2016 FIAT 500E key battery

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
1

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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Turn Signals
Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left
turn.The corresponding indicator in the instrument cluster will blink to indicate the op-
eration of the turn signal.
NOTE:
The indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been completed and the
steering wheel is returned to a straight position.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal
(right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for
a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position, and pull the multifunc-
tion lever toward the steering wheel, within two minutes.Each time the lever is pulled,
the activation of the lights will be extended by 30 seconds.The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two
seconds.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead console.The interior lights can be
set to three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch to the right from its center posi-
tion and the lights are always on.Push the switch to the left from its center position and
the lights are always off.Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights are turned
on and off when the doors are opened or closed.The switch on the right side of the
overhead console controls the map or reading function of the lights.Push the switch to
the right to turn on the right light and push the switch to the left to turn on the left
light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch is in the center position or
that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Connecting The Jumper Cables
1.Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the dis-
charged vehicle.
2.Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post of
the booster battery.
3.Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
4.Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle underhood compartment) away from
the battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
5.Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then turn the key to RUN position on the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
6.Once the vehicle is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1.Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the engine ground(-)of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
2.Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable from the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
3.Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)
post of the booster battery.
4.Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
100

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
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