lights CITROEN AMI 2023 Owners Manual

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Overview
Safety precautions -
Electric vehicles
An electric vehicle has two types of electrical
circuit:
–
vehicle traction provided by a 48 V battery
module.
–
power supply for the on-board circuit
(instrument panel, lights, ventilation/heating,
USB socket, etc.), provided by a 12
V battery

.
Precautions relating to the 48 V electrical
circuit
The components and cables which make
up the traction electrical circuit are
marked with this symbol.
The electric vehicle's charging system may become hot during use and after the
ignition is switched off.
All work on or modifications to the vehicle’s
electrical system (traction battery, cables and
other components visible from the interior or
exterior) is strictly prohibited - risk of severe
burns or electric shock (short-circuit)!
If required, call a dealer or qualified
workshop.
Precautions relating to the electrical
installation
Before any connection is made, check
that the electrical installation to be used
complies with applicable standards and is
compatible with the vehicle.
In case of doubt, contact a professional
installer.
Precautions related to vehicle cleaning
Before cleaning the vehicle, check that
the windows and doors are properly
closed.
Do not wash the vehicle while the traction
battery is being charged.
Precautions in the event of a breakdown
In the event of a complete loss of power, the
vehicle is no longer driven by the electric motor.
Quickly move the vehicle to a safe place in
accordance with all roadside safety regulations.
Immobilise the vehicle, activate the hazard
warning lamps, put on the high visibility safety
vest, leave the vehicle and find a safe place.
Call a dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Precautions related to road accidents
In the event of an accident or impact
to the vehicle's underbody
In situations like these, the electrical circuit or
traction battery may be seriously damaged.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Apply the parking brake and switch off the
ignition.
Call a dealer or qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
In the event of exposure to a fire
Immediately exit and evacuate all
passengers from the vehicle. Never attempt
to fight the fire yourself - risk of explosion!
You must immediately contact the emergency
services, informing them that the incident
involves an electric vehicle.
Overview

1. Key for locking/unlocking doors
2. Ignition key for switching motor on/off

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Lighting and visibility
4Exterior lighting
When the ignition is switched on, all the lights
come on (sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps
and number plate lamps).
When the ignition is switched off, all the lights
go out.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED lamps/headlamps: risk of serious
eye injury!
Direction indicators



► Left or right: lower or raise the multifunction
control stalk beyond the point of resistance.
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards (without
going beyond the point of resistance) and the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Wipers/Screenwash
Wipers



► Turn the knob to the desired position:Continuous wipe
Intermittent wipe
Switching off
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen, and from around the
wiper arms and blades.
Never operate the wipers when the
windscreen is dry. Before operating the
wipers when the weather is extremely cold or
hot, check that the wiper blades are not stuck
to the windscreen.
Screenwash

► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash operates as long as you hold
the multifunction control stalk, followed by a
cycle of 5 wipes when you release the stalk.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. In winter, use "very
cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
To ensure flat-bladed wipers remain effective:
–
Handle them with care.
– Clean them regularly using soapy water.
– Do not use them to hold a piece of
cardboard against the windscreen.

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Driving
Driving recommendations
General information
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►
Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather

.
►
Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damaging the braking system!
Never leave a vehicle running unattended.
If the driver must leave the vehicle, the
parking brake must be applied and N mode
selected using the drive selector.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could seriously damage your
vehicle's motor and electrical systems.


If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
► Check that the depth of water does not
exceed 10 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users.
►
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
► Do not stop and do not switch off the motor.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow

, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in any doubt about the condition of your
vehicle, consult a dealer or qualified workshop.
Electric mobility
Exterior sound environment
Pay particular attention to children, pedestrians,
cyclists and motorcyclists.
As this vehicle uses a silent means of
propulsion, these people may not be aware that
a vehicle is approaching.
In order to avoid a collision with these people,
the vehicle is fitted with a pedestrian horn.
Interior sound environment
During use, you may hear certain perfectly
normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such
as:
–
Regenerative braking.
– Traction battery relay when starting.
– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
Parking brake
Unlocking

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press
the release button, then lower the lever fully .
If this warning lamp lights up when the
vehicle is moving, this indicates that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
the vehicle.

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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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Driving

► Turn the ignition key fully forward.
When the motor is started, N mode is displayed
on the instrument panel, along with the READY
warning lamp.
►
Depress the brake pedal.
► Select D

or R mode using the drive selector.
►
Release the parking brake.
► Release the brake pedal.
► Depress the accelerator pedal and the
vehicle moves off.
If, in the 5 seconds following selection of
D or R mode, the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, an audible signal sounds.
Starting the motor is impossible while the
vehicle is connected to a power socket.
Switching off
► Depress the brake pedal.
► Apply the parking brake.
► Turn the ignition key fully towards you.
► Release the brake pedal.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched off,
the instrument panel goes off, all the lights go out
and the steering column is locked automatically.
If the instrument panel remains on after
the ignition has been switched off,
contact an authorised dealer.
Never leave the vehicle with the key in
the ignition and a child or animal alone in
the vehicle, even for a short time.

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Practical information
Important recommendations
Power socket
Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
Always use a correctly earthed power socket,
protected by a 30
mA

residual current device.
Always use a power socket that is protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
Charging cable
Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
Never use the charging cable if it is defective
or damaged in any way (corrosion, cuts).
Never attempt to repair or open the charging
cable.
If the charging cable is defective, consult
a dealer or qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement.
Never use the charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket, a
conversion adaptor or in a damaged power
socket.
Never immerse the charging cable in water.
Never attempt to move the vehicle using the
charging cable.
Plugging in/Unplugging
Never plug the cable into the wall socket
(or unplug it) with wet hands.
Immediately stop charging if the charging
cable or wall socket become too hot to touch.
Do not expose it to flammable vapours - Risk
of electrical arcing or sparks!
After connecting the charging cable, check
that the instrument panel switches on,
otherwise disconnect and reconnect the
charging cable.
Charging will not start if the parking brake is
not applied.
Connection
► Park the vehicle as close as possible to a
power socket.


► Apply the parking brake.► Switch off the ignition (position 1); the
READY warning lamp goes out.


► Open the passenger door.
► Pull the charging cable fully out of its
housing.
►
Close the passenger door, passing the
charging

cable through the guide hole in the door
frame and then into the handle recess.
►
Connect the charging cable to the power
socket. The instrument panel lights up.
►
Check that the charging cable is not
stretched tight.
This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel, along with dashes
instead of the charging time.


The remaining charging time is displayed after a
few minutes.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Removing the battery

► Disconnect the negative terminal first (left-
hand side), next disconnect the positive terminal
(right-hand side): •
Unscrew and remove the screw from the
clamp.
•
Remove the clamp from the terminal.
► Make sure that any disconnected clamps
do not come into contact with the battery
terminals - Risk of short-circuit!
►
Unscrew the 2 fixing screws on the battery's
retainer brace.
►
Remove the retainer brace and then the
battery.
Refitting the battery

► Place the battery into its compartment.
► Replace the retainer brace and its 2 fixing
screws.
►
Reconnect the positive terminal first (right-
hand side), next reconnect the negative terminal
(left-hand side): •
Insert the nut horizontally into the terminal's
square housing.
•
Place the clamp on top of the terminal.
• Insert the screw into the terminal and nut
and screw tight.
Refitting rear bumper
► Bring the bumper close to the frame.
► Pass the lamp's suspended wiring loom in
front of the bumper.
►
Connect the indicator wiring looms.
► Place it in position and then push the bumper
horizontally until the attachment points clip into
place.
►
Screw the 2 upper side fixing screws into the
flaps.
►
Screw the 2 lower side fixing screws into the
wheel arches.
► Screw the 2 lower fixing screws into the
frame.
►
Clip the 2 upper access flaps to the wings.
► Finally, replace the number plate lamp.
For more information on the Number plate
lamp

, refer to the corresponding section.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the motor can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the motor by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster

.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery

.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices in
both vehicles (portable devices, radio, wipers,
lights, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
motor is switched on.

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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.