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  • Page 1 Handbook...
  • Page 3 Welcome on-board your E-MEHARI It is important to familiarise yourself with the additional information, warnings and special precautions related to the use of an electric vehicle. Our CITROËN customer services has perfect knowledge of this vehicle. We would be pleased to answer your questions and assist Welcome to the world of electric motoring with your E-MEHARI.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Get to know Driving Maintenance your E-MEHARI Starting / Switching off the vehicle Under the bonnet Presentation of your E-MEHARI Instruments and indicators Servicing your E-MEHARI Familiarisation with your E-MEHARI on your E-MEHARI Tyres / Tyre pressures Doors Parking brake Washing precautions Boot floor hatch Drive selector...
  • Page 5 Contents Technical data Identification markings / Vehicle VIN number Electric motor: Technical characteristics - LMP battery / Drive train On-board charger Dimensions / Weights Tyres Performance Brakes and suspension Braking system Always use the driving regulations in force when using your E-MEHARI. ● Never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Never take medicines that Alphabetical index might affect your ability to drive and control the vehicle before setting off.

  • Page 6: Get To Know Your E-Mehari

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Presentation of your E-MEHARI ® An elegant design using the The LMP (Lithium Metal latest technology Polymer) battery Your E-MEHARI is an innovative electric Your E-MEHARI uses two different types of Your E-MEHARI contains a high vehicle with a new approach to mobility.
  • Page 7 Get to know your E-MEHARI ® Precaution on the use of the Driving with a discharged LMP ® battery battery: To avoid damaging the LMP battery, it is The vehicle's range has been type-approved to When the state of charge of the LMP battery ®...
  • Page 8 Get to know your E-MEHARI Precautions related to high Precautions related to road traffic accidents voltage Your E-MEHARI uses a high voltage In the event of a collision ● If you can drive the vehicle: move the vehicle to the side of the road, put the drive battery which can be up to 450 volts.
  • Page 9 Get to know your E-MEHARI Precautions in the event of Special aspects of electric an electrical failure vehicles In the event of a general electric failure, Be particularly aware of pedestrians, cyclists, Notes your E-MEHARI will no longer be driven by children and motorcyclists.

  • Page 10: Familiarisation With Your E-Mehari

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Familiarisation with your E-MEHARI Charging flap (access to the The RFID (Radio Frequency Unlocking your E-MEHARI charging socket) IDentification) key ring The charging flap (1) on your E-MEHARI The personal RFID key ring for your E-MEHARI The personal RFID key ring reader (1) is cannot be locked.
  • Page 11 Get to know your E-MEHARI Anti-theft protection / Assistance call Electronic immobiliser ● Locking: pass your personal RFID key ring Your E-MEHARI is fitted with an electronic Your E-MEHARI has an assistance call over the reader (the starting switch must be immobiliser. button (1). off). Normally: flashes blue. This immobiliser is directly linked to your This button puts you in contact with an advisor ● Key ring authorised: flashing green +...

  • Page 12: Doors

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Doors Boot floor hatch Manual locking / unlocking Always look in your mirror and check the blind spot for the approach of from inside another vehicle before opening your door. Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle. Children could operate the switches and controls.

  • Page 13: Control Pedals

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Control pedals Front head Access to the rear restraints seats To tip the front passenger seat and give access to the bench rear seat of your E-MEHARI: pull the seat tipping lever on the back of the seat, right-hand side.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Driver's Seat And The Passenger's Seat

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Adjusting the driver's seat and the passenger's seat Adjusting the seat forward Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle. and backward Children could operate the switches Adjust the seats only when the vehicle and controls. is stationary: otherwise the seats might Unsupervised children run the risk of a move out of position unexpectedly while...
  • Page 15 Get to know your E-MEHARI Adjusting the backrest Never leave the seat backrest in the The seat backrest must be in a vertical reclined position while driving the position to provide effective protection vehicle; the diagonal belt would not lie while the vehicle is moving. in an effective position against the body. It is essential to sit fully down in the seat Having the seat backrest in a reclined so that the lap seat belt is able to work...

  • Page 16: Seat Belts

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Seat belts Never leave children unsupervised in Never carry an infant or child on your the vehicle playing with the seat belts. lap and never try use your seat belt for Most current seat belts have an both you and them.
  • Page 17 Get to know your E-MEHARI Seat belts General points on child To correctly position a seat belt: place the lap seats Front seat belt not fastened / strap as low as possible and well adjusted on unfastened Infants and children must be given your hips.
  • Page 18 Get to know your E-MEHARI ISOFIX mountings (child seats)* ISOFIX is an ISO standard for child seat The ISOFIX standard is overseen by the mountings (ISO standard 13216-1: 1999). International Standards Organisation. This system avoids the use of the vehicle's seat Always use child seats compatible with belts for securing the child seat: two latches on this standard when using the dedicated...

  • Page 19: Instruments And Controls

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Instruments and controls Installing a child seat compatible with the ISOFIX standard Failure to observe the instructions and A child restraint system in a vehicle warnings related to the installation of parked in the sun can become very hot. a child seat or child restraint system Always check the surface of the child would expose the child and the other...

  • Page 20: Steering Wheel (Adjustment)

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Steering wheel Electric power steering system (adjustment) Your E-MEHARI's steering wheel is adjustable. If this warning lamp is visible in the instrument panel of your E-MEHARI: the power Do not adjust the steering wheel while steering system on your E-MEHARI has driving the vehicle: this would risk encountered a technical problem.

  • Page 21: Mirrors

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Mirrors Your E-MEHARI has 3 mirrors: Door mirrors Interior rear view mirror ● Two exterior door mirrors. ● A central interior mirror. (3) Interior rear view mirror. The door mirrors (1) are adjustable manually. (4) Day / night position control lever. Direct each mirror using the levers (2).

  • Page 22: Exterior Lighting And Signalling

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Exterior lighting and signalling Exterior lighting Exterior lighting control stalk Your E-MEHARI is provided with different types The exterior lighting control stalk on your of exterior lighting: daytime running lamps, E-MEHARI is behind the steering wheel on the sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps, main left-hand side.
  • Page 23 Get to know your E-MEHARI Main lighting Lighting control stalk Rear foglamp The headlamp dipping action of the lighting Dipped beam headlamps To switch on the rear foglamp: control stalk can be used in two ways: With the ignition on, place the control Place the main lighting control at this ● With the vehicle started, pull the stalk briefly in this position.

  • Page 24: Visual Indicators

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Visual indicators Adjusting the headlamps Direction indicators 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, taking account also of the blind spots.
  • Page 25 Get to know your E-MEHARI Hazard warning lamps In the event of an emergency stop, always move your vehicle off the carriageway, where possible, to avoid the risk of accident. Use the hazard warning lamps only to Press the hazard warning lamp button (1) to signal unusual action on your part and warn other drivers that you are in particular only if your vehicle presents a safety...

  • Page 26: Horns And Audible Warnings

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Horns and audible warnings Standard horn Horn for pedestrians Audible warning for a battery problem Your E-MEHARI is a silent electric vehicle. Your E-MEHARI has an audible warning It has a special horn for warning pedestrians of system should there be a problem with the your approach.

  • Page 27: Wiper / Screenwash

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Wiper / Screenwash In low temperatures, use a screenwash fluid with adequate protection from freezing. Do not operate the screenwash for more than 30 seconds, as this could To operate the wiper: Turn the ring on the right lead to a loss of visibility and cause an -hand control stalk.

  • Page 28: High Voltage Safety

    Get to know your E-MEHARI High voltage safety This symbol identifies electric components in the vehicle that could present a risk to your safety. Presentation Your E-MEHARI is fitted with a LMP battery that operates at voltages of up to 450V, delivering a ®...

  • Page 29: Charging Your E-Mehari

    Get to know your E-MEHARI Charging your E-MEHARI General points battery fitted To charge your E-MEHARI, you must use one ® Charging the LMP Your E-MEHARI is an electric vehicle of the following: to E-MEHARI that uses direct current at high voltage. ● A charging cable including a CCID unit with Failing to observe the handling It is recommended that the battery be charged...
  • Page 30 Get to know your E-MEHARI At a public or private At home charging point You can charge your E-MEHARI at a public or Using a 16A power point private charging point, provided that you have a If you have a 16A charging power point or have suitable cable for the type of charging point.
  • Page 31 Get to know your E-MEHARI Using the CCID charging cable (1) Locking button (2) LEDs (3) Cable (4) Plug (5) Control unit (6) Cable (7) Protective cover Observe the safety rules and follow the steps indicated before use. ● Use only the original charging cable. ● Keep the charging cable out of reach of ● The charging cable allows a constant ● Do not attempt to dismantle or repair the...
  • Page 32 Get to know your E-MEHARI Starting the charge Precautions ● Component parts may be damaged by incorrect use. ● Ensure that the control unit of the charging cable is placed so that any contact with water is avoided. ● Avoid introducing any foreign bodies or particles into the connector or charging socket. ● Avoid treading on, folding or knotting the cable or the cord. ● Avoid using the charging cable during a storm.
  • Page 33 Get to know your E-MEHARI Stopping the charge 3. Push the charging nozzle (2) into the 2. Refit the protective cover on the charging 1. Press the unlocking button on the back of charging socket until it clicks in place. the charging nozzle then pull it out.
  • Page 34 Get to know your E-MEHARI Comparison of charging times Indications given by the LEDs on the control panel Estimated charging Type of charge time (0-100%) Green LED Yellow LED Red LED Description Charging point: On for ½ sec. On for ½ sec. On for ½...

  • Page 35: Driving

    Driving Starting / Switching off the vehicle Starting switch 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 ring in green. The starting switch (1) is located to the right of (1) STOP position: your E-MEHARI is the steering wheel.
  • Page 36 Driving Moving off To move off in your E-MEHARI, you should: 4. Press the brake pedal. Switching off the vehicle 1. Unlock your E-MEHARI using your personal 5. Place the drive selector at position "D" To park your E-MEHARI, you should: RFID key ring.

  • Page 37: Instruments And Indicators On Your E-Mehari

    Driving Instruments and indicators on your E-MEHARI Instrument panel Symbols Main beam Power steering problem Sidelamps Seat belt not fastened Rear foglamp Door open (vehicle stationary) Left-hand direction indicator Door open (vehicle moving) (1) The instrument panel. Right-hand direction indicator Door locking Boot open (vehicle stationary) Braking fault...
  • Page 38 Driving Consumption, charge, Distance recorders Speedometer, temperature state of charge indicators indicator and clock (1) Total distance covered (in km). (2) Distance covered since the last reset (1) Clock. (in km). (2) Risk of ice indicator. (3) Ambient temperature indicator. (4) Current speed.

  • Page 39: Parking Brake

    Driving Parking brake Applying the parking brake Always check that your manual parking Never leave children unsupervised brake is applied before leaving the inside the vehicle. vehicle. They might release the parking brake and cause an accident. When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels into the kerb, apply the parking Only release the brake pedal once the brake and switch off at the starting...

  • Page 40: Drive Selector

    Driving Drive selector Releasing the parking brake 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 introduces To release the manual parking brake: the risk of an accident.

  • Page 41: Abs - Esp

    Driving ABS – ESP Operation of the system can be felt by vibration These systems are additional aids when in the brake pedal. driving in critical situations, allowing the This system helps retain control of the vehicle The ABS does not improve the "physical" behaviour of the vehicle to be adapted in "critical"...

  • Page 42: Driving Your E-Mehari

    Driving Driving your E-MEHARI Never leave a child or a disabled adult Never take medicines that might affect The following actions can increase who usually needs help from others your ability to drive and control the the risk of losing control of the alone in the vehicle.

  • Page 43: Your Comfort

    Your comfort Heating / Ventilation Air intake Recommendations on ventilation and heating Air entering the heating and ventilation system Ventilation Heating follows different paths according to the settings Observe the following recommendations for the It operates directly on energy from your made by the driver or passengers.
  • Page 44 Your comfort Heating controls Air temperature control The control for: ● air temperature (1) is used to adjust the temperature of the air delivered, ● air flow (2) is used to adjust the speed of the booster air fan, ● air distribution (3) is used to choose the air vents used in the passenger compartment , ● air recirculation (4) is used to limit the intake of odours, fumes and other external...
  • Page 45 Your comfort Air flow control Air distribution control Automatic air recirculation control Your E-MEHARI has an air recirculation control. This air recirculation position is not used continuously as it can cause misting. As soon as you can: return to the exterior air intake position or the central position if you want more heating.
  • Page 46 Your comfort Demisting To quickly raise the temperature in the Automatic air recirculation Advice passenger compartment and direct air to the The recirculation of interior air is automatic Reduce the air flow setting (2) as soon as windscreen and side windows, several actions and is managed according to the ambient the higher speed is no longer necessary, so are necessary: temperature so as to optimise comfort.

  • Page 47: Air Conditioning (An Option)

    Your comfort Air conditioning (an option) Heating and air Switching on the air conditioning controls conditioning To switch on the air conditioning (T° > 19°C), To be effective, the air conditioning press button 5 and position the temperature should only be used with the windows control (1) at blue.

  • Page 48: Interior Lighting

    Your comfort Interior lighting Switching on the courtesy lamp manually (3) Press the courtesy lamp switch (2). Switching off the courtesy lamp manually (3) Press the courtesy lamp switch (2). The mood lighting mode bathes the passenger (1) Assistance calls microphone compartment in a blue lighting ambience: (2) Courtesy lamp switch ● To switch on the mood lighting: press its...

  • Page 49: Interior Fittings

    Your comfort Interior fittings General view Sun visors USB port for the audio system and charging electronic devices The sun visors fold forward. To protect you from dazzle from the front: lower the sun visor. (1) Central storage. (2) Passenger's storage. This USB port (1) can be used to charge (3) 12V accessory socket (cigarette lighter).

  • Page 50: Folding Bench Rear Seat

    Your comfort Folding bench rear seat Your E-MEHARI has been type-approved as a Operation Adjusting the rear head four-seat vehicle. restraints The bench rear seat is a folding bench seat for two people. ● To raise a head restraint: pull it up to the Only the backrest is folding, the cushion desired position.

  • Page 51: Rear Side Windows

    Your comfort Rear side windows Rear screen Always remove the rear roof panel before removing the side windows. To remove the rear screen, detach the press You can also remove the rear screen by stud fasteners (1) then unzip the screen (2) detaching the press stud fasteners (1) then from right to left.

  • Page 52: Boot Flap

    Your comfort Boot flap Precautions 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.

  • Page 53: Fabric Roof

    Your comfort Fabric roof Removing and refitting the Refitting a roof panel roof panels The front and rear parts are removed and Lay the panel out flat in position. refitted in the same way. An arrow indicates the direction of the front of the vehicle.

  • Page 54: Front Windows

    Your comfort Front windows Reverse the operation 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). Slacken the interior door knobs (1), then remove the released window by pulling it up (2).

  • Page 55: Under The Bonnet

    Maintenance Under the bonnet Opening the bonnet The underbonnet of the vehicle is a dangerous area that could cause serious Your E-MEHARI's bonnet is opened in two injuries. steps: Under the bonnet of your E-MEHARI can be found the vehicle's drive train and the reservoirs containing the fluid needed for the correct operation of your E-MEHARI (brake 2.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Closing the bonnet Underbonnet layout Brake fluid and motor coolant levels Disengage the stay while holding the bonnet with one hand to avoid it suddenly dropping. Return the stay to its original position and allow Make a regular visual check of the brake fluid the bonnet to drop and latch home.
  • Page 57 Maintenance Screenwash fluid level Before doing anything under the bonnet of your Always carry out the operations in the In low temperatures, use a screenwash E-MEHARI, to top-up the screenwash fluid, order given and always observe the fluid with sufficient protection against carry out the following operations in the order safety recommendations.

  • Page 58: Servicing Your E-Mehari

    Maintenance Servicing your Tyres / Tyre pressures E-MEHARI The maintenance and servicing of your vehicle Replace worn tyres only by tyres of must be carried out by a CITROËN authorised Tyres fitted to your E-MEHARI same model as the original fitment, or repairer or a qualified professional and in line equivalent, and fitted by a tyre fitting Front 2 bar /...

  • Page 59: Washing Precautions

    Maintenance Washing precautions Not recommended for care Care of interior trim Never wash the underbonnet, the charging socket or the traction battery of the bodywork using a high pressure jet wash: risk of ● Degreasing or cleaning the mechanical Stains should always be dealt with quickly. damage to the electrical system. components under the body, parts with Whatever the nature of the stain, use cold or Never wash the vehicle while it is...

  • Page 60: Practical Advice

    Practical advice Temporary puncture repair kit Access to the repair kit Using the puncture repair kit Refer to the instructions provided with the Do not simply throw the old cartridge compressor. away after use; take it to your CITROËN authorised repairer or to a waste Never remove from a tyre the foreign recovery organisation that specialises body that has caused the puncture.

  • Page 61: Replacing A Bulb

    Practical advice Replacing a bulb Replacing a fuse All maintenance on the vehicle's lamps must be Fuses under the bonnet Fuses in the passenger carried out by a CITROËN authorised repairer compartment or a qualified professional. If an electric system is not working, check the If a headlamp has to be replaced on your All maintenance on the vehicle's fuses must be condition of the fuses.
  • Page 62 Practical advice To check and replace a fuse: Check the condition of the fuse and, if Extract the fuse using the tweezer (1) necessary, replace it with a new fuse, Slide the tweezer sideways to remove it which must be of the same rating as the It is recommended that the free fuse original fuse.
  • Page 63 Practical advice Fuse allocations in the Fuse N° Rating Application passenger compartment 7.5A Rear foglamp +12V switched, brake + third brake lamps The presence of certain fuses depends on the +12V switched, radio - navigation screen - aerial equipment level of the vehicle. 7.5A Left-hand brake lamp (GEN1 only) 7.5A Right-hand brake lamp (GEN1 only) +12V switched, front/rear defrosting-cabin fan relay 12V accessory socket Front wiper and screenwash (GEN1 only) 7.5A +12V BAT starting key - dashboard...

  • Page 64: Hibernation Mode

    Practical advice 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 with no consumption of electrical energy, for several weeks or even several months.
  • Page 65 Practical advice 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. Do not connect the vehicle before step 2.

  • Page 66: Audio System

    Practical advice Audio system The audio unit Bluetooth system Your E-MEHARI is pre-wired to receive an A Bluetooth audio system is already installed in audio unit with ISO connectors. your vehicle. The vehicle is handed over to you with the remote control for the system, as well as a remote control holder that you can fix to the dashboard.

  • Page 67: Identification Markings / Vehicle Vin Number

    Technical data Identification markings / Vehicle VIN number A vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a code allowing the identification of individual vehicles. The VIN can be found in three places on your E-MEHARI : ● The central front crossmember ● The right-hand front chassis leg ● The rear crossmember...

  • Page 68: Electric Motor: Technical Characteristics - Lmp Battery / Drive Train

    Technical data Electric motor: Technical characteristics - LMP battery / Drive train ® Motor characteristics The LMP battery Characteristics of the motor in your E-MEHARI Permanent magnet Type of motor 50 kW Maximum power Nominal power 35 kW rating This LMP battery stores, for an equivalent ®...

  • Page 69: On-Board Charger

    Technical data On-board charger Characteristics (general, thermal and electric) To make your E-MEHARI as versatile as possible, it has its own internal charger. Your E-MEHARI can be charged from any General characteristics Electric characteristics power point; the charger transforms the supply to suit the LMP battery ®...

  • Page 70: Dimensions / Weights

    Technical data Dimensions / Weights Tyres Exterior dimensions Weights Tyres fitted to your E-MEHARI Dimensions of your E-MEHARI Weights of your E-MEHARI 185/65 R15 Size 3.81 m 1 405 kg Length Unladen weight "Latitude Cross" or Type equivalent 1.87 m (including the Gross vehicle weight 1 735 kg Width...

  • Page 71: Performance

    Technical data Performance Road profile These factors are: ● speed and driving style Performance of your E-MEHARI On a hill, rather than trying to maintain your ● road profile speed, do not depress the accelerator pedal ● temperature settings more than on level ground: rather, keep the 50 kW Power ● tyres...

  • Page 72: Brakes And Suspension

    Technical data Brakes and Braking system suspension Your E-MEHARI is fitted with two braking Hydraulic braking system system: - An energy recovery braking system Brakes and suspension on The hydraulic braking system is similar to that - A hydraulic braking system your E-MEHARI used on conventional vehicles.
  • Page 73 Alphabetical index ABS - ESP ............39 Dashboard ............35 Hazard warning lamps ........23 Access, charging socket ........8 Daytime running lamps ........20 Headlamps, dipped beam ......20 Air conditioning ..........45 Demisting the windscreen ......44 Headlamps, main beam ......... 20 Antitheft / immobiliser ........
  • Page 74 Alphabetical index Lamps, indicator ..........35 Radio .............. 64 Underbonnet ..........53 Levels ............. 54 Range ............. 69 Unlocking ........... 8, 10 Lighting : adjustment ........22 Recharging the battery ......8, 27, 67 Lighting, interior ..........46 Recorder, total distance ......... 36 Remote control (door locking) .......
  • Page 79 4Dconcept Automobiles CITROËN declares, by application of the Diadeis We draw your attention to the following points: provisions of the European legislation (Directive 2000/53) Interak - The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not relating to End of Life Vehicles, that it achieves the listed by CITROËN may cause faults and failures objectives set by this legislation and that recycled materials with the electrical system of your vehicle.
  • Page 80 *16MEH.0031* Anglais 16MEH.0031...

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