User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Welcome to the Karma Family
- Using This Manual
- Symbols Glossary
- Notes About This Manual
- Electric Vehicle Precautions
- Maintenance and Repairs to Your Vehicle
- Body Repairs
- Vehicle Modifications
- Quality Control
- California Proposition 65
- California Perchlorate Advisory
- Data Recording
- If You Need Assistance
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Overview
- Vehicle Security
- Occupant Safety
- Correct Seating Position
- Steering Column Position
- Integrated Headrests
- Electric Seats
- Seat Heaters
- Driver’s Seat Memory
- Easy Entry and Exit
- About Seat Belts
- Seat Belt Safety
- Wearing the Seat Belt
- Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
- Seat Belt Reminder
- Seat Belt Tensioners
- Caring for Seat Belts
- Child Restraints
- Using a Non Latch Child Restraint
- Using a Latch Child Restraint
- Upper Tether Strap Anchorages
- Location of Air Bags
- Important Information
- How the System Works
- Deployment Effects
- Obstruction of Air Bags
- Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
- Air Bag Warning Labels
- SRS Warning Indicator
- Air Bag Service Information
- Vehicle Modifications
- Controls and Operation
- Driver Information System (DIS) USA Specification
- Driver Information System (DIS) Canadian Specification
- Indicator Icons
- Warning and Information Messages
- Wipers and Washers
- Exterior Lighting
- Turn Signals
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- Power Windows
- Exterior Mirrors
- Interior Rear View Mirror
- Using the Touchscreen
- Overview
- Favorites
- Audio
- Navigation
- Phone
- Pairing a Phone
- Minibar
- Using the System
- Ventilation
- Operating Notes
- Starting the Vehicle
- Type Approval
- Selecting a Propulsion Mode
- Driving Modes
- General Information
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Regenerative Braking
- Parking Brake
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Cruise Control
- Exterior Sound
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Rear View Camera
- Homelink® Transmitter
- Programming a Device
- Entry Gate/Canadian Programming
- Information and Assistance
- Accessory Power Outlets
- USB Connections
- Power
- Maintenance
- General Information
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Owner Maintenance
- Safety
- Fuel and Emission Systems Components
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Brake Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Coolant
- Washer Fluid
- Approved Fluids and Capacities
- Checking the Wiper Blades
- Replacing the Wiper Blades
- Washers
- Cleaning the Exterior
- Cleaning the Solar Roof
- Underhood Cleaning
- Polishing the Body
- Paint Damage and Repair
- Using a Car Cover
- Cleaning the Interior
- Floor Mats
- Vehicle Storage
- Replacing a Fuse
- Engine Compartment Fuse Box
- Fuse Specifications
- Jacking and Lifting the Vehicle
- Transporting the Vehicle
- Attaching the Vehicle Recovery Eye
- Securing the Wheels
- Service Interval Schedules
- Additional Procedures Required at Specific Intervals
- Service Types and Required Procedures
- Wheels and Tires
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Tire Wear
- Tire Pressures
- Replacement Wheels and Tires
- Driving in Low Ambient Temperatures
- Winter Tires and Tire Chains
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Tire Repair Kit
- Safety Precautions
- Using the Tire Repair Kit
- Using the Compressor
- Replacing the Canister/Air Hose Assembly
- Tire Markings
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Loading the Vehicle
- Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
- Wheels and Tires Glossary
- Technical Specifications
- Index
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TIRE CARE
DRIVING IN LOW AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES
The tires installed on your Karma are
specially formulated summer tires that are
not intended to be driven in near-freezing
temperatures, through snow or on ice.
Tire performance reduces in low ambient
temperatures, resulting in less grip and an
increased susceptibility to damage from
impacts. When driving in sustained
temperatures below 50°F (10°C), it is
recommended that winter tires be
installed.
WINTER TIRES AND TIRE CHAINS
WINTER TIRES
WARNING: Always adhere to the tire
manufacturer’s instructions, paying
particular attention to the maximum speed
at which the vehicle can be driven and the
correct tire pressures.
CAUTION: Winter tires should not be
installed on the standard production
wheels installed on your Revero. The
installation of winter tires may cause
interference issues with chassis and body
components.
Karma Automotive has designed a winter
wheel and tire combination specifically for
your Revero. Please contact your local
Karma Service Provider for information on
how to purchase these wheels and tires.
Generally, winter tires have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and
may not match the potential maximum
vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.
If you install winter tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern for an axle pair (front and rear).
TIRE CHAINS
WARNING: Tire chains must only be
used in conjunction with the Karma
approved winter wheels and tires.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage
to the vehicle, use only very low
profile tire cables instead of chains. The
largest style of tire chain that should be
used on the Revero is the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) class "S."
Note: Only install snow cables on the driven
axle (rear wheels).
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains.
Note: Only the 21” tire packages have
clearance for tire chains. The 22” tire
packages do not have enough clearance
for chains.
When installing tire chains, make sure they
are the proper size for the tires on your
Revero and are installed according to the
chain manufacturer’s suggestions.
When using tire chains:
• Drive at a reduced speed.
• Avoid fully loading your vehicle as this
will reduce the clearance between the
body and the wheels.
• Avoid tire/vehicle damage by removing
the tire chains as soon as the conditions
allow.
Contact your local Karma Service Provider
for a list of approved tire chains and
manufacturers.