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 push the brake pedal before
shifting out of PARK.
Ready Light
GETTING STARTED
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FUSES
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the
driver's side under the instrument panel.
CavityVehicle FuseNumberMini Fuse Description
1 F12 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2 F32 5 Amp TanFront and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and DoorCourtesy Lights
3 F53 5 Amp Tan Instrument Panel Node
4 F38 20 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5 F36 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Socket, Car Radio, Climate ControlSystem, Tire Pressure Monitor, TCU and CTM
6 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
7 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
8 F13 7.5 Amp Brown Left Low Beam
9 F50 7.5 Amp Brown Airbag
10 F51 5 Amp TanCar Radio Switch, Climate Control System,Stop Light, Exterior Mirrors, Sunroof Switch,GPS (option) and CTM
11 F37 5 Amp Tan Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node
12 F49 5 Amp TanExterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mirror, ParkingSensor, Sunroof Switch
13 F31 5 Amp Tan Ignition, Climate Control, RDU and EVCU
14 F47 20 Amp Yellow Driver Power Window
The fuse for the heated mirrors is located behind an access panel on the front of the
Instrument Panel.
NOTE:
This fuse is a single fuse attached directly to the wire harness.
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
F90 5 Amp Tan Heated Mirrors
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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