Fisker Karma 2012 Owner's Handbook Manual page 65

Emergency shut down procedure
WARNING: The vehicle's electrical
system powers the power steering
pump, brake servo pump, anti-lock braking
system and electronic stability control
system. Shutting down the electrical system
with the vehicle in motion will increase
braking distances, as well as requiring
greater effort to steer the vehicle, with a
possibility of the wheels locking causing the
vehicle to skid. Only enact this shutdown
procedure in an emergency.
In an emergency situation, if you need to be
able to shut the vehicle down while it is still
in motion, the vehicle electrical system can
be turned off by pressing the Start/Stop
button three times in quick succession or by
pressing and holding until the vehicle
powers off.
Key fob not detected
If the Start/Stop button is pressed and the
key fob is not detected by the vehicle, a
warning message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster. If you have the key fob
and it is still not detected, use the keyless
start backup procedure.
If the vehicle is in Accessory or Drive
modes and the vehicle can no longer
detect the key fob, an indicator light will
illuminate and the warning message "KEY
FOB LEFT VEHICLE" will be displayed on
the instrument cluster. This will be
accompanied by a rapid chime.
Note: Always make sure you have the key
fob with you before making a journey as you
will be unable to restart the vehicle once it
has been switched off.
Starting and Driving
Keyless start backup procedure
If the vehicle has been unlocked using the
emergency key blade or the key fob is not
detected by the vehicle, it will be necessary
to use the keyless start backup to disarm
the security system and start the vehicle.
Position the key fob against the A post trim
panel located in the driver's side foot well
with the buttons facing the pedals.
Note: There are markings on the trim panel
to help locate the correct position.
When the key fob is positioned in this area
it will be recognized by the vehicle and a
message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Holding the key fob in position and the
brake pedal depressed, press and release
the Start/Stop button to put the vehicle in
Drive mode.
Once the vehicle is in Drive mode you no
longer need to hold the key fob against the
trim panel.
Note: If the key fob is still not recognized, or
the vehicle fails to enter Drive mode,
contact Fisker Automotive or your local
Fisker Retailer.
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