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
ERROR MESSAGES
WARNING: If an error is detected by 
the parking brake, never rely on the 
parking brake to hold the vehicle on a slope.
If an error is detected by the parking brake 
system, both the brake system and parking 
brake warning lights on the DIS will flash 
and a message will be displayed in the DIS.
When the 12 Volt disconnect procedure is 
performed, or the #10 fuse has been 
removed from the fuse panel, a text 
message will appear in the DIS and the 
parking brake icon will be flashing alerting 
the driver to re-calibrate the parking brake.
To re-calibrate the electronic parking 
brake, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle in system Ready 
mode. Pull the parking brake button, 
then push the button.
2. The icon will stop flashing and the text 
message will disappear.
EMERGENCY USE
CAUTION: Driving the vehicle with the 
parking brake applied, or repeated 
use of the parking brake to slow the vehicle, 
may cause serious damage to the brake 
system.
In an emergency, with the vehicle traveling 
more than 2mph (3km/h), pulling and 
holding the parking brake lever gives a 
gradual reduction in speed.
Note: If the vehicle is moving and the 
parking brake is applied, the system will 
automatically release the parking brake 
after 10 seconds to prevent damage to the 
system and the message “PARK BRAKE 
CANNOT APPLY” is displayed. 
The parking brake must be reapplied to 
continue slowing the vehicle.
Message Action
Park brake error. The system has 
detected an error.
Refer problem to 
your Karma Service 
Provider as soon as 
possible.
Park brake 
cannot apply.
The parking brake 
cannot be applied.
Refer problem to 
your Karma Service 
Provider as soon as 
possible.
Park Brake 
Cannot Release.
The parking brake 
cannot be released.
Do not drive vehicle!
Refer problem to 
your Karma Service 
Provider as soon as 
possible.
Calibration 
Required. Apply 
Foot and Park 
Brake.
Apply the foot brake 
and then apply the 
parking brake to 
calibrate the system.










