2013 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

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.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Box Compartment
The glove box is located on the right side of the instru-
ment panel. Pull outward on the door latch to open the
glove box. Push the glove box door upward to close it.
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 upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
Glove Box Compartment
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Rear Seat Release ButtonsFolded Rear Seats
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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
window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes.
To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a
second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........149
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................151
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . .152
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .161
▫ EVIC Control Buttons ..................161
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu ........................ .162
▫ Trip Computer ...................... .164
 SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO ..............167▫
Introduction ........................ .167
▫ Suggestions ......................... .167
▫ Technical Specifications .................169
▫ Quick Guide ........................ .170
▫ General Information ....................173
▫ Functions And Adjustments ..............175
▫ Radio ............................. .182
▫ SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped ......184
▫ CD Player .......................... .187
▫ CD MP3 Player ...................... .189
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▫Troubleshooting ...................... .192
 iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .193
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......194
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .195
▫ CD Player Operation ...................195 ▫
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ........................ .195
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........195
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .196
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................196
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......196
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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1 — Side Vent6 — Storage Compartment11 — Power Window Controls
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light
Control 7 — Passenger Air Bag
12 — Heated Seat Controls/Front
Fog Light Control
3 — Instrument Cluster And Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center 8 — Rear Defrost Button
13 — ESC Off
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer,
Trip Computer 9 — Hazard Button
14 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 10 — Climate Controls
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