engine 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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Driving
6When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb and/or place a
chock behind one of the wheels, apply the
parking brake and switch off the ignition.
Drive selector

The drive selector has 3 buttons:
D. Forward (Drive)
N. Neutral
R. Reverse (Rear)
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument
panel lights up.
When the motor is switched on, N mode is
displayed on the instrument panel, along with the
READY warning lamp.
►
To move to

D or R mode, depress the brake
pedal and then press the desired button.
By default, this lamp flashes.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when switching to D or R mode.
Engine braking and energy recovery
The vehicle is fitted with an energy
recovery system which operates during
deceleration: regenerative braking.
This system of engine braking consists of
recovering part of the energy generated
during deceleration and feeding it back to
the traction battery in order to improve the
vehicle's driving range.
When the traction battery is fully charged
and during the first few miles/kilometres of
a journey, the regenerative braking does not
operate.
Adapt your driving style and use the brake
pedal.
Engine braking and brake pedal
The engine braking can never replace
the brake pedal.
When driving downhill, it is essential not to
exceed the maximum speed of the vehicle
and to voluntarily limit its speed by using the
brake pedal.
In order to protect the drive chain, a
slight decrease in performance may be
observed at low temperatures or during
prolonged use of maximum power.
Starting/Stopping the
vehicle
Ignition switch

1. Stop position Switching off the engine.
2. Ignition on position
Use electrical accessories.
3. Starting position Engine starting.
Starting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument
panel lights up, all lights come on and the
steering column is unlocked.

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In the event of a breakdown

► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
the flat battery A , then to the (+) terminal of the
backup battery B, or booster.
►
Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B

or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the negative (-) terminal of flat battery A.
►
Start the engine/switch on the motor on the
assisting vehicle and leave it running for a few
minutes.
►
Turn the ignition key to start the disabled
vehicle.
The traction battery takes over the supply to the
12
V circuit.
► Wait for the assisting vehicle to return to idle.
► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse
order.
► Leave the vehicle switched on for at least 30
minutes to allow the traction battery to recharge
the 12
V battery

.
If the battery charge level in the traction battery
is too low, connect the vehicle's charging cable.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate level of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
To recharge the vehicle's battery yourself:
–
Only use a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries and with a nominal voltage of
12
V

.
–
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
–
Never reverse polarities.
– Disconnect the 12 V battery

.
Make sure the vehicle's charging cable is not
connected at the same time.


► Switch the ignition off.
► Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices
(portable devices, wipers, lights, etc.).
►
Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery

, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►
Connect the cables from charger B as
follows: •
Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A

.
•
Negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal on
battery A

.
►
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery

A.

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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