeated beeps).
The charging cable is connected and the parking
brake is released.
Charging will only be possible after applying the
parking brake.
The vehicle cannot be started while the charging
cable is connected.
BrakingFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
(3 beeps).
The brake fluid level has dropped significantly.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
Check for the presence of a leak.
Call a dealer or qualified workshop.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
(1 beep).
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Call a dealer or qualified workshop.
Fixed, combined with another warning
lamp.
Refer to the explanation for the corresponding
lamp.

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Driving
Driving recommendations
General information
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►
Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather

.
►
Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damaging the braking system!
Never leave a vehicle running unattended.
If the driver must leave the vehicle, the
parking brake must be applied and N mode
selected using the drive selector.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could seriously damage your
vehicle's motor and electrical systems.


If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
► Check that the depth of water does not
exceed 10 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users.
►
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
► Do not stop and do not switch off the motor.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow

, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in any doubt about the condition of your
vehicle, consult a dealer or qualified workshop.
Electric mobility
Exterior sound environment
Pay particular attention to children, pedestrians,
cyclists and motorcyclists.
As this vehicle uses a silent means of
propulsion, these people may not be aware that
a vehicle is approaching.
In order to avoid a collision with these people,
the vehicle is fitted with a pedestrian horn.
Interior sound environment
During use, you may hear certain perfectly
normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such
as:
–
Regenerative braking.
– Traction battery relay when starting.
– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
Parking brake
Unlocking

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press
the release button, then lower the lever fully .
If this warning lamp lights up when the
vehicle is moving, this indicates that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
the vehicle.

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Driving
6When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb and/or place a
chock behind one of the wheels, apply the
parking brake and switch off the ignition.
Drive selector

The drive selector has 3 buttons:
D. Forward (Drive)
N. Neutral
R. Reverse (Rear)
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument
panel lights up.
When the motor is switched on, N mode is
displayed on the instrument panel, along with the
READY warning lamp.
►
To move to

D or R mode, depress the brake
pedal and then press the desired button.
By default, this lamp flashes.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when switching to D or R mode.
Engine braking and energy recovery
The vehicle is fitted with an energy
recovery system which operates during
deceleration: regenerative braking.
This system of engine braking consists of
recovering part of the energy generated
during deceleration and feeding it back to
the traction battery in order to improve the
vehicle's driving range.
When the traction battery is fully charged
and during the first few miles/kilometres of
a journey, the regenerative braking does not
operate.
Adapt your driving style and use the brake
pedal.
Engine braking and brake pedal
The engine braking can never replace
the brake pedal.
When driving downhill, it is essential not to
exceed the maximum speed of the vehicle
and to voluntarily limit its speed by using the
brake pedal.
In order to protect the drive chain, a
slight decrease in performance may be
observed at low temperatures or during
prolonged use of maximum power.
Starting/Stopping the
vehicle
Ignition switch

1. Stop position Switching off the engine.
2. Ignition on position
Use electrical accessories.
3. Starting position Engine starting.
Starting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument
panel lights up, all lights come on and the
steering column is unlocked.

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Driving

► Turn the ignition key fully forward.
When the motor is started, N mode is displayed
on the instrument panel, along with the READY
warning lamp.
►
Depress the brake pedal.
► Select D

or R mode using the drive selector.
►
Release the parking brake.
► Release the brake pedal.
► Depress the accelerator pedal and the
vehicle moves off.
If, in the 5 seconds following selection of
D or R mode, the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, an audible signal sounds.
Starting the motor is impossible while the
vehicle is connected to a power socket.
Switching off
► Depress the brake pedal.
► Apply the parking brake.
► Turn the ignition key fully towards you.
► Release the brake pedal.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched off,
the instrument panel goes off, all the lights go out
and the steering column is locked automatically.
If the instrument panel remains on after
the ignition has been switched off,
contact an authorised dealer.
Never leave the vehicle with the key in
the ignition and a child or animal alone in
the vehicle, even for a short time.

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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.