INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION ......4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT .................. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...............8
GETTING STARTEDELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ..........10
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION .........13
CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY ...16
STARTING YOUR 500e ............... 18
KEY FOB ....................... 19
THEFT ALARM ................... 19
POWER DOOR LOCKS ..............20
SEAT BELT ...................... 20
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -
AIR BAGS ...................... 21
CHILD RESTRAINTS ................ 22
FRONT SEATS .................... 24
REAR SEATS ..................... 26
TILT STEERING ................... 26
HEATED SEATS ................... 27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER
CHARGE....................... 28
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER ...30
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..............32
SPEED CONTROL .................. 33
POWER WINDOWS ................ 34
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ................. 35
REAR PARK ASSIST ................. 36
POWER SUNROOF ................. 36
WIND BUFFETING ................. 37
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ........38
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ............40
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION .....42
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ............46
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................... 47
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...........47
TRIP BUTTON .................... 48
POWER OUTLET .................. 49
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING................. 50
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC .)............... 50
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ........51INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS...51
TIREFIT KIT ..................... 54
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLT
BATTERY ....................... 60
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .............62
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........63
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM ....................... 64
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............64
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .........65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............66
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT .........67
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .............68
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........69
FUSES ......................... 71
TIRE PRESSURES .................. 73
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ....74
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ........75
EXTERIOR BULBS ................. 75
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER.............76ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED...76
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........76
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ................... 77
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® ...78
INDEX....................... 79
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........80
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) OFF Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
•To fold each rear seatback, push down onthe button located on the upper outboard
side of the seat and fold the seatback flat .
NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward.This will allow the
rear seatback to fold down easily .
TILT STEERING
•The tilt lever is located on the steering
column, below the turn signal lever .
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place .
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driv-
ing or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle .Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle .Failure to
follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.
GETTING STARTED
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
•Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to indi-
cate a lane change and automatically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate .
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight operation .
High Beams
•Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists .
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Flash To Pass
•Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until
the lever is released.
Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
•Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or the igni- tion key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel .
•Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more
than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and steps must be
repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
• Push the fog light button, located on the climate controls, once to turn on the fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use a wheel cleaner or equivalent or
select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner .
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes .Do not use oven
cleaner .These products may damage the wheel's protective finish .Avoid automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective finish .
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
High Beam HeadlightHI R2
Low Beam Headlight HI R2
Front Park/Daytime W21/5W
Front Turn Signals WY21W
Side Turn Signals W5W
Brake Lights P21W/5W
Backup Lights W16W
Interior Cargo Light C5W
Fog Lights H11
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) W5W
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
75
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...19
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...35
Belts, Seat .................. 20
Bulb Replacement .............. 75
Charging ................... 16
Child Restraint ................ 22
Clock Setting ................ 41
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......33
Customer Assistance ............76
Defects, Reporting .............. 77
Disarming, Theft System ...........19
Driver Cockpit ................ 6
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..33
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............. 47
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........53
Towing ................. 63
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ....64
Event Data Recorder ............65
Extending Driving Range ..........28
Exterior Lights ................ 75
Flash-To-Pass ................. 31
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...........64
Front Heated Seats ............. 27
Fuse ..................... 71
Fuses ..................... 71
Heated Mirrors ............... 35
Heated Seats ................ 27
Hood Release ................ 66
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....51
Lane Change Assist ............. 30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................. 22
Level 1 Charging ............... 13
Level 2 Charging ............... 13
Lights Turn Signal ............... 30Maintenance Schedule
............69
Mirrors Heated ................. 35
MOPAR® Accessories ............78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ....73
Programmable Electronic Features .....47
Reclining Front Seats ............24
Recreational Towing ............. 50
Replacement Bulbs ............. 75
Reporting Safety Defects ..........77
Rotation, Tires ................ 74
Schedule, Maintenance ............69
Sea
t Belts .................. 20
Seats Adjustment ............... 24
Heated ................. 27
Setting the Clock .............. 41
Signals, Turn ................. 30
Speed Control Cancel .................. 34
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......33
Store Radio Presets ............. 41
Stuck, Freeing ................ 64
Theft System Arming ............19
Theft System Disarming ...........19
TIREFIT ................... 54
Tires Air Pressure ............... 73
Pressure Warning Light .........52
Rotation ................. 74
Towing Disabled Vehicle ............. 63
Recreational ............... 50
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ....50
Turn Signals ................. 30
Washer Rear ................... 32
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ........75
Wind Buffeting ............... 37
Wiper, Rear ................. 32
INDEX
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