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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BRAKES
EMERGENCY BRAKING
WARNING: Do not pump the brake
pedal; this will interrupt operation of
the ABS and may increase braking
distance.
In an emergency, apply full pedal effort
even when the road surface is slippery.
ABS will monitor the rotational speed of the
wheels and vary braking pressure to each
according to the amount of traction
available, thereby ensuring that the wheels
do not lock and that the vehicle is brought
to a stop in the shortest possible distance.
Steering control will be maintained no
matter how hard you brake.
Note: On soft surfaces (powdery snow,
sand or gravel), the braking distance
required by the ABS may be greater than
for non-ABS braking, even though
improved steering would be experienced.
This is because the action of locked wheels
on soft surfaces is to build up a wedge of
surface material in front which assists the
vehicle to stop.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
Whenever the vehicle is moving and your
foot is off the accelerator, regenerative
braking slows the vehicle and feeds energy
back to the high voltage battery.
By anticipating your stops and simply
removing your foot from the accelerator to
slow down, you can take advantage of the
energy gained from regenerative braking.
The power meter on the DIS provides real-
time feedback on the level of regenerative
braking, indicating the amount of energy
being generated and fed back to the high
voltage battery.
The amount of regenerative braking can
vary depending on the current state of the
battery. For example, you’ll experience a
reduction in regenerative braking if the
battery is extremely hot or cold or if the
battery is already charged to its maximum
allowable level.
PARKING BRAKE
APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE
With the vehicle stationary, pull the lever
(arrowed) to apply the parking brake.
The indicator light on the
DIS will illuminate.
Note: If the lever is operated while the
vehicle is traveling, the park brake will be
fully applied. The stop lamps will not
illuminate. This function works even when
the vehicle is shut-off.
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE
With your foot on the brake pedal, push the
lever to release the parking brake.
The indicator light on the DIS will turn off.
With your foot on the pedal, pull the switch
to engage the parking brake.
The indicator in the DIS should illuminate
when the parking brake is engaged.