2023 CITROEN E-MEHARI lock

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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.
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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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W
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:
-
A

charging cable including a

CCID unit
with a
domestic 230 V socket and a Type
2
connector.
-

A w
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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Starting the charge
To start charging, the ignition must be
switched off, the car must be unlocked
with the RFID key ring, and the parking
brake activated.
1. Connect the plug (1) to a
230 V/16 A socket
that can support a
continuous current of 10
A. All the LEDs on the control unit light up
for half a
second then the POWER warning
lamp lights up permanently. 2.
Open and hold open the vehicle's charging
socket panel (on the right-hand rear wing).
Ensure that there is no foreign body in the
connector terminals or the charging plug.
3. Push the charging nozzle (2) into the
charging socket until it clicks in place. The
indicator lamp on the charging shut-off
button (1) starts to flash.
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omponent parts may be damaged by
incorrect use.
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nsure that the control unit of the
charging cable is placed so that any
contact with water is avoided.
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A

void introducing any foreign bodies or
particles into the connector terminals
or charging plug.
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A

void treading on, folding or knotting
the cable or cord.
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A

void using the charging cable during
a


storm.
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D

o not place heavy objects on the
charging cable.
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hen charging, keep the charging
cable away from objects that become
hot.
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hen the charging cable is not in
use, stow it with its protective cover in
a

cool, dry place that is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
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o not use an extension lead with your
charging cable.
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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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To top up the screenwash fluid: remove the cap
from the reser voir, place a funnel in the neck
of the reser voir and fill the reser voir up to the
"MAX" mark.
In low temperatures, use a
screenwash
fluid with adequate protection against
freezing.
Always be extremely vigilant when
filling the screenwash reservoir and
take account of the general safety
recommendations mentioned in this
handbook.
Hibernation mode
Hibernation mode allows the consumption
of energy from the battery to be reduced 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.
Coming out of hibernation mode takes 4
hours
and is followed by the charging time (a
maximum of between 8
and 13 hours).
You cannot put your E-MEHARI into
hibernation with a
battery state of charge
of less than 25%.
Going into hibernation
mode
Maximum hibernation period
depending on the state of charge
of the battery
In hibernation, the battery will self-discharge by
between 0.5% and 1% per day.
Therefore, the maximum duration of
hibernation depending on the battery charge
level is:
100%: 4
months
75% – 99%: 3
months
50% – 74%: 2
months
25% – 49%: 1
month 2.
If necessary, unlock your vehicle and
disconnect the charging plug.
3. Turn the ignition key to the first position,
the screen then displays:
4. Press the settings button (1) on the
right of the screen. The screen displays
various possible choices.
5. Select "Extended dormancy" using the
arrows.
6. Press and hold the settings button for
5


seconds.
7. Switch off the ignition. Entry into
hibernation mode is confirmed.
1. Move your vehicle close to a
charging
point.
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The screen goes off after 30 seconds.
T he switch to hibernation mode takes effect
after approximately 4


hours.
During this time, it is possible to cancel
switching to hibernation mode, as well as to
unlock or lock the vehicle.
Once this time has passed, your vehicle can no
longer be locked or unlocked.
If you intend to lock your vehicle, make sure to
take out your charging cable beforehand.
If the vehicle is to be put into hibernation
mode for a
long period, to prolong the ser vice
life of the 12
V ancillaries battery, you can
remove it or disconnect its (-) terminal.
Cancelling the switch to
hibernation mode
The switch to hibernation mode takes effect
after approximately 4 hours.
During this time, it is possible to cancel
switching to hibernation mode.
It will not necessarily be possible to use your
E-MEHARI right away (a long warm-up phase
may take place depending on the time between
starting hibernation and cancelling it).
If the screen displays "Standby – Connect the
plug" (with the vehicle logo circled in red), you
will not be able to start. Switch off the ignition
and connect your E-MEHARI.
Coming out of hibernation
mode
You have to be in possession of the charging
cable and be able to connect your vehicle to
a
power supply to be able to wake the vehicle
from hibernation. 1.
Press the settings button on the right of
the screen. The screen asks if you wish
to cancel the hibernation.
2. Press and hold the settings button
for 5 seconds to cancel the switch to
hibernation mode. It is imperative that you do not
disconnect the vehicle during the
warm-up phase.
After the warm-up phase, the charging of
the battery begins.
Wait until the charge level reaches 100%
before disconnecting your E-MEHARI.
Audio system
Radio
Your E-MEHARI is pre-wired to receive any
audio system with ISO connectors.
You can install the model of your choice.
However, as your E-MEHARI can only
accommodate one audio system, installing
a
new audio system means that the Bluetooth
audio system which is already fitted must be
disconnected. To come out of hibernation mode, simply
connect the charging cable.
It takes approximately 4
hours for the battery
to wake up.
During this warm-up phase, the indicator
lamp on the charging shut-off button and the
charging indicator lamp on the display flash
rapidly.
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Temporary puncture
repair kit
Access to the repair kit
Your E-MEHARI's puncture repair kit is located
under the boot floor hatch.
The boot floor hatch is opened with the grip
located at the left-hand side of the boot floor
(only if your E-MEHARI is unlocked using your
personal RFID key ring).
Using the repair kit
Refer to the instructions provided with the
compressor.Never remove from a
tyre a foreign body
that has caused a puncture.
The sealant product contained in the
compressor is toxic and is an irritant.
Never ingest it, never spray it onto the
body, face or eyes. If it is ingested, call the emergency services
immediately (fire service, ambulance, etc.) or
go to a


hospital's emergency department.
If it enters the eyes, wash with abundant
clean water and consult a doctor without
d e l ay.
If the symptoms persist, consult a specialist.
Keep the sealant product out of the reach
of children.
Do not simply throw the old cartridge
away after use; take it to your CITROËN
authorised repairer or to a waste recovery
organisation that specialises in this type
of product.
Once the tyre has been repaired, go
to a
CITROËN authorised repairer or
a
qualified professional as soon as
possible.
If you are unable to obtain the desired
pressure after a
few minutes of operation
of the compressor, this means that the
tyre cannot be repaired.
Contact CITROËN ASSISTANCE who will
send a


roadside recovery agent.
Replacing a bulb
All maintenance on the vehicle's lamps must be
carried out by a
CITROËN authorised repairer
or a


qualified professional.
If a
headlamp has to be replaced on your
E-MEHARI: go to a
CITROËN authorised
repairer or a qualified professional.
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In the event of a breakdown