2013 FIAT 500E light

Pinch Protection Feature
•This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch
forward and release to Express Close .
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Sun Shade
• For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof, there is a sun
shade that can be open or closed. To open the sun shade press the tab and move the
shade to a full open position.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening .Injury may result.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both
windows up or down slightly .
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WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving.Failure to follow this
warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster .
Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to
select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide .
• Press the MENU ESC button to enter the menu mode .
• Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the menu settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to
access the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting. Press
the MENU ESC button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release
the MENU ESC button until menu is displayed, then press the + or – buttons to scroll
through the settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to
access the setting and use the + or – buttons to change the current setting. The menu
includes the following functions:
• Charging Schedule •Daytime Running Lights
• Set Date •Button Volume
• Set Time •Hill Start Assist
• Standard Units •Stored Warning
• Languages •Tutorial
• Audio Display •Connectivity ID
• Battery % Display •Restore Factory Settings
• Auto Door Lock •Exit Menu
• Remote Unlock
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu:
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the main menu option to set.
• Press the + or – button (by single presses) to select the new setting.
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the main
menu option previously selected.
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500e requires jump start assistance, tire service, lockout service or towing
due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342.
See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number .
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know .With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
• The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction
detected with the Propulsion System. If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized studio .
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
•This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EV malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized studio
as soon as possible .
- Regenerative Brake System Warning 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 studio as soon as possible .
- Power Steering System Warning
•This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illuminate
momentarily .If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position and back
to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat Studio .
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance .Although
it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steering wheel
could be increased: contact an authorized Fiat Studio as soon as possible .
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver .
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- 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 continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on, see your
authorized studio as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come
on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was
turned off previously .
• ESC Activation/Malfunction Light can blink during a ESC or TC intervention.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
•Each tire, 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 Monitor-
ing 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 fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability .
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE
VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE
DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• 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 .
• 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 each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists .
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•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal 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 pre-
vent 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 .
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change.Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter .Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
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 operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
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.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately .
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle .You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately .
- 12 Volt Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the 12 Volt electrical charging system .If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system .
•We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately .
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
•This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend
you drive to the nearest authorized studio immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately .
- Air Bag Warning Light
•If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized studio immediately .
TIREFIT KIT
•Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT kit. The TIREFIT kit is located under the
front driver’s seat.
• Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT .Foreign
objects (e .g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire .TIREFIT can be used
in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C) .
• This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/h).
TIREFIT Storage
• The TIREFIT kit is located in the rear cargo area.
TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation
1. Sealant Bottle
2. Deflation Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Power Button
5. Mode Select Knob
6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
•In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network andpower remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Disable the high voltage battery .
• Place the transmission into PARK.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the 12 Volt battery has power or until the ignition key is
turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the 12 Volt battery has power or
until the ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically .
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In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road the transmission must be in NEUTRAL and the 12 Volt system must be functional .To place the transmission into NEUTRAL you must
turn the ignition OFF and then back to the RUN position (cycle the ignition) then press the
NEUTRAL button .
NOTE:
The high voltage battery will remain disabled after an Enhanced Accident Response Event
and must be reset by your authorized studio .
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing
the accelerator .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 “Starting And
Operating” for further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the “ESC Off ”
switch again to restore “ESC On” mode .
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure .It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear .
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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
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Service Interval:
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear .
The front and rear tires are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other, refer
to “Tire Rotation Recommendations” for further information .
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses .
• Inspect battery cooling system protection and hoses .
• Check and adjust hand brake .
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