tyre pressure CITROEN AMI 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that enable you to optimise your vehicle's
consumption of electrical energy.
Optimising driving range
How much electrical energy your vehicle
consumes depends on your speed, driving style,
vehicle load and route.
Apply pressure gradually to the accelerator pedal
and maintain safe distances between vehicles.
Anticipate the need to slow down well in advance
and, where possible, brake smoothly or slow
the vehicle using engine braking with the
regenerative braking function.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before setting off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, cool it down by opening the
windows in order to reduce the use of the
ventilation system.
In the event of a frost, remove the ice from all
glass surfaces using a scraper in order to reduce
the use of the heating/demister function.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly when the tyres
are cold, referring to the label affixed to the base
of the passenger seat.
Perform this check particularly at each change of
season and after the vehicle has been stationary
for a long period.If the tyres need to be replaced, you must fit
tyres which are identical to the original ones
(size, load/speed rating, type and structure).
Ensure the vehicle is serviced regularly and
observe the schedule of service checks indicated
in the Manufacturer's service schedule.

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Practical information
7Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
For information on checking brake disc/
drum wear, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Wheels and tyres
All tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres), add 0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the
values indicated on the label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. We recommended regularly checking
the condition of tyres (tread and sidewalls) and
wheel rims as well as the presence of valves. When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; it is essential to replace the
tyres.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
shock absorbers have a major impact on road
holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Changing to free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle
to free-wheel (when being towed, on a rolling
road, transport by rail or sea, etc.).
►
Switch the ignition off.
► Release the parking brake.
Advice on care and maintenance
General information - Exterior
Do not wash the vehicle in full sunshine
or in extremely cold conditions.
Do not use a high pressure washer or
automatic carwash to clean the vehicle.
Use a water jet (temperature between +20°C
and +40°C).
Before starting to clean your vehicle,
remember to lock the windows and
doors.
Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
Move the water jet perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned, avoiding the door
seals.
Rinse the vehicle using demineralised water,
then gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Promptly clean off any marks containing
corrosive chemical substances liable to
damage the vehicle's paintwork (including
tree resin, bird droppings, insect secretions,
pollen and tar).
If justified by the environment, clean the
vehicle more frequently to remove salty
deposits (in coastal areas), soot (in industrial

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Technical data
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Identification markings
Various visible markings for vehicle identification
and vehicle search.


A. Tyres label
Attached to the base of the driver's seat.
Indicates tyre inflation pressures when cold. B. Manufacturer's label
Attached to the base of the passenger seat.
Bears the following information:
–
Manufacturer’
s name.
–
European whole vehicle type approval
number.
–
Vehicle Identification number (VIN).
– Noise level/Rated speed.
– Maximum power/Maximum speed.
– Gross vehicle weight (GVW).

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Alphabetical index
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 22
Maintenance (advice) 25
Maintenance, routine 5, 15, 23–24
Markings, identification 35
Mirrors, door


10
Mobility

, electric


3, 18
Motor

, electric


23, 34
Multifunction control 13, 15
N
Number plate lamps 28
O
On-board tools 27
Opening the doors 9
Opening the windows 9
P
Pads, brake 24
Parking brake 18, 24
Port, USB


11
Pressures, tyres


25, 35
Protecting children 16–17
R
Range 5, 7
Recharging the battery 32
Recharging the traction battery 21–22
Recovery of the vehicle 33
Regenerative braking (deceleration


by engine braking)
19
Removing the battery 30
Removing the front bumper 23
Removing the rear bumper 30
Replacing bulbs 27
Replacing fuses 28
Reservoir

, screenwash


24
S
Safety (advice) 3, 15
Screen, monochrome 6
Screenwash 13
Screenwash fluid 24
Seat belts


15
Selector

, drive


19
Serial number

, vehicle


35
Servicing 15, 24–25
Smartphone 11
Starting/Stopping the vehicle 19
Starting using another battery 31
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive
25–26
Storage


11
Suspension 25
T
Tables of fuses 28
T echnical data 34
Thermal comfort equipment 5
T

otal distance recorder
7
T

owing eye
33
T

raction battery


3, 21, 34
T

raction battery charge


7, 21–22
T

yres


25, 27, 35
V
Ventilation 10
W
Warning and indicator lamps 6
W arnings and indicators 6
W
ashing (advice)
26
W

eights


1

1, 34
Windows



9
Wiper blades (changing) 14
Wipers


13