steering wheel CITROEN E-MEHARI 2022 User Guide

51
The following actions may increase the
risk of losing control of the vehicle if
the tyres are not properly inflated:
-
s
udden harsh application of the
brakes,
-

r
eleasing the accelerator pedal
suddenly,
-

t
urning the steering wheel too quickly.
Note: The vehicle generally moves
towards or pulls in the direction of the
under-inflated tyre.
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
The presence of alcohol or drugs in your
bloodstream reduces coordination, slows
reaction and impairs judgement.
Driving after taking alcohol or drugs
increases the risk of being involved in
an accident causing injuries, suffered by
yourself or inflicted on others.
Note also that, in the event of an accident,
there is a
risk that the alcohol or drugs
will increase the severity of the injuries
suffered.
Never take medicines that might affect
your ability to drive and control the vehicle
before setting off. Never leave the starting switch in the
"MAR" position for a
long period when the
vehicle is not being used.
This can reduce the range of the vehicle.
When you stop your vehicle on a
rising
slope, do not hold the vehicle by pressing
the accelerator.
Always use the brake pedal for this.
Starting/Switching off the
vehicle
The starting switch is located on the right-hand
side under the steering wheel. 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 green
ring.
Starting switch
(1)
STOP position: your E-MEHARI is
stationary.
(2) MAR position: the 12
V battery is
connected and the accessories can be
used.
(3) AV V position: switching on the electric
motor.
6
Driving

55
Tyre under-inflation
detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
The tyre under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
This system still requires you to check the
tyre inflation pressure (including the spare
wheel, where fitted) every month as well
as before a
long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
handling, extends braking distances and
causes premature tyre wear, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy loads, high
speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases energy consumption. The tyre pressure specifications for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for
1
hour or after a journey of less than
6
miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3
bar to the
pressures shown on the label.
Under-inflation alert
It is indicated by this warning lamp
coming on, fixed. F
Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
F Stop as soon as possible, when traffic
conditions allow.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a simple visual check.
F If you have a compressor (such as the
one in the temporary puncture repair kit),
check the pressures of the four tyres when
cold. If it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F In the event of a
puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit.
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.
6
Driving

64
Under the bonnet
The underbonnet of the vehicle is
a dangerous area that could cause
serious injuries.
Under the bonnet of your E-MEHARI there
are the vehicle's drive train and the reser voirs
containing the fluids needed for the correct
operation of your E-MEHARI (brake fluid,
coolant and screenwash fluid).
The drive train is directly powered by the
LMP
® battery fitted to your E-MEHARI.
Never try to do anything to the high
voltage components of your vehicle.
Incorrect handling of these components
could cause an electric shock and serious
or fatal injuries.
Always keep children well away from
the underbonnet and never leave them
unsupervised.
Opening the bonnet
Your E-MEHARI's bonnet is opened in two
steps:
1. Releasing the bonnet: Pull the bonnet
release lever (1) located below and to the
left of the steering wheel, at the vehicle's
left-hand front wheel arch. 2.
Tip the bonnet safety catch (1) . Raise and
secure the bonnet using the stay (2) .
The bonnet stay goes into the red cut-out (3)
provided for this purpose.
When opening the bonnet, ensure that it
is always supported by the stay, so as to
avoid any injury resulting from the bonnet
dropping.
Closing the bonnet
Disengage the stay while holding the bonnet
with one hand to avoid its sudden dropping.
Practical information

78
Parking brake .................................................. 53
Pedals, control ............................... ...........52-53
Performance


................................................... 75
Power cut-off in an accident
...........................35
Power steering
...............................

.................54
Precautions regarding road traffic accidents
........5
Protecting children


..............................38, 42- 48
Puncture repair kit, temporary
........................ 69
P
RRadio ......................................................... 67- 6 8
Range ................................................ 4, 6, 58, 75
Recharging the battery


..................58 - 59, 61- 63
Recorder, total distance


.................................7- 9Ty r e s


.....................................................
6 9 , 74 -75
Tyre under-inflation detection

...................
55-56
S
T
Safety, children ................................... 38, 42- 48
Safety, high voltage ...................3 - 6, 35 -36, 58,
64- 65, 70, 73
Screenwash


.................................................... 33
Screenwash fluid


...................................... 65-66
Seat belts


................................................... 37- 3 9
Seat, rear bench


....................................... 23 -24
Selector, drive


................................................. 54
Sidelamps
.................................................. 31

- 32
Socket, 12
V .................................................... 30
Socket, USB


.................................................... 30
Soft Top (fabric roof)


.................................. 12-15
Speakers


......................................................... 68
Starting/Switching off the vehicle


..............51- 5 2
Steering wheel
.......................................... 24

-25
Suspension


..................................................... 76
Switch, starting


.......................................... 51- 5 2
Symbols


......................................................... 7- 9
U
W
V
Under-inflation (detection) ........................55-56
Under the bonnet ...................................... 64-65
Washing


.......................................................... 57
Weights
...............

............................................ 74
Windows, front
........................................... 1

5 -16
Windows, rear


............................................ 16 -17
Ventilation/Heating
.................................... 26-28
Alphabetical index