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WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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STARTING PROCEDURES
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 reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Single-Speed Transmission
The transmission must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the
brakes when selecting a transmission gear from Park.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before selecting
a transmission gear.
Normal Starting
Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is
in PARK. When the ignition key is turned to the START
and then released to the RUN position, a chime will
sound and the “READY” indicator in the EVIC will
illuminate to indicate the 500e’s Electric Drive System has
started. When the “READY” indicator is illuminated
your 500e is ready to be driven.
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When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, the Brake
Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should
always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle.
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 seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission push but-
tons.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury.
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Instrument Panel Cover.....................312
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............312
Interior Appearance Care ....................310
Interior Lighting ..........................114
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm .......................36
Key-In Reminder ..........................34
Key, Replacement ..........................35
Keys ...................................31
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................34
Lane Change Assist ........................113
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches .................................95
Hood ............................... .109
Life Of Tires ............................ .249
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................44
Light Bulbs .......................... .95, 323Lights
.............................. .95, 111
AirBag .........................69, 93, 147
Brake Assist Warning ....................225
Brake Warning ........................ .148
Bulb Replacement ...................... .325
Cruise .....................150, 152, 164, 165
Exterior ...............................95
High Beam ............................112
Park .............................112,163
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .146
Service .............................. .325
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............156
Traction Control ....................... .225
Turn Signal ..................... .95, 112, 164
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......164
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .234
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