User's Manual

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CLEANING AND VEHICLE CARE
Note: Standard battery maintainers can
overcharge and cause damage to the 12
volt AGM battery used in the Karma and
shorten its lifespan.
BRINGING THE VEHICLE OUT OF
STORAGE
1. You may need to use the mechanical
key to open the right front door to gain
entry into the vehicle.
2. Open the hood and reconnect the
negative (-) 12 volt battery cable.
3. Connect a high voltage charger if
necessary to bring the high voltage
battery to a 20 mile range.
4. Depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button to place the vehicle in
system Ready mode.
Note: If the HV battery SOC is low or if the
12 volt battery has been disconnected, the
engine may start to maintain the HV
battery SOC or for normal diagnostic
purposes. Ensure there is enough fuel in the
gas tank to run for 30 minutes and that the
storage location is properly ventilated.
1. Keep the vehicle in system Ready mode
for 30 minutes to charge the 12 volt
auxiliary battery.
2. Calibrate the parking brake by applying
and then releasing the parking brake.
3. Run the Air Conditioning for five
minutes to properly lubricate all
components.
4. Connect the high voltage charge
connector to begin a charge session
until the high voltage battery reaches a
minimum of a 20 mile range.
5. Inflate the tires back to the specified
pressures.
6. Disconnect the high voltage charger.
7. Drive the vehicle, use the brakes
normally; stopping from 30 mph at
least 20 times to prevent rust build up
on the brake rotors and to prevent
unwanted brake vibrations from rust
build up.