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Once the panel is secured and the latches
closed, it is necessary to attach each of the
panel straps located in the middle by attaching
them to the arches of the vehicle.
Check before setting off
To ensure that the panels are retained correctly
while driving, check for each of the panels
that the straps and the latches are attached
c o r r e c t l y.
Removing a roof panel
Detach the straps positioned in the middle of
each panel.
Next, press with your hand on one of the
4 corners of the roof panel to remove and open
each of the latches.
Roll up the fabric as you advance.
Repeat the procedure with the other panel if
you want to remove it.
Stowing a roof panel
The rolled-up one-piece roof panel can be
stowed under the boot floor hatch.
For more information on the Boot floor hatch ,
and, in particular, how to open it, refer to the
corresponding section.
Detaching and attaching the fabric roof
must only be done with the vehicle
stationary.
Front windows
Slacken the screws (1) on the interior side of
the door, then remove the released window by
pulling it up (2) .
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Carry out the operation in reverse order to refit
the window.
You can also raise the window by unzipping
each side (1) and securing it at the top with the
straps provided (2) .
When the straps are not in use, they can be
used as grab handles.
Rear quarter panels
Always remove the rear roof panel before
removing the quarter panels. Remove the screws (1)
on the interior side,
then remove the released quarter panel by
pulling it up (2) .
Carry out the operation in reverse order to refit
the quarter panel.
Rear screen
To remove the rear screen, detach the press
stud fasteners (1) then unzip the screen (2)
from right to left.
To avoid any risk of tearing, we
recommend that you lift or remove the rear
screen when lifting or removing the front
parts (roof panels, windows or rear quarter
panels).
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Always unzip the rear screen from right
to left.
Carry out the operation in reverse order to refit
the screen.
You can also remove the rear screen by
detaching the press stud fasteners (1) then
unzipping it on each side (2) and clipping it at
the top using the straps provided (3) inside the
vehicle.Boot flap
Opening the boot flap
The boot flap on your E-MEHARI is opened by
pressing on the grip (1) located in the central
flap recess.
When the flap is lowered, it can support
a
maximum load of 100 kg.
Closing the boot flap
- Raise the boot flap and guide it into position until the movement is complete.
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P
ress firmly on the exterior of the boot flap
to close it.
Once raised, check that the boot flap is
closed and fully latched home so that it
cannot open on its own when the vehicle
is moving.
Always drive with the boot flap closed.
If objects carried extend beyond the boot
flap, you should never use the boot flap to
jam or retain them.
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H a r d To p
Rigid roof
Removing a roof panel
Removing the front roof panel
Remove the mounting lugs while another
person holds the roof from outside. Lift the rear part of the panel (1)
first, then the
front part (2) and release it completely.
Removing the rear roof panel
Remove the mounting lugs while another
person holds the roof from outside. Lift and completely release it.
To avoid any scratches on the vehicle
when removing the roof panels, make
sure that all screws and mounting lugs are
removed before lifting the roof panels.
Reassembly: proceed in the reverse order to
reassemble the roof panels.
The mounting lugs must be screwed to the roof
panel and engage with the recessed groove of
the vehicle's pillars.
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Check before setting off
To ensure that the panels are retained correctly
while driving, check that each panel is properly
positioned and secured.
Front windows
Slacken the two screws (1) on the interior side
of the door, then remove the released window
by pulling it up (2) .
Carry out the operation in reverse order to refit
the window.
On the Hard Top variant, the opening of the
windows can be adjusted. You can select
5
positions.
Rear quarter panels
Removing
Remove the screws (1) at the bottom part on
the interior side, then remove the released
quarter panel by pulling it up (2) .
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Refitting
Lean the rear quarter panel against the vehicle
in its position from the outside of the vehicle,
raise it a few centimetres and slide down until
you feel it engage with the brackets (3).
Once the rear quarter panel is positioned,
replace the screws on the bottom part of the
rear quarter panel from inside the vehicle.
Rear screen
it is recommended that the rear screen
always be handled by 2 persons.To remove the Hard Top rear screen, first open
the boot flap.
While one person holds the rear screen, the
second person slackens the 6
screws inside
the vehicle, 2
on the left, 2 at the top and 2 on
the right.
Once the screws are removed, the person
inside the vehicle gets out to help the second
person to pull the lower part while raising it
s l i g ht l y. When the entire assembly is disengaged, lift
the rear screen to remove it completely.
Carry out the operation in reverse order to refit
the screen.
Boot flap and rear screen
Opening
When the boot flap is in the open position (1)
,
you can open the rear screen (2) .
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Closing
Carefully close the rear screen (1) and lift the
boot flap.
Press firmly on the exterior of the boot flap to
close it.Once raised, check that the boot flap is
closed and fully latched home so that it
cannot open on its own when the vehicle
is moving.
Always drive with the boot flap closed.
If objects carried extend beyond the boot
flap, you should never use the boot flap to
jam or retain them.
It is recommended to store your various
removed components in a
secure place in
order to keep them in a
good condition.
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Adjusting the driver's seat
and the passenger's seat
Never leave children unsuper vised inside
the vehicle.
Children could operate the switches and
controls.
Unsuper vised children run the risk of
a
serious accident.
The seat belts must be correctly adjusted.
The seat belts are more effective when
the passenger is seated fully back and
down in the seat.
Adjusting the seat forward
and backward
or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
After adjusting the position of the seat, move
the seat for ward and backward slightly to check
that it has locked in place.
Adjust the seats only when the vehicle
is stationary: other wise the seats might
move out of position unexpectedly while
the vehicle is moving and lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
Do not touch the moving parts while
adjusting the position of the seat, so as to
avoid the risk of injury or damage to the
vehicle.
Adjusting the height of the
seat cushion
Operate the lever to raise or lower the rear part
of the seat to improve the ride comfort.
Adjusting the backrest
To recline the seat backrest, turn the knob to
the rear.
To straighten the backrest, turn the knob
forwards.
Hold the lever up while sliding the seat for ward
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