Selecting A Propulsion Mode - Fisker Karma 2012 Owner's Handbook Manual

SELECTING A PROPULSION
MODE
With the vehicle in Drive mode, press the
required button to select a mode.
Note: If the READY indicator light flashes
when selecting a mode, a fault has been
detected. Try selecting the mode again, if
the fault persists contact your Fisker
Automotive Retailer.
• P (Park)
With Park 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
Drive mode and the brake pedal
depressed.
Note: P (Park) is automatically engaged
whenever a charging cable is connected
to the charging port to prevent the
vehicle being accidentally driven while
still connected.
• R (Reverse)
Selectable whenever the vehicle is
stationary or its forward speed is less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Starting and Driving
• N (Neutral)
Allows the vehicle to be stationary
without the propulsion unit being
locked.
To select another mode when the
vehicle is in N (Neutral) and moving at a
speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h), you
must press the brake pedal. At speeds
above 30 mph (48 km/h) you can only
select the drive mode suitable for the
current direction of travel.
• D (Drive)
Selectable whenever the vehicle is
stationary or its speed is less than
30 mph (48 km/h) in reverse.
The instrument cluster will show the
currently selected mode and the button
associated with the mode will also
illuminate.
Note: Similar to a conventional automatic
transmission, when you select D (Drive) or R
(Reverse), the vehicle will move (creep) if
you do not have the parking brake applied
or the brake pedal depressed.
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