Page 1 FIAT 500e 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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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.
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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 CONTENTS ▫ Smartphone Features ....16 IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION ..12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Vehicle Charge Indicators....28 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...38 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..58 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ......94 ▫...
Page 14: Important Vehicle Information
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 • Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES battery Understanding the unique characteristics of your 500e will help ensure maximum performance and the best NOTE: 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 Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet) Level 1 charging is done by using a conventional 120 Volt AC grounded receptacle along with the NEMA 5–15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) that comes standard with your vehicle.
Page 23: Vehicle Charge Cord
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • What level EVSE is being used (Level 1 – 120V or Vehicle Charge Cord Level 2 – 240V) Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard AC 120V • Ambient temperature NEMA 5-15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) also referred to as a charge cord.
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 Indicator Description 2 — Fault Indicator Green indicates READY RED indicates a fault 3 — Charge Level All ON indicates system ready Indicator LED’s and not charging LED’s turning on and off in sequence indicates vehicle charging...
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fault Fault In- Charge Level Indicator Charge Level Indicator Indica- Time AC LED dicator LED’s 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 • Keep the door for the charge receptacle closed when not in use. Vehicle Charge Indicators Instrument Cluster High Voltage Battery Gauge There is a battery gauge indicator located on the instru- ment cluster.
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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator The state of charge indicator represents the current state of charge for the high voltage battery. The state of charge In addition to the battery gauge your vehicle is equipped indicator lights quickly to identify the battery state of with a visual state of charge indicator.
Page 34: A Word About Your Keys
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key transmitter with an integrated key.
Page 35: Ignition Key Removal
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 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. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 —...
Page 36: Locking Doors With A Key
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may brake, place the transmission into PARK, and re- cause serious injury or death.
Page 37: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Key-In-Ignition Reminder NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
Page 38: Replacement Keys
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys General Information The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once subject to the following conditions: a Sentry Key®...
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter.
Page 40: Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1St Press
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release unlock signal.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver. Battery Case Removed 4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. Key Fob Screw Location 3.
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: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 DOOR LOCKS NOTE: To prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, the doors will automatically unlock if the driv- The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from er’s door handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition inside the vehicle by using the door handle.
Page 44: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. access to an unlocked vehicle. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all •...
Page 45: Auto Door Locks
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 “Auto Door Locks”. Press the MENU button, use the UP or DOWN buttons to turn setting ON...
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: Wind Buffeting
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 Restraint Systems
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT 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. All occupants should always wear their lap and WARNING! shoulder belts properly. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved an air bag.
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 seat 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 plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision. buckle.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the WARNING! folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically Seat Belt Extender required in order to properly fit the original seat If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when...
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 seat belt webbing out far enough to...
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 seat belt will still retract to 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. remove 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 Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides en- hanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. 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 be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat If A Deployment Occurs that is appropriate for the size of the child. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Enhanced Accident Response System System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network Depending on the nature of the event the left and right remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine may both be blinking and will continue to blink until the...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Action Customer Will See 1. Turn ignition OFF. (Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in Neutral State). 2. Turn ignition ON. Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light BLINKS. 3. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON SOLID.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If a reset procedure step is not completed within 45 The ORC contains a backup power supply system that seconds, then the turn signal lights will turn off and the may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or reset procedure must be performed again in order to be it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 74 72 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 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 76: Child Restraints
74 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 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 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 re-...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front WARNING! (Continued) of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in way back? the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- 3.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 Restraint Only...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system Restraint System has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the The child seat may touch the back of the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more in- formation.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages Center Seat LATCH WARNING! There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the This vehicle does not have a center seating position. seat.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before WARNING! installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, • Improper installation of a child restraint to the buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a for-...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 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 95: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 96: Safety Tips
94 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98 96 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 99: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 101: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ The Hands-Free Kit ....107 MIRRORS ......102 ▫...
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..121 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..128 ▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ..128 LIGHTS .
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ..137 ▫ Emergency Operation....144 ▫...
Page 104: Mirrors
102 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 105: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 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 106: Power Mirrors
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, press the mirror select switch to either the L (left) door trim panel.
Page 107: Folding Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 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 108: Sun Visors
The sun visor can be — If Equipped rotated downward or up against the door glass. Both sun Windows Mobile™-based FIAT BLUE&ME™ is a per- visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors. sonal telematic system enabling you to use communica- tion and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car.
Page 109: The Hands-Free Kit
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 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 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- To get started with BLUE&ME™ hands-free kit with function display. Please refer to the Fiat Blue & Me Radio voice recognition, you have to simply pair your Supplement for further information.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • 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 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Conference Call — You can call another contact while wheel. When using the hands-free phone, the audio you are engaged in a phone conversation (with output of a phone conversation is heard through your car Bluetooth®...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • To read the messages received and stored. Messages NOTE: Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook transfer via can be read multiple times. Bluetooth®. For further information on the list of compatible •...
Page 114 112 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 115: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 available for hicle control, accident and injury.
Page 116: Forward/Rearward Adjustment
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
Page 117: Recline Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 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. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 118: Seat Height Adjustment
116 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 119: Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 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 120: Head Restraints
118 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 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 122 120 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 123: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 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 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
Page 125: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 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 126: High Beams
124 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 127: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 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 128: Interior Lights
126 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 129: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • 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 130: Windshield Wipers And Washers
128 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 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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 132: Rear Windshield Wiper
130 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 133: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 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 134: Electronic Speed Control
132 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 135: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 136: To Deactivate
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the selected speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will U.S.
Page 137: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Decrease Speed continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- the new set speed will be established.
Page 138: Rear Park Assist
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Sensors WARNING! The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- is within the sensors’...
Page 139: Rear Park Assist Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Rear Park Assist Warning Display Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts The Rear Park Assist Warning screen is located within the If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when the transmission Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides is placed into REVERSE, an audible alert is activated.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the within the sensors’...
Page 141: Failure Indications
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Failure Indications to the sensor in failure condition. If even a single sensor fails, the entire system must be disabled. The system is A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system turned off automatically.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could CAUTION! affect the performance of Rear Park Assist. • Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is • Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly, taking unable to recognize every obstacle, including small care not to scratch or damage them.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
142 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 145: To Open
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146: Emergency Operation
144 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 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 148 146 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 149: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw WARNING! power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 150: Cupholders
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats. For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo- cated on the floor console between the front seats. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 151: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the glove compart- ment latch to open the glove compartment. Push the glove compartment door upward to close it. Glove Compartment Latch CARGO AREA FEATURES The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 153: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located in the • Use care when washing the inside of the rear center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Page 155: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Suggestions......172 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..155 ▫...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...199 EQUIPPED ......197 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .
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 4. Rear Defrost Button (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Press and release this button to turn on the rear Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the window defroster.
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 turned to the ON/RUN position. If the ESC Activation/ 11. Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously a The arrows will flash in unison with the exte- malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this rior turn signal, when using the turn signal light remains on, see your authorized dealer as soon as lever.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 14. Door Ajar Lights 18. Plugged In Indicator These lights will turn on to indicate when the drivers, This red indicator will illuminate if there is a passengers or both doors may be ajar. malfunction or interruption during the vehicle charging process.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Electronic Speed Control ON For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information This telltale will illuminate amber when the Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information electronic speed control is ON.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 27. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System Each tire, including the spare (if provided), (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition should be checked monthly when cold and switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended may stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces driving range and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 167: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 28. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The EVIC features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.” ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
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 displayed value. Press the – button to scroll downward The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU through the displayed menu and the related options or to ESC button. Single presses on the + or – buttons will decrease the value displayed.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub- menu: • Stored Warnings 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first • Tutorial submenu option. • Connectivity ID 2.
Page 171: Trip Computer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 6. Press and hold the MENU ESC button to return to the main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer hold). 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.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The User-Selectable options are: Trip Functions • Motor Power (Kilowatts) Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip). • Trip A “Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Values Displayed Distance Traveled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset. Range This indicates the distance which may be travelled with Average Speed the remaining battery charge, assuming that driving This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func- conditions will not change.
Page 174: Sales Code (Rab) Radio
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User’s Manual” for further information. The instructions for use are given below and we recom- mend you to read them carefully. Suggestions Road Safety Please, learn how to use all different radio functions (e.g.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • Clean every CD thoroughly removing any finger WARNING! marks or dust using a soft cloth. Hold CDs by the outside and clean them from the middle outwards. Having the volume turned up high can cause the driver to not be able to hear important traffic sounds, •...
Page 176: Technical Specifications
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The use of original CD media is required for the best • The CD player is capable of reading most compression quality audio production. Correct operation is not systems currently in use, following the development of guaranteed when CD-R/RW media are used that were these systems, the reading of all compression formats not correctly burned and/or with a maximum capacity...
Page 177: Quick Guide
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • An amplifier in the trunk on the right-hand side panel. With Alpine Premium Audio system (if equipped): • Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers. • Antenna on the car roof. • Two 11 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars. •...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE (Mute/Pause Button) Volume activation/deactivation Short button push (Mute/Pause) AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones Menu activation: short button push (BASS), high tones (TREBLE), left/ Adjustment type selection: push right balance (BALANCE), front/ Adjustment of values: push rear balance (FADER) (Information Button)
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: Automatic search: push buttons • Automatic Search (long push for fast for- • Manual Search ward) Manual search: push buttons (long push for fast forward) 1 2 3 4 5 Current radio station storing Long button push 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 • Track selection (forward/backward) Functions And Adjustments • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Turning The Car Radio On • MP3 Display function: display of folder name, ID3- The car radio comes on when the (ON/OFF) button is pushed briefly.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting The CD Function When the volume level is changed using the dedicated controls, the Mute function is deactivated and the vol- By briefly pushing the MEDIA button, the CD audio ume is adjusted to the new level selected. source can be selected (only if a CD is loaded).
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 The functions managed by the Audio Menu are: Tone Adjustment • BASS (Bass adjustment) Proceed as follows: • MIDRANGE (Midrange adjustment) 1. Push the AUDIO button. • TREBLE (Treble adjustment) 2. Push the button to select “Bass,” “Mid- range”...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Push the button to increase the sound from the By pushing the buttons briefly, the levels will left speakers or the button to increase the sound change progressively. By pushing them down longer, from the right speakers. the levels will change quickly.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 • “Jazz” (equalizer preset for optimal jazz music sound) Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If Equipped When one of the equalizer adjustments is activated the The built-in equalizer can be activated/deactivated. wording “EQ” lights up. When the equalizer function is off, the audio settings can User EQ Settings Function —...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sat ID 6. To store the setting, push the MENU or AUDIO buttons. • SiriusXM Telephone Number Menu • System Reset MENU Button Functions • Speed Volume Push the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu •...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • Low: function activated (low sensitivity) – If the volume level is equal to or lower than the minimum value, the radio will come on at the • High: function activated (high sensitivity) minimum volume. On Volume Limit •...
Page 188: Radio
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • YES — The default parameters will be restored. Dur- Radio Off Function ing such operation, the wording “Resetting” appears This function makes it possible to set the radio switching on the display. At the end of the operation, the source off mode by choosing between two methods.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 • 15 in SAT (if so equipped) (5 SATA, 5 SATB, 5 SATC) Frequency Band Selection With the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM tuner To listen to a preset station, select the desired frequency button briefly and repeatedly to select the desired recep- band and then briefly push the corresponding preset tion band.
Page 190: Siriusxm Satellite Radio - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Tuning news, talk and entertainment. Hear every NFL game, every NASCAR race, college sports and more. The big- This is used to manually search for stations in the gest and most compelling names in talk with Howard preselected band.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 available to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 You can find the SiriusXM current terms and conditions contiguous United States, D.C., and PR. Service available at www.siriusxm.com. in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca. Re-Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Program Types New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free...
Page 192 SIRIUS data services or its The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec- use in vehicles. tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model radios: SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module SiriusXM Radio Inc.
Page 193: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Satellite Radio Antenna — If Equipped CD Player Selection The antenna for the satellite radio is mounted on the roof To activate the CD player built into the equipment, of the vehicle. Do not place items on the roof around the proceed as follows: roof top antenna location.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Loading/Ejecting If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will automati- cally be reloaded about 20 seconds later but will not To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the resume playing until the MEDIA button is pushed to motorized loading system, which will position it cor- select the CD mode.
Page 195: Cd Mp3 Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Display Information Track Fast Forward/Rewind When the CD player is operating, information will ap- Keep the button pushed down to fast forward the pear on the display with the following meaning: selected track and keep the button pushed down to fast rewind the track.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The music files should have the extension “.mp3” or MP3 Mode “.wma” files with a different extension will not be In addition to playing regular audio CDs, the radio is also reproduced. enabled to play CDROMs on which compressed audio •...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 move to the MP3 session while playing by keeping the Selection Of Next/Previous Folder CD button pressed for more than two seconds. Push the button to select a next folder or the button to select the previous folder. The display NOTE: When the function is activated the radio may take will show the number of the folder.
Page 198: Troubleshooting
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in CD Player sub-folders their structure is compressed to a single The CD Does Not Play: level structure, where the sub-folders are taken to the The CD is dirty.
Page 199: Ipod®/Usb/Media Player Control - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone Refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User’s Manual” for further information. Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail- able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the Navigation User Guide for further information.
Page 200: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker surface of the steering wheel.
Page 201: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Radio Operation Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ User’s Manual for will “Seek”...
Page 202: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. turned down or off during mobile phone operation.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 2. A/C Button Push and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. 3. Temperature Control Up Button Provides temperature up control. Push the button for warmer temperature settings.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL are selected. This allows the front occupants to control and side window demist outlets. When the defrost but- the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the ton is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost AUTO mode.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed 11. Climate Control ON/OFF Button so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Push and release to turn the Climate Control ON or OFF. for maximum airflow to the rear.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL outlets. If Economy mode is desired, push the A/C be used temporarily. The recirculation LED will illumi- button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and nate when this button is selected. Push the button a deactivate the A/C system.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Push 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 208: Operating Tips
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL allows the front occupants to control the volume of air As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode. direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature control and blower speed to maintain comfort.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Summer Operation Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: In some cases during high temperature opera- (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air tion, the air conditioning system performance may be conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the reduced.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 211: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....212 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ... . .221 ▫ Single-Speed Transmission ....212 ▫...
Page 212 210 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..230 ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... .248 ▫...
Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER Warnings ......263 CHARGE.
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 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: Single-Speed Transmission
214 STARTING AND OPERATING SINGLE–SPEED TRANSMISSION Your 500e uses a Single-Speed Transmission to direct the output from the electric motor. The single-speed trans- mission is operated using push-buttons instead of a traditional shift lever. The push-buttons are located on the lower instrument panel.
Page 217 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 CAUTION! WARNING! • Only place the transmission into gear when your Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. • Place the transmission into PARK only after the •...
Page 218: Key Ignition Park Interlock
216 STARTING AND OPERATING when the ignition is in the OFF position, and once WARNING! (Continued) removed, the transmission is locked in PARK. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with Gear Ranges access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a Press the desired push button to shift into gear.
Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 When parking on a level surface, you may place the WARNING! transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the brake. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- placing the transmission into PARK.
Page 220 218 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a in “ready mode”.
Page 221: Auto Park
STARTING AND OPERATING 219 NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) The vehicle may be started in this gear. Apply the Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A parking brake and place the transmission into PARK if Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” you must leave the vehicle.
Page 222: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
220 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driver’s door is ajar NOTE: • Auto Park is enabled (only once) at the beginning of • Vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) each key cycle and is re-enabled each time the vehicle Mode of operation with Key OFF: speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h).
Page 223: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
Page 224: Flowing/Rising Water
222 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 225: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., transmission, distances.
Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING If the Steering icon, and the SERVICE POWER STEER- WARNING! ING - ASSIST OFF message is displayed on the EVIC screen, the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- dealer for service.
Page 227: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
Page 228 226 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should before driving;...
Page 229: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 BRAKE SYSTEM All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are com- In the event regenerative braking or power assist is lost monly referred to as ESC. for any reason the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will be significantly more Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) than that required with the power system operating.
Page 230: Brake Assist System (Bas)
228 STARTING AND OPERATING the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the WARNING! (Continued) fault detected was only momentary. • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous WARNING! manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or •...
Page 231: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- WARNING! (Continued) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on reduce braking distances.
Page 232: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
230 STARTING AND OPERATING the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist wheel. This will allow more torque to be applied to the in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. wheel that is not spinning.
Page 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 This mode should be used for most driving situations. WARNING! (Continued) ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions reasons as noted below. resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro- Partial Off priate driver input for the conditions.
Page 234: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
232 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or ESC OFF Indicator Light gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the switch.
Page 235: Regenerative Braking System (Rbs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/ Regenerative Braking System (RBS) Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel- Your 500e has a Regenerative Braking System eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little (RBS).
Page 236: Tire Safety Information
234 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Tire Markings • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. 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, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = 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: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
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 minimum of three hours.
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. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) 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.
Page 244 242 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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 Economy WARNING! (Continued) Under-inflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 250: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
248 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 251: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. summer, fall and winter).
Page 252 250 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may Snow Tires adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a WARNING! “mountain/snowflake”...
Page 253: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 256: Tire Spinning
254 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 257: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced becomes 1/16”...
Page 258: Replacement Tires
256 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use characteristics.
Page 259: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard capacity, other than what was originally equipped against damage.
Page 260: Tire Rotation Recommendations
258 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the ment. following precautions: • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires on the method of installation, operating speed, and and other suspension components, it is important conditions for use.
Page 261: Premium Tire Pressure Monitor System
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if 1psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will limit for any reason, including low temperature effects decrease.
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 264: Premium Tpm System
262 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure Monitor- and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire ing Telltale Light.”...
Page 265: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Page 266: Tpms Warning
264 STARTING AND OPERATING to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- tion. TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 A system fault can occur due to any of the following: shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving located in the correct vehicle position.
Page 268: General Information
266 STARTING AND OPERATING Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will order for the TPMS to receive this information. display a “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System”...
Page 269: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 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 270: Extending Your Driving Range Per Charge
• Perform all scheduled maintenance at recommended period, it is recommended that the car be preconditioned using the FIAT Access smartphone app while still intervals plugged into a charging source. This will allow 500e to...
Page 271: Driver Behavior Gauge
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 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 272: Range Projection
270 STARTING AND OPERATING Range Projection This area of the cluster is used to display the projected range considering current battery charge and previous energy use. 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: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Storage WARNING! The Tire Service 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: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service 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: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the Tire Service 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 from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once WARNING! the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the properly discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 280: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In heat source. case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- •...
Page 281 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 on the ground. This will provide the best positioning 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire and running the air pump.
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 latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3). valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) storage location.
Page 284 282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: (E) After Driving: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure to Use Tire Service Kit”...
Page 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument panel after the tire has been repaired. 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire 6.
Page 286: Jump-Starting Procedure (12 Volt Battery Only)
284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE (12 VOLT housing. BATTERY ONLY) If your vehicle has a discharged 12 Volt battery, it can be 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster...
Page 287: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, power elec- tronics or electrical system may occur. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood compartment under the beauty cover.
Page 288: Jump-Starting Procedure
286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) WARNING! battery post. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the ignition switch is ON.
Page 289 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle underhood compartment) Failure to follow these procedures could result in away from the battery.
Page 290: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the vehicle is started, remove the jumper cables FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE in the reverse sequence: If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the Disconnecting The Jumper Cables steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the 1.
Page 291: Manual Park Release
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 292 290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis- sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. If a dead 12 volt battery is the cause of the condition refer to “Jump Start Procedure —...
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 — 12V 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) hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open 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 —...
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 Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! (Continued) The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked must be exercised when filling or working around when performing under hood services, or immediately if the washer solution. the “Brake Warning Light” is on and the parking brake is not applied.
Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master Parts”...
Page 314: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on WARNING! (Continued) trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly • Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, the brake fluid.
Page 315 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 • Insects, tree sap and tar. CAUTION! • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 316 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 317 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular CAUTION! cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 3Glass Surfaces Instrument Panel Bezels All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis CAUTION! with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- cleaner.
Page 320 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance WARNING! Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 321: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- and/or disengaged. •...
Page 322: Interior Fuses
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Fuses Vehicle Mini Cavity Fuse Description The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Fuse Number Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Right Low Beam Brown 5 Amp Front and Rear Ceiling Lights...
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 Win- Yellow 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 – Regen Brake Mod- – 10 Amp Humidity Sensor Orange VPAM AC Compressor 40 Amp – HVAC Orange – 5 Amp Electronic Vehicle Control Unit –...
Page 327: Power Distribution Center (Pdc) #2
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse The Power Distribution Center #2 is located next to the battery in the underhood compartment. To access the – 15 Amp Fog Lamps fuses, pull the release tabs and remove the cover. Blue 30 Amp –...
Page 328: Vehicle Storage
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Mini Description Cavity Maxi Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse FPT9 – 15 Amp Battery Pack Con- FPT20 – 10 Amp Electronic Vehicle Blue trol Module Control Unit (BPCM) (EVCU) Power Inverter Module (PIM) Cavity Cartridge Fuse Description...
Page 329: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 wake the system every 3 weeks and do a maintenance Exterior Bulbs charge on the 12 Volt battery and also top off the high Bulb Number voltage battery if necessary. Front Low and High HIR2LL Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service Beam Headlamp (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air Front Parking/Daytime...
Page 330: Bulb Replacement
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Center High Mounted LED (See Authorized NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Stop Lamp dealer) spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change License Plate Lamps LED (See Authorized back into a vapor.
Page 331: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running 3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp Lamps housing. 1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 2. Open the wheel housing access door. 5.
Page 332: Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. 4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place. 5. Reinstall the wheel liner. Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps 1.
Page 333: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 4. Remove the two screws. 1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening 5. Replace the CHMSL assembly. screws. 6. Reinstall the two screws. 2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly. 3.
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 Ma- terial Standard MS-12106. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR®...
Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use of Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (anti- propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not freeze), may result in cooling system damage and recommended.
Page 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .336 ▫ Maintenance Chart ....337...
Page 338 336 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance Intervals Once A Month Or Before A Trip: Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual At Every Service Interval: •...
Page 339 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337 Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. 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 re- place if necessary.
Page 340 338 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect parking brake function. Adjust as necessary. 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 341 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 339 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 343: If You Need Consumer Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM ▫ FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ....343 TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....347 ▫...
Page 344: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
342 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 345: 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: •...
Page 346: Service Contract
344 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (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 347: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–...
Page 348: In Canada
Customer Service Department imme- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety ing, servicing, and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,...
Page 349: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
FIAT Group Automobiles ve- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and requirements in addition to these grades.
Page 350: Traction Grades
348 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 351 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 349 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 353 INDEX...
Page 354 352 INDEX Adding Washer Fluid ..... .309 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ....8 Air bag .
Page 355 INDEX 353 Brake System ......310 Child Restraints ......74 Anti-Lock (ABS) .
Page 356 354 INDEX Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..197 Electrical Power Outlets.....144 Contract, Service ......344 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 357 INDEX 355 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...332 Heated Seats......117 Fog Lights .
Page 358 356 INDEX Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....35 High Beam Indicator .....159 Park .
Page 359 INDEX 357 Maintenance, General ..... .297 Passing Light ......124 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 360 358 INDEX Rear Window Features .....151 Safety Information, Tire .....234 Recorder, Event Data .
Page 361 INDEX 359 Front Seat ......47 Starting ....... .212 Inspection .
Page 362 360 INDEX Compact Spare ......252 Towing ....... .266 General Information .
Page 363 INDEX 361 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....347 Water Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..197 Driving Through ......221 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .
Page 364 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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