2014 FIAT 500E battery

WARNING!
•Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic.Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.
•Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances:
•If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4”.(6 mm) or larger.
•If the tire has any sidewall damage.
•If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure.
•If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
•If the wheel has any damage.
•If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel.
•Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source.
•A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle.Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided.Failure
to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
•Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes,
or clothing.TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin.
It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation.Flush immediately with plenty of water
if there is any contact with eyes or skin.Change clothing as soon as possible, if
there is any contact with clothing.
•TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex.In case of an allergic reaction or rash, con-
sult a physician immediately.Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.If swallowed,
rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water.Do not
induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
•TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair.Have the tire inspected and repaired
or replaced after using TIREFIT.Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) until the tire is
repaired or replaced.Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLT BATTERY
•If your vehicle has a discharged 12 Volt battery, it can be jump-started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack.Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
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Preparations For Jump-Start
•The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood compartment under the
beauty cover.
1.Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF/
LOCK.
2.Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3.If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1.Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the dis-
charged vehicle.
2.Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post of
the booster battery.
3.Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
4.Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good ground (ex-
posed metal part of the discharged vehicle) away from the battery and the high volt-
age cables.
5.Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the the vehicle with the discharged battery.
•Once the vehicle has started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1.Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the ground(-)of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
2.Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable from the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
3.Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)
post of the booster battery.
4.Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
•If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
•Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alter-
nator or electrical system may occur.
•Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised.It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on.You can be injured by moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive.Keep open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
•Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground con-
nection and personal injury could result.
•Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
•
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)
of the discharged battery.The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
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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 trans-
mission.
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.
Manual Park Release
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
•This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
wrecker service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Single-Speed Transmission
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel LiftRear
NOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed
ALLOK
•This vehicle must be towed on a flatbed truck or vehicle trailer with the front wheels
OFF the ground.
•If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position.
•If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is discharged, see “Manual Park Release”
in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the transmission out of
PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear sus-
pension components.Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
•In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network
and power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will deter-
mine 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 dealership.
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 “Par-
tial Off ” mode, before rocking the vehicle.Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in “Start-
ing 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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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Systems
U.S. Metric
Brake Master Cylinder
MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.If
DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.Use only recommended brake
fluids or equivalent.
Refrigerant
MOPAR® R134a
Compressor Lubricant
MOPAR® POE Oil or Equivalent meeting the re-
quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12727
Single-Speed Transmission
Castrol BOT 533 0.8 Quarts 750 ml
Power Electronics Cooling System3.6 Quarts 3.5 Liters
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent
Battery Thermal Management Cooling System7.0 Quarts 6.7 Liters
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent
CAUTION!
•Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) coolant (antifreeze), may result in cooling system damage and may decrease
corrosion protection.Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant
(antifreeze).If a non-OAT coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling sys-
tem in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coolant (antifreeze)
as soon as possible.
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant (antifreeze) products.Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator coolant and may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based coolant
(antifreeze).Use of propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not recom-
mended.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Once A Month Or Before A Trip:
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and brake master cylinder
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Service Interval:
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear.
The front and rear wheels are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other,
refer to “Tire Rotation Recommendations” for further information.
•
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
•
Inspect battery cooling system protection and hoses.
•
Check and adjust hand brake.
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