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Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s
door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select
switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust amirror, push the mirror select switch to either the L (left)
or R (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Power Mirror Switches
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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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EngineCompartment ......................... .289
Starting ............................. .206
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exterior Lights ............................95
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .95, 164
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........328
Fog Lights ..............................115
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................282
Fuses ................................. .313
Gear Ranges ............................ .210
General Information ...................... .260
General Maintenance ...................... .291
Glass Cleaning ...........................311 Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .215
Headlights ..............................111
Cleaning .............................311
Passing ..............................112
Switch ...............................112
Heated Mirrors .......................... .103
Heated Seats ............................ .108
Holder, Cup ............................ .136
Hood Release ........................... .109
Ignition .................................32
Key .............................. .31, 32
Ignition Key Removal .......................32
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................34
Information Center, Vehicle ..................166
Instrument Cluster ....................... .164
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............143
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