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.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
•Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
the way before driving through the standing water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., transmission,
coolant, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as
this may result in further damage. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
• Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping
distances. Therefore, after driving through stand-
ing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the
brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
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216 STARTING AND OPERATING
FLUID CAPACITIES
SystemsU.S.Metric
Power Electronics Cooling System 3.6 Quarts3.5 Liters
Battery Thermal Management Cooling System 7.0 Quarts6.7 Liters
Single-Speed Transmission 0.8 Quart750 ml
FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommendedbrake fluids or equivalent.
Refrigerant MOPAR R134a
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Compressor Lubricant MOPAR POE Oil or Equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Mate- rial Standard MS-12727
Single-Speed Transmission Castrol BOT 533
CAUTION!
•Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (anti-
freeze), may result in cooling system damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Addi-
tive Technology (OAT) coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) coolant (antifreeze). If a non-
OAT coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the
cooling system in an emergency, it should be re-
placed with the specified coolant (antifreeze) as
soon as possible.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust
inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator coolant and may plug
the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use of
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329
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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