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  • Page 1 FIAT 500e 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 WARNING! tured. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your Corporate Communication S. p. A. , used under license perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and by Chrysler Group LLC.
  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Italian styling that is as good for the maintaining its validity environment as is fun to drive! • the range of additional services available to FIAT This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Group Automobiles customers...
  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Smartphone Features ....16 IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION ..12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Vehicle Charge Indicators....28 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .37 ▫...
  • Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .76 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .
  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION Your 500e operates entirely on electricity stored in the high voltage battery. Unlike a conventional vehicle or Hybrid there is no internal combustion engine. Battery Electric Vehicles have unique operating characteristics that you should become familiar with to ensure you are getting the optimal performance from your vehicle.
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 • Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only lose WARNING! (Continued) approximately 3 percent of their charge per month. when your vehicle requires service by a trained • Lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which means technician at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 16: 500E Electric Vehicle Features

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES • During vehicle start up and shut down a clicking noise Understanding the unique characteristics of your 500e will help ensure maximum performance and the best may be heard from within the vehicle. When the driving range from your vehicle.
  • Page 17: Single-Speed Transmission

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The audible warning system uses an in-car sound syn- Auto Park thesizer with a speaker located in the underhood com- Auto Park will automatically place the transmission into partment. The warning system is automatically activated PARK if there is an indication that the driver may leave when selecting DRIVE or REVERSE.
  • Page 18: Climate Control (Hvac System)

    Electric Air Conditioning Compressor Smartphone Features Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor. With the “FIAT Access” smartphone app, you can moni- The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high tor the state of charge of the high voltage battery or voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle initiate charging from your phone.
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 your car’s climate control system remotely. The smart- How do I get the “FIAT Access” smartphone App? phone app provides the following features: Visit the 500e registration website: • Monitor battery charge level https://www.fiataccess.com/500eSubscribe...
  • Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ID is found in the vehicle’s instrument cluster. To locate the connectivity ID follow the steps below: 1. Press the menu button on the instrument cluster. Connectivity ID 3. Select “Connectivity ID”. Menu Button 2.
  • Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. You will now be asked to fill in your contact informa- tion and a user name and password. 3. Once finished with registration you will be directed to your 500e owner’s site. 4.
  • Page 22: Electric System Operation

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION A Level 2 charging station can be installed at your residence. The Level 2 unit and installation service is Level 1 Charging available for purchase at your authorized dealer. (120V —...
  • Page 23: Charge Times

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Charge Times Type of Charge Estimated Charge Time The following factors determine the time it takes to Level 1 (120V/15A) Approximately 23 hours charge the high voltage battery: Level 2 (240V/30A) Approximately 4 hours •...
  • Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAE J1772 Charge Receptacle Your vehicle uses an industry standard SAE J1772 charge receptacle (vehicle’s inlet) for both AC Level 1 (120V) and AC Level 2 (240V) charging. EVSE Location NOTE: The EVSE charge cord is used for Level 1 charging only.
  • Page 25: Evse Operation And Status Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 EVSE Operation And Status Information When the EVSE is first plugged in it will go through an initialization and self test. For the first three seconds after plugging in your EVSE all the LED’s will remain off. After approximately three seconds the EVSE performs an internal self test and Ground Continuity Test.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fault Fault In- Charge Level Charge Level Indica- Time AC LED dicator Indicator LED’s Indicator LED’s tor LED • • • • • • • • • • • After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle’s charge inlet •...
  • Page 27: Charging The High Voltage Battery

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 3. Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin by Fault Charge Level Indicator lifting the rear cargo cover. Indica- Time LED’s tor LED • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Plug the EVSE into a standard 120V AC outlet that is properly grounded. It is recommended that the EVSE is connected to an AC outlet on a circuit which is not electrically loaded by other devices.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Charge Indicator Charge Receptacle Door 8. When charging is complete, or the vehicle needs to be NOTE: unplugged, remove the EVSE by pushing the button • In the event of an error in the charging process the AC on the charge connector and pull firmly to remove it power to the vehicle will stop and a red indicator will from the charge receptacle.
  • Page 30: Vehicle Charge Indicators

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Charge Indicators Instrument Cluster High Voltage Battery Gauge There is a battery gauge indicator located on the instru- ment cluster. The battery gauge will display, with pro- gressive color indication, the current state of charge for the high voltage battery;...
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Charge Low And Limited Power Messages The state of charge is monitored during normal opera- tion. If the state of charge reaches certain thresholds the following messages will also be displayed on the cluster: •...
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The limited power mode can also be activated if NOTE: At 0% state of charge or below the following the high voltage battery temperature is too high or too features will be disabled if in use: low.
  • Page 33: A Word About Your Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: In the event of an error in the charging process the outer two lights will blink. Number Of Indicator Percent Of Battery Lights Illuminated Charge 1 Light 0 – 20% 2 Lights 21 –...
  • Page 34: Ignition Key Removal

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the transmission in PARK. 2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Mechanical Key Release Button The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK, and re- move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. •...
  • Page 36: Locking Doors With A Key

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition • Do not leave children or animals inside parked and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a vehicles in hot weather.
  • Page 37: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also Replacement Keys considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
  • Page 38: General Information

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and subject to the following conditions: liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-...
  • Page 39: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the...
  • Page 40: Programming Additional Transmitters

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”. If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Key Fob Screw Location Battery Case Removed 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the 4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the battery observing its polarity. screw to lock it into place.
  • Page 42: General Information

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 1.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 44: Power Door Locks

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! (Continued) A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To change the setting proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the MENU button to enter the MENU screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight “Autoclose”. Press the MENU button, use the UP or DOWN buttons to turn setting ON or OFF 3.
  • Page 46: Power Windows

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows. The window con- trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 47: Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 second, release, and the window will go down automati- To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle cally. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch.
  • Page 48: Occupant Restraints Systems

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, Some of the most important safety features in your move the seat as far back as possible and use the vehicle are the restraint systems: proper child restraint.
  • Page 49: Seat Belt Systems

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of properly. an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front 7.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts be belted at all times.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: If BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the Seat Belt WARNING! Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more driver’s or outboard front passenger’s (if equipped with BeltAlert®) seat belt remains unbuckled.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far you from injury during a collision.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. under the belt in a collision. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tion.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the WARNING! (Continued) folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Seat Belt Extender Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the sioners are single use items.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Restraints” section of this manual. The table below Driver Center Passenger defines the type of feature for each seating position. First Row Second • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably...
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is auto- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode matically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. any slack in the shoulder belt.
  • Page 60: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) WARNING! Air Bag System Components • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) fea- system components: ture or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the proce-...
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Seat Belt Pretenioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more • No objects should be placed over or near the air severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE On the other hand, depending on the type and location of way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a blink your eyes.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Knee Air Bag to provide improved protection for the driver.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seam on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover (outboard rear seats — if equipped with rear SABs). The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side win- WARNING! dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right headliner out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure you if you are Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned...
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment Front Air Bags deploy.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 appropriate for the size of the child. Child restraints, like NOTE: Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior seat belts, help keep children away from the path of the trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts. SABICS may reduce the risk of injuries in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE inflates with enough force to injure you if you are not WARNING! belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SABIC inflates. Children are at an Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple- even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and WARNING! (Continued) normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the significantly within a few days, or if you have any roof of the vehicle for any reason.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System WARNING! In the event of an impact, if the communication network Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-...
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Air Bag Warning Light Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds The air bags must be ready to inflate for your for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to protection in a collision.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance WARNING! free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags •...
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 78: Child Restraints

    76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by formed.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Every state in the United States, and every Canadian There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large province, requires that small children ride in proper enough for an adult seat belt.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the A child’s squirming or slouching can move the seat belt vehicle’s seat belt alone: out of position.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is anchorage system to attach the 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be Never “share” a LATCH anchorage attached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower restraint systems will be installed as described here.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt move it to its rear-most position to make room for the path.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child Child Restraint using the seat belt to install a for- restraint) for using the Tether ward facing child restraint, up to Anchor with the seat belt to attach...
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Anchorage the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
  • Page 97: Transporting Pets

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
  • Page 98: Vehicle

    96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! Seat Belts...
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 101: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn Tires signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear panel.
  • Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Communication MIRRORS ......104 Overview —...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Heated Seats ......119 ▫ Interior Lights ..... . .128 ▫...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ..138 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...147 ▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ....138 CIGAR LIGHTER —...
  • Page 106: Mirrors

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 107: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 108: Power Mirrors

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors mirror, press the mirror select switch to either the L (left) or R (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust. The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel.
  • Page 109: Folding Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Spotter Mirror — If Equipped Folding Mirrors Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage.
  • Page 110: Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Communication

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Communication Overview — If Equipped Windows Mobile™-based FIAT BLUE&ME™ is a per- sonal telematic system enabling you to use communica- tion and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car.
  • Page 111: The Hands-Free Kit

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 you are not required to train the voice recognition system The Hands-Free Kit to recognize your voice. This implies that the system is The basic characteristic of this hands-free kit is voice nearly equally performing with different persons, i.e.: the recognition with Bluetooth®...
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE your mobile phone manually and visually using the To get started with BLUE&ME™ hands-free kit with steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- voice recognition, you have to simply pair your function display. Bluetooth®...
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • To interact with BLUE&ME™ you can use either the The hands-free kit enables the following operations: buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands. • Contact Calling By Voice — You can call a contact in With voice recognition, you can perform system func- your mobile phone phonebook using your voice.
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Conference Call — You can call another contact while After pairing and connecting your phone with the you are engaged in a phone conversation (with BLUE&ME™ system, you can make phone calls by Bluetooth®...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • To read the messages received and stored. Messages NOTE: Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook transfer can be read multiple times. via Bluetooth®. For further information on the list of •...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In this way, while you are driving you can play your NOTE: favorite music collections. • The media player does not support audio files com- • iPod® Player — See dedicated paragraph under Me- pressed with other formats and DRM (Digital Rights dia Player Functions.
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep the Owner’s Manual in the car: when kept in • Driving while distracted can result in loss of ve- the car, the Owner’s Manual will be a ready refer- hicle control, accident and injury.
  • Page 118: Seats

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near vehicle. the floor. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 119: Recline Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
  • Page 120: Seat Height Adjustment

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Height Adjustment EZ Entry Feature The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. feature for rear seat passengers.
  • Page 121: Memory Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to fore/aft (memory) position on the tracks. This results in its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. the seat back memory being set only – The track will then be locked forward of its last set fore/aft memory posi- Memory Feature tion.
  • Page 122: Head Restraints

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints WARNING! Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, impact.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints. In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the Reactive Head Restraint.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by downward on the head restraint. Refer to “Occupant qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- Vehicle”...
  • Page 125: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 127: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals. NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 128: High Beams

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Beams Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the With the low beams activated, push the multi- end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. function lever towards the instrument panel to NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on turn on the high beams.
  • Page 129: Lane Change Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
  • Page 130: Interior Lights

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deactivation on the right light and press the switch to the left to turn on the left light. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds. CAUTION! Interior Lights Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the...
  • Page 131: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10 second timer is activated. • When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights will turn off. Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) •...
  • Page 132: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: The Intermittent function only has one detent Front Windshield Washer Operation but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease. steering wheel to activate the washers.
  • Page 134: Rear Windshield Wiper

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
  • Page 135: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Rear Windshield Washer Operation Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer. Push and hold the lever for more than a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
  • Page 136: Electronic Speed Control

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 137: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 To Activate To Set A Desired Speed Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.
  • Page 138: To Vary The Speed Setting

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) • Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a To Increase Speed 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
  • Page 139: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills continue to decrease until the button is released, then NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains the new set speed will be established.
  • Page 140: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED corners of the rear fascia/bumper, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle. The Rear Park Assist system provides an audible indica- tion of the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and If several obstacles are detected, the Rear Park Assist a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the Audible signal (dashboard loud- sensors’ field of view speaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the distance de- creases.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not Park Assist System Usage Precautions muted. NOTE: The audible signal is cut out immediately if the distance • Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the increases.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be CAUTION! (Continued) placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a when an obstacle is detected.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up even strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
  • Page 145: Failure Indications

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Failure Indications Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor is in failure condition, the instrument cluster display A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system shall indicate that the Rear Park Assist system is unavail- is indicated, during REVERSE engagement, by the instru- able, without reference to the sensor in failure condition.
  • Page 146: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with console. access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children.
  • Page 147: To Open

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To Open Pinch Protect Feature Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the sunroof during Express Close operation.
  • Page 148: Emergency Operation

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Operation In case of electrical failure the sunroof can be operated with the hex wrench that is located in the glove box. There is a plug located in the rear of the sunroof opening at the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 149: Electrical Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START position. Insert the cigar lighter or There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the located in the floor console, for added convenience.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
  • Page 151: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw WARNING! power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 152: Cupholders

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo- cated on the floor console between the front seats. Rear Cupholders STORAGE Glove Compartment Front Cupholders The glove compartment is located on the right side of the For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 153: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Push down the release button, located at the outboard top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded- down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area. When returning the seatback to its upright position, push rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
  • Page 154: Rear Window Features

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear win- dow defroster is on. The rear window defroster automati- cally turns off after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a second time. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:...
  • Page 155: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Introduction ......172 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..155 ▫...
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ CD MP3 Player ..... . .194 ▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)......200 ▫...
  • Page 157: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Vent 6 — Storage Compartment 11 — Power Window Controls 2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 7 — Passenger Air Bag 12 — Heated Seat Controls/Front Fog Light Control 3 —...
  • Page 158: Instrument Cluster

    156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 159: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Brake Warning Light 1. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ application. If the Brake Warning Light turns RUN, this light will turn on if the driver’s seat belt on it may indicate that the parking brake is is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Distribution (EBD).
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 6. Vehicle Break-in/Indicator CAUTION! (Continued) This indicator will illuminate when the Vehicle • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive Theft Alarm system has detected an attempt window cleaners on the interior surface of the was made to break into the vehicle.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / 10. Electronic Stability Control OFF (ESC OFF) Malfunction Indicator Light Indicator Light The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- Light in the instrument cluster will come on for trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the four seconds when the ignition switch is driver.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 13. Regenerative Brake System Light 16. Service Propulsion System Warning Light If the light turns on and remains on while The Service Propulsion System Warning Light driving, it suggests that there is a potential will illuminate if there is a malfunction de- problem with the Regenerative Brake System tected with the Propulsion System.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Icy Road Indicator 22. Charging System Light This light will illuminate during an icy road This light shows the status of the electrical charg- condition. ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 23. Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in is not functioning and that service is required.
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not tires.) operating properly.
  • Page 167: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
  • Page 168: Evic Control Buttons

    166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip Computer Functions • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display • Range EVIC Control Buttons The EVIC control buttons are located on the right side of the Instrument Cluster. There are three control buttons that are used to navigate through the EVIC functions: •...
  • Page 169: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Setup Menu

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Press the + button to scroll upward through the dis- The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU played menu and the related options or to increase the ESC button. Single presses on the + or – buttons will displayed value.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu: • Stored Warnings 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first • Tutorial submenu option. • Connectivity ID 2. Press the + or – button (by single presses) to scroll •...
  • Page 171: Trip Computer

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Trip Computer The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. The Trip Computer displays trip information such as: average speed, distance traveled, average energy, time traveled, motor power, and tire pressure. Trip Button The TRIP button, located on the right steering column stalk.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B • avg. speed • elapsed time (driving time). • Tire Pressure “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: New Trip • distance To reset: • avg. energy • Press and hold the TRIP button manually. •...
  • Page 173: Sales Code (Rab) Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the above notes. Distance Traveled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
  • Page 174: Introduction

    172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Introduction Reception Conditions The radio has been designed according to the specifica- Reception conditions change constantly while driving. tions of the passenger compartment, with a personalized Reception may be interfered with by the presence of design to match the style of the dashboard.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • Do not stick labels on the CD surface or write on the recorded surface with pencils or pens. The presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the CDs • Do not use CDs that are very scratched, flawed, could cause skipping and poor sound quality while it is playing.
  • Page 176: Technical Specifications

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Two 100 mm diameter full range speakers, one speaker copied is often shown in very small letters or is difficult to read on the actual CD cover where it may in each of the rear side panels. be, for example, “COPY CONTROL,”...
  • Page 177: Quick Guide

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Quick Guide Radio Controls BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE Short button press Short button press TUNER AM, FM, SAT (if equipped) source Short repeated button press selection A-B-C Cycles A, B, C presets for AM, FM, Short repeated button press SAT (if equipped) MEDIA...
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE (Mute/Pause Button) Volume activation/deactivation Short button press (Mute/Pause) AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones Menu activation: short button press (BASS), high tones (TREBLE), left/ Adjustment type selection: press right balance (BALANCE), front/ Adjustment of values: press rear balance (FADER) (Information Button)
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: Automatic search: press buttons • Automatic Search (long press for fast for- • Manual Search ward) Manual search: press buttons (long press for fast forward) 1 2 3 4 5 Current radio station storing Long button press for memory pre- set 1 to 5 respectively...
  • Page 180: General Information

    178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information CD Section • Track selection (forward/backward) The radio offers the following functions: • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Radio Section • PLL tuning with FM/AM bands • CD Display function: display of track number and on mp3 discs (song title, artist) and time elapsed since •...
  • Page 181: Functions And Adjustments

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 • Graphic 7 band equalizer (if equipped) CD/MP3 Section • MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG) • Separate bass/treble tone adjustment • Folder selection (previous/next) • Right/left channel balancing • Track selection (forward/backward) • Front/rear fader • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Functions And Adjustments •...
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting The Radio Functions Press the button again to deactivate the MUTE function. The volume will gradually increase until it By pressing the TUNER button briefly and repeatedly, reaches the previously set level. the following audio sources can be selected cyclically: When the volume level is changed using the dedicated •...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • EQUALIZER — If equipped (activation and selection Use the buttons to scroll through the Menu functions. To change the setting of the selected func- of factory equalization adjustments) tion, use the buttons. • USER EQUALIZER — If equipped (customized equal- The current status of the selected function appears on the ization adjustment) display.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Balance Adjustment Fader Adjustment Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 1. Press AUDIO button. 1. Press AUDIO button. 2. Press the button to set “Balance” in the 2. Press the button to set “Fader” in the AUDIO menu.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Loudness Function — If Equipped To activate the equalizer, use the AUDIO button or to select one of the adjustments: The Loudness function improves the volume of the • “EQ User” (adjustment of 7 equalizer bands that can sound while listening at low volumes, increasing the bass and treble.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped Menu To set a personalized equalizer adjustment: MENU Button Functions 1. Press AUDIO button. Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu function. 2. Use the buttons to set EQ function. Use the buttons to scroll through the menu 3.
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • SiriusXM Telephone Number On Volume Limit • System Reset This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the maximum volume limit when turning the radio on. • Speed Volume The display shows the function status: •...
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • “On volume limit: off” – The radio will come on at the The chosen mode appears on the display: same volume as before it was switched off. The • “Radio off: 00 min” — The radio turns off in connection volume level can be between 0 and 40.
  • Page 189: Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Radio Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected cyclically: (Tuner) Introduction • AM, FM or SAT (if equipped) When the car radio is turned on, the last function that was selected before turning it off (Radio, CD, CD MP3, Each band is highlighted by the corresponding wordings AUX) is activated.
  • Page 190: Siriusxm Satellite Radio - If Equipped

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds, the desired direction. If the button is pressed the tuned station will be stored. Pressing the A-B-C longer, the fast search starts and then stops when the button will change between the preset memory group in button is released.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 weather. All of this with crystal clear, coast-to-coast that program type. Pressing buttons will tune coverage. Everything worth listening to is now on Siri- to only the stations in that program type. usXM. A one-year SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription Pressing the buttons until All is displayed is included.
  • Page 192 SIRIUS information to order a new radio (even if the CAUTION! SIRIUS subscription has lapsed). The ESN number con- tains 12 digits. Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its use in vehicles.
  • Page 193: Cd Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec- CD Player tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model Introduction radios: This chapter describes the operation of the CD player To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module only.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal Press the button with the radio turned on, to playing. If CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using activate the motorized CD ejection system. After ejec- good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed tion, the last audio source listened to before playing possible.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 A CD which cannot be read will not be ejected until these If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds, functions are over. At the end, with the CD mode pressing the button, starts the track again from the activated, the display will show the wording “CD Disc beginning.
  • Page 196: Cd Mp3 Player

    194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD MP3 Player The specifications and operating conditions for playing MP3 files are the following: Introduction • The CD-ROMs used should be burned in accordance This chapter describes the operation of the CD MP3 with ISO standard 9660. player.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs When one of the ID3-TAG pieces of information is chosen to be displayed (Title, Artist, Album) and this informa- If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced, tion has not been recorded for the track played, the text CD-Extra) also containing MP3 files, the radio automati- UNKNOWN will be displayed for that field.
  • Page 198: Troubleshooting

    196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Structure Of The Folders Source Can Not Be Selected The radio with MP3 player: Nothing has been loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD to be listened to. • Recognizes only the folders that effectively contain MP3 format files.
  • Page 199: Ipod®/Usb/Media Player Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 The Duration Of The Mp3 Tracks Is Not Correctly iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF Displayed: EQUIPPED In some cases (due to the recording mode) the duration of This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be the MP3 tracks can be displayed incorrectly.
  • Page 200: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. USB/AUX Port 1 — iPod® Or External USB Device Holder 2 —...
  • Page 201: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a Radio Operation pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom will “Seek”...
  • Page 202: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)

    200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. (If Equipped) 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ User’s Manual for 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become further information.
  • Page 203: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation. CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) •...
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. A/C Button snowy conditions that require extra heat to the wind- shield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning reducing moisture on the windshield. Performing this (A/C) setting.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 8. Panel Mode 11. Climate Control ON/OFF Button Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Press and release to turn the Climate Control ON or OFF. panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. 12.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel, the indicator will illuminate cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts when on.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Blower Control Panel Mode There are 12 fixed blower speeds. Use Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually the blower control up or down buttons adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the to regulate the amount of air forced center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and through the system in any mode you...
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mix Mode outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window deactivate the A/C system. demister outlets.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 be used temporarily. The recirculation LED will illumi- Operating Tips nate when this button is selected. Push the button a Window Fogging second time to turn off the Recirculation mode LED and Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside allow outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Winter Operation Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the NOTE: Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will au- windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc- tomatically adjust the climate control settings to reduce...
  • Page 211 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....212 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ... . .221 ▫ Single-Speed Transmission ....212 ▫...
  • Page 212 210 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... .229 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation ..248 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..229 ▫...
  • Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 ▫ Premium TPM System ....262 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....266 ▫...
  • Page 214: Starting Procedures

    212 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Single-Speed Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The transmission must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the brakes when selecting a transmission gear from Park.
  • Page 215: Single-Speed Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 213 NOTE: • If the key is held in the START position for more than 10 seconds “READY” mode will not be achieved. Return the key to OFF position, and then back to the START position and hold for less than 10 seconds to achieve “READY”.
  • Page 216 214 STARTING AND OPERATING The push-buttons are located on the lower instrument CAUTION! panel. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Place the transmission into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. •...
  • Page 217: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 215 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Only place the transmission into gear when your access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a •...
  • Page 218: Gear Ranges

    216 STARTING AND OPERATING when the ignition is in the OFF position, and once When parking on a level surface, you may place the removed, the transmission is locked in PARK. transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking brake.
  • Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, parking brake. Always apply the parking brake you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- in “ready mode”.
  • Page 220 218 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL (N) WARNING! (Continued) The vehicle may be started in this gear range. Apply the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with parking brake and place the transmission into PARK if access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you must leave the vehicle.
  • Page 221: Auto Park

    STARTING AND OPERATING 219 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • Auto Park is enabled (only once) at the beginning of Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A each key cycle and is re-enabled each time the vehicle Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h).
  • Page 222: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    220 STARTING AND OPERATING Mode of operation with Key OFF: WARNING! (Continued) Auto Park will be engaged when the transmission is in front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle DRIVE, NEUTRAL or REVERSE and the vehicle speed is and possibly have a collision.
  • Page 223: Driving Through Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 221 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Flowing/Rising Water become visible. WARNING! 4. Keep tires properly inflated. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 224 222 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Always check the depth of the standing water to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always before driving through it. Never drive through inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., transmission, standing water that is deeper than the bottom of coolant, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
  • Page 225: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 223 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and distances. Therefore, after driving through stand- others.
  • Page 226: Parking Brake

    224 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Un- PARKING BRAKE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking tion. brake is fully applied. If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 228: Brake System

    226 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) In the event regenerative braking or power assist is lost • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged for any reason (for example; repeated brake applications before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake with the vehicle off), the brakes will still function.
  • Page 229: Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in • Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con- effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping ditions.
  • Page 230: Electronic Brake Control System

    228 STARTING AND OPERATING When you are in a severe braking condition involving the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the under adverse braking conditions.
  • Page 231: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Traction Control System (TCS) unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of is released, the BAS is deactivated. the driven wheels.
  • Page 232 230 STARTING AND OPERATING applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in WARNING! counteracting the oversteering or understeering condi- tion. Vehicle power may also be reduced to help the The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by...
  • Page 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 ESC Operating Modes To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the switch again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of The ESC system has two available operating modes. operation. Full On NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
  • Page 234: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    232 STARTING AND OPERATING on continuously with the vehicle operating running, a WARNING! malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-...
  • Page 235: Regenerative Braking

    STARTING AND OPERATING 233 NOTE: The RBS recharges the high voltage battery under certain braking conditions by recapturing energy that would • The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and otherwise be lost while braking. The electric power that is the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily generated goes back into the high voltage battery for later each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
  • Page 236: Tire Safety Information

    234 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
  • Page 238 236 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
  • Page 239: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 237 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
  • Page 240 238 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
  • Page 241: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 239 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 242: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    240 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
  • Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
  • Page 244 242 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
  • Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 700 lbs (317 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be four 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
  • Page 246 244 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 247: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 248: Tire Inflation Pressures

    246 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
  • Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
  • Page 250: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    248 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
  • Page 251: Tire Types

    STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
  • Page 252: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
  • Page 253: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
  • Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
  • Page 255: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
  • Page 256: Life Of Tire

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
  • Page 257: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
  • Page 258 256 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 259: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 257 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage. • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires •...
  • Page 260: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    258 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type ment.
  • Page 261: Premium Tire Pressure Monitor System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 259 PREMIUM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C).
  • Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- order for the TPMS to receive this information. sure.
  • Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and failure or condition.
  • Page 264: Premium Tpm System

    262 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver module correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure •...
  • Page 265: Tpms Warning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni- toring Telltale Light”...
  • Page 266 264 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The TPMS will not monitor the pressure in a replace- ment tire installed without a tire pressure sensor. • If you install a replacement tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
  • Page 267: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 265 • For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 268: Starting And Operating

    266 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Single-Speed Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: This vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle CAUTION! trailer with the front wheels OFF the ground.
  • Page 269: Extending Your Driving Range Per Charge

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER power to establish a comfortable cabin temperature be- CHARGE fore the drive and allow the battery to maintain the temperature at significantly less energy levels. The drive system and cabin temperature management features use the most energy from the high voltage Additional tips: battery.
  • Page 270: Driver Behavior Gauge

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING Driver Behavior Gauge To help the driver extend the driving range of the high voltage battery your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Behavior Gauge. The Driver Behavior Gauge is located on the right side of the instrument cluster and contains three driving ranges: •...
  • Page 271: Range Projection

    STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Range Projection This area of the cluster is used to display the projected range of the high voltage battery. The two arrows to the left of the mileage are used to forecast the effect of recent driving.
  • Page 273: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...272 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE (12 VOLT BATTERY ONLY) ..... . .284 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE ▫...
  • Page 274: Hazard Warning Flashers

    272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure instrument panel below the radio. that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a...
  • Page 275 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated Wheel Mounting Surface against the wheel.
  • Page 276: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage WARNING! The TIREFIT kit is located in the rear cargo area. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 277: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
  • Page 278: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
  • Page 279 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the WARNING! sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
  • Page 280: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of source. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician • A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision immediately.
  • Page 281 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- valve stem.
  • Page 282 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and tire. the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6). If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –...
  • Page 283 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) CAUTION! pressure within 15 minutes: • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
  • Page 284 282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 286: Jump-Starting Procedure (12 Volt Battery Only)

    284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end WARNING! of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
  • Page 287 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 288: Jump-Starting Procedure

    286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) CAUTION! battery post. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 289: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable WARNING! from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper of the discharged battery.
  • Page 290 288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that CAUTION! (Continued) will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the • Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmis- wheels. sion overheating and failure. It can also damage NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic the tires.
  • Page 291: Manual Park Release

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 MANUAL PARK RELEASE In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis- sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), WARNING! a Manual Park Release is available. If a dead 12 volt battery is the cause of the condition refer to “Jump Start Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the Procedure —...
  • Page 292 290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Using a T25 driver bit, rotate the Manual Park Release • Reinstall the rubber plug. shaft (located just behind the rubber plug) clockwise, • Release the parking brake only when a driver is in the at least 20 turns, to release the Park mechanism.
  • Page 293: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground SINGLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Rear NOT ALLOWED Front Flatbed...
  • Page 294 292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
  • Page 295 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Selection Of Coolant ....301 UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT ...295 ▫...
  • Page 296 294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Wiper Blades ......307 BULB REPLACEMENT ....328 ▫...
  • Page 297: Underhood Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT 1 — Battery Thermal Coolant Reservoir 4 — Fuses 2 — Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir...
  • Page 298: Replacement Parts

    296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled maintenance penalties being assessed against you. and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the de- signed performance.
  • Page 299: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your WARNING! vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed Your vehicle has both a high voltage DC and AC maintenance schedule, there are other components which system as well as a 12 Volt system.
  • Page 300: Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems

    298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Electronics And Battery Thermal CAUTION! (Continued) Management Systems • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids The Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management that protect the performance and durability of your Systems are completely separate and designed to regu- vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- late temperature for the high voltage battery and the vals.
  • Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Check the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Man- agement Systems coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a mini- mum of 50% MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol- ogy) and distilled/deionized water for proper corrosion protection.
  • Page 302: Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems - Cooling Pressure Caps

    300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems — Cooling Pressure Caps The caps must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant (antifreeze).
  • Page 303: Selection Of Coolant

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 WARNING! CAUTION! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the • Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (anti- Never add coolant (antifreeze) when the cooling freeze), may result in cooling system damage and system is overheated.
  • Page 304: Adding Coolant

    302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR® • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use of OAT (Organic Additive Technology). propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
  • Page 305: Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems - Drain, Flush And Refill

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 NOTE: Mixing coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease CAUTION! the life of the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems coolant (antifreeze) and will re- It is recommended to have the cooling systems ser- quire more frequent coolant (antifreeze) changes. viced at your authorized dealer.
  • Page 306: Points To Remember

    304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% Points To Remember OAT coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled/ If an examination of your underhood compartment deionized water for proper corrosion protection of shows no evidence of cooler or hose leaks, the vehicle your engine which contains aluminum components.
  • Page 307 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
  • Page 308: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • If a 12 Volt Low Voltage Battery System “fast Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- disconnect both vehicle battery cables before con- tioning components.
  • Page 309: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 components to ensure proper function. When performing WARNING! (Continued) other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant year, preferably in the Fall and Spring.
  • Page 310 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products.
  • Page 311: Adding Washer Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
  • Page 312: Brake System

    310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and Commercially available windshield washer solvents possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care reduce braking capacity in an emergency. must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
  • Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has taining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 314: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion WARNING! (Continued) Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion • Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
  • Page 315 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
  • Page 316 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 317 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives If Equipped or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: this finish and such damage is not covered by the New •...
  • Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
  • Page 320 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are wash them.
  • Page 321: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 322 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Mini Cavity Fuse Description Fuse Number Right Low Beam Brown 5 Amp Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and Door Courtesy Lights 5 Amp Instrument Panel Node Fuse Panel 20 Amp Central Door Yellow Locking...
  • Page 323 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Vehicle Vehicle Mini Mini Cavity Fuse Description Cavity Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Number Number 10 Amp Diagnostic Socket, 5 Amp Car Radio Switch, Car Radio, Climate Climate Control Control System, System, Stop Light, Tire Pressure Moni- Exterior Mirrors, tor, TCU and CTM Sunroof Switch,...
  • Page 324 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Mini Cavity Fuse Description Fuse Number 5 Amp Ignition, Climate Control, RDU and EVCU 20 Amp Driver Power Yellow Window The fuse for the heated mirrors is located behind an access panel on the front of the Instrument Panel. NOTE: This fuse is a single fuse attached directly to the F90 Fuse Location wire harness.
  • Page 325: Power Distribution Center #1

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Power Distribution Center #1 The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. The Power Distribution Center #1 is located on the right side of the underhood compartment. To access the fuses, Maxi remove locking screw and slide cover off.
  • Page 326 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maxi Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp HVAC 5 Amp Electronic Vehicle Orange Control Unit (EVCU) 5 Amp Air Electric Heater Charge Indicator 10 Amp HVAC 10 Amp Horn 15 Amp Heated Seats –...
  • Page 327: Power Distribution Center (Pdc) #2

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 30 Amp Sunroof Green 25 Amp Regen Brake Clear Module 30 Amp Rear Window Green Heater 5 Amp Electronic Shifter (ESM) Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 PDC #2 The Power Distribution Center #2 is located next to the Cavity Maxi Mini...
  • Page 328: Vehicle Storage

    326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Cavity Maxi Mini Description Fuse Fuse The preferred way of storing your vehicle for a long FPT13 10 Amp EAC (AC Compressor) period of time is to leave it attached to a Level 1 or Level On Board Charging 2 charger.
  • Page 329: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Side Direction Lamps Interior Bulbs Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W Bulb Number Rear Side Marker Lamps Overhead Lamp Rear Tail and Stop PY21W/5W Courtesy Lamp Lamps Rear Backup Lamps W16W Exterior Bulbs Center High Mounted LED (See Authorized Bulb Number...
  • Page 330: Bulb Replacement

    328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right. conditions change to allow the condensation to change 2.
  • Page 331: Front Fog Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp 3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace- housing. ment bulb. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
  • Page 332: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out. 6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws. 2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly. 3.
  • Page 333: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 FLUID CAPACITIES Systems U.S. Metric Power Electronics Cooling System 3.6 Quarts 3.5 Liters Battery Thermal Management Cooling System 7.0 Quarts 6.7 Liters Single-Speed Transmission 0.8 Quart 750 ml...
  • Page 334: Fluids, Lubes, And Genuine Parts

    332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
  • Page 335: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .334...
  • Page 336 334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE At Every Service Interval: • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- Once A Month Or Before A Trip: lar wear. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and •...
  • Page 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 335 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Replace as necessary. Inspect parking brake function.
  • Page 338 336 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace cabin air filter. Clean and lube sun roof tracks. Flush and replace the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Loop Systems at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 339 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 341: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    Washington, D.C..... . .344 ▫ FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ....342 ▫...
  • Page 342 340 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .347 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..346 ▫...
  • Page 343: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 341 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 344: Fiat Customer Center

    • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the 1–800–423–6343 general manager or owner of the authorized dealer. FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–...
  • Page 345: Service Contract

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 343 (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French). Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require The manufacturer will not stand behind any service assistance can use the special needs relay service offered contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract.
  • Page 346: Warranty Information

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the dealer, and the manufacturer. DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 347: In Canada

    Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ ing, servicing, and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles roadsafety/ vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward...
  • Page 348: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles ve- specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and...
  • Page 349: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 347 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 350 348 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 351 INDEX...
  • Page 352 350 INDEX Adding Washer Fluid ..... .309 Air Pressure, Tires......246 Airbag.
  • Page 353 INDEX 351 Brake System ......310 Child Seat Installation .....93 Anti-Lock (ABS) .
  • Page 354 352 INDEX Corrosion Protection ..... . .312 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..165 Cupholders ......150 Emergency, In Case of Customer Assistance .
  • Page 355 INDEX 353 General Maintenance..... . .297 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....34 Glass Cleaning .
  • Page 356 354 INDEX Life of Tires ......254 Turn Signal ......99 Liftgate (Sedan) .
  • Page 357 INDEX 355 Automatic Dimming .....105 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...147 Electric Powered .
  • Page 358 356 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Seat Belt FCC General Information ....40 BeltAlert® ......47 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .
  • Page 359 INDEX 357 Inspection ......96 Steering Operating Instructions ....51 Power .
  • Page 360 358 INDEX Air Pressure ......245 Towing ....... .265 Compact Spare .
  • Page 361 INDEX 359 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....53 Wheel and Wheel Trim .....314 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .
  • Page 362 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’ s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be shielded coaxial cable.
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