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Fiat 500L 2014 Owner's Manual

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    Chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 4 2014 fia t 500e 14bev24-126-ac third edition printed in u.S.A. Fiat 500e.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 understanding the feat...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 䡵 vehicle identification number . . . . . . . .7 䡵 vehicle modifications/alterations . . . .8 1.

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new fiat 500e. Be assured that your 500e represents an elegant marriage of technology and italian styling that is as good for the environment as is fun to drive! This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering spec...

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    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 ...

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    6 introduction.

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    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 importan...

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    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. 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 8 introduction.

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 important vehicle information . . . . . . .12 ▫ high voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 500e electric vehicle features . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ audible pedestrian warning system . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ single-speed transmissi...

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    ▫ vehicle charge indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ locking doors with a key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 ...

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    ▫ child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ transporting pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 䡵 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ▫ transporting passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ▫ safety checks you should make insi...

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    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 ...

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    • lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only lose approximately 3 percent of their charge per month. • lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which means that you do not have to completely discharge them before recharging, as with some other batteries. • lithium-ion batteries can be recharged...

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    Note: • during vehicle start up and shut down a clicking noise may be heard from within the vehicle. When the ignition key is turned to the on position, the high voltage battery contactors inside the battery are closed to make the stored electricity inside available for vehicle use. The clicking noi...

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    The audible warning system uses an in-car sound syn- thesizer with a speaker located in the underhood com- partment. The warning system is automatically activated when selecting drive or reverse. In drive range, the system will remain active until the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 22 mph ...

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    Note: the engagement of the e-park can be heard when there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this is a normal condition. Climate control (hvac system) your 500e is equipped with an automatic temperature control (atc) hvac system. This hvac system utilizes a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, a...

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    Your car’s climate control system remotely. The smart- phone app provides the following features: • monitor battery charge level • display available driving distance • check charging status • remotely activate vehicle climate control system • unlock and lock doors • assist with locating your vehicle...

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    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. 2. Choose “settings” and scroll down to the “connectiv- ity id”. 3. Select “connectivity id”. Menu button connectivity id 18 things to know befor...

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    After obtaining the connectivity id and vin number return to the vehicle registration website and perform the following: 1. After entering the vin (vehicle identification num- ber), connectivity id and your email address, click “submit”. 2. You will now be asked to fill in your contact informa- tion...

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    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. Refer to “vehicle charging cord” for...

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    Charge times the following factors determine the time it takes to charge the high voltage battery: • the high voltage battery’s current state of charge • what level evse is being used (level 1 – 120v or level 2 – 240v) • ambient temperature note: • the charging times are estimates based on a com- pl...

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    Note: the evse charge cord is used for level 1 charging only. 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. Note: the charge receptacle door locks and unlocks with the vehicl...

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    Evse operation and status information when the evse is first plugged in it will go through an initialization and self test. For the first three seconds after plugging in your evse all the led’s will remain off. After approximately three seconds the evse performs an internal self test and ground cont...

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    Ac led fault indica- tor led charge level indicator led’s time • • • • • o 4.5 sec • • • • • • 6.0 sec if the self test is successful the ac led, the fault indicator led and the four charge level led’s will turn solid green. The evse led’s will be used to indicate the vehicle’s connection status if ...

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    Ac led fault indica- tor led charge level indicator led’s time • • • o o o 1.0 sec • • • • o o 2.0 sec • • • • • o 3.0 sec • • • • • • 4.0 sec refer to the level 1 user manual for any additional information on its use or operation. Charging the high voltage battery 1. Put the vehicle in park. 2. Tur...

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    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. Extension cords may not be used. Note: all of the evse led’s illuminate green. 6. Open the charge re...

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    8. When charging is complete, or the vehicle needs to be unplugged, remove the evse by pushing the button on the charge connector and pull firmly to remove it from the charge receptacle. 9. Close the charge receptacle door. Note: • in the event of an error in the charging process the ac power to the...

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    Vehicle charge indicators instrument cluster high voltage battery gauge there is a battery gauge indicator located on the instru- ment cluster. The battery gauge will display, with pro- gressive color indication, the current state of charge for the high voltage battery; with the percentage value loc...

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    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: • charge low — displayed at 17% (warning displayed for five seconds). • charge low — displ...

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    Note: the limited power mode can also be activated if the high voltage battery temperature is too high or too low. Note: at 0% state of charge or below the following features will be disabled if in use: • heated seats • electronic speed control • climate controls instrument panel state of charge ind...

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    The state of charge indicator represents the current state of charge for the high voltage battery. The state of charge indicator lights quickly to identify the battery state of charge while the vehicle is being charged. Each light represents the percent of charge that the battery is currently at. No...

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    The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ignition key removal 1. Place the transmission ...

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    Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, place the transmission into park, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • allowing children...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unatt...

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    Note: a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. If the vehicle security light is on after the key is turned to the on/run position, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. Cau...

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    General information the sentry key® system complies with fcc rules part 15 and with rss-210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference ...

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    Note: the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To unlock the doors and liftgate press and release the unlock button on the rke transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice, within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash t...

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    Programming additional transmitters refer to sentry key® “customer key programming”. If you do not have a programmed rke transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Transmitter battery replacement note: perchlorate material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswa...

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    3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity. 4. Refit the battery case inside the key fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. Key fob screw location battery case removed 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 39.

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    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi...

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    Note: to prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, the doors will automatically unlock if the driv- er’s door handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside...

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    Warning! (continued) • allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission push-buttons. • do not leave the key fob in ...

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    Autoclose when enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicles speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). To change the setting proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the menu button to enter the menu screen. 2. Press the up or down button to highlight “autoclose”. Press the menu button, use th...

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    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. Warning! Never leave children una...

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    Second, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To cancel the auto-down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ear...

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    Occupant restraints systems some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • seat belt systems • srs air bags • child restraints important safety precautions: please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint ...

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    6. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 7. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 8. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the advanced front ...

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    Ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert®) beltalert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front passenger (if equipped with outboard f...

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    Note: if beltalert® has been deactivated, the seat belt reminder light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or outboard front passenger’s (if equipped with beltalert®) seat belt remains unbuckled. Lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You ...

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    Warning! (continued) • a seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • a seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the...

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    On the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- able and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt. 6. To r...

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    4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. Seat belt extender if a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lo...

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    Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat belt pretensioner the front ...

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    Restraints” section of this manual. The table below defines the type of feature for each seating position. • lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • top tether anchorage symbol driver center passenger first row n/a n/a alr second row alr n/a alr • n/a — not applicable • alr — auto...

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    In automatic locking mode, the shoulder belt is auto- matically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combination lap/shoulder belt. Use the automatic locking mode anytime...

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    Warning! • the seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) fea- ture or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the proce- dures in the service manual. • failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the ri...

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    • 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. The driver’s advanced front air bag is mounted in the center o...

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    Warning! • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • never place a rear-fa...

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    Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bags to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to op...

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    On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves a...

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    Supplemental driver side knee air bag the supplemental driver side knee air bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the driver advanced front air bag during a frontal impact. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front air bags work with the supplemental knee air bag to ...

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    The seam on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover (outboard rear seats — if equipped with rear sabs). The inflating sab deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you ...

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    The sabic deploys downward, covering the side win- dows. An inflating sabic pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The sabics inflate with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sa...

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    The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) determines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. The side impact sensors a...

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    Appropriate for the size of the child. Child restraints, like seat belts, help keep children away from the path of the side air bag. Warning! • side air bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • being too close to the side air bags du...

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    When the sab deploys, it opens the seam on the side of the seat’s trim cover (front seats) and between the side seat’s cushion trim cover (rear seats — if equipped with rear sab). The inflating sab exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab moves at a very ...

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    Supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) sabics may help reduce the risk of head injury to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts. Sabics may reduce the risk of injuries in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat be...

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    Inflates with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sabic inflates. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. To get the best protection from the sabics, occupants must wear their seat bel...

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    Warning! (continued) installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. If a deployment occurs the advanced front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. Note: front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not ...

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    Warning! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme- diately. Also, have the occupant restraint controller system serviced as well. Not...

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    Air bag warning light the air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The air bag warning light monitors the internal circuits and inter- connecting wiring associated with air bag sys- tem electrical components. The orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the ...

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    While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. • the air bag warning light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position...

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    Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the s...

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    Bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The edr is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The edr in this vehicle is designed to re...

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    Every state in the united states, and every canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be pros- ecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash st...

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    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 younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint either an infant carrier ...

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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carrie...

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    All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, the...

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    Seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat? 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – ...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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    Latch positions for installing child restraints in this vehicle • lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • top tether anchorage symbol 84 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and teth...

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    Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower latch anchorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child s...

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    Locating the latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel the...

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    Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child restraints...

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    Restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat. 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors...

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    Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • child restraint anchorages ar...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle • alr = switchable automatic locking retractor • top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 91.

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    What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a for- ward facing child restraint...

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    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and r...

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    8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See the section “installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. Test...

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    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possib...

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    Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a v...

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    Air bag warning light the light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked...

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    Warning! (continued) • never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer- ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already inst...

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    Periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. Ch...

  • Page 103: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .105 ▫ power mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 ▫ f...

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    ▫ heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 ▫ head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 䡵 to open and close the hood . . . . . . . . .123 䡵 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 ▫ multifunction lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    䡵 rear park assist — if equipped . . . . . . . .138 ▫ rear park assist sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 ▫ rear park assist alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 ▫ failure indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 䡵 power sunroof — if equipped . . . . . . . .144 ▫ to o...

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    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 pos...

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    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 activa...

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    Power mirrors the power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select switch to either the l (left) or r (right) to select the mirror you need ...

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    Spotter mirror — if equipped some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of visibility on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Folding mirrors the exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot forward or rearward to help avoid d...

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    Blue&me™ hands-free communication blue&me™ hands-free communication overview — if equipped windows mobile™-based fiat blue&me™ is a per- sonal telematic system enabling you to use communica- tion and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car. The blue&me™ system installed on y...

  • Page 111

    You are not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your voice. This implies that the system is nearly equally performing with different persons, i.E.: the voice recognition system is of the “speaker independent” type. With this system you can also play your favorite music stored...

  • Page 112

    Your mobile phone manually and visually using the steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- function display. To get started with blue&me™ hands-free kit with voice recognition, you have to simply pair your bluetooth® wireless technology enabled mobile phone with the system. Pairing is...

  • Page 113

    • to interact with blue&me™ you can use either the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands. With voice recognition, you can perform system func- tions by speaking voice commands, also identified as “keywords”. When the system recognizes a keyword, it will respond with the appropriate action....

  • Page 114

    • conference call — you can call another contact while you are engaged in a phone conversation (with bluetooth® phones supporting this option). • call waiting — while engaged in a phone conversa- tion, you can receive notification of another incoming phone call, answer the other incoming phone call,...

  • Page 115

    Note: not all mobile phones support the sms text message reader function or automatic phonebook transfer via bluetooth®. For further information on the list of compatible mobile phones go to http://www.Fiatusa.Com, find the support section near the bottom of web page and click on the bluetooth® logo...

  • Page 116

    In this way, while you are driving you can play your favorite music collections. • ipod® player — see dedicated paragraph under me- dia player functions. The media player enables the following operations: • digital audio playback — you can play all your digital audio files (.Mp3, .Wma, .Wav, .Aac) o...

  • Page 117

    Warning! • driving while distracted can result in loss of ve- hicle control, accident and injury. It is strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Your primary responsibility is the sa...

  • Page 118

    Seats seats are a part of the occupant restraint system of the 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. • do not allow people to ride in any area of you...

  • Page 119

    Move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before ...

  • Page 120

    Seat height adjustment the driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height. Ez entry feature the driver and front passenger seats have an ez e...

  • Page 121

    Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. Memory feature both front seats have a memory feature, which can operate in two ways: memory function option 1 — full seat back and track fore/aft position memory: after using the ez entr...

  • Page 122

    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially ...

  • Page 123

    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 restra...

  • Page 124

    Note: the head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealership. Warning! Do not place items over the top of the reactive head restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable dv...

  • Page 125

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the bottom of the red hood release lever, located on the left kick panel, rearward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clip...

  • Page 126

    In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this w...

  • Page 127

    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. Headlights...

  • Page 128

    High beams with the low beams activated, push the multi- function lever towards the instrument panel to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams. Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling th...

  • Page 129

    Note: the indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been completed and the steering wheel is returned to a straight position. 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 automatical...

  • Page 130

    Deactivation pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds. Interior lights the interior light switches are located in the overhead console. The interior lights can be set to three different positions (off/left position, center position, on/right positi...

  • Page 131

    • 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) • when all doors are closed a 15 minute timer is activated. Note: the timer is deactivated when the key is m...

  • Page 132

    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 ...

  • Page 133

    Note: the intermittent function only has one detent but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease. Low speed push the lever downward to the second detent. The wipers will operate at low speed. High speed push the lever downward to th...

  • Page 134

    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. Rear windshield wiper rotate the...

  • Page 135

    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. Tilt steering column — if equi...

  • Page 136

    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. Electronic speed control ...

  • Page 137

    To activate push the on/off button. The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the on/off button a second time. The cruise indicator light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use. Warning! Leaving the electronic speed con...

  • Page 138

    To vary the speed setting to increase speed when the electronic speed control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing the res (+) button. The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h) units: u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the res (+) button once will result in a...

  • Page 139

    • if the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Metric speed (km/h) • pressing the set (-) button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in...

  • Page 140

    Rear park assist — if equipped the rear park assist system provides an audible indica- tion of the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.G. During a parking maneuver. Refer to the “park assist system usage precautions” for the limitations of this system a...

  • Page 141

    Audible and visual signals supplied by the rear park assist system signal meaning indication obstacle distance an obstacle is present within the sensors’ field of view audible signal (dashboard loud- speaker) • sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the distance de- creases. • emits contin...

  • Page 142

    While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not muted. The audible signal is cut out immediately if the distance increases. The tone cycle remains constant if the distance measured by the inner sensors is constant. If this condi- tion occurs for the external sensors, the signal is cut off...

  • Page 143

    • objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing a failure indication to be displayed in the instrument clust...

  • Page 144

    Warning! • drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the rear park assist system. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety ...

  • Page 145

    Failure indications a malfunction of the rear park assist sensors or system is indicated, during reverse engagement, by the instru- ment panel warning icon. The warning icon is illuminated and a message is displayed on the multifunction display (if equipped). Refer to “instrument cluster de- scripti...

  • Page 146

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children. Occupants, particularly ...

  • Page 147

    To open press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called “express open...

  • Page 148

    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. Removing the plug reveals a hex opening in the motor assembly of the sunroof. I...

  • Page 149

    Electrical power outlets there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet, located in the floor console, for added convenience. This power outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on/run or start position. Insert ...

  • Page 150

    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. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

  • Page 151

    Caution! • many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.E., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the vehicle from starting. • a...

  • Page 152

    Cupholders for the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo- cated on the floor console between the front seats. For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Storage glove compartment the glove compartment is located on the right s...

  • Page 153

    Cargo area features the rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity. 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 ...

  • Page 154

    Rear window features rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear win- dow defroster is on. The rear window de...

  • Page 155: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .155 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .157 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 ▫ e...

  • Page 156

    ▫ cd mp3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 ▫ troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 䡵 ipod®/usb/media player control — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 䡵 steering wheel audio controls . . . . . .198 ▫ radio operation . . ...

  • Page 157

    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 — instrument cluster and electronic vehicle information center 8 — rear defrost button 13 — esc...

  • Page 158

    Instrument cluster 156 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 159

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to on/ run, this light will turn on if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will illuminate...

  • Page 160

    Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with electronic brake force distribution (ebd). In the event of an ebd failure, the brake warning light will turn on along with the abs light. Immediate repair to the abs system is required. Operation of the brake warning lig...

  • Page 161

    Caution! (continued) • do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • keep all objects a safe distance from the window. 5. Park/headlight on indicator / follow me home (headlight delay) indicator this indicator will illuminate when the pa...

  • Page 162

    9. Electronic stability control (esc) activation / malfunction indicator light the esc activation/malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster will come on for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the on/run position. If the esc activation/malfunction indicator light comes on ...

  • Page 163

    13. Regenerative brake system light if the light turns on and remains on while driving, it suggests that there is a potential problem with the regenerative brake system (rbs) and the need for system service. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 14. Door ajar lights these lights will turn ...

  • Page 164

    19. Icy road indicator this light will illuminate during an icy road condition. 20. Electronic speed control set this light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set. For further information, refer to “electronic speed control” in “under- standing the features of your vehicle.” 21. Elect...

  • Page 165

    23. Exterior bulb failure indicator this light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs. 24. Power steering system warning this light is used to manage the electrical warning of the eps (power steering system). Refer to “power steering” in “starting and operating” for...

  • Page 166

    Vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your ...

  • Page 167

    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 168

    • 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: • + button • – button • menu esc button pr...

  • Page 169

    Press the + button to scroll upward through the dis- played menu and the related options or to increase the displayed value. Press the – button to scroll downward through the displayed menu and the related options or to decrease the value displayed. + and – buttons activate different functions accor...

  • Page 170

    • hill start assist • stored warnings • tutorial • connectivity id • restore factory settings • exit menu selecting an option of the main menu without submenu: 1. Briefly press the menu esc button to select the main menu option to set. 2. Press the + or – button (by single presses) to select the new...

  • Page 171

    Trip computer the trip computer is located in the instrument cluster. The trip computer displays trip information such as: average speed, distance traveled, average energy, time traveled, motor power, and tire pressure. Trip button the trip button, located on the right steering column stalk. • a sho...

  • Page 172

    • trip b • tire pressure new trip to reset: • press and hold the trip button manually. • when the “trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles/ kilometers or when the “elapsed time” reaches 29.59 (29 hours and 59 minutes) the system will reset auto- matically. Trip functions both trip functions are resettab...

  • Page 173

    Note: the range depends on several factors: driving style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the above notes. Distance traveled this value shows the distance covered since the las...

  • Page 174

    Introduction the radio has been designed according to the specifica- tions of the passenger compartment, with a personalized design to match the style of the dashboard. If the radio has blue&me™, refer to the appropriate “blue&me™ user’s manual” for further information. The instructions for use are ...

  • Page 175

    Cds the presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the cds could cause skipping and poor sound quality while it is playing. For optimal playback conditions, follow these guidelines: • only use branded cds. • clean every cd thoroughly removing any finger marks or dust using a soft cloth. Hold cds ...

  • Page 176

    Copied is often shown in very small letters or is difficult to read on the actual cd cover where it may be, for example, “copy control,” “copy pro- tected,” “this cd cannot be played on a pc/mac.” • the cd player is capable of reading most compression systems currently in use, following the developm...

  • Page 177

    Quick guide radio controls button general functions mode on short button press off short button press tuner am, fm, sat (if equipped) source selection short repeated button press a-b-c cycles a, b, c presets for am, fm, sat (if equipped) short repeated button press media cd/aux/media player (if equi...

  • Page 178

    Button general functions mode (mute/pause button) volume activation/deactivation (mute/pause) short button press audio audio adjustments: low tones (bass), high tones (treble), left/ right balance (balance), front/ rear balance (fader) menu activation: short button press adjustment type selection: p...

  • Page 179

    Button radio functions mode radio station search: • automatic search • manual search automatic search: press buttons or (long press for fast for- ward) manual search: press buttons or (long press for fast forward) 1 2 3 4 5 current radio station storing long button press for memory pre- set 1 to 5 r...

  • Page 180

    General information the radio offers the following functions: radio section • pll tuning with fm/am bands • rbds (radio broadcast data system) • automatic/manual station tuning • fm multipath detector • manual storing of 25 stations (base radio) and 40 stations (if equipped with satellite): 15 on fm...

  • Page 181

    Cd/mp3 section • mp3-info function (id3-tag) • folder selection (previous/next) • track selection (forward/backward) • fast forward/rewind through tracks • mp3 display function: display of folder name, id3- tag information, time elapsed since the start of the track, name of the file • playing audio ...

  • Page 182

    Selecting the radio functions by pressing the tuner button briefly and repeatedly, the following audio sources can be selected cyclically: • am, fm and satellite bands (if equipped) selecting the cd function by briefly pressing the media button, the cd audio source can be selected (only if a cd is l...

  • Page 183

    Use the buttons or to scroll through the menu functions. To change the setting of the selected func- tion, use the or buttons. The current status of the selected function appears on the display. The functions managed by the audio menu are: • bass (bass adjustment) • midrange (midrange adjustment) • ...

  • Page 184

    Balance adjustment proceed as follows: 1. Press audio button. 2. Press the or button to set “balance” in the audio menu. 3. Press the button to increase the sound from the left speakers or the button to increase the sound from the right speakers. By pressing the or buttons briefly, the levels will c...

  • Page 185

    Loudness function — if equipped the loudness function improves the volume of the sound while listening at low volumes, increasing the bass and treble. To activate/deactivate this function, select the “loud- ness” setting in the audio menu. The condition of the function (on or off) is shown on the di...

  • Page 186

    User eq settings function — if equipped to set a personalized equalizer adjustment: 1. Press audio button. 2. Use the or buttons to set eq function. 3. Use or buttons to select ⬙eq user.⬙ 4. Press menu button to start adjusting equalizer. 5. On the display a seven bar graph will appear, in which eac...

  • Page 187

    • siriusxm telephone number • system reset • speed volume • on volume limit press the menu button again to exit the menu function. Speed volume function — if equipped this function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of the car, turning up the volume when the speed increases to mainta...

  • Page 188

    • “on volume limit: off” – the radio will come on at the same volume as before it was switched off. The volume level can be between 0 and 40. Use the buttons or to change the setting. Note: • using the menu it is only possible to adjust the activation/deactivation of the function and not the minimum...

  • Page 189

    Radio (tuner) introduction when the car radio is turned on, the last function that was selected before turning it off (radio, cd, cd mp3, aux) is activated. To select the radio function when another audio source is being listened to, briefly press the tuner button. Once the radio mode has been activ...

  • Page 190

    By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds, the tuned station will be stored. Pressing the a-b-c button will change between the preset memory group in the current frequency band. Automatic tuning briefly press the or button to start the automatic tuning search for the next station that ca...

  • Page 191

    Weather. All of this with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage. Everything worth listening to is now on siri- usxm. A one-year siriusxm satellite radio subscription is included. Siriusxm and all related marks and logos are trademarks of siriusxm radio inc. And its subsidiaries. Siriusxm radio requ...

  • Page 192

    Press the up/down button to scroll through the menu functions, and the left/right button to change the selected set-up menu function. Write down the electronic serial number (esn) for your receiver. To retrieve the electronic serial number of siriusxm satellite receiver module tune to channel 0. Mak...

  • Page 193

    The following are instructions for retrieving the elec- tronic serial number (esn) from fiat 500 nafta model radios: to retrieve the esn of sirius satellite receiver module tune to channel 0. Make sure that when the order is placed, the esn are correct. If any of the esn numbers are not entered corr...

  • Page 194

    It is advisable to use original cds to ensure optimal playing. If cd-r/rws are used, we recommend using good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed possible. Cd loading/ejecting to load the cd, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorized loading system, which will position i...

  • Page 195

    A cd which cannot be read will not be ejected until these functions are over. At the end, with the cd mode activated, the display will show the wording “cd disc error” for a few seconds and then the cd will be ejected. Display information when the cd player is operating, information will ap- pear on...

  • Page 196

    Cd mp3 player introduction this chapter describes the operation of the cd mp3 player. Note: layer-3 audio decoding technology is licensed from fraunhofer iis and thomson multimedia. Mp3 mode in addition to playing regular audio cds, the radio is also enabled to play cdroms on which compressed audio ...

  • Page 197

    Selecting mp3 sessions with hybrid discs if a hybrid disc is inserted (mixed mode, enhanced, cd-extra) also containing mp3 files, the radio automati- cally starts playing the audio session. It is possible to move to the mp3 session while playing by keeping the cd button pressed for more than two sec...

  • Page 198

    Structure of the folders the radio with mp3 player: • recognizes only the folders that effectively contain mp3 format files. • if the mp3 files on a cd-rom are structured in sub-folders their structure is compressed to a single level structure, where the sub-folders are taken to the level of the mai...

  • Page 199

    The duration of the mp3 tracks is not correctly displayed: in some cases (due to the recording mode) the duration of the mp3 tracks can be displayed incorrectly. Operating instructions — hands-free phone (if equipped) refer to the appropriate “blue&me™ user’s manual” for further information. Persona...

  • Page 200

    Refer to the appropriate blue&me™ radio user’s manual for ipod® or external usb device support capability. Steering wheel audio controls the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. Usb/aux port 1 — ipod® or ex...

  • Page 201

    The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button will ...

  • Page 202

    Operating instructions — hands-free phone (if equipped) refer to the appropriate blue&me™ user’s manual for further information. Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep a cd/dvd in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is s...

  • Page 203

    Antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation. Climate controls the air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Automatic temperature control (atc) • the automatic temperature control (atc) al...

  • Page 204

    2. A/c button press 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. 4. Blower control up button...

  • Page 205

    8. Panel mode air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Performing this function will cause the atc to switch into manual mode. Note: the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat pa...

  • Page 206

    Automatic operation 1. Press the auto button on the automatic temperature control (atc) panel, the indicator will illuminate when on. 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the temperature con- trol buttons. Once the desired temperature is dis- played, the...

  • Page 207

    Blower control there are 12 fixed blower speeds. Use the blower control up or down buttons to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you press or hold the blower control up button and decreases when you press or hold the blower cont...

  • Page 208

    Mix mode air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demister outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear. Defrost mode air comes from the windshield and side window demister outlets. Use defrost mode with maxi...

  • Page 209

    Be used temporarily. The recirculation led will illumi- nate when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the recirculation mode led and allow outside air into the vehicle. Note: in cold weather, use of recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recircula...

  • Page 210

    Smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Note: automatic temperature controls (atc) will au- tomatically adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. When this occurs, recirculation wi...

  • Page 211: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 ▫ single-speed transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 䡵 single–speed transmission . . . . . . . . . . .213 ▫ key ignition park interlock. ...

  • Page 212

    ▫ traction control system (tcs) . . . . . . . . . . . .229 ▫ electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . .229 ▫ esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . .232 ▫ regenerative braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 䡵 tire safety inf...

  • Page 213

    ▫ premium tpm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 ▫ tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 ▫ tpms warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 ▫ general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 䡵 trai...

  • Page 214

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a numb...

  • Page 215

    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”. • if the “ready” indicator fails to illuminate after you have followe...

  • Page 216

    The push-buttons are located on the lower instrument panel. Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • place the transmission into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • place the transmission into or out of reverse only after...

  • Page 217

    Warning! • only place the transmission into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is in “ready” mode. Before exiting a vehicle, alwa...

  • Page 218

    When the ignition is in the off position, and once removed, the transmission is locked in park. Gear ranges gear ranges are engaged by pressing one of the push- buttons. Note: • the brake pedal must be depressed to select a trans- mission gear range. • after selecting any gear range, wait a moment t...

  • Page 219

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in park. Make sure the transmission is in...

  • Page 220

    Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking bra...

  • Page 221

    Caution! (continued) towing” in “starting and operating” and “towing a disabled vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Drive (d) use this gear range for all city and highway driving. Auto park the auto park feature automatically places the transmis- sion into park if there ...

  • Page 222

    Mode of operation with key off: auto park will be engaged when the transmission is in drive, neutral or reverse and the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). Driving on slippery surfaces acceleration rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the driving whe...

  • Page 223

    3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. Driving through water driving through water more than a few inches/ centi...

  • Page 224

    Caution! • always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the wa...

  • Page 225

    Caution! (continued) • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through stand- ing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. • failure to follow these warn...

  • Page 226

    Refer to “electronic vehicle information (evic)” in “un- derstanding your instrument panel” for further informa- tion. If the steering icon is displayed and the “service power steering – assist off” message is displayed the evic screen, they indicate the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized de...

  • Page 227

    When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the mar (acc/on/run) position, the brake warning light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill gra...

  • Page 228

    Warning! (continued) • be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Caution! If the brake warning light remains ...

  • Page 229

    Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (abs) the four-wheel abs is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con- ditions. The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up and to help avoid skidding on slippery sur...

  • Page 230

    When you are in a severe braking condition involving the use of the abs, you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system reverting to the base brake system. Engagement of the abs may be accompanied by a pulsing sensation. You may also hear a click...

  • Page 231

    “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the bas is deactivated. Warning! • the brake assist system (bas) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction affor...

  • Page 232

    Applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteering or understeering condi- tion. Vehicle power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Esc uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it ...

  • Page 233

    Esc operating modes the esc system has two available operating modes. Full on this is the normal operating mode for esc. Whenever the vehicle is started, the esc system will be in on mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. Esc should only be turned to partial off for specific rea...

  • Page 234

    Warning! • when in “partial off” mode, the tcs functionality of esc, (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the tcs section), has been disabled and the “esc off indicator light” will be illuminated. When in “partial off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of tcs is disabled, and t...

  • Page 235

    Note: • the esc activation/malfunction indicator light and the esc off indicator light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned on. • each time the ignition is turned on, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. The esc off indicator light indicates the elec...

  • Page 236

    Tire safety information tire markings note: • 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. • european-metric tire sizing is based on european design standar...

  • Page 237

    • temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- pact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it beg...

  • Page 238

    Example: r = construction code — ⬙r⬙ means radial construction — ⬙d⬙ means diagonal or bias construction 15 = rim diameter in inches (in) service description: 95 = load index — a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = speed symbol — a symbol indicating the range of spee...

  • Page 239

    Example: load identification: ⴖ....Blank....ⴖ = absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a standard load (sl) tire extra load (xl) = extra load (or reinforced) tire light load (ll) = light load tire c, d, e, f, g = load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a sp...

  • Page 240

    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 repres...

  • Page 241

    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 cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours,...

  • Page 242

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-pillar location for tire and loading information placard 240 starting and operating.

  • Page 243

    Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. ...

  • Page 244

    Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the tire and loading informati...

  • Page 245

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 700 lbs (317 kg) and there will be four 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 100 lbs (45 kg) (since 4 x 150 = 6...

  • Page 246

    244 starting and operating.

  • Page 247

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 248

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns t...

  • Page 249

    At least once a month: • check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires may look properly inflated even when they are under- inflated. • inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Cau...

  • Page 250

    Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Increased tire pressure ...

  • Page 251

    Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged run flat tires, or run flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- diately with another run flat tire of identical size and service description (load index and speed code). Tire ty...

  • Page 252

    If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with y...

  • Page 253

    Spare tires — if equipped note: for vehicles equipped with tirefit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “tirefit kit” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact, f...

  • Page 254

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. Warning! Compact spares are for temporary ...

  • Page 255

    Warning! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your tire and loading inf...

  • Page 256

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “replacement tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life of t...

  • Page 257

    Warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with...

  • Page 258

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can caus...

  • Page 259

    Tire chains (traction devices) use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard against damage. • traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer • install on front tires • due to limited ...

  • Page 260

    Caution! (continued) • do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- ment. • observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if dif- ferent from the sp...

  • Page 261

    Premium tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1psi (6.9 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the out...

  • Page 262

    Also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- sure. The tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural p...

  • Page 263

    Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, ...

  • Page 264

    • the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “tire pressure monitor- ing telltale light.” •...

  • Page 265

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update and the “tire pressure moni- toring telltale light” will ...

  • Page 266

    If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will no longer flash, and the “service tpm sys- tem” message will no longer display, and a pressure value will dis...

  • Page 267

    • for each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the evic will display a “service tpm system” message and dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. Once you repair or r...

  • Page 268

    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 ok rear not allowed on trailer all ok note: this vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle trailer with...

  • Page 269

    Extending your driving range per charge the drive system and cabin temperature management features use the most energy from the high voltage battery. Reducing energy draw from these features are the easiest and most effective way to extend driving range. The 500e uses high voltage components to heat...

  • Page 270

    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: • power the needle will move into t...

  • Page 271

    Range projection this area of the cluster is used to display the projected range of the high voltage battery. The two arrows to the left of the mileage are used to forecast the effect of recent driving. • when both arrows are grey, expect the range to drop approximately one mile for each mile driven...

  • Page 273: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .272 䡵 wheel and tire torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 ▫ torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 䡵 tirefit kit — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 ▫ tire...

  • Page 274

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press th...

  • Page 275

    Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are proper...

  • Page 276

    Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. Tirefit kit — if equipped small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. ...

  • Page 277

    Tirefit kit components and operation using the mode select knob and hoses your tirefit kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting air mode push in the mode select knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the black air pump hos...

  • Page 278

    Using the power button push and release the power button (4) once to turn on the tirefit kit. Push and release the power button (4) again to turn off the tirefit kit. Using the deflation button press the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tirefit...

  • Page 279

    The vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • for optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the tirefit kit. • you can use the tirefit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The...

  • Page 280

    Warning! (continued) • keep tirefit away from open flames or heat source. • a loose tirefit kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the tirefit kit in the place provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are ...

  • Page 281

    Kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- ing. 3. Place the transmission in park (auto transmission) or in gear (manual transmission) and turn off the igni- tion. 4. Set the p...

  • Page 282

    Note: sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire. If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the sealant hose (6): 1. Press the power button (4) to turn off the tirefit kit. Disconnect the sealant hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free...

  • Page 283

    If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance. Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the defla- tion button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- men...

  • Page 284

    Warning! Tirefit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using tirefit. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, ...

  • Page 285

    2. Disconnect the tirefit kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 volt outlet. 3. Place the tirefit kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle. 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire s...

  • Page 286

    6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the sealant hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). 7. Return the tirefit kit to its storage location in the vehicle. Jump-starting procedure (12 volt battery only) if your vehicle has ...

  • Page 287

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You co...

  • Page 288

    3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) battery post. 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is off. Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establi...

  • Page 289

    Warning! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 5. Start the engine in the...

  • Page 290

    Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels. Note: press the ⬙esc off⬙ switch, to place the electronic stability control (esc) system in ⬙partial off⬙ mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake control” in “s...

  • Page 291

    Manual park release warning! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the manual park release. Activating the manual park release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or other means. Activating the manual park release...

  • Page 292

    • using a t25 driver bit, rotate the manual park release shaft (located just behind the rubber plug) clockwise, at least 20 turns, to release the park mechanism. The vehicle is now out of park and can be moved. • reinstall the rubber plug. • release the parking brake only when a driver is in the veh...

  • Page 293

    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 ok flatbed all ok this vehicle must be towed with...

  • Page 294

    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. 292 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 295: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 underhood compartment . . . . . . . . . . .295 䡵 replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 䡵 dealer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 䡵 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . .297 ▫ power electronics and battery thermal mana...

  • Page 296

    ▫ wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 ▫ adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 ▫ appearance care and protection from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 䡵 ...

  • Page 297

    Underhood compartment 1 — battery thermal coolant reservoir 4 — fuses 2 — power electronics coolant reservoir 5 — battery 3 — brake fluid reservoir 7 maintaining your vehicle 295.

  • Page 298

    Replacement parts use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the de- signed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of parts which are not quality-equivalent to genuine parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manuf...

  • Page 299

    Maintenance procedures warning! Your vehicle has both a high voltage dc and ac system as well as a 12 volt system. Dc and ac high voltage are both extremely dangerous and can cause severe burns, electric shock, serious injury or even death. In order to avoid personal injuries: • do not touch the hig...

  • Page 300

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo- nents as the chemicals can damage them. Such damage is not covered by the n...

  • Page 301

    As long as the vehicle operating temperature is satisfac- tory, the coolant bottles need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant (antifreeze) is needed to main- tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottles. Do not overfill. Check the power electronics and battery th...

  • Page 302

    Warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open (continued) warning! (continued) the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when...

  • Page 303

    Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add coolant (antifreeze) when the cooling system is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated cooling system. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling syste...

  • Page 304

    Caution! (continued) • this vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding coolant your vehicle has been built with cooling systems that allow extended maintenance intervals. This c...

  • Page 305

    Note: mixing coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the power electronics and battery thermal management systems coolant (antifreeze) and will re- quire more frequent coolant (antifreeze) changes. Power electronics and battery thermal management systems — drain, flush and refill refer ...

  • Page 306

    Points to remember if an examination of your underhood compartment shows no evidence of cooler or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. • do not overfill the coolant recovery bottles. • check coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the coolant recovery bottles. If coolant (antifreeze) needs to ...

  • Page 307

    Warning! • battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. R...

  • Page 308

    Caution! (continued) • if a 12 volt low voltage battery system “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before con- necting the charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage. Air conditioner maintenance for b...

  • Page 309

    Warning! (continued) • the air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician. Body lubrication locks and all body ...

  • Page 310

    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. Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depen...

  • Page 311

    3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder. 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade an...

  • Page 312

    Warning! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Brake system in order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically....

  • Page 313

    Note: use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- fer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “main- taining your vehicle” for further information. Warning! • use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle...

  • Page 314

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. Caution! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper...

  • Page 315

    What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • stone and gravel impact. • insects, tree sap and tar. • salt in the air near seacoast localities. ...

  • Page 316

    Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • it is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or scratches...

  • Page 317

    Note: if your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use only mild soap and water with a soft cloth. Used on a regular ...

  • Page 318

    Interior care use mopar® total clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use mopar® total clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar® total clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small part...

  • Page 319

    To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Gl...

  • Page 320

    Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol con...

  • Page 321

    Fuses warning! • when replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- propriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use proper fuses may re...

  • Page 322

    Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 1 f12 7.5 amp brown right low beam 2 f32 5 amp tan front and rear ceiling lights trunk and door courtesy lights 3 f53 5 amp tan instrument panel node 4 f38 20 amp yellow central door locking fuse panel 320 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 323

    Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 5 f36 10 amp red diagnostic socket, car radio, climate control system, tire pressure moni- tor, tcu and ctm 6 f43 20 amp yellow bi-directional washer 7 f48 20 amp yellow passenger power window 8 f13 7.5 amp brown left low beam 9 f50 7.5 amp brown airb...

  • Page 324

    Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 13 f31 5 amp tan ignition, climate control, rdu and evcu 14 f47 20 amp yellow driver power window the fuse for the heated mirrors is located behind an access panel on the front of the instrument panel. Note: this fuse is a single fuse attached directl...

  • Page 325

    Power distribution center #1 the power distribution center #1 is located on the right side of the underhood compartment. To access the fuses, remove locking screw and slide cover off. The id number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. Cavity...

  • Page 326

    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f08 40 amp orange hvac f09 5 amp tan air electric heater charge indicator f10 10 amp red horn f11 10 amp red electronic vehicle control unit (evcu) f14 5 amp tan high beam (shutter) f15 15 amp blue cigar lighter f16 10 amp red humidity sensor vpam ac compressor...

  • Page 327

    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f82 30 amp green sunroof f84 25 amp clear regen brake module f85 30 amp green rear window heater f87 5 amp tan electronic shifter (esm) power distribution center (pdc) #2 the power distribution center #2 is located next to the battery in the underhood compartme...

  • Page 328

    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description fpt13 10 amp red eac (ac compressor) on board charging module (obcm) fpt16 5 amp tan intelligent battery sensor (ibs) fpt17 10 amp red eac (ac compressor) radiator fan fpt20 10 amp red electronic vehicle control unit (evcu) cavity cartridge fuse description fpt...

  • Page 329

    Replacement bulbs interior bulbs bulb number overhead lamp c5w courtesy lamp w5w exterior bulbs bulb number front low and high beam headlamp hir2 front parking/daytime running lamps w21/5w front fog lamps h11 front side marker lamps w3w front turn signal lamps wy21w bulb number side direction lamps ...

  • Page 330

    Bulb replacement note: lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process. Headlamps low beam and high beam 1....

  • Page 331

    3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp housing. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed. 6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place. 7. Reinstall the plastic cap. Front fog lamps to replace th...

  • Page 332

    3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from the lamp housing. 4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing them slightly and turning counter-clockwise. 5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out. 6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp. Center high mounted ...

  • Page 333

    Fluid capacities systems u.S. Metric power electronics cooling system 3.6 quarts 3.5 liters battery thermal management cooling system 7.0 quarts 6.7 liters single-speed transmission 0.8 quart 750 ml 7 maintaining your vehicle 331.

  • Page 334

    Fluids, lubes, and genuine parts component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part coolant mopar® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-12106. Brake master cylinder mopar® dot 3, sae j1703 s...

  • Page 335: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 ▫ maintenance chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 336

    Maintenance schedule once a month or before a trip: • check windshield washer fluid level • check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and brake master cylinder • check function of all interior and exterior lights require...

  • Page 337

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 338

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 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. • failure to properly inspect and m...

  • Page 341: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .341 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . ....

  • Page 342

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . .346 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 340 if you need consumer...

  • Page 343

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager....

  • Page 344

    Facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason...

  • Page 345

    (tty) in the united states, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–chry. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by bell canada. For tty teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for voice callers, dial 1-800-8...

  • Page 346

    Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear con...

  • Page 347

    To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (tty: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administra- tor, nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue, se., west building, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other infor- mation about m...

  • Page 348

    Diagnostic procedure manuals diagnostic procedure manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and cor...

  • Page 349

    Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relativ...

  • Page 350

    Vehicle safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflati...

  • Page 351: Index

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    Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 air bag air bag operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 enhanced accident r...

  • Page 353

    Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 anti-lock (abs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 master cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 warning light . . . . ....

  • Page 354

    Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 customer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 data recorder, event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 daytime running ligh...

  • Page 355

    General maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 glass cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 hazard driving through flowing, rising, or shallow standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 356

    Life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 liftgate (sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 a...

  • Page 357

    Automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 electric powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 modifications/alterations, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 multi-function control lever . ...

  • Page 358

    Remote keyless entry (rke) fcc general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 remote sound system (radio) controls . . . . . . . . .198 replacement bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 replacement par...

  • Page 359

    Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 untwisting procedure ....

  • Page 360

    Air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 compact spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 inflation pressures . . . . . ...

  • Page 361

    Untwisting procedure, seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 vehicle modifications/alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 362

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be obser...

  • Page 363

    Chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 4 2014 fia t 500e 14bev24-126-ac third edition printed in u.S.A. Fiat 500e.