2013 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized studio.
27. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the 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 tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces driving range and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC consists of the following:
•
System Status
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
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 and
personal settings:
•+ button
• – button
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
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•MENU ESC button
Press the MENU ESC button briefly to access the menu
and/or go to next screen or to confirm the required menu
option. Press and hold the MENU ESC button (approxi-
mately one second) to return to the main screen. 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 according to
the following situations:
•
To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
• To increase or decrease values during settings.
When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC display
will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers covered
(if equipped) for a few seconds.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Press the + and – buttons to access the different
options and settings (setup).
EVIC Control Buttons
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The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU
ESC button. Single presses on the + or – buttons will
scroll through the setup menu options. The menu in-
cludes the following functions:
•Charging Schedule
• Set Date
• Set Time
• Standard Units
• Languages
• Audio Display
• Battery % Display
• Auto Door Lock
• Remote Unlock
• Daytime Running Lights •
Button Volume
• Hill Start Assist
• Stored Warning
• 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 setting.
3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the main menu option previ-
ously selected.
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Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub-
menu:
1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the firstsubmenu option.
2. Press the + or – button (by single presses) to scroll through all the submenu options.
3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the displayed submenu option and to open the relevant
setup menu.
4. Press the + or – button (by single presses) to select the new setting for this submenu option.
5. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the previously selected sub-
menu option. 6. Press and hold the MENU ESC button to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as; trip information, range, driving range,
average speed and travel time).
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk.
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•A short button press scrolls through the user-selectable
information.
• A long button press resets.
The User-Selectable options are:
• Instant Consumption (Kilowatts) •
Trip A
• Trip B
• Tire Pressure
New Trip
To reset:
• Press and hold the TRIP button manually.
• When the “Trip Distance” reaches 999.9 miles/
kilometers or when the “Elapsed Time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes) the system will reset auto-
matically.Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• distance
Trip Button
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•avg. energy
• avg. speed
• elapsed time (driving time).
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• distance
• avg. energy
• avg. speed
• elapsed time (driving time).
Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be travelled with
the remaining battery charge, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear when the system is initializing. 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 last reset.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Elapsed Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
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