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E-Park is activated when the driver pushes the PARK
button. An electric motor activates the parking pawl and
locks the single-speed transmission when the vehicle is
placed into PARK. This will prevent any unwanted
movement of the vehicle.
NOTE:The engagement of the E-Park can be heard when
there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this is a
normal condition.
Climate Control (HVAC System)
Your 500e is equipped with an Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) HVAC system. This HVAC system utilizes
a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient tempera-
ture sensor to choose operation mode and control cabin
comfort. These components allow the controller to oper-
ate the HVAC system in a very efficient manner to
maximize driving range.
Your 500e also uses an electric air heater to provide heat
to the cabin.
Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor.
The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high
voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle
occupants and the high voltage battery while the vehicle
is being driven or when it is being charged.
The high voltage battery may require cooling to keep the
vehicle running. The air conditioning compressor will
activate without any input from the occupant.
NOTE: The AC system helps cool the high voltage
battery. If the air conditioning system should require
service see your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steering
(EPS) system. The power steering system requires no
maintenance and operates without the use of power
steering fluid.
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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
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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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