Karsan Jest User manual



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PREFACE
Dear New JEST ELECTRIC Owner,
Thank you for choosing KARSAN JEST ELECTRIC. You
made the best choice. You now own a new minibus of
which every detail has been designed for your comfort and
commercial success.
Now you have a modern,powerful,strong business tool.
It is important to read this manual carefully in order to
understand and know your vehicle.
In order to use your vehicle in the safest and most efcient
way please follow the instructions and warnings in this
manual.
Congratulations on your new commercial enterprise tool
that we hope increases your earnings.
KARSAN Otomotiv AŞ.

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CONTENTS
1.1.1 Purpose of this Manual..................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.2 Purpose of this Vehicle..................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.3 Passenger and Vehicle Safety ........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.4 Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1.5 Service and Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................6
1.1.6 Use of Genuine Parts and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................7
1.1.7 KARSAN Services and Environment ................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.8 Using Mobile Phones and Other Accessories ...................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Labels Used on The Vehicle ..............................................................................................................................................................8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Vehicle ID Plate...............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ................................................................................................................................................9
CAPACITIES, SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DRIVER’S AREA........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Instrument and Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
AUTOMATIC DRIVER WINDOW ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Instrument Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
TPMS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.2 Touch Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Diagnostic Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Climate Control Screen................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.5.4 Light Control Screen ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5.5 Energy Control Screen ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.7 Trip Screen................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

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CONTENTS
2.5.8 Multimedia Screen ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.3 Left Control Lever................................................................................................................................................................ 24
WINDSHIELD WIPERS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.4 Right Control Lever.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
2.4.5 Engine Start-Stop Button...................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.6 Mirror Control Buttons.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.7 Window - Ramp Buttons....................................................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.8 Parking Brake...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.9 Power On Switch ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
SEAT ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.1 Driver Seat............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2 Safety Belt ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.3 Sunvisor ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.4 Interior Rear View Mirror......................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 Digital Display ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.6 Sliding Passenger Windows ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.7 Roof Hatch............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.8 Get Off Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
TYRE SELECTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1 Tyre Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1.1 Tyre Sizes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.2 Tyre Pressures..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Winter / Snow Tyre ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
SNOW CHAIN....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.3 Snow Chain............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.4 Tyre Replacement................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.2 Tyre Replacement ................................................................................................................................................................ 37

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CONTENTS
4.5 Tyres Rotation............................................................................................................................................................................... 38
EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE VEHICLE ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.1 Emergency Exits............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
6.1 Vehicle Exterior ............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
6.2 Vehicle Interior.............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
6.3 Corrosion Protection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.4 Corrosion Protection & Exterior Care ............................................................................................................................................... 41
CORROSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5 Seasonal Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 43

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This owners manual is prepared for you to ensure
use your safe and effective use of the vehicle.
The safety information is to protect you and your
passengers.
Prior to operating your vehicle please read this
manual carefully.
Failure to Operate the vehicle according to this
manual and any damage incuured as a result
is the responsibility of the vehicle owner and/
or operatör.
This owners manual should stay in the vehicle.
In addition to these information, Please obey all
applicable laws and regulations for operation of
this vehicle.
This manual is desgined for common use in all
JEST models, therefore some options and/or
specications may be different.
1.1.1 Purpose of this Manual 1.1.2 Purpose of this Vehicle 1.1.3 Passenger and Vehicle
Safety
Please Review Prior to Operating Your New JEST EV for The First Time
This vehicle is manufactured to carry passengers.
Passenger capacity is shown in the capacity
label. This vehicle cannot be used for another
purpose without voiding the warranty.
Improper use of this vehicle will be responsibility
of the owner and the driver and will void the
warranty
In order to keep you and your passengers
safe, some hardwares are used in the vehicle.
Also some equipments and materials are
recommended for the safety issues.
This equipments,hardwares and materials should
be used in their capacity and necessary physical
conditions should be kept to get the efcient
result.
INFORMATION
The technical information, design
specications and technical drawings are valid
on the issue date and are not binding. KARSAN
has the right to change the specications
without any prior declaration.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1.4 Symbols 1.1.5 Service and Maintenance
General
To explain information clearly, notication
symbols are used in this manual.
To ensure the most economical, efcient working
vehicle, periodical maintenance should be done.
Ensure the periodical maintenance and service
work is performed by an authorized service
center according to the owners manual, warranty
and service manuals provided with the vehicle.
INFORMATION
This symbol is used to give an important
information about the subject.
WARNING
This symbol is used to warn the user against
possible injuries and damages.
ENVIRONMENT
This symbol is used to warn the user to
protect the environment during processes.
OPTION
This symbol is used to inform the user about
the optional properties and functions.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
To ensure porper opration and safety,use only
genuine approved KARSAN spare parts.
In case of injuries and damages caused by
non-genuine parts, KARSAN will not accept any
responsibility.
Use of non-genuine parts and modciations
performed by unauthorized entitieswill void the
warranty and cause safety issues on the vehicle.
Only he service and maintenance work
at KARSAN service stations will ensure the
ideal driving experience. Therefore the clean
environment can be achieved.
To maintain the proper operation and safety of
your new vehicle, we suggest you only service
your new JEST only aty KARSAN authorized
service stations.
When you provide your vehicle to KARSAN
service station,it becomes a member of KARSAN
environment system.
At all of KARSAN service stations, environment
protection regulations are applied completely to
avoid pollution.
Mobile phones can cause driver distraction. It
is Agaınst the law in many cities and towns.
Therefore the use of mobile devices are not
recommended during the journey.
1.1.6 Use of Genuine Parts and
Accessories 1.1.7 KARSAN Services and
Environment 1.1.8 Using Mobile Phones and
Other Accessories
Prior to Operating Your New JEST

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SAFETY INFORMATION
1.2 Labels Used on The Vehicle
Prior to Operating Your New JEST
EMERGENCY EXIT
ATTENTION!
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
PULL THE HANDLE
ATTENTION!
PUSH AND ROTATE THE ARM
TO OPEN THE DOOR IN CASE
OF EMERGENCY

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Please refer to VIN for all maintenance and
vehicle inquiries.
VIN label is located on the driver door inside
panel and the right front mudguard.
2.1 Vehicle ID Plate 2.1.1 Vehicle Identication
Number(VIN)
Vehicle Identication
5000 kg
INFORMATION
The information on the label is required for
properly identing the vehicle for licensing
and service aar
WARNING
Do not alter or remove the VIN plateunder
penalty of the law

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Capacities, Specications
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Type Electric Traction Motor
Max. Power (kW) 125
Max. Torque (Nm) 300
Top Speed (km/h) 70
Turning Radius (mm) 6800
Range (km) - NEDC 80 (33kWh) / 110 (44 kWh) (Single Battery)
Range (km) - Optional 90 (33kWh) / 125 (44 kWh) (Single Battery)
Start Grade (%) 13
SAFETY & SECURITY
ABS Emergency Hammers
EBD Fire Extinguisher
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant) First Aid Kit (with Red Cross)
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)
TCS (Traction Control System)
DTC (Drag Torque Control)
Daytime Running Light
Fog Lamps (Front & Rear)
Third “STOP” Lamp
Parking Sensors
TRANSMISSION Traction Single speed automatic transmission
HVAC Air Condition (A/C) - 13,5 kW (Driver + Rooftop)
Heating Unit - 7 kW HV
2.2 Technical Specications

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Front axle Independent, MacPherson, Coil Springs & Telescobic
Shock Absorber
Rear axle
Semi-trailing , Coil Springs & Telescobic Shock
Absorber, Rear ARB
TIRES & WHEELS Tire Size 215 / 75 R 16C
Rear wheel rims 6J / 16
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 5845
Overall Width 2055
Overall Height 2630 (without A/C), 2800 (with A/C Unit)
Interior Height 1945 (Min) / 2185 (Max)
Front Overhang 1200
Rear Overhang 895
Wheelbase 3750
BRAKE SYSTEM Front & Rear Hydraulic & Disc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High Voltage Battery (Type - Capacity) Li-ion 360V –33 / 66 kWh (2017) & 44 /88 kWh
Charger (Type - Power - Time)
AC Type 1 - 3.7 kW - 16h (optional)
AC Type 2 - 7.4 kW - 8h (standard)
Combo 2 - 50 kW - 1.2h (std.) (from %0 to %80)
DOORS & WINDOWS
Emergency Exit Hammers
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Capacities, Specications
2.2 Technical Specications

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Technical Specications
2.3 Dimensions
2446 mm (With Mirrors)
1700 mm
1200 mm 3750 mm
1200 mm
5845 mm
895 mm

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
2.4 Instrument and Control Panel
Driver’s Area
Touch Screen
Start-Stop
Right Control Lever
Parking Brake
Power On
Window &
Ramp Buttons
Cluster
Mirror Control
Left Control
Lever
2.4.1 Cluster
2.4.2 Touch Screen
2.4.3 Left Control Lever
2.4.4 Right Control Lever
2.4.5 Start - Stop
2.4.6 Mirror Control
2.4.7 Window&Ramp
Buttons
2.4.8 Parking Brake
2.4.9 Power On

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Automatic Driver Window
2.4.1 Instrument Panel
60
40
20
0
80
100
120
140
EV Range : 110 km
PARK
BRAKE
60 %
POWER REX
MODE MODE
ECO
6.1
MODE
kW/100 km
002637 km21.07.2015 13:50
Ext Range : 310 km
80
100
60
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
100◦
50◦
0◦
1
1/2
0◦
1
2
7
6
3 4
5
1. Speedoemeter
2. Instant speed
3. Battery Charge Level
4. Charge - Distance Information
5. Transmission Information
6. Driving Mode
7. Instant Consumption

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Pictograms
Symbols
Hazard Warning Light
Serious Failure
Rear Fog Lamp Activated
Front Fog Lamp Activated
Low Beam Activated
High Beam Activated
Park Brake Activated
Brake Pad Wear Warning Light
ASR System Indicator Light
High Voltage System Warning Light
Turn Signal Activated, Left
Turn Signal Activated, Right
Ready to Drive
ABS System Indicator / Warning
Light
Brake System Warning Light
Steering System Warning Light
Steering Oil Level Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitorinbg Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature Is
High
Electronic Stability Control Indicator
Light
Line Departure Warning System
Charging Battery Warning Light
Check Engine Light
EBD System Indicator Light

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Fuel Level Warning Light
Limited Performance Indicator
Lamp
Cruise Control Indicator Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Airbag Warning Light
Step Open Warning Light
Charging Indicator Light
Electric Motor Indicator Light
Immobilizer Indicator Light
Service Indicator Light
ECO
MODE
Eco Mode Indicator Light
POWER
MODE
Power Mode Indicator Light
Rex Mode Indicator Light
RBS Indicator Light
RBS Warning Light
Symbols
INFORMATION
When the ignition key is activated, all warning
lamps light up once and disappear. If any
of the warning lamps’ remain on orlight
up during operation, it indicates a serious
problem that requires immediate servicing.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
2.4.2 Touch Screen
TPMS
Tire pressures (psi) and temperatures (˚C) are
displayed in this screen.
Due to warning type colors on the illustration
changes. Each color has a different meaning.
Red: High Pressure Warning, Fast Leak,
Sensor Failure
Blue: Sensor Battery Low
Yellow: Sensor NOT Found
Orange: Low Pressure Warning
Green: System OK
Black: Sensor ID NOT Indicated

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
2.5.2 Diagnostic Screen
Touch Screen
Temperatures and states of the components
below are displayed in this screen.
• DC-DC Converter
• Inverter
• HV Battery
• Charger
States are denoted with the messages below;
• ACTIVE
• NOT ACTIVE
• ERROR
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