2016 FIAT 500E wiper blades

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Rear Windshield Wiper
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever
upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings
for intermittent wipe operation. With the front wind-
shield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield
wiper/washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate
in the same mode as the front windshield wipers, but at
half the frequency. When the transmission is placed into
REVERSE, the rear wiper will automatically operate at
Low Speed and return to normal operation when the
transmission is placed out of REVERSE. NOTE:
The windshield wipers/washers will only oper-
ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Rear Wiper Operation
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Maintenance-Free Battery 12 Volt ..........299
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............300
▫ Body Lubrication .....................301
▫ Wiper Blades ....................... .301
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................304
▫ Brake System ....................... .304
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .306
 FUSES ............................. .313
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .314
▫ Power Distribution Center #1 .............318
▫ Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 ........321
 VEHICLE STORAGE .....................323 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................323
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................325
▫ Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam ......325
▫ Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps ............................ .325
▫ Front Fog Lamps ..................... .326
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps ............326
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .327
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .327
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................328
 FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS .....328
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WARNING!(Continued)
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.7
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are
not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
liftgate glass.
1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Pivot Cap
302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Power................................43
Windshield Defroster .......................93
Windshield Washers ....................116,118
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................301
Windshield Wipers ........................116
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................301
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