2016 FIAT 500E key battery

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged 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 engine ground (exposed metal part of
the discharged vehicle underhood compartment)
away from the battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-)
post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri-
cal spark could cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury. Only use the specific
ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
turn the key to RUN position on the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The Ground SINGLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift RearNOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed ALLOK
This vehicle must be towed 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 transmis-
sion out of PARK in order to move the vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285

Adding Washer Fluid..................... .304
AirBag.............................. .58, 59
Advance Front Air Bag .................59, 60
Air Bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................69
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................62
Enhanced Accident Response ................68
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................71
FrontAirBag ........................58, 59
If A Deployment Occurs ...................67
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............71
Air Bag Deployment ........................58
Air Bag Light ...................... .69, 93, 147
Air Bag Maintenance .......................71
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................300
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................300
Air Conditioning System .................195, 300
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .240Alarm
Disarm The System .......................36
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................35
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................35
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................220
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........154, 159, 160, 162
Appearance Care ........................ .306
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................174
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................100
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........195
Automatic Transaxle ........................32
Automatic Transmission ....................208
Gear Ranges .......................... .210
Battery ............................ .152, 299
Charging System Light ...................152
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........38
Belts, Seat ...............................93
348 INDEX

Recreational.......................... .261
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........261
Traction ............................ .214, 215
Traction Control ......................... .222
Trailer Towing .......................... .261
Transaxle Automatic .............................32
Transmission Automatic ........................... .208
Fluid ............................... .328
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .38
Transporting Pets ..........................92
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .248
Turn Signals ..........................112,164
UCI Connector .......................... .175
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................345
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .175 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
................53
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .235
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming ..............36
Vehicle Storage .......................... .201
Warnings And Cautions ......................7
Warranty Information ..................... .343
Washers, Windshield ....................116,118
Washing Vehicle ......................... .307
Water Driving Through ....................... .215
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................309
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................309
Wind Buffeting ....................... .44, 131
Window Fogging ........................ .200
Windows ................................43
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INDEX 357