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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Single-Speed Transmission
The transmission must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the
brakes when selecting a transmission gear from Park.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before selecting
a transmission gear.
Normal Starting
Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is
in PARK. When the ignition key is turned to the START
and then released to the RUN position, a chime will
sound and the “READY” indicator in the EVIC will
illuminate to indicate the 500e’s Electric Drive System has
started. When the “READY” indicator is illuminated
your 500e is ready to be driven.
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Brake System........................... .310
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .227
Master Cylinder ....................... .310
Parking ............................. .224
Warning Light ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ........................ .327
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Cargo Area Features ...................... .151
Car Washes ............................ .313
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................171
Cellular Phone .......................... .200
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .235
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................80
Child Restraints .........................76 Child Seat Installation
.....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........89
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......83
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........79
Seating Positions ........................82
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .314
Climate Control ......................... .201
Clutch ................................ .310
Clutch Fluid ............................ .310
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............200
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .251
Connector UCI................................ .197
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........197
Contract, Service ......................... .343
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)FCC General Information ..................40
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........198
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .327
Replacement Keys .........................35
Replacement Parts ........................ .296
Replacement Tires ........................ .255
Reporting Safety Defects ....................344
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rotation, Tires .......................... .258
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................344
Safety Information, Tire .....................234
Safety Tips ...............................96
Schedule, Maintenance .....................334 Seat Belt
BeltAlert® .............................47
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode .......57
Energy Management Feature ................55
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode .........57
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............53
Pregnant Women ........................54
Seat Belt Extender .......................54
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................48
Seat Belt System .........................46
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .318
Seat Belt Reminder .........................48
Seat Belts ................................47
And Pregnant Women .....................54
Child Restraint ..........................76
Extender ..............................54
Front Seat .............................47
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