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K A R M A R E V E R O Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E...
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This Quick Reference Guide is to familiarize the owner of the vehicle of all normal operations and functions of the vehicle. The content of this reference guide is correct for this vehicle at the time of publishing.The content of the vehicle is subject to change, please consult the official Karma Revero Owner’s Manual at www.karmaautomotive.com/owners.
INTRODUCTION ........................ 7 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE............9 INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................17 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS ..................25 CONTROLS AND OPERATION ................29 STARTING AND DRIVING................... 35 USING THE TOUCH PANEL..................45 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE..................63 WHEELS AND TIRES ....................67 CHARGING AND FUELING THE VEHICLE............71 INDEX........................INDEX-1...
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INTRODUCTION Introduction INTRODUCTION Using This Quick Reference Guide......................8 Symbols Glossary ............................8 Notes About This Quick Reference Guide ..................8...
• Tire Warranty - details the warranty for Note: This manual applies to the Karma Revero. Each vehicle is built to order the vehicle’s tires therefore you may find some explanations in this manual for equipment or options not installed on your vehicle.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE Using the Key Fob ............................10 Opening the Doors ............................. 11 Master Lock and Unlock Switch......................11 Automatic Locking............................11 Child Safety Locks ............................. 12 Emergency Access ............................
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE USING THE KEY FOB Key Fob Unlock: Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle • Press unlock button once to unlock the WARNING: Always remove the key driver door. Press a second time to fob from the vehicle any time you exit unlock all doors and walk away from the vehicle.
5 mph (8 km/h) is reached or when Drive [D] or Reverse [R] is selected. To get to the these settings press: My Karma Settings To open the door from the interior of the vehicle, press the switch on the interior Doors &...
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS Child safety locks are installed on both 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 activated in the touch panel settings, See “Rear Window Inhibit”...
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE TRUNK INTERIOR RELEASE MANUAL DOOR OPENING HANDLE Your Revero is equipped with a mechanical trunk release handle that provides a means of escape in the event that a person becomes locked inside the trunk. Adults are...
VALET MODE For your peace of mind, your Revero has a Valet Mode for those times that your vehicle is parked by another person. When Valet Mode is active, access to the...
DEACTIVATING VALET MODE Touch the screen and a numeric keypad appears From Favorites select: My Karma Enter the four-digit pin code and press Valet Mode "Enter", the screen will display the home Note: Activating Valet Mode can be done in screen MyKarma >...
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10 seconds, the system returns to the locked screen. Note: If Valet Mode is active, and you cannot recall your PIN, you will need to take the vehicle to a Karma Automotive Retailer to reset the system.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel INSTRUMENT PANEL Interior Overview ............................18 Instrument Panel USA Specification ....................19 Instrument Panel Canadian Specification ..................20 Indicator Icons............................. 21 Warning and Information Messages....................23...
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL USA SPECIFICATION Lane departure warning (left/right) Performance buffer Fault indicator Odometer, Trip meter Audio / Phone status Fuel range Turn signals (left/right) Regenerative braking meter Drive Mode Speedometer Cruise control speed setting Total range Function indicators Selected PRND Mode Cruise control ON indicator Acceleration meter...
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL CANADIAN SPECIFICATION Lane departure warning (left/right) Performance buffer Fault indicator Odometer, Trip meter Audio / Phone status Fuel range Turn signals (left/right) Regenerative braking meter Drive Mode Speedometer Cruise control speed setting Total range Function indicators Selected PRND Mode Cruise control ON indicator Acceleration meter...
Check tire pressure function Calibration Tire pressure monitoring required. Apply foot system function. Contact a and park brake Karma Automotive Retailer Press brake to start Function check Brake fluid level low Icon Description Park brake on Rear center brake light...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Hazards (yellow) Fuel & Battery Icon Description Icon Description Powertrain function Good charge level Brake system function Low charge level Park sensor function Very low charge level Accelerator pedal function Onboard charger function Misc Hazards (red) Icon Description Icon Description Check engine...
In addition to the instrument panel messages, other notification messages can Icon Description be accessed through the touch panel by pressing: 12 volt system function My Karma Messages High-voltage battery state of charge low High-voltage battery function High-voltage battery temperature is low...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seats and Restraints SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Power Seats..............................26 Driver’s Seat Memory ..........................27 Seat Heaters............................... 27 Wearing the Seat Belt ..........................28...
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS POWER SEATS Seats and Restraints WARNING: Do not adjust any part of a seat while the vehicle is in motion. Vehicle movement may cause the seat to suddenly shift, potentially causing injury or loss of control. WARNING: To prevent possible injury, ensure that rear passengers cannot become trapped as the seat moves.
To turn on a front heated seat, touch the appropriate Heated Seat icon on the touch panel. From the touch panel, select: REAR SEAT HEATERS My Karma Settings Seats & Keys Seat Position Touch the “Set” selection You have now set the seat position for the current driver profile.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE To turn on a rear heated seat, press the FRONT SHOULDER BELT appropriate switch on the rear center console switch pack. WEARING THE SEAT BELT F A S T E N IN G T H E S E A T B E L T The height of the shoulder belt should be adjusted so that the belt passes over the center of your shoulder.
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CONTROLS AND OPERATION Controls and Operation CONTROLS AND OPERATION Steering Column Position........................30 Exterior Mirrors............................30 Power Windows ............................31 HomeLink® Transmitter ........................32 Programming a Device...........................32 Entry Gate/Canadian Programming ....................33 Information and Assistance ......................... 33 Accessory Power Outlets ........................34 USB Connections ............................34...
EXTERIOR MIRRORS WARNING: Depending on the type of mirror glass installed on your Revero, distances may be difficult to judge accurately. Objects viewed in the mirror may be closer than they appear. To adjust the exterior mirror position:...
CONTROLS AND OPERATION POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Closing power windows on fingers, hands or other vulnerable parts of the body may result in serious injury. Ensure that your passengers are familiar with the window controls and aware of the potential dangers. The power windows can be operated in Accessory or Ready Mode.
CONTROLS AND OPERATION HOMELINK® TRANSMITTER begins to flash, release the buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 WARNING: Do not use this seconds HomeLink® transmitter with any This initializes the HomeLink® garage door that lacks safety stop and transmitter and erases previous reverse features.
CONTROLS AND OPERATION ENTRY GATE/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING ROLLING CODE DEVICE EQUIPMENT PROGRAMMING Note: The assistance of a second person The technology of some entry gates may make the following steps quicker and requires you to press and repress (cycle) easier. Once the button has been pressed, the handheld transmitter button every two there are only 30 seconds in which to seconds during programming.
CONTROLS AND OPERATION ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS USB CONNECTIONS The power socket is suitable for 12V accessories requiring up to 10A or a maximum of 125 watts. FRONT 12V POWER OUTLET The center console has two USB ports. Both USB ports can be used for charging and playing music.
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STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and Driving STARTING AND DRIVING Starting the Vehicle ..........................36 Selecting Propulsion Mode (PRND)....................36 Drive Modes ..............................37 Cruise Control.............................38 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......................39 Parking Brake .............................39 Exterior Lighting ............................40 Turn Signals..............................40 Hazard Warning Flashers........................41 Wipers and Washers ..........................
STARTING AND DRIVING STARTING THE VEHICLE Note: If left in Accessory Mode, the vehicle Starting and Driving will automatically turn itself off after 10 minutes. Note: The vehicle cannot be put into Accessory Mode if the vehicle is in motion. READY MODE ACCESSORY MODE In Ready Mode, the vehicle’s high-voltage...
STARTING AND DRIVING STEALTH, SUSTAIN, AND SPORT With the vehicle in Ready Mode, press the MODES required button to select a propulsion. • Park [P] With Park [P] engaged, the propulsion unit is locked and the rear wheels cannot turn. To select another mode when the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle must be in Ready Mode and the brake pedal...
STARTING AND DRIVING ENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL To select Regen-1: To engage cruise control, the The vehicle defaults to Regen-1. The vehicle vehicle’s speed must be between will experience little resistance and the 20 mph (32 km/h) and 90 mph instrument panel will indicate Regen-1 on (145 km/h).
TURNING OFF ESC The indicator on the instrument panel To turn ESC off, press: should illuminate when the parking brake is engaged. My Karma Settings Safety Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Note: The current ESC setting will display...
STARTING AND DRIVING EXTERIOR LIGHTING REAR FOG LAMPS With the headlamps on, rotate and release the collar on the lever to turn the rear fog lamps on. An indicator illuminates on the instrument panel when the fog lights are operating. TURN SIGNALS The exterior lights are controlled by the left-hand steering column lever.
STARTING AND DRIVING HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS High-speed operation INTERMITTENT WIPE With the wiper control in position 3, rotate the collar clockwise to increase the interval between wipes. Rotate the collar counterclockwise to decrease the interval between wipes. Press the switch indicated by the arrow to operate.
WARNING: The PDC system may not through the touch panel by pressing: detect moving objects, such as children and animals, until they are My Karma dangerously close. Always maneuver with Settings caution and always use your mirrors. Safety...
• For example: When the left turn signal be able to "see" either. is selected but the vehicle turns right, The Karma Revero is equipped with a front the system will activate an audible camera—mounted in the interior, on the and visual warning windshield —which is responsible for...
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL Using the Touch Panel USING THE TOUCH PANEL Overview...............................46 Favorites............................... 47 Audio ................................49 Navigation..............................51 Phone ................................53 MiniBar ................................55 Using the System ............................58 Ventilation..............................61...
USING THE TOUCH PANEL OVERVIEW Touch the desired icon on the home screen Using the Touch Panel to access the desired feature. When active, The Karma touch panel offers many the icon will turn blue. features. Audio Rear window defroster...
• Navigation When the desired selection is • Phone highlighted, touch the Star icon next to • My Karma the selection to save it to favorites To remove a selection, just touch the Star icon again To delete favorites:...
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Touch Where To? Touch Go to begin navigation Up to ten destinations can be saved to the favorites list. My Karma Favorites is a place to PHONE find saved system configuration settings. Actions available from this screen include: • Quick activation of Valet Mode •...
Press the desired level to adjust the volume accordingly The Revero audio system Press the Mute icon to mute the sound includes AM/FM radio with the (icon turns blue with strike through)
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL SELECT A SOURCE CHANGING STATIONS There are three methods for changing the To select an audio source: radio station: Touch the Music Note icon on the main • The + or - icons of the Tune function display screen •...
USING THE TOUCH PANEL NAVIGATION referencing the current position of the vehicle. WARNING: Be careful when Touch the icon at the bottom right of the operating the navigation system. display to toggle between centered and Looking away from the road can lead to a whole route views.
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL MANUAL DESTINATION ENTRY NAVIGATION SCREEN From the Navigation screen, touch Once a destination has been selected, Where To? press Go to begin navigation. The Touch the Search box to bring up the Navigation screen will display turn-by-turn on-screen keypad directions on the left and a map view of the route on the right.
USING THE TOUCH PANEL PHONE WARNING: For your safety and that of other vehicle occupants, do not become distracted from driving when using any of these systems. BLUETOOTH To pair a phone via Bluetooth: Touch the Phone icon on the main display screen The first time a phone is paired, a To utilize the phone feature, a...
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Verify that the displayed pairing code Enter the phone number on the Revero screen matches the one Press the green button to place the call on the phone's display On the phone, select Revero to allow...
USING THE TOUCH PANEL ANSWERING CALLS CLIMATE CONTROL Touch the Climate icon at the center of the MiniBar. This screen contains options for all climate control settings: • Air conditioning (driver and passenger) • Heating (driver and passenger) • Ventilation (driver and passenger) •...
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL FAN SPEED Climate Control Icon Description Air conditioning system cools the cabin. Heating system heats the cabin. Air circulation controls the flow of air around the cabin. There are two options: recirculation or outside air. TEMPERATURE The fan speed control is indicated by a number and a small Fan icon.
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL DEFROSTERS VOLUME CONTROL The Defroster icons are Touch the Speaker icon on the located on each side of MiniBar to bring up the volume the main Climate controls. Pressing the desired Control icon. The left icon controls the main level will move the indicator to that level windshield defroster, while the right icon and adjust the volume accordingly.
USING THE TOUCH PANEL USING THE SYSTEM BLOWER SPEED/TEMPERATURE CONTROL Note: The heating and air conditioning systems are powered by the battery. Prolonged use will decrease the range of the vehicle in STEALTH Mode. AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL The climate control system features automatic temperature and air distribution control and is programmed to maintain optimum levels of comfort within the...
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL DUAL ZONE TEMPERATURE AIR CONDITIONING Touch the icon to switch between Note: The air conditioning system can be single zone and dual zone used on its own or in conjunction with the temperature control. heating system. When dual mode is active, the temperature Touch the icon for cool and for the driver and passenger sides of the...
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USING THE TOUCH PANEL HEATING AIR RECIRCULATION Note: The heating system can be used on Touch the icon to activate air its own or in conjunction with the air recirculation. conditioning system. Air recirculation prevents air Touch the icon to operate the entering from the outside and recirculates heating system and warm the air the air inside the vehicle.
The rear window defroster will operate for a period of time CABIN AIR FILTER before automatically switching Your Revero has a cabin air filter installed off. that prevents pollen, industrial fall out, The rear window defroster can also be road dust, and other particles from manually turned off as well.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPENING AND CLOSING THE Routine Maintenance HOOD WARNING: Never work on a vehicle the hood to prevent it from being closed by that is plugged in. Always remember the wind. to unplug the vehicle before working under Pull the (recessed) hood release handle, the hood or the underside of the vehicle.
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WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels and Tires WHEELS AND TIRES Using the Tire Repair Kit ........................68 Tire Pressures.............................69 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................69...
25 minutes, or the wheel rim has not risen from the ground, then the tire is too severely damaged for a safe repair. Call Karma Automotive Roadside Thread the end of the hose onto the tire Assistance to have the vehicle transported.
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Karma Automotive Retailer Reattach the gauge to the valve and Replace the tire sealant canister and check the pressure sealant/air hose assembly.
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WHEELS AND TIRES The telltale icon will flash for one minute if there is a system malfunction, then will illuminate continuously until the malfunction is corrected. The touch panel will display each sensor, showing its corresponding wheel temperature and pressure values.
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CHARGING AND FUELING THE VEHICLE Charging and Fueling the Vehicle CHARGING AND FUELING THE VEHICLE Charging the Vehicle ..........................72 Safety Precautions ...........................74 Fuel Filler ...............................74...
CHARGING AND FUELING THE VEHICLE CHARGING THE VEHICLE DC fast charging provides an approximate Charging and Fueling the Vehicle range of 40 miles in 30 minutes or less. WARNING: Improper use of portable Position the vehicle so that the charging electric vehicle charge cords may cord can easily reach the charging port cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and...
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This screen informs you that your vehicle attached, the charge indicator on the has detected a problem with the vehicle instrument panel will flash to remind and that you should consult your Karma you to disconnect the charge cord. Automotive Retailer.
WARNING: Only use containers specifically designed for carrying To refuel your Revero, it must first be fuel, and always remove them from the stationary in Park [P], powered off, and vehicle to fill them. Failure to do so may unlocked.
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CHARGING AND FUELING THE VEHICLE The fuel tank pressure will need to equalize with atmosphere, allow up to 60 seconds for the fuel filler cover to open from the time the fuel filler cover release button is initially pressed. A strap secures the fuel filler cap to the vehicle to prevent loss.
Index Accessory Sockets Accessory Power Outlets ........................34 Front 12V Power Outlet ......................... 34 Rear Accessory Power Outlets......................34 USB Connections ............................34 Brakes Applying the Parking Brake........................39 Parking Brake .............................39 Releasing the Parking Brake........................39 Charging the Vehicle Charging the Vehicle ..........................72 Climate Control Air Conditioning ............................59 Air Distribution ............................60...
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Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......................39 Turning Off ESC............................39 Engine Compartment Engine Compartment Overview......................65 Exterior Exterior Lighting ............................40 Exterior Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers ........................41 High Beam Headlamps ..........................40 Low Beam Headlamps ...........................40 Rear Fog Lamps ............................40 Turn Signals..............................40 Fuel Filling Fuel Filler ..............................
Trunk Interior Release Handle ......................13 Unlocking the Vehicle From Inside the Vehicle................11 Introduction Symbols Glossary ............................8 Using This Quick Reference Guide......................8 Key Fob Opening the Trunk............................. 13 Using the Key Fob ............................10 Lane Departure Warning..........................43 Locking and Unlocking the Vehicle Automatic Locking............................
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Safety Child Safety Locks............................12 Seat Belts Adjusting the Height of the Front Shoulder Belt .................28 Fastening the Seat Belt .........................28 Releasing the Belt.............................28 Wearing the Seat Belt ..........................28 Seats and Steering Column Driver’s Seat Memory ..........................27 Driver’s Seat Memory Setting Procedure ..................27 Driver’s Seat Programmable Memory.....................
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