WELCOME FROM FIAT
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT 500e.Be assured that your 500e represents
an elegant marriage of technology and Italian styling that is as good for the environment
as is fun to drive!
Your new 500e has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving
conditions.These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving.
They can never take the driver's place.Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers.Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving.Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle.Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle.It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player.Additional DVD
operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.For your convenience, the
information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
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from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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AC LEDFault Indicator
LEDCharge Level Indicator LED's
•• ••••
•After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle's charge inlet the EVSE will continue to
illuminate all LED's green.
•Once the vehicle begins charging the EVSE Charge level LED's will illuminate in order
from left to right, then shut off.This pattern will repeat as long as the EVSE remains
connected to AC power and the battery is charging.
•The LED's are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one change per second.
AC LEDFault Indicator
LEDCharge Level Indicator LED's Time
• • •ooo
1.0 sec
• • ••oo2.0 sec
• • •••o3.0 sec
• • ••••4.0 sec
NOTE:
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional information on its use or operation.
CAUTION!
Do not bend or damage the Level 1 EVSE terminals as this could cause the EVSE to
become inoperative and/or illuminate the fault LED.
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ECO
•The Driver Behavior Gauge will move into the ECO range when you are maximizing
the driving range of the high voltage battery.
Charge
•The Driver Behavior Gauge will move into the Charge range when battery regenera-
tion is active (either coasting or braking).
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 three
times to indicate a lane change and auto-
matically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
•Rotate the end of the lever to the first
detent for parking lights and headlight
operation.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position for the headlights to operate.
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.
Flash To Pass
•Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.The high beams will remain on
until the lever is released.
Turn Signal/Lights Lever
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Heated Mirrors
•The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster located in the center of the instrument panel, be-
low the radio.
REAR PARK ASSIST
•If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a chime
will sound.The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting
faster as the object gets closer to the bumper.The chime will become continuous when
the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).
POWER SUNROOF
The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console.
To Open
•Press and hold the POWER SUNROOF
switch rearward for approximately two
seconds and the sunroof will stop at the
vented position.Press the switch a sec-
ond time and hold for approximately
one second and release, the sunroof will
open fully, then stop automatically.This is
called “Express Open.” During Express
Open operation, any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
•With the sunroof in the full open posi-
tion, pull the power sunroof button and
hold it for approximately one second, the
sunroof will return to the vented position.Pull the switch a second time and hold for
approximately one second to completely close the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
•This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express
Close operation.If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract.Remove the obstruction if this occurs.Next, press the switch
forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Power Sunroof Switch
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
•The USB port located within the glove
compartment, allows you to plug an
iPod® or USB device into the vehicle's
sound system.
•To hear audio from devices connected
to this port press the MEDIA button on
the radio faceplate.
•When connected to this feature:
•The iPod® or USB device audio can be
played on the vehicle’s sound system.
•The iPod® can be controlled using the
radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod® or external devices contents.Refer to the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the
DVD for details.
•The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
•Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands.Refer to
the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices.The USB
port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices.For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section on the
Owner's Manual on the DVD.Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the
USB port features.Please visit Apple’s website for iPod® software updates.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving.Failure to follow
this warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
•The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to
select vehicle information and Personal Settings.For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide.
•Push the MENU button to enter the menu mode.
•Push the UP
or DOWNbuttons to scroll through the menu settings.
•Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU button to access
the setting and use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the current setting.Push the
MENU button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
•Push the MENU button to enter the menu mode.
•Push the UP
or DOWNbuttons to scroll through the menu settings.
•Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU button to access
the setting and use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the current setting.Push the
MENU button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
•Charging Schedule•Daytime Running Lights
•Set Date•Button Volume
•Set Time•Hill Start Assist
•Units•Stored Warning
•Languages•Tutorial
•Audio Display•Connectivity ID
•Battery % Display•Restore Factory Settings
•Auto Door Lock•Exit Menu
•Remote Unlock
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu:
•Briefly push the MENU button to select the main menu option to set.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to select the new setting.
•Briefly press the MENU button to store the new setting and go back to the main
menu option previously selected.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu:
•Briefly push the MENU button to display the first submenu option.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to scroll through all the submenu options.
•Briefly press the MENU button to select the displayed submenu option and to open
the relevant setup menu.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to select the new setting for this submenu option.
•Briefly press the MENU button to store the new setting and go back to the previously
selected submenu option.
•Push and hold the MENU button to return to the main menu (short hold) or the
main screen (longer hold).
NOTE:
The charging schedule is based on the date and time programmed in the EVIC.
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