INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION......4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT..................6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..............8
GETTING STARTEDELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES..........10
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION.........13
CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY...16
STARTING YOUR 500e...............19
KEY FOB......................20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...........21
POWER DOOR LOCKS..............21
SEAT BELT......................21
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS......................22
CHILD RESTRAINTS................23
FRONT SEATS....................28
REAR SEATS.....................30
HEATED SEATS...................31
TILT STEERING...................32
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE
PER CHARGE....................33
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...34
WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............36
SPEED CONTROL..................37
POWER WINDOWS................39
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC).................39
REAR PARK ASSIST.................40
POWER SUNROOF.................40
WIND BUFFETING.................41
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM........42
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO............44
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION.....45
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL............51
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)...................51
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........52
TRIP BUTTON....................53
POWER OUTLET..................54
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)....55
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.).........55
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE........56INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS...56
TIREFIT KIT......................59
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE —
12 VOLT BATTERY.................65
MANUAL PARK RELEASE.............68
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.........69
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM.......................70
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE............70
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........71
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............72
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT........73
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES.............74
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........75
FUSES.........................77
TIRE PRESSURES..................79
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS....80
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE........81
EXTERIOR BULBS.................81
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER.............82
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED..82
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........82
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES...................83
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...84
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ ’s.........................85
INDEX.......................86
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNING!
•Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the ve-
hicle is moving.Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelera-
tor pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Al-
lowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake.Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and pos-
sible injury or damage.
•Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or char-
gers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features.If you are experiencing
difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices
to see if the situation improves.If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
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STARTING YOUR 500e
•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 rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift buttons.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren).A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
NOTE:
Make sure the EVSE is not plugged into the vehicle.
•Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is in PARK.When the ignition
key is turned to the START and then the RUN position, the “READY” indicator in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will illuminate to indicate the 500e's Elec-
tric Drive System has started.
•When the “READY” indicator is illuminated your 500e is ready to be driven.
•If the “READY” indicator fails to illumi-
nate after you have followed the normal
starting procedure contact your autho-
rized dealer.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before
shifting out of PARK.
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
And Liftgate
•Press the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to
lock all the doors and the liftgate.
•Press the UNLOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Liftgate
•To open the liftgate, press the LIFTGATE
release handle located on the underside
of the license plate bar and pull the lift-
gate open with one fluid motion.
•Press the LIFGATE button located on the key fob.
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 severely injured or killed.Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift buttons.Do not leave the Key Fob in the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Key Fo b
1 — Unlock
2 — Key Release
3 — Lock
4 — Liftgate
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WARNING!
This vehicle does not have a center seating position.Do not use the center lower
LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never“share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1.Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so
that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2.Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3.If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4.Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into
the seat.Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
at the belt path.It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belt in the passenger seating position are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight
around the child restraint.Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1.Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint.Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2.Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3.Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4.To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.Then, allow the webbing to retract back
into the retractor.As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
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5.Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be able to
pull out any webbing.If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6.Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7.If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path.It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direc-
tion.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle
Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower an-
chors or the vehicle seat belt.
1.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
2.If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the
two posts.If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around
the outboard side of the head restraint.
3.Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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FAQ’s
GETTING STARTED
•How do I charge my vehicle? pg.16
•How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg.24
•How do I fold down my rear seat? pg.30
ELECTRONICS
•What Sound System do I have? pg.42
•How do I set the general settings? pg.51
•How do I set the presets on my radio? pg.45
•How do I connect my portable media player/iPod/MP3? pg.51
•How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication System? pg.48
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg.57
•How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg.65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•Where is my underhood fuse block located? pg.77
•Where is my interior fuse block located? pg.77
•What should my tire pressure be set at? pg.79
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
85
Airbag....................22
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.........22
Driver Knee Air Bag...........22
Front Air Bag..............22
Front Passenger Knee Air bag......22
Knee Impact Bolsters..........22
Side Air Bags...............22
Airbag Light...............22, 59
Alarm
Disarm The System...........21
Vehicle Security Alarm.........21
Alarm (Security Alarm)...........21
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........59
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...39
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet
(Power Outlet)..............54
Battery....................65
Brake Fluid..................74
Bulb Replacement..............81
Bulbs, Light..................81
Charging...................16
Child Restraint................23
Child Restraints
Child Seat Installation..........25
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children.................25
Using The Top Tether Anchorage....25
Child Seat..................25
Climate Control
Automatic................39
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......59
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity............74
Cruise Control (Speed Control)......37
Customer Assistance............82
Defects, Reporting..............83
Disarming, Security System
.........21
Door Locks.................20
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet)..............54Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System......42
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control).............37
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)................51, 52
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light..........59
Towing.................69
Engine
Compartment..............73
Enhanced Accident Response Feature....70
Event Data Recorder............71
Extending Driving Range..........33
Exterior Lights................81
FAQ.....................85
Flash-To-Pass.................34
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........70
Front Heated Seats.............31
Fuse.....................77
Fuses.....................77
Hands-Free Communication —
BLUE&ME™...............45
Heated Mirrors...............40
Heated Seats................31
High Voltage Battery.............16
Hood Release................72
Instrument Cluster
Indicators.................8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights....8, 56
Interior and Instrument Lights.......6, 7
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control..........51
Jump Starting................65
Key Fo b...................20
Disarm The Alarm............21
Lane Change Assist
.............34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............23, 24, 26
Level 1 Charging...............13
Level 2 Charging...............13
Liftgate....................20
Light Bulbs..................81
INDEX
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