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Before installing a child seat, check that
t here is nothing that might inter fere with its
fixing to the two anchorage points.
You will not be able to correctly secure
a
child seat to the two anchorage points if
they are not clear of obstruction.
A child restraint system in a
vehicle parked
in the sun can become very hot.
Always check the sur face of the child seat
before placing the child in it, to avoid any
risk of injury.
The incorrect installation of a
child seat
compromises the protection and safety of
the child and the occupants of the vehicle
in the event of a
collision.Visual indicators
Direction indicators
To operate the right-hand direction indicators:
push up the control stalk located on the left
behind the steering wheel.
To operate the left-hand direction indicators:
pull down the control stalk.
The control stalk automatically returns to its
middle position once the change of direction
has been completed.Before changing direction, always signal
your intention well in advance, using the
direction indicators.
Before changing direction, check the
vehicle's immediate surroundings using
the mirrors, also taking account of the
blind spots. Poorly prepared changes of direction can
lead to collisions and accidents.
Hazard warning lamps
Press the hazard warning lamp button to warn
other drivers that you are in abnormal driving or
traffic conditions, or have to stop in an unusual
place.
When you press the hazard warning lamp
button, all of your E-MEHARI's direction
indicator lamps and the button indicator lamp
flash at the same time.
To switch off the hazard warning lamps: press
the button again.
In the event of stopping in an emergency,
always move your vehicle off the
carriageway, where possible, to avoid the
risk of accident.
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Starting the vehicle
To start your E-MEHARI, you should:
1.Unlock your E-MEHARI using your
personal RFID key ring.
2. Insert the key in the starting switch then
turn it to the MAR position. The welcome
screen appears.
3. When you are invited to do so, turn
the key to the AV V position, holding it
until you hear an audible signal (beep).
Release the key, the switch automatically
returns to the MAR position. The
message "Ready to move off, Select D
or R" appears in the instrument panel
screen. 4.
Press the brake pedal.
5. Put the drive selector to position "D"
(Drive) or "R" (Reverse).
6. Release the manual parking brake.
Your E-MEHARI is a silent electric vehicle.
Your E-MEHARI does not generate any
noise when its electrical motor is started.
When performing any manoeuvre:
please pay increased attention to your
environment, especially to pedestrians,
cyclists and other vehicles moving on the
road.
Switching off the vehicle
To park your E-MEHARI, you should:
1. Place the vehicle in a
secure area
suitable for parking.
2. Immobilise the vehicle.
3. Put the drive selector to position "N".
4. Apply the manual parking brake.
5. Switch off and remove the key from the
starting switch.
Control pedals
Your E-MEHARI has two control pedals:
(1) Accelerator pedal.
(2) Brake pedal.
Ensure that the pedals are always freely
accessible.
Driving
