2014 FIAT 500E service indicator

13. Regenerative Brake System LightIf 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 dealer as soon as possible.
14. Door Ajar Lights
These lights will turn on to indicate when the drivers,
passengers or both doors may be ajar.
15. Liftgate Ajar Light
This light will turn on to indicate when the liftgate may
be ajar. 16. Service Propulsion System Warning Light
The Service Propulsion System Warning Light
will illuminate if there is a malfunction de-
tected with the Propulsion System. If the light
comes on or remains on while driving see your
authorized dealer.
17. Plugged In Indicator
This green indicator will illuminate when the
vehicle is plugged in.
18. Plugged In Indicator This red indicator will illuminate if there is a
malfunction or interruption during the vehicle
charging process.
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19. Icy Road IndicatorThis light will illuminate during an icy road
condition.
20. Electronic Speed Control SET This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
21. Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate amber when the
electronic speed control is ON. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
22. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices. If the charging system light remains on,
it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
See an authorized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi-
cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information.
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23. Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator
This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in
one of the exterior bulbs.
24. Power Steering System WarningThis light is used to manage the electrical
warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
25. Speedometer
The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h).
26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
27. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
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
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NOTE:
•The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off.
Regenerative Braking
Your 500e has a Regenerative Braking System
(RBS). The RBS increases the fuel economy of
the vehicle, particularly in stop-and-go city
traffic. The electric motors which propel the
vehicle forward can operate as generators when braking. The RBS recharges the high voltage battery under certain
braking conditions by recapturing energy that would
otherwise be lost while braking. The electric power that is
generated goes back into the high voltage battery for later
use, for example when acceleration is desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction brakes,
regenerative braking, or a combination to slow the ve-
hicle. If the system detects slippery conditions while
braking, ONLY friction is used to slow the vehicle. The
RBS can result in extended life of the hydraulic service
brakes; however, all inspection, scheduled maintenance,
and service intervals for the vehicle service brakes must
be followed.
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to thetread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer
to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor-
mation.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•
Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
tenance schedule is highly recommended.
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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system
will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need
to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion.
TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault
will sound a chime and also display a “Service TPM
System” message in the EVIC for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
Low Tire Indicator
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Life of Tires............................ .254
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................45
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................73
Anti-Lock ............................ .163
Brake Assist Warning ....................232
Brake Warning ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ...................... .328
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .159
High Beam ........................... .126
High Beam Indicator .....................159
Park ............................... .126
Passing ............................. .126
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .157
Service .............................. .328
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............163
Traction Control ....................... .232Turn Signal
............................99
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .240
Locks Automatic Door .........................43
Door .................................40
Power Door ............................42
Lubrication, Body ........................ .307
Lug Nuts .............................. .272
Maintenance Free Battery ....................304
Maintenance, General ..................... .297
Maintenance Procedures ....................297
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .334
Manual, Service ......................... .345
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................310
Media Hub ..............................113
Mirrors ............................... .104
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Air Pressure.......................... .245
Compact Spare ........................ .251
General Information .....................245
High Speed .......................... .248
Inflation Pressures ...................... .246
Life of Tires .......................... .254
Load Capacity ........................ .240
Pressure Warning Light ...................163
Quality Grading ....................... .346
Radial .............................. .248
Replacement .......................... .255
Rotation ............................. .258
Safety .............................. .234
Sizes ............................... .235
Snow Tires ........................... .249
Spinning ............................ .253
Tread Wear Indicators ....................253
Tire Safety Information .....................234
To Open Hood .......................... .123Towing
............................... .265
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .291
Recreational .......................... .266
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........266
Traction ............................... .220
Traction Control ......................... .229
Trailer Towing .......................... .265
Transaxle Automatic .............................32
Transmission Automatic ........................... .213
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .38
Transporting Pets ..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .253
Turn Signals ............................ .126
UCI Connector .......................... .197
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .197
358 INDEX