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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/defrosting).
To be effective, the air conditioning should
only be used with the windows closed.
If the exterior temperature is below 19°C,
the instruction is received but the air
conditioning will not come on.
If the air flow setting is at minimum when
the air conditioning is switched on, the
system manages the air flow automatically
to optimise ventilation.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a
discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Advice
Operate the air conditioning system at
least once a month to keep it in per fect
working order.Interior lighting
(1) Assistance call microphone
(2) Courtesy lamp switch
(3) Courtesy lamp/Mood lighting
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.
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a

door.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
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ith the motor running, unlimited.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
courtesy lamp is no longer on.
This component is powered by the 12
V battery, which could be completely
discharged if it is left on.
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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 has an LMP® battery operating
at voltages that can reach 450 V supplying
continuous current.
This diagram presents the locations of the
different units on your E-MEHARI (LMP
®
battery, drive train, 12 V battery, RFID reader).
1Drive train
2 Passenger compartment fuses
3 Power fuses
4 12 V battery
5 RFID reader
6 LMP
® battery 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.
If there is a
problem with your E-MEHARI,
please contact CITROËN ASSISTANCE
as soon as possible either by telephone or
by using the blue assistance call button on
the central console of your E-MEHARI.
For more information on the Presentation
of your E-MEHARI , and, in particular, the
assistance call, refer to the corresponding
sections.
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.
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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, etc...
While the hazard warning lamps are on,
your E-MEHARI's direction indicators can
no longer be used to indicate changes of
direction.
Horns and audible
warnings
" Standard " horn
To use the "standard" horn: press the central
hub of the steering wheel.
Horn for pedestrians
Operation
Your E-MEHARI produces no noise from its
electric motor.
It has a
special horn for warning pedestrians of
your approach.
This horn sounds when the vehicle's speed is
between approximately 0.6
and 18 mph (1 and
30


km/h).
Deactivation
In certain driving conditions you can deactivate
the system.
Make a
short press on the end of the wiper
control stalk.
Another press reactivates the system.
Before deactivating the system, make
sure that you are not driving in an area
frequented by pedestrians. The system is reactivated automatically at
every new start.
Audible warning emergency
services
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 on the dashboard instrument
panel.
For more information on the Instruments and
indicators on your E-MEHARI , refer to the
corresponding section.
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 CITROËN
ASSISTANCE.
Please tell the call handler that your
vehicle is an electric vehicle.
Stay at least ten metres away from your
vehicle when an LMP
® battery warning
has been triggered.
An LMP
® battery is an energy storage
device.
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The following actions may increase the
risk of losing control of the vehicle if
the tyres are not properly inflated:
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udden harsh application of the
brakes,
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eleasing the accelerator pedal
suddenly,
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urning the steering wheel too quickly.
Note: The vehicle generally moves
towards 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 judgement.
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,
there is a
risk that the alcohol or drugs
will increase 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.
Starting/Switching off the
vehicle
The starting switch is located on the right-hand
side under the steering wheel. Before moving off, check that the position
of the drive selector agrees with your
intention.
The drive direction is indicated on the
drive selector by illumination of the green
ring.
Starting switch
(1)
STOP position: your E-MEHARI is
stationary.
(2) MAR position: the 12
V battery is
connected and the accessories can be
used.
(3) AV V position: switching on the electric
motor.
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Maintaining and servicing
your E-MEHARI
The maintenance and servicing of your vehicle
must be carried out by a CITROËN authorised
repairer or a


qualified professional and in line
with the principles stated in the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide.
Washing precautions
Never wash the charging socket, the
traction battery or under the bonnet using
a
high pressure jet wash: risk of damage
to the electrical system.
Never wash the vehicle while it is
charging: risk of electric shock that could
cause death.
Cleaning the vehicle by the regular use
of a
high pressure car wash with rotating
brushes is not recommended.
Not recommended for care
of the bodywork
- Degreasing or cleaning the mechanical components under the body, parts with
hinges, exterior plastic panels using a
high
pressure jet wash or spraying products not
intended for this purpose, such as solvents.
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ashing the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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emoving mud or stains without first
soaking with water.
Recommended for care of
the bodywork
- Washing your E-MEHARI regularly using car shampoo specifically created for the
care of vehicles with plastic body parts
(never with abrasive products).
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insing and thoroughly hosing off as
soon as possible resinous deposits from
trees, fallout from industrial pollution and
bird droppings which produce a


chemical
reaction with the bodywork causing rapid
discolouration. Only the seats, covered with an impermeable
material, and the floor can be washed using
a
water jet (check first that the drainage holes,
located at the front on each side of the central
console in the passenger footwells are not
blocked).
Care of interior trim
Stains should always be dealt with quickly.
For all types of stain, you should use warm or
cold soapy water based on natural soap.
Detergents (washing up liquid, powder
products, alcohol-based products, etc.) must
not be used.
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se a soft cloth.
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inse and absorb the excess.
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inish by wiping gently with a dry, soft cloth.
As it is not watertight, the dashboard must
never be washed using water.
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Charging your E-MEHARI
General information
Your E-MEHARI is an electric vehicle that
uses electric current at high voltage.
Failing to obser ve the correct handling
instructions can cause serious or fatal
injuries.
Ensure that you read and follow the
charging procedures recommended by
CITROËN.
To charge your E-MEHARI, you must use one
of the following:
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charging cable including a

CCID unit
with a
domestic 230 V socket and a Type
2
connector.
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all box or a compatible public charging
point together with a


charging cable with
a
Type 2 connector.
Never use an extension lead. 1.
Type 2
charging nozzle.
Charging the LMP® battery fitted
to your E-MEHARI
In order to offer its optimum range,
your E-MEHARI's LMP® batter y must
be charged whenever possible,
par ticularly during periods when it is
parked for several hours.
A batter y charged to 100% cannot
remain parked for more than 48
hours
without being recharged.
To preser ve the long ser vice life of the
LMP
® battery, it must be charged to 100%
at least once a month.
Charging socket panel (access
to the charging socket)
The charging socket panel (1) on your
E-MEHARI cannot be locked.
Opening the charging socket panel gives
access to the socket for charging your
E-MEHARI.
Your E-MEHARI uses a
Type 2 connector
which allows charging from your domestic
power supply, from a
wall box installed at your
home, or at a
public charging point compatible
with this type of socket.
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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 therefore with no consumption
of electrical energy, for several weeks or even
several months.
If the LMP
® battery is completely discharged,
the 12

V battery could be damaged and require
replacement.
At a public or private
c harging point
You can charge your E-MEHARI at a public or
p rivate charging point, provided that you have
a


suitable cable for the type of charging point.
At home
Using a 16 A power point
If you have a 16 A charging power point or have
h ad one installed by an electrician, you can use
it to charge your E-MEHARI.
Using an ordinary domestic power point (230 V/16 A 10 A consumed)
Your E-MEHARI is supplied with a charging cable that has CCID electronic protection, allowing you
t o charge your E-MEHARI from any 230 V/16 A domestic power point that can support a continuous
current of 10
A.
Using this solution, the charging time is longer than if charged from a
16 A power point.
Use of CCID charging cable
(1)LEDs
(2) Cable
(3) Plug
(4) Control unit
(5) Cable
(6) Protective cover
Never use an extension lead.
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Stopping the charge
The charging nozzle will only disconnect if
your E-MEHARI is unlocked using the personal
RFID key ring.
1.Press the charging shut-off button in
the charging socket panel, wait until the
charging nozzle is unlocked then pull it
out. If you do not remove the charging
nozzle within the next 10
seconds, the
vehicle star ts charging again. You will
then have to star t the operation again.
2. Refit the protective cover on the charging
nozzle.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power point.
4.
Charging starts automatically. The
CHARGING indicator lamp on the control
unit comes on to indicate that charging is
in progress.
Several signals indicate that the vehicle's
battery is charging:
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he right-hand rear lamp flashes 5

times at
the start of the charge.
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he charging indicator lamp (in the form of
a

green plug) in the display screen flashes
continuously.
Flashing green continuously: charging is in
progress.
Fixed green: charging is complete.
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he indicator lamp on the charging shut-off
button gives the same indication as the
charging indicator lamp on the display.
Flashing green continuously: charging is in
progress.
Fixed green: charging is complete.
If the central screen is lit, the message
"Charging" will be displayed as well as an
estimate of the charge time remaining. Notes on charging
Once you have connected your
E-MEHARI, you have 30

seconds to lock
the vehicle.
After this, your E-MEHARI will remain
unlocked.
However, as a

security measure, the
driving permissions will be cancelled.
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f you wish to use your E-MEHARI
again, offer up your key ring in front of
the RFID reader to regain the driving
permissions.
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o lock your E-MEHARI, scan twice.
The 1
st time will be interpreted as
a

recovery of the driving permissions, the
2
nd time will lock the vehicle.
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