2013 FIAT 500E automatic transmission

A. Turn Signal Lever (behind steering wheel)
pg. 30
B. Instrument Cluster
C . Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Display pg. 47
D . Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering
wheel) pg. 32 E.
ESC Off pg. 32
F . Instrument Panel Charge Indicator pg. 16
G. Hazard Button
H. Radio pg. 40
I. Rear Defroster
J. Passenger Power Window Switch pg. 34
K. Single-Speed Transmission Buttons L.
Drivers Power Window Switch pg. 34
M. Automatic Temperature Controls pg. 34
N. Speed Control Switches pg. 33
O . BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication
Switches pg. 42
P . Hood Release Lever
Q. Power Mirror Switches
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
Auto Park
•The Auto Park features automatically places the transmission into PARK if there is any
indication that the driver may leave the vehicle while the transmission is in D (DRIVE),
N (NEUTRAL) or R (REVERSE).
• Auto Park is enabled under the following conditions:
• Key On (12 Volt ON and High Voltage OFF) or READY mode (12 Volt ON and High
Voltage ON).
• Vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
NOTE:
Auto Park is disabled above 2 mph (3 km/h) and transmission range will be maintained.
• The instrument cluster will display an Auto shift to park message and chime once when
Auto Park action occurs.
Mode of operation with key ON
• Auto Park will be engaged when the transmission is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL or REVERSE
and the following conditions are detected:
• Seat Belt is unlatched
• Brake pedal is released
• Driver's door is ajar
Mode of operation with key OFF
• Auto Park will be engaged when the transmission is in D (DRIVE), N (NEUTRAL) or
R (REVERSE) and the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Audible Pedestrian Warning System
• Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian Warning System. The Audible
Pedestrian Warning System uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle is
approaching.
• The audible warning system uses an in-car sound synthesizer with a speaker located in
the underhood compartment. The warning system is automatically activated when
selecting D (DRIVE) or R (REVERSE).
• In D (DRIVE) range, the system will remain active until the vehicle reaches a speed of
approximately 22 mph (35.5 km/h). At approximately 22 mph (35.5 km/h) the warning
system is deactivated and will automatically be active when the vehicle returns to
approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
GETTING STARTED
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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 on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle .
• In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK
(such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available .Ifadead12voltbatteryis
the cause of the condition refer to “Jump Start Procedure — 12 Volt Battery” before
performing the Manual Park Release .
• To perform the Manual Park Release follow these steps:
1. To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally, firmly apply the parking brake .
2.
If possible, raise the front driver's side of the vehicle to provide access to the transmission .
3.Working from underneath the vehicle, remove the black rubber plug from the front of
the Park module (a black canister mounted on the front of the transmission).
4. 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.
5. Reinstall the rubber plug.
6. Release the parking brake only when a
driver is in the vehicle, or the vehicle is
secured by other means. The Manual Park
Release will be reset automatically once
the vehicle is restarted.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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 .
•
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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