INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION......4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT..................6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..............8
GETTING STARTEDELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES..........10
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION.........13
CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY...16
STARTING YOUR 500e...............19
KEY FOB......................20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...........21
POWER DOOR LOCKS..............21
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS........21
HEAD RESTRAINTS.................31
SEATS........................33
REAR SEATS.....................37
TILT STEERING COLUMN.............38
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER
CHARGE.......................39
LIGHTS.......................40
WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............43
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL........44
POWER WINDOWS................47
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC).........................48
REAR PARK ASSIST.................49
POWER SUNROOF.................50
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM........52
CYBERSECURITY..................54
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............55
UCONNECT 5.0..................56
USB/AUX CONTROL................60
UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS.....................61
UCONNECT PHONE...............68
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....77
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)...................77
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........78
TRIP BUTTON....................79
POWER OUTLET.................80
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING.................82
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...............82
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..............83
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS......83
TIRE SERVICE KIT..................89
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
(12 VOLT BATTERY ONLY)............96
MANUAL PARK RELEASE.............99
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.........100
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM..100
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...........101
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)........102
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............103
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — ELECTRIC....104
FLUID CAPACITIES................106
FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS.....106
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.........107
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........107
FUSES.......................110
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION......113
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS....116
REPLACEMENT BULBS..............117
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER............118
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED.....................118
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........118
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES..................118
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR....119
FAQ ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......120
INDEX......................121
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation.If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash.
To Arm The System:
Push the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle.However, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm.If one of the pre-
viously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm re-
gardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.If you remain in the vehicle and open
a door, the alarm will sound.If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected.The exterior lights
will flash, and the horn will sound.If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles.
Push or pull the driver’s door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the
doors are closed.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Seat Belt Systems
•Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
•Child Restraints
GETTING STARTED
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
– Turn Signal Indicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
– High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
– Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm
is arming.The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set.The
security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned
on.
– Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
– Front Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
– Park/Headlight ON Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
88
Adding Washer Fluid............107
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.........23
Advance Front Air Bag.........23
Air Bags.................23
Air Bag Warning Light........23, 26
Driver Knee Air Bag...........24
Enhanced Accident Response......25
Event Data Recorder (EDR)......26
Front Air Bag..............23
Passenger Knee Air Bag.........24
Rollover.................23
Side Impacts...............23
Air Bag Light...............26, 84
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......107
Air Conditioning Refrigerant........107
Air Conditioning System..........107
Alarm
Disarm The System...........21
Vehicle Security Alarm.........21
Alarm (Security Alarm).........21, 88
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........84
Appearance Care.............107
Audio Systems (Radio)...........58
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...48
Battery...................107
Body Mechanism Lubrication........107
Brake Fluid.................106
Brakes...................107
Brake System................107
Master Cylinder............107
Warning Light..............85
Bulb Replacement.............117
Bulbs, Light.................117
Capacities, Fluid...............106
Car Washes................107
Charging...................16
Child Restraints...............27
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............29
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children.................29
Using The Top Tether Anchorage....29
Child Seat Installation............27
Cleaning
Wheels................107Windshield Wiper Blades.......107
Climate Control
Automatic................48
Clock....................57
Clock Setting................57
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......84
Brake Warning Light...........85
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator.................88
Front Fog Light Indicator........88
High Beam Indicator..........88
Park/Headlight ON Indicator......88
Turn Signal Indicator..........88
Vehicle Security Light..........88
Compact Spare Tire............114
Cooling System...............107
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....107
Coolant Capacity...........106
Coolant Level.............107
Disposal Of Used Coolant......107
Drain, Flush, And Refill.........107
Inspection...............107
Points To Remember.........107
Pressure Cap.............107
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)...........106, 107
Corrosion Protection...........107
Customer Assistance............
118
Customer Programmable Features.....79
Daytime Running Lights...........40
Defects, Reporting.............118
Disarming, Security System.........21
Door Locks.................20
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System......52
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control).............44
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)................77, 78
Emergency, In Case Of
Towing.................100
Engine...................104
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature...............25, 100
Event Data Recorder............102
INDEX
121
Extending Driving Range..........39
FAQ....................120
Flashers
Turn Signal...............88
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...106
Fog Lights................42, 88
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........101
Fuses....................110
General Maintenance............107
Glass Cleaning...............107
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect).......68
Headlights..................40
Cleaning................107
Passing.................40
Switch..................40
Heated Mirrors...............49
Heated Seats................36
High Beam Indicator.............88
High Voltage Battery.............16
Hood Release...............103
Identifying Your Radio............55
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR....29
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH
Lower Anchorages............29
Instrument Cluster
Indicators.................8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....83
Instrument Panel Cover..........107
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning......107
Interior And Instrument Lights.......6, 7
Interior Appearance Care.........107
Interior Lighting...............41
iPod/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth Streaming Audio.......68
Key Fo b...................20
Disarm The Alarm............21
Lane Change Assist
.............41
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............22
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For
CHildren)...............28, 30
Level 1 Charging...............13
Level 2 Charging...............13Liftgate....................20
Light Bulbs.................117
Lights....................40
Air Bag.................26
Fog...................88
High Beam...............40
High Beam Indicator..........88
Park...................40
Passing.................40
Seat Belt Reminder...........84
Security Alarm.............88
Turn Signal...............41
Locks
Key s...................20
Liftgate, Tailgate.............20
Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren
(LATCH).................28
Lubrication, Body..............107
Maintenance Free Battery.........107
Maintenance, General...........107
Maintenance Procedures..........107
Maintenance Record............109
Maintenance Schedule...........107
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........107
Mirrors
Heated.................49
MOPAR Accessories............119
Multi-Function Control Lever........40
Outlet
Power..................80
Paint Care.................107
Passing Light
.................40
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect).......68
Phone (Pairing)...............69
Phone (Uconnect)..............68
Placard, Tire And Loading Information...113
Power
Door Locks...............21
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...80
Steering.................84
Sunroof.................50
Programmable Electronic Features.....78
Radio
Presets..................58
INDEX
122
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
INDEX
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