2016 FIAT 500E transmission

MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the
Manual Park Release.Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake or other means.Activating the Manual
Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in
or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK
(such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.Ifadead12voltbatteryis
the cause of the condition refer to “Jump Start Procedure — 12 Volt Battery” before
performing the Manual Park Release.
To perform the Manual Park Release follow these steps:
1.To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
2.If possible, raise the front driver's side of the vehicle to provide access to the trans-
mission.
3.Working from underneath the vehicle, remove the black rubber plug from the front
of the Park module (a black canister mounted on the front of the transmission).
4.Using a T25 driver bit, rotate the Manual Park Release shaft (located just behind the
rubber plug) clockwise, at least 20 turns, to release the Park mechanism.The vehicle is
now out of PARK and can be moved.
5.Reinstall the rubber plug.
6.Release the parking brake only when a
driver is in the vehicle, or the vehicle is
secured by other means.The Manual
Park Release will be reset automatically
once the vehicle is restarted.
Manual Park Release
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The GroundSINGLE-SPEED
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel LiftRear
NOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed
ALLOK
This vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF the ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position.
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is discharged, see “Manual Park Release” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear sus-
pension components.Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network and
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following func-
tions:
•Disable the high voltage battery.
•Place the transmission into PARK.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the 12 Volt battery has power or until the ignition key is
turned off.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the 12 Volt battery has power
or until the ignition key is removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
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In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road the transmission must be in NEU-
TRAL and the 12 Volt system must be functional.To place the transmission into NEU-
TRAL you must turn the ignition OFF and then back to the RUN position (cycle the igni-
tion) then push the NEUTRAL button.
NOTE:
The high voltage battery will remain disabled after an Enhanced Accident Response Event
and must be reset by your authorized dealership.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion.Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels.Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pushing the
accelerator.Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels.
NOTE:
Push the “ESC Off ” switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in “Par-
tial Off ” mode, before rocking the vehicle.Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in “Start-
ing And Operating” on the DVD for further information.Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the “ESC Off ” switch again to restore “ESC On” mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure.It
can also damage the tires.Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while
in gear.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.A tire could explode and injure
someone.Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for lon-
ger than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Systems
U.S. Metric
Power Electronics Cooling System 3.6 Quarts 3.5 Liters
Battery Thermal Management Cooling System 7.0 Quarts 6.7 Liters
Single-Speed Transmission 0.8 Quart 750 ml
FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
CoolantMOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Mate-
rial Standard MS.90032.
Brake Master CylinderMOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Refrigerant MOPAR R134a
Compressor LubricantMOPAR POE Oil or Equivalent meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS-12727
Single-Speed Transmission Castrol BOT 533
CAUTION!
•Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) coolant (antifreeze), may result in cooling system damage and may decrease
corrosion protection.Organic Additive 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 sys-
tem in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coolant (antifreeze)
as soon as possible.
•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 recom-
mended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Radio Operation...............58
Radio (Sound Systems)...........58
Recreational Towing.............82
Refrigerant.................107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Disarm The Alarm............21
Replacement Bulbs.............117
Reporting Safety Defects..........118
Rotation, Tires...............116
Schedule, Maintenance...........107
Seat Belt
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode..................29
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........22
Seat Belt Maintenance...........107
Seat Belts..................22
Adjustable Shoulder Belt........22
Pretensioners..............22
Reminder................84
Seats.....................33
Adjustment...............33
Heated.................36
Security Alarm................88
Disarm The System...........21
Security Alarm..............21
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).....106
Signals, Turn...............41, 88
Spare Tire............113, 114, 115
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............46
Resume.................45
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......44
Steering
Tilt Column...............38
Wheel, Tilt...............38
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......77
Stuck, Freeing................101
Sun Roof
...................50
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag..23Text Messaging............59, 73, 75
Tilt Steering Column............38
Tires..................113, 114
Air Pressure..............113
Compact Spare............114
General Information.......113, 114
Pressure Warning Light.........86
Rotation................116
Spare Tire..........113, 114, 115
Tire Service Kit........89, 90, 92, 94, 95
Towing....................82
Disabled Vehicle............100
Recreational...............82
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome....82
Trailer Towing................82
Transmission
Fluid..................106
Turn Signals...............41, 88
Uconnect 5.0..............56, 58
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call..........68
Receiving A Call.............68
Uconnect Phone...........68, 72, 73
Uconnect Voice Command.....61, 72, 73
USB Port..................60
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming......21
Voice Command.............61, 72
Voice Recognition System (VR).....61, 72
Washer
Adding Fluid..............107
Rear...................43
Washing Vehicle..............107
Wheel And Wheel Trim..........107
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
.....107, 116
Wind Buffeting...............51
Windshield Wiper Blades.........107
Wiper Blade Replacement.........107
Wiper, Rear.................43
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