2022 CITROEN E-MEHARI ignition

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RFID (Radio Frequency
IDentification) personal
key ring
The personal RFID key ring is supplied to you
on handover of your E-MEHARI.
It is used to:
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ock or unlock all the openings: the driver's
door, the passenger's door and the boot
flap.
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ctivate or deactivate driving rights by
operating the electronic immobiliser
installed in your E-MEHARI.
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ock or unlock the charging nozzle, as well
as the secure compartment located in the
boot. The personal RFID key ring reader (1)
is
located on the windscreen, driver's side.
The reader only responds to your personal
RFID key ring.Unlocking the vehicle
Present your personal RFID key ring in front
of the reader (1) located on the windscreen,
driver's side.
The indicator lamp on the reader flashes green
and the hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
the opening of the doors and the driving rights.
Locking the vehicle
With the ignition switched off and the ignition
key removed from the switch, present your
personal RFID key ring in front of the reader (1)
located on the windscreen, driver's side.
The indicator lamp on the reader flashes blue
confirming the complete locking of the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key from
the starting switch before locking your
E-MEHARI.
Otherwise, your vehicle will remain unlocked
and the immobiliser will not be set.
A non-authorised key ring results in the
reader indicator lamp coming on fixed red.
Central locking
Central locking button lamp:
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O ff: active driving with the car unlocked.
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n fixed: active driving with the car locked.
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ne flash: inactive driving.
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hree flashes: locking malfunction.
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Manual central locking
- Press this button to operate the central locking of the vehicle (doors and boot) from
inside the vehicle.
The button indicator lamp comes on.
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P
ressing the button again unlocks the
vehicle completely.
The button indicator lamp goes off.
Automatic central locking of the
doors (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving, as soon as the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10


km/h).
To turn this function on or off (on by default):
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ith the ignition on, press the central
locking button until a
padlock appears in the
instrument panel.
If one of the doors or the boot is open,
automatic central locking does not occur:
the sound of the locks rebounding can be
heard.
Driving with the doors locked could make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency services more difficult in
an emergency.
Back-up procedure
In the event of a malfunction of the RFID
r eader, you can lock or unlock your vehicle
using the key.
Unlocking with the key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the front of the vehicle to unlock.
Unlocking with the key does not enable
your authorisation to start the vehicle.
Only the RFID key ring can ser ve this
purpose. Locking with the key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the rear of the vehicle to lock it.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
Doors
Always look in your mirror and check the
blind spot for the approach of another
vehicle before opening your door.
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.
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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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Exterior lighting and
signalling
Exterior lighting
Your E-MEHARI is provided with different types
of exterior lighting: daytime running lamps,
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps, main beam
headlamps, a reversing lamp and a

rear foglamp.
(1) Sidelamps (daytime running lamps)/
direction indicators/dipped beam headlamps/
main beam headlamps. (1)
Rear sidelamps/brake lamps/direction
indicators.
(2) Rear foglamp (left-hand side).
(3) Reversing lamp (right-hand side).
Exterior lighting control
stalk
The exterior lighting control stalk on your
E-MEHARI is behind the steering wheel on the
left-hand side.
This control stalk is used to operate the exterior
lighting and the direction indicators.
The daytime running lamps and sidelamps
come on automatically every time the vehicle
is started. (1)
Headlamp dipping control, for switching
between dipped and main beam.
(2) Exterior lighting control.
Main lighting
Dipped beam headlamps
With the ignition on, place the
control in this position.
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Never leave children unsuper vised in the
vehicle playing with the seat belts.
Most current seat belts have an automatic
locking reel (ALR).
If a seat belt wrapped around a child's
neck were to retract or lock, the child
could be seriously injured or killed.
This can happen even with the vehicle
stationary.
If this scenario occurs, cut the safety belt
as quickly as possible in order to free the
child.
Before fastening the seat belts, check
that all of the backrests are vertical and
engaged in a


latched position.
Other wise, the occupants of the vehicle
could be seriously injured during an
accident or abrupt stop.
Never carry an infant or child on your lap
and never try to use your seat belt for both
of you.
Take care not to prevent the correct
operation of the seat belts. Never try to repair or modify the seat belts
yourself.
Any repair or modification to the seat belts
or their components must only be done by
a
CITROËN dealer.
Fastening
To fasten the seat belt: insert the tongue into
the buckle on the corresponding seat and
ensure it locks correctly.
To unfasten the seat belt: press the orange
button marked "PRESS". The seat belt will be
released automatically.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts
Front seat belts not fastened
alerts
The instrument panel includes seat belt
unfastened warning lamp A , as well as
unfastened seat belt identification warning
lamp B .
When the system detects an unfastened seat
belt, warning lamp A comes on, as well as the
corresponding dot(s) in warning lamp B .
When the ignition is switched on, warning
lamp A and the corresponding dots in warning
lamp B come on if the driver and/or front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts.
At a
speed above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, associated with an
audible signal, for two minutes. Beyond this
period of time, the warning lamps stay on
continuously until the seat belts are fastened.
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Rear seat belts not fastened
alerts
Seat belts unfastened alert
When the ignition is switched on, with the
motor running or the vehicle driving above
6 mph (10 km/h), warning lamp A and the
corresponding dots in warning lamp B come on
for around thirty seconds, if one or more rear
passengers have not fastened their seat belts.
After the ignition is switched on, warning
lamp A and the corresponding dots in warning
lamp B come on if the driver and/or one or
more passengers unfasten their seat belts.
These warning lamps flash for 30
seconds,
accompanied by an audible signal. Beyond
this period of time, the warning lamps stay on
continuously until the seat belts are fastened.
Airbags
General information
This system contributes towards improving the
safety of passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of violent
collisions. The airbags supplement the action
of the seat belts fitted with force limiters (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger).
If a
collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
passengers,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a
second impact occurs (during the same
or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Airbag deployment generates slight
smoke emissions and a
noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of an airbag may result in
a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
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For more information on the Airbags,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivating the
passenger's front airbag
F Turn it to the OFF position.
F Remove the key, leaving the switch in this
position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes on in the seat belt warning
lamps display screen. It stays on while
the airbag is deactivated.
To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a
rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the
passenger's front airbag
When you remove a rearward facing c hild
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the ON position to reactivate the airbag and so
assure the safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F With the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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Drive selector
(1)Drive selector.
Selector modes
(N)"NEUTRAL" position: no drive engaged.
(D) "DRIVE" position: for ward.
(R) "REVERSE" position: reverse.
It is essential to keep the brake pedal applied
when changing selector position. Do not press the accelerator pedal when
moving the selector lever from position "N"
to position "D" or "R". All changes of drive selector position must
be made with the vehicle stationary.
Failure to follow this advice leads to the
risk of an accident.
Do not change drive direction with the
selector when the accelerator pedal is
pressed down.
This can cause the vehicle to move off
suddenly and cause an accident.
Electric power steering
system
If this warning lamp is visible on
your E-MEHARI's instrument
panel: your E-MEHARI's power
steering has a


technical problem.
If this happens, you must contact
CITROËN ASSISTANCE as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that the vehicle not be
used while this warning lamp is on: you
could lose control of your vehicle, cause
an accident and be injured. The electric power steering system is designed
to provide power assistance to the steering
when parking or driving at low speed so that
you can manoeuvre the vehicle with less effort.
When driving in town, the level of electric
assistance can be increased by using the City
function.
To activate the City function, press the control
button.
With the City function activated, the
CIT Y indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel of your E-MEHARI.
To deactivate the City function: press the
control button again. The green "City" indicator
lamp goes off.
The City function is switched off automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
Driving