2015 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or could injure a passenger during panic braking
or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the
light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
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.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!MIRRORS............................102
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................102
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .103
▫Power Mirrors.......................104
▫Folding Mirrors.......................105
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped...........105
▫Sun Visors..........................106
!BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE
COMMUNICATION.....................106
▫Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Communication
Overview — If Equipped................106
▫The Hands-Free Kit....................107
!SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
▫Forward/Rearward Adjustment...........114
▫Recline Adjustment....................114
▫Seat Height Adjustment.................115
▫EZ Entry Feature......................116
▫Memory Feature......................116
▫Heated Seats........................117
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▫Head Restraints......................118
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........120
!LIGHTS.............................122
▫Multifunction Lever....................122
▫Headlights..........................122
▫High Beams.........................123
▫Flash-To-Pass........................123
▫Parking Lights.......................123
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....124
▫Turn Signals.........................124
▫Lane Change Assist...................125
▫Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay.........125
▫Interior Lights.......................125
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........127
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......127
▫Front Windshield Wiper Operation.........128
▫Rear Windshield Wiper.................130
!TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .131
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL...........132
▫To Activate..........................133
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................133
▫To Deactivate........................134
▫To Resume Speed.....................134
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............134
▫To Accelerate For Passing................135
!REAR PARK ASSIST.....................136
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▫Rear Park Assist Sensors................136
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display..........137
▫Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts...........137
▫Failure Indications.....................139
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System.......139
▫Park Assist System Usage Precautions.......139
!POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED........142
▫To Open............................143
▫To Close............................143
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................143
▫Wind Buffeting.......................143
▫Emergency Operation...................144
▫Sun Shade — If Equipped...............144
!ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS...........145
!CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED..........147
!CUPHOLDERS........................148
!STORAGE............................149
▫Glove Compartment...................149
!CARGO AREA FEATURES................149
!REAR WINDOW FEATURES..............151
▫Rear Window Defroster.................151
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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