Karma REVERO 2017 User manual

KARMA REVERO
OWNER’S MANUAL

Karma Automotive, LLC
3080 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626
www.karmaautomotive.com
www.karmaautomotive.com/Manuals/My18Revero
Document Number: C1810ASD5082 (February 27, 2017 Edition)
© 2017 Karma Automotive, Inc. All rights reserved.
OWNER'S MANUAL
© 2017 Karma Automotive, LLC.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available
at the time of printing. Reprinting, translation and copying are not permitted without prior authorization.
KARMA, REVERO and the Karma Logo are registered trademarks of Kara Automotive, LLC.
This Owner's Manual is to familiarize the owner of the vehicle of all normal operations and functions of
the vehicle. The content of this manual is correct for this vehicle at the time of publishing. The content of
the vehicle is subject to change.

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INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................5
OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 11
VEHICLE SECURITY ................................................................................ 15
OCCUPANT SAFETY............................................................................... 25
CONTROLS AND OPERATION ............................................................. 43
POWER ...................................................................................................... 91
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................101
WHEELS AND TIRES .............................................................................129
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................149
INDEX.......................................................................................................................INDEX-1

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Karma Family............................................................................................................6
Using This Manual....................................................................................................................................6
Symbols Glossary....................................................................................................................................6
Notes About This Manual......................................................................................................................6
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
Electric Vehicle Precautions.................................................................................................................7
Maintenance and Repairs to Your Vehicle...................................................................................... 7
Body Repairs.............................................................................................................................................7
Vehicle Modifications..............................................................................................................................8
Quality Control..........................................................................................................................................8
California Proposition 65......................................................................................................................8
California Perchlorate Advisory.........................................................................................................8
Data Recording ........................................................................................................................................8
CONSUMER INFORMATION
IfYou Need Assistance.........................................................................................................................10
Reporting Safety Defects...................................................................................................................10

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
WELCOME TO THE KARMA
FAMILY
On behalf of Karma Automotive, thank you
for purchasing one of our vehicles.
Your Karma is designed to deliver a unique
combination of advanced technology with
timeless design.
We are committed to providing you with an
ownership experience that is second to
none, and we look forward to serving you in
the years ahead.
USING THIS MANUAL
For your own safety, follow the instructions
and warnings contained in this manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failing to follow
instructions is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Keep this manual in your vehicle as a
reference for the safe and enjoyable use of
your vehicle. Should you sell your car, leave
this manual with it for the next owner.
If you are unable to find the information
you need, it may be contained within one of
the additional documents included in your
Owner’s literature pack:
•Quick Reference Guide - a summarized
version of this document allowing you to
quickly familiarize yourself with the
vehicle.
•Infotainment Online Emulator -
describes how to use the features of the
touch-screen.
•Warranty and Service - details of the
vehicle warranty and servicing
requirements for your vehicle.
•Roadside Assistance - details the
complimentary benefits and services
provided to Karma vehicle owner.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
The following symbols used within this
manual call your attention to specific types
of information.
WARNING: Indicates either an
instruction which must be followed
precisely, or information that should be
considered with great care in order to
avoid the possibility of personal injury or
injury to others.
CAUTION: Indicates either an
instruction which must be followed
precisely, or information that should be
considered with great care in order to
avoid the possibility of damage to your
vehicle.
This symbol identifies instructions
that should be observed in order to
prevent unnecessary damage to the
environment.
NOTES ABOUT THIS MANUAL
All specifications and descriptions are
accurate at the time of printing.
Continuous improvement is a constant
goal at Karma Automotive, therefore we
reserve the right to make changes to this
manual at any time, without notice and
without obligation.
Note: This manual applies to all Karma
models. As a result, you may find some
explanations for equipment or options not
installed on your vehicle.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options that may not be
available at the time of publication. It may
also describe options not equipped to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may differ slightly from your
vehicle.
Copyright © 2017 Karma Automotive, LLC.
All rights reserved.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
Information About Your Vehicle
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE
Karma Automotive recommends having
maintenance and repairs for your Karma
performed by an authorized Karma Service
Provider.
To locate your nearest authorized Karma
Service Provider, go to
www.karmaautomotive.com or contact
Karma Consumer Affairs.
BODY REPAIRS
If you're involved in a collision, you want
your vehicle to be returned to its
pre-accident condition when repaired.
That's why it is important to make sure your
vehicle is repaired with only genuine Karma
Automotive parts.
Some repair shops and insurance
companies may suggest using non-original
equipment or salvaged parts to save
money. However, these parts may not
meet Karma's high standards for quality, fit
and corrosion resistance. In addition, non-
original equipment and salvaged parts
(and any damage or failures they may
cause) are not covered by any Karma
warranty.
The best way to ensure that your vehicle is
repaired with genuine Karma Automotive
parts is to take it to a Karma Service
Provider. Each Service Provider works with
selected collision repair centers that meet
Karma's strict requirements for training,
equipment, quality, and customer
satisfaction. These repair centers use
genuine Karma Automotive parts
exclusively in the repair of Karma vehicles.
IMPORTANT
Your Karma is an electric vehicle with a
range-extending gasoline engine.
WARNING: The Karma has both
high-voltage Direct Current (DC)
and Alternating Current (AC) systems as
wellasa12-voltsystem.BoththeDCand
AC high voltage systems are very
dangerous and can cause personal
injury, severe burns, electric shock and
even fatal injury unless appropriate
precautions are taken.
WARNING: Always observe and
obey the instructions on labels
attached to components on the vehicle,
they are for your safety.
WARNING: Do not touch, attempt
to remove or replace any high
voltage parts, wiring (identified by the
orange outer sleeving) or connectors.
WARNING: Ifthevehicle isinvolved
in an accident, do not touch any
high voltage wiring, connectors orthe
components connected to the wiring.
WARNING: If a vehicle fire occurs,
extinguish it with a Class D
powder-type fire extinguisher.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
WARNING: The installation of non-
approved parts and accessories, or
the carrying out of non-approved
modifications, may be dangerous and
could affect the safety of the vehicle and
occupants, and also invalidate the terms
and conditions of the vehicle warranty.
WARNING: Karma Automotive will
not accept any liability for death,
personal injury or damage to property
which may occur as a direct result of non-
approved modifications or the installation
of non-approved accessories.
If you have a disability which may require
modification to the vehicle, please contact
Karma Automotive before any
modifications are made.
QUALITY CONTROL
You may have noticed a few miles/kms on
the odometer when you took delivery of
your Revero. Some of these miles were a
result of the comprehensive process used
to ensure the quality of your Revero.
This process includes extensive inspections
during and after production. The final
inspection takes place at the selling
Retailer and includes a road test
conducted by a trained Karma Automotive
Technician.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Certain vehicle
components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain by-
products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
WARNING: Certain components of
this vehicle such as air bag modules,
seat belt pre-tensioners and Lithium
batteries may contain Perchlorate
Material. Special handling may apply for
service orvehicle end of life disposal. See
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
DATA RECORDING
SERVICE DATA RECORDING
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle such as engine,
throttle, steering or brakes. In order to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle,
Karma Automotive and its authorized
service facilities may access vehicle
diagnostic information through a direct
connection to your vehicle.
EVENT DATA RECORDING
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such data (as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle),
will assist in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.
•Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
•Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the
vehicle or the EDR.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Consumer Information
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
Both Karma Automotive and your Karma
Retailer are dedicated to serving your
automotive needs. Your complete
satisfaction is our first priority. Should you
have a problem or concern, please take the
following steps to ensure the quickest
possible response:
Step 1 - Discuss the situation with an
appropriate member of your Retailer team
such as the Service Manager or Customer
Satisfaction Manager.
If necessary, escalate to the Retailer owner
or General Manager for assistance. In most
cases, a satisfactory solution can be
reached at this step.
Step 2 - If your Retailer does not address
your concern to your satisfaction, please
contact the Karma Client Services Team:
[email protected]
(855) 56-KARMA (52762)
You may also contact us by mail at:
Karma Client Services
2975 Red Hill Ave.
Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Whether calling or writing, please provide
the following information:
•17-digit Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) found on the vehicle registration
paperwork and on the certification label
located on the driver's door pillar.
•Current vehicle odometer reading.
•Name of your selling and servicing
Karma Retailers.
•Your day and evening contact
telephone numbers.
•Your email address.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Karma Automotive.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your Retailer, or Karma
Automotive.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
CANADA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform Transport Canada, in addition to
notifying Karma Automotive.
To contact Transport Canada, call their
toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.

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OVERVIEW
Overview
EXTERIOR
Exterior Overview..................................................................................................................................12
INTERIOR
Interior Overview...................................................................................................................................13

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EXTERIOR
Exterior
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood. See “Hood” on page 105.
2. Solar roof. See “Cleaning and Vehicle
Care” on page 114.
3. Charging port cover. See “Charging the
Vehicle” on page 92.
4. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). See “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” on page 136.
5. Exterior door release. See “Locking and
Unlocking the Vehicle” on page 16.
6. Wheels and tires. See “Tire Care” on
page 130.
7. Fuel filler cover. See “Fuel Filling” on
page 98.
8. Trunk. See “Trunk” on page 21.
9. Exterior sound. See “Exterior Sound” on
page 83.
10. Vehicle recovery eye. See “Vehicle
Recovery” on page 124.

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INTERIOR
Interior
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Exterior mirror control. See “Exterior
Mirrors” on page 54.
2. Exterior lights and turn signal. See
“Exterior Lighting” on page 51.
3. STEALTH, SPORT, SUSTAIN mode
selection. See “Driving Modes” on
page 76.
4. Audio and phone controls. See “Using
the Touchscreen” on page 55.
5. Driver Information System (DIS). See
“Driver Information System (DIS) USA
Specification” on page 45.
6. Cruise control. See “Cruise Control” on
page 82.
7. REGEN mode selection. See “REGEN
mode” on page 77.
8. Wipers and washers. See “Wipers and
Washers” on page 50.
9. Start/Stop button. See “Starting the
Vehicle” on page 73.
10. Master door locking. See “Master Lock
and Unlock Switch” on page 19.
11. Hazard warning flashers. See “Hazard
Warning Flashers” on page 52.
12. Glove compartment open. See “Glove
Compartment” on page 22.
13. Touchscreen. See “Using the
Touchscreen” on page 55.
14. Mode selector. See “Using the
Touchscreen” on page 55.
15. Power window controls. See “Power
Windows” on page 53.
16. Horn.
17. Steering column adjustment. See
“Steering Column Position” on page 26.
18. Hood release (recessed). See “Hood” on
page 105.
19. Fuel filler cover release. See “Fuel Filler”
on page 98.
20. Parking brake. See “Parking Brake” on
page 79.
21. Trunk release. See “Trunk Interior
Release Handle” on page 21.

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VEHICLE SECURITY
Vehicle Sec urity
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
About the Key FOB................................................................................................................................16
Using the Key FOB.................................................................................................................................16
Medical Safety.........................................................................................................................................17
Replacingthe Key FOB Battery........................................................................................................18
Caring forthe Key FOB........................................................................................................................18
Opening the Doors................................................................................................................................18
Master Lock and Unlock Switch........................................................................................................19
Automatic Locking.................................................................................................................................19
Child Safety Locks.................................................................................................................................19
EmergencyAccess ................................................................................................................................19
TRUNK
Opening the Trunk .................................................................................................................................21
Trunk Interior Release Handle...........................................................................................................21
GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND VALET MODE
Glove Compartment............................................................................................................................22
Valet Mode..............................................................................................................................................22

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle
ABOUT THE KEY FOB
The vehicle security system, door locks, and
ignition are controlled by the key fob. The
doors and trunk can be either locked or
unlocked using the key fob. The key fob is
part of the immobilizer system. It operates
in the manner described below.
Passive entry to the vehicle is allowed when
you activate the exterior door handle
switch and you have a registered key on
your person (in your pocket or in your
purse). You can configure the setting to
unlock the driver's door or all doors through
the Central Infotainment Unit (CIU).
The doors can be programmed to use the
Passive Lock feature. When the vehicle is in
Park [P], press the exterior door handle
switch before closing the door. After the
door closes, the doors will lock
automatically and the park lights will flash,
indicating successful activation of the
security system.
The key fob can also be used to activate the
remote pre-conditioning feature.
You have been supplied with two key fobs
which also have an emergency key blade.
OBTAINING REPLACEMENT KEYS AND
KEY FOBS
If you lose a key fob or an emergency key
blade, contact your local Karma Service
Provider to obtain a replacement.
When ordering a new key fob, bring all
available key fobs for the vehicle to your
Karma Service Provider to allow the
system to be reprogrammed. If a key fob or
the key number is not available, your
Karma Service Provider can obtain the key
code from a restricted access database.
USING THE KEY FOB
WARNING: Always remove the key
fobfromthevehicleanytimeyouexit
and walk away from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Remove all key fobs from
the vehicle when it is left unattended.
Thiswill ensure thevehicle is left in a secure
condition.
The buttons on the key fob operate as
follows:
1. Key Fob Lock:
•Press onceto lock the vehicle and
activatethe vehicle's securitysystem.
The vehicle's lights will briefly flash to
confirm the security system is active.
Passive Lock:
•When exiting thevehicle, pressthe
switch on the exterior door handle,
close the door. All doors should lock
and the parking lights should flash
once, indicating the securitysystem is
active.
•Press once,then press and hold the
lock button for two seconds to
activate the remote pre-conditioning
feature.The lightswill flashtwice;one
short and one long, to signal
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
2. Key Fob Unlocking:
•Press unlock button once to unlock
the driverdoor. Press a second time
to unlock all doors.
•The horn should sound once and the
park lights should flash once.
Passive Unlock:
•When a programmed key fob is in
your possession, activate an exterior
door handle. The driver door should
unlock.
•The horn should sound once and the
park lights shouldflash once.
•This feature can be programmed to
unlock all doors through the CIU.
3. Trunk
•Press and hold the trunk release
button for 3 seconds to unlock the
trunk.
Note: The lock and unlock settings for your
Revero can be configured to your personal
preferences via the touchscreen.
The buttons on the key fob transmit a
coded radio signal to a receiver in your
Revero. It is not necessary to point the key
fob at your vehicle, but you must be within
operating range. The operating range will
vary according to the condition of the key
fob battery and other physical factors.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
using the buttons on the key fob, you may
need to change the key fob battery.
Note: Interference from other radio
equipment operating on a similar
frequency may also affect the operation of
the key fob. If this happens, operate the key
fob as close to your vehicle as possible. If
you are still unable to unlock your vehicle
with the key fob, use the manual door lock.
MEDICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Any person with an
implanted medical device should
ensurethat the device is kept at a distance
of at least 8.7 inches (22 cm) away from
any transmitter mounted in the vehicle.
This is to avoid any possibility of
interference between the system and the
device. Interference may cause the
implanted medical device to malfunction,
causing serious injury ordeath.
Transmitters which detect the presence of
the key fob are located in the following
locations on your Revero:
1. Behind the touchscreen.
2. Beneath the center console.
3. Trunk - underside of the rear parcel
shelf.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
REPLACING THE KEY FOB
BATTERY
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
If the vehicle detects that the key fob
battery is low, a text message will be
displayed in the Driver Information
System (DIS): "Key Fob Battery Low".
When the vehicle is brought in for service,
the key fob battery will be replaced as part
of the service procedure.
To change the key fob battery:
1. Place the key fob button side up on a
soft surface.
2. Using a fingernail, carefully release the
battery tray lock. The battery tray is
spring loaded and will automatically
slide the battery out.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery (type CR2032)
with the ‘+’ side facing upwards. If
possible, avoid touching the flat
surfaces of the battery because finger
marks will reduce battery life. Wipe the
battery clean before installing.
5. Re-assemble the two halves of the key
fob by aligning them and pressing them
together until they snap into place.
Used batteries must be disposed of
correctly, as they contain harmful
substances. Seek advice on disposal from
your local Karma Service Provider and/or
your local authority.
CARING FOR THE KEY FOB
CAUTION:The key fob contains
delicate electronic circuits and must
be protected from impact, water damage
and high temperatures. Avoid contact with
solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Do
not leave the key fob exposed to direct
sunlight.
OPENING THE DOORS
Note: The exterior and interior door
releases are disabled when the vehicle is
locked.
FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle unlocked, lightly press the
touch pad located behind the door handle
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE
To open the door from the interior of the
vehicle, press the arrowed switch on the
interior door panel.
MASTER LOCK AND UNLOCK
SWITCH
To lock or unlock all the doors while in the
vehicle, press the master locking switch
arrowed above.
When any door is unlocked or open, an
amber indicator on the switch will
illuminate.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING
WARNING: Never adjust the Settings
in the CIU while you are driving your
vehicle, even if you are temporarily
stopped. Wait until you are in a safe
location away from traffic, put the vehicle
in Park, and then access the Settings menu.
Dependent upon configuration, the
vehicle's doors will either lock automatically
when a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) is reached
or when D (Drive) or R (Reverse) is selected.
The Automatic Locking configuration can
be programed from the home screen:
1. From MyKarma, select Settings.
2. Select Interior then Auto Door Lock.
3. Configure the auto door lock function to
the desired settings.
WARNING: Neveradjustthe Settings
in the CIU while you are driving your
vehicle, even if you are temporarily
stopped. Wait until you are in a safe
location away from traffic, put the vehicle
in Park, and then access the Settings menu.
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
Child safety locks are installed on both of
the rear doors to prevent children from
using the rear door switches and
accidentally opening the doors when the
vehicle is in motion or parked.
The child safety locks are automatically
activated by inhibiting the operation of the
rear windows, see “Rear window inhibit” on
page 53.
It is recommended that the child safety
locks are activated whenever children are
being carried in the rear seats.
EMERGENCY ACCESS
EMERGENCY UNLOCKING
If the key fob buttons fail to unlock, lock or
open the trunk, replace the key fob battery.
If the key fob still fails to unlock the vehicle,
you can unlock the passenger's door using
the key blade.
Note: It is recommended that you keep the
mechanical key in the carrying case
provided or in a secure location easily
accessible.