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7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

x.  Poor wiping action:

(The wiper blade is not moving or 
is stuck on windscreen area.)

xi. 

Immobiliser activated

PROBLEM

7.1 DRIVING 

(continued)

,

Blade improperly set. 

,

Windshield is dirty with oil.

,

Opening the door manually with 
keys will activate immobiliser.

  

,

 Adjust the blade position and clean 

the windshield properly.

,

 Press button1 of remote twice to 

deactivate this condition

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Appearance of Service light can 
be due to temporary condition 
read by the EMS (On board 
computer). Please continue using 
the 

Reva

 and inform your 

Authorised Reva Service centre 
at the first oppurtunity. 

NOTE

If any of the problems mentioned 
above persists even after you 
have attempted remedial 
measures mentioned above, 
please contact the Authorised 
Reva Service Centre.

NOTE

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Summary of Contents for L-ion

Page 1: ...owner s manual...

Page 2: ...ase keep it safe as it will be of helpful should you require any assistance We also encourage you to carefully read the Warranty terms and conditions It will help you to understand the warranty covera...

Page 3: ...on to assist maintenance and instructions NOTE Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols This asterisk in the manual signifies that an item is an optional extra All information illustrations...

Page 4: ...ing Your Reva 5 0 Tyres 6 0 Do s and Don ts 7 0 Troubleshooting 8 0 Maintenance 9 0 Service Schedule 10 0 Reva s Safety Features 11 0 Key Technologies 12 0 Power Pack 13 0 Technical Specifications 14...

Page 5: ...ROOF LIGHT SWITCH DOOR LOCK DOOR OPENING LEVER SEAT RECLINING LEVER HATCH OPENING LEVER SEAT SLIDING LEVER HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTROL KNOB HEAD LIGHTS TURN SIGNAL LEVER PARKING BRAKE FUSE BOX ACCE...

Page 6: ...UGE PARKING BRAKE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT BATTERY LOW WATER LIGHT Not used HIGH BEAM LIGHT TEMPERATURE LIGHT SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER TRIP METER ENCODER FAULT NEUTRAL drive sequence CHARGING LOW BATTERY SER...

Page 7: ...Control Knob 1 5 Climate Control System 1 6 Keys Key switches 1 7 Door Locks 1 8 Seat Adjustment 1 9 Hood 1 10 Rear Hatch 1 11 Parking Brake 1 12 Roof Lights 1 13 Compartments 1 14 Mirrors Audio syste...

Page 8: ...flashing and glows green permanently The light disappears when the charge cable is removed from the charge port II LOW BATTERY LIGHT Red When the State Of Charge SOC in the Power Pack drops to about 2...

Page 9: ...g it plugged in to the utility supply under this condition will activate the battery heaters and warm up the batteries While in charge if the light continues to glow flash it indicates increased charg...

Page 10: ...stop to protect its drive system CAUTION 9 A flashing ON OFF temperature light during drive indicates a severe over temperature condition and may completely restrain the vehicle If you continue drivi...

Page 11: ...will be on when BFNR knob is at N position This light will blink if the key is switched on with control knob in either B F and R position If this light is blinking car will not move please turn the c...

Page 12: ...d at the first oppurtunity Instrument Cluster and Controls IX HIGH BEAM This lamp glows when the high beam headlights are turned on XII TURN INDICATOR The turn indicator light on the cluster will flas...

Page 13: ...measure the distance traveled on short trips between stops Keep track of your odometer reading and check the maintenance schedule regularly for required services Increased wear or damage to certain pa...

Page 14: ...strument Cluster and Controls III TURN SIGNALS The turn signal lights blink when you signal a lane change or turn Turn the side indicator lever upwards for left turn and downwards for right turn respe...

Page 15: ...ou the wiper will come ON for a few seconds wipes Instrument Cluster and Controls V HAZARD WARNING Pull up the switch to activate the hazard warning lights All six external turn signal indicators will...

Page 16: ...to move forward direction will give you addition speed for more acceleration and hill climbing Neutral N The RNFB knob should be in this position at the time of Key on and should be used while parkin...

Page 17: ...TE CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLS Instrument Cluster and Controls 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 BLOWER DEFROSTER SELECTOR LEVER BLOWER HEATER KNOB 12V D C SOCKET DEFOGGER SWITCH REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH A C VARIABLE THERMOSTA...

Page 18: ...r towards it 3 The vents at the two corners of the dashboard directs air onto the windows II BLOWER OPERATION The Blower can be operated by turning the knob from OFF position to any of the desired 4 o...

Page 19: ...HEATER To operate the Heater pull the Blower knob gently towards yourself and turn it to desired position The HEAT symbol in the center of the knob will light up Heater will automatically switch off w...

Page 20: ...lit when ON Press again to switch it OFF VII REAR DEFOGGER The rear hatch defogger will clear the fog frost or thin ice to give you a clear rear view The defogger can be activated by pressing the defo...

Page 21: ...nce fault with key On condition 1 6 KEYS KEY SWITCH CHIME I KEYS Your Reva comes with two identical keys They fit all the locks on your vehicle Key Switch and Doors Each key has an identification numb...

Page 22: ...iving Locking the doors will guard the occupants from being thrown out in case of accidental opening of a door CAUTION II TO OPEN THE DOOR UNLOCK anti clockwise LOCK clockwise UNLOCK LOCK Your Reva ha...

Page 23: ...itions flashes will come for 30 sec and heater comes ON with blower running at 4th speed If the event is still happening even after 30 sec then Flashes continue for further 30 sec 1 Operation with Rem...

Page 24: ...45 sec delay if the Key Switch is in the OFF position and the doors are closed 1 Close doors properly while coming out of the car 2 Do not turn the Key Switch ON when the doors are open this makes rem...

Page 25: ...p and slide the seat forward or backward Instrument Cluster and Controls II RECLINING THE SEAT The seat back can be reclined to four different angles by pulling a lever located on the right hand side...

Page 26: ...a To do so Step 1 Pull up the seat adjustment lever of the respective front seat and slide the seat forward Step 2 Recline the seat forward to allow easy entry to the rear Seat Step 3 Make sure the fr...

Page 27: ...nsert the latch plate into the latch slot Make sure the belt is securely latched Also check that the belt is not twisted Step 3 Position the lap belt as low as possible across your hips Then pull and...

Page 28: ...ld or infant in the occupant s lap Child restraint system Children and infants must never be transported without a proper restraint system This system can be purchased from the market Ensure that the...

Page 29: ...s hood Step 3 Lift the hood and pull the hood support rod out of its clip and insert the end into its housing on the passenger s side of the hood Instrument Cluster and Controls II CLOSING THE HOOD St...

Page 30: ...rframe on the driver s side Lift up hatch II CLOSING THE HATCH Gently press hatch down until it locks into position Do not bang the hatch Press the hatch glass fully at the handle till it locks before...

Page 31: ...BRAKE 1 12 ROOF Instrument Cluster and Controls NOTE In the event the start up key is ON the door is closed and the parking brake is pulled a chime should be heard when you press accelerator pedal Thi...

Page 32: ...ping lightweight articles iii Cable compartment This compartment in the rear is provided to store your charging cable and tool kit iv Beverage Holder A beverage holder can be accessed by pulling it ou...

Page 33: ...rate User s Manual SUN VISOR Two adjustable sun visors are provided in your Reva for protection of driver and passenger against glare In addition the passenger side sun visor comes equipped with a van...

Page 34: ...2 1 Climate Control Seats 34 CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS 2 33...

Page 35: ...used to independently control the temperatures of the two seats To select cool mode pull the switches UP To select heat mode keep the switches pushed in In both the cool and heat modes the following l...

Page 36: ...s for Charging 3 2 Charge Duration 3 3 Ideal Time to Charge 3 4 Under Charging Over Charging your Reva 3 5 Quick charge 3 6 Battery Heating 3 7 Charging Precautions 36 38 38 39 40 41 41 CHARGINGYOUR R...

Page 37: ...safe and simple process Just follow the 4 steps given below Step 1 Make sure parking brake is engaged Charging your Reva Ensure control knob is in neutral N mode Turn start up key to OFF position and...

Page 38: ...t lid and attach charging cable female end Step 4 Plug the other male end into a 15 Amp 220 240V external power source and then switch on power supply to it Your Reva is now on charge Check the Power...

Page 39: ...longer This is because the computerised system in your Reva will wait till the temperature of the Power Pack lowers before enabling the charging process 2 In conditions 20 C or 50 C temperature the ch...

Page 40: ...uption in power supply the computer controlled on board charger remembers the point at which charging was interrupted and resumes charging from where the charging stopped It also has an auto shut off...

Page 41: ...of additional charge required onboard computer will not allow this process NOTE 40 The quick charge port is located under the licence plate on the rear bumper assy The car has to be parked with parkin...

Page 42: ...rging process 4 Make sure that children are kept away from both on board external charge ports especially while charging 5 While charging it is recommended that your Reva is parked on a level surface...

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Page 44: ...4 1 Quick Start 4 2 Estimating Your Driving Range 4 3 Extending Your Driving Range 4 5 Battery Care 44 46 47 48 DRIVINGYOUR REVA 4 43...

Page 45: ...limits acceleration and speed at the take off stage This will enhance your safety and that of pedestrians nearby This Mode also enables you to maximise your driving range Step 4 Disengage the parking...

Page 46: ...harged partially NOTE Step 6 When you require a higher degree of acceleration rotate the Control Knob to Boost B mode In this mode you attain a much higher top speed This is electronically limited to...

Page 47: ...n your vehicle s Energy Management System EMS and Motor Controller These warning signals ensure as far as possible that you are never stranded on the road due to insufficient energy in the Power Pack...

Page 48: ...res recommended for use on your Reva 4 For better average speed acceleration driving range and comfort please ensure that prescribed maximum payload of 227Kgs is not exceeded 5 Avoid hard braking The...

Page 49: ...o mains If the Reva is not in use for long periods several days the batteries tend to lose charge due to self discharge Please keep the Reva continuously plugged to the mains The EMS on board will det...

Page 50: ...Tyre Pressure 5 3 Tyre Markings 5 4 Tyre Rotation 5 5 Tyre and Wheel Inspection 5 6 Wheel Alignment and Balance 5 7 Spare Wheel 5 8 Changing a flat tyre 5 9 Replacement of tyre 50 50 50 51 51 52 53 53...

Page 51: ...NT 35 PSI REAR 40 PSI Any underinflated tyre generates excessive heat that may result in reduced life of your tyres Check inflation pressures on all the tyres at least once a month before driving This...

Page 52: ...of tyres will result in uniform tyre wear It is however essential to get wheel alignment checked After the tyres have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as indicated on the doo...

Page 53: ...racteristics of your Reva Replacement of a tyre is needed when 1 The wear indicators are seen at three or more places around the tyre 2 Cord Fabric can be seen showing through the tyres rubber 3 The t...

Page 54: ...Service Team or Reva Customer Care Follow the 6 simple steps given below to change a flat tyre Step 1 Park the vehicle on firm level and non slippery ground away from traffic Turn the RNFB knob to N N...

Page 55: ...jack Remove the spare tyre by unscrewing the two bolts Step 3 Remove the hubcap by holding the cap on the top and bottom and pull it gently Loosen the four wheel nuts turn with the wheel wrench Locat...

Page 56: ...se the vehicle until the flat tyre is just off the ground Step 4 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tyre Temporarily place the flat tyre on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up You c...

Page 57: ...g anyone underneath Follow the directions for changing a tyre exactly and never get under the vehicle when only the jack supports it CAUTION Step 6 Lower the Reva to the ground and remove the jack Tig...

Page 58: ...6 1 Charging 6 2 Driving 6 3 Servicing 6 4 Installation of Accessories 6 5 Parking 6 6 Maintenance 58 59 60 61 61 61 DO S DON TS 6 57...

Page 59: ...e on board charge port during the charging process When your Reva is not in use keep it on charge The computer controlled on board charger will compensate any normal discharge of power Allow the Power...

Page 60: ...en at a traffic signal This will help in conservation of charge in the Power Pack and enhance your driving range Always maintain the recommended tyre pressure for optimizing driving range and comfort...

Page 61: ...been watered properly Power Gauge Light stays on after the start up key is turned on Temperature Light flashes after the start up key is turned on Parking Light stays on after the parking brake is dis...

Page 62: ...ur Reva and the manufacturer warranty will become null and void Always engage the parking brake while parking your Reva DO S DON TS 6 4 PARKING DO S DON TS Use a damp cloth or a soft brush to clean th...

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Page 64: ...7 1 Charging 7 2 Driving 64 64 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 63...

Page 65: ...Re insert the charging cable at the external Power Source and or the on board Charge Port and check that power supply is available Charge in shade cooler temperature or during the night when the ambie...

Page 66: ...dal thus preventing sudden movement of your vehicle If You may have engaged the RNFB knob to other positions other than Neutral N and pressed the accelerator The Motor Controller or Power Pack may hav...

Page 67: ...g shake PROBLEM Low or uneven tyre pressure Low or uneven tyre pressure disturbed Wheel Alignment Low or uneven tyre pressure disturbed Wheel Alignment Low or uneven tyre pressure Excessive tyre press...

Page 68: ...e position and clean the windshield properly Press button1 of remote twice to deactivate this condition POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Appearance of Service light can be due to temporary condition read by the...

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Page 70: ...8 1 Brakes 8 2 Tyres 8 3 Light 8 4 Fuse Box 8 5 Power Pack 8 6 Windscreen Washer and Wiper 8 7 Storing your Reva 8 8 Appearance Care 8 9 Towing your Reva 70 70 71 73 74 76 77 77 79 MAINTENANCE 8 69...

Page 71: ...in good condition with adequate tread and correctly inflated Inflation Keeping the tyres properly inflated provides the best combination of handling tread life and riding comfort Underinflated tyres w...

Page 72: ...hem replaced REPLACEMENT OF BULBS Headlight 1 Open the Bonnet and engage the support rod 2 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of bulb 3 Pull the rubber cap out 4 Release the bulb re...

Page 73: ...of taillight brake light or the 2 screws in case of turn indicator and reverse lamp 2 Rotate the bulb anticlockwise and remove it 3 Pull out the bulb from the bulb holder 4 Replace the bulb with a new...

Page 74: ...light Roof 4 Light F 3A Battery vent relay batt 5 heater relay F 20A Fuel Fired Heater Power 6 Norway only F 10A Hazard lights 7 F 7 5A Turn Signals Reverse 8 lights Rear fog light F 10A Wiper Washer...

Page 75: ...ist on top of the fuse cover Pull the respective fuse and check for a short circuit In the event of a short circuit the circuitry will be broken Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse provided on...

Page 76: ...8 5 POWER PACK Maintenance The battery power pack is all maintenance free and only needs checks every 6months by a authorized service engineer service centre 75...

Page 77: ...of either the windscreen or the wiper blade with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windscreen wiper If the blades are not wiping properly its could be time to replace the wiper blade...

Page 78: ...ome tips on preserving the appearance of your Reva A Exterior i Washing Dirt and grit can scratch the paint while tree sap and bird droppings can permanently ruin the finish Rinse the vehicle thorough...

Page 79: ...up on the inside of the windows Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear plastic surfaces Do not use spray water in the interior of your Reva Doing so can result in damage s to th...

Page 80: ...readed holes are provided at both front ends LH RH of the chassis frame immediately behind the front bumper for fixing the tow hook Fix the hook by turning it in either of the holes as per your conven...

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Page 82: ...embly 9 2 Steering Sub assembly 9 3 Brake Sub assembly 9 4 Transmission Sub assembly 9 5 Wheels and Tyres 9 6 Body 9 7 Electrical Electronics Sub assembly 9 8 Air Conditioning System 82 82 82 83 83 83...

Page 83: ...l Bush Parking Brake Lever Cable play damage Service at the interval listed x 1 000 kms or number of months whichever comes first I I I I I I I I I I I I I L 1 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 9 2 STE...

Page 84: ...SSEMBLY I I I I I I I I I T I L I I I I R I I I I I I T I L I I I I I I I I I R I T I L I I I I R I I I I I I T I L I I I I I I I I I I T I L I I I I R I R I I I I R I T I L I A Adjust C Clean L Lubri...

Page 85: ...I I I I I I I I C C C I I I I I I A I I I I I I I I C C C I I I I I I A I I I I I I I I C C C I I I I I I A I I I I I I I I C C C I I I I A Adjust C Clean L Lubricate R Replace I Inspect Correct T Tig...

Page 86: ...10 0 Your Reva s Safety features 86 REVA S SAFETY FEATURES 10 85...

Page 87: ...ssis and side impact beams cocoons passengers in an inadvertent accident Dent Proof Body Panels Most accidents in cities involve low speed skirmishes with other vehicles often leaving owners with expe...

Page 88: ...11 1 Steel Space Frame Chassis 11 2 Motor Controller 11 3 Energy Management System 88 88 89 KEYTECHNOLOGIES 11 87...

Page 89: ...ers manoeuverability and better range Repairs Quick and Economic KeyTechnologies MOTOR CONTROLLER Salient Features It converts Power Pack voltage to required AC voltage and Current to the motor It per...

Page 90: ...he IP cluster to enable various lamps to function These include 1 Charge Light 2 Power Pack Low Battery Water Light 3 Low battery light 4 Parking Brake ON in drive mode 5 Low Brake Fluid level 6 Neutr...

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Page 92: ...12 1 Location 12 2 Life Span 12 3 Integrated Systems 12 4 Servicing 12 5 Extending the Life of the Power Pack 12 6 Power pack Heater pad 92 92 92 92 93 94 POWER PACK 12 91...

Page 93: ...age capacity will start on full and decreases as battery ageing The life cycle of batteries are around 400 cycles based on maintenance and usage as described in the manual This is largely dependent on...

Page 94: ...wer Pack Do not drive when the needle indicator in the Power Gauge is on the red band In the event you are not using your Reva for more than one week it needs proper storing and plugged in for chargin...

Page 95: ...he open when it is very cold snowy 2 Keep the Reva continuously plugged into the mains power even after full charging so as to keep the battery heating system active 3 In case you see the temperature...

Page 96: ...nce 13 3 Motor 13 4 Power Pack 13 5 Motor Controller 13 6 Suspension Type 13 7 Tyres 13 8 Controls 13 9 Electricals 13 10 Braking System 13 11 Body Panels Bumpers 96 96 96 97 97 97 97 97 97 98 98 TECH...

Page 97: ...840 Kg 3800 mm Rack Pinion Welded Tubular Steel Space Frame A 20 drop will be noticed in the driving range if A C or Heater or Wiper is in use during drive NOTE Estimated range Estimated top speed Max...

Page 98: ...peration Brake and Accelerator 4 operating modes R N F B 13 8 CONTROLS The RNFB switch provides Reverse Neutral Foward Boost power modes of operation Headlights Park front Front Rear Indicators Side I...

Page 99: ...rear drum Parking brake mechanically actuated on the rear wheels Regenerative Braking to enhance the driving range Low Brake Fluid Warning provided on the Instrument Cluster Asbestos free brake liners...

Page 100: ...VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 14 99...

Page 101: ...entification is riveted on the chassis strut cross member below the jack handle mounting under the hood LOCATION OF MOTOR NUMBER Motor number is punched on the body of the motor LOCATION OF CHASSIS NU...

Page 102: ...INDEX 15 101...

Page 103: ...nt Do s Don ts Charging Driving Installation of Accessories Maintenance Parking Servicing Door Locks Door Pocket Driving Range Estimating Extending Driving Reva E Energy Management System EMS Equalisa...

Page 104: ...Features Seat Adjustments Seat Front Adjustment Reclining Seat Rear Access Folding Seatbelts Service Light Specifications Speedometer State of charge SoC Steel Space Frame Chassis Storing Your Reva 4...

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Page 106: ...Keep in vehicle at all times Contains important information on safety operation maintenance...

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