2014 FIAT 500E hood release

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, locatedon the left kick panel, rearward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the
hood, near the center, and raise the hood.
3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine
compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of
hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Location
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123

WARNING!(Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307

CavityMaxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F82 30 Amp Green Sunroof
F84 25 Amp
Clear Regen Brake
Module
F85 30 Amp Green Rear Window
Heater
F87 5 Amp
Ta n Electronic Shifter
(ESM)
Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2
The Power Distribution Center #2 is located next to the
battery in the underhood compartment. To access the
fuses, pull the release tabs and remove the cover.
Cavity Maxi
Fuse Mini
FuseDescription
FPT9 15 Amp
Blue Battery Pack Control
Module (BPCM)
Power Inverter
Module (PIM)
PDC #2
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325

General Maintenance...................... .297
Glass Cleaning .......................... .317
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .221
Headlights ............................. .125
Cleaning ............................ .316
High Beam ........................... .159
Passing ............................. .126
Switch .............................. .126
Heated Mirrors .......................... .107
Heated Seats .............................119
Holder, Cup ............................ .150
Hood Release ........................... .123
Ignition .................................32
Key..................................31
Ignition Key Removal .......................32 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
....................34
Information Center, Vehicle ..................165
Instrument Cluster ....................... .157
Instrument Panel and Controls ................155
Instrument Panel Cover .....................317
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............318
Interior Appearance Care ....................316
Interior Lighting ......................... .128
Key-In Reminder ..........................34
Key, Replacement ..........................35
Keys ...................................31
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................34
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................160
Lane Change Assist ....................... .127
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches .................................99
Hood ............................... .123
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Automatic Dimming.....................105
Electric Powered ....................... .106
Heated .............................. .107
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Multi-Function Control Lever .................125
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .312
Parking Brake ........................... .224
Passing Light ........................... .126
Pets ....................................95
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........241
Power Door Locks ............................42
Mirrors ............................. .106Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
...........147
Steering ............................. .223
Sunroof ............................. .144
Windows ..............................44
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................54
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................55
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .248
Radio Operation ......................... .171
Radio Reception ......................... .171
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................171
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................45
Rear Window Features .....................152
Recorder, Event Data .......................75
Recreational Towing ...................... .266
Release, Hood ........................... .123
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................48
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