2013 FIAT 500E wiper blades

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 end of the windshield wiper/washer lever
upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings
for intermittent wipe operation. With the front wind-
shield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield
wiper/washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate
in the same mode as the front windshield wipers, but at
half the frequency. When the transmission is placed into
REVERSE, the rear wiper will automatically operate at
Low Speed and return to normal operation when the
transmission is placed out of REVERSE. NOTE:
The windshield wipers/washers will only oper-
ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Rear Wiper Operation
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Wiper Blades ....................... .298
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................298
▫ Brake System ....................... .299
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .301
 FUSES ............................. .307
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .308
▫ Power Distribution Center #1 .............310
▫ Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 ........313
 VEHICLE STORAGE .....................314
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................314
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................315 ▫
Headlamps Low beam and High beam ......316
▫ Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps ...................... .316
▫ Front Fog Lamps ..................... .317
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps ............317
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .317
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .318
 FLUID CAPACITIES .....................318
 FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS ......319
284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
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 depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
underhood compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not coolant/ antifreeze). Refer to
“Underhood Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Vehicle Loading......................... .237
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .203
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .152
Warnings and Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ..................... .331
Washers, Windshield ...................... .124
Washing Vehicle ......................... .302
Water Driving Through ....................... .217Wheel and Wheel Trim
.....................303
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................303
Wind Buffeting ............................43
Window Fogging ........................ .202
Windows ................................42
Power ................................42
Windshield Defroster .......................92
Windshield Washers ...................... .124
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................298
Windshield Wipers ....................... .124
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................298
346 INDEX