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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CLEANING AND VEHICLE CARE
Cleaning and Vehicle Care
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
It is illegal to pollute drains, rivers and
waterways. Some cleaning products
contain chemicals that are hazardous to
the environment. Used toxic chemicals
must be disposed of at authorized waste
disposal sites only. Always take
precautions to prevent fluids from spilling.
HAND WASHING
CAUTION: Avoid using tight-napped
or rough cloths, such as washing
mitts. Care must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign substances
so the paint surface is not scratched or
damaged.
In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, observe the following:
• Do not wash the vehicle using hot water.
• Do not use detergents or dish washing
liquid.
• In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle
in direct sunlight.
• Do not aim water hoses directly at
window, door or hood seals, or through
wheel apertures onto brake
components.
Use a hose to flush grime and grit from the
bodywork before washing.
Only wash the bodywork using cold or
lukewarm water containing a good quality
wash and wax shampoo.
After washing, rinse with clean water and
thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois. Do not
allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish.
AUTOMATIC CAR WASHERS OR
PRESSURE WASHER
CAUTION: Karma Automotive
recommends that you hand wash
your vehicle. Do not use an automatic car
washer or pressure washer as these may
damage your vehicle’s paint finish, solar
roof, or other components.
Note: Vehicle or paint damage caused by
using an automatic car washer will not be
covered under the vehicle warranty.
WHEELS
CAUTION: Do not use chemical based
wheel cleaners or chrome polish
compounds, as these can damage the
finish of the wheel.
Clean with warm, fresh water containing a
good quality wash and wax shampoo.
Thoroughly rinse the wheels to remove any
residue.
CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE
During winter months if salt has been used
on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the car. Flush away
accumulations of mud in those areas
where debris easily collects (wheel arches
and panel seams, for example).
REMOVING TAR SPOTS
Use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots
and stubborn grease stains from paint.
After cleaning, immediately wash the area
with soapy water to remove all traces of
alcohol.