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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EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER CHARGE
•A little knowledge will go a long way to extend your driving range on the 500e.First
and foremost understand that the drive system and cabin temperature management
features use the most energy from the high voltage battery.Reducing energy draw
from these features are the easiest and most effective way to extend driving range.
•Just like a conventional vehicle, 500e likes to keep things smooth and steady for most
efficient operation.When driving, avoid aggressive driving styles and high speeds for
extended times.When practical, choose surface streets over the highway, work to
maintain a steady speed to extend range.
•The 500e uses high voltage components to heat and cool the cabin, so a little aware-
ness can go a long way to extend range.When using automatic climate control, con-
sider setting temperatures a few degrees higher or lower during hot and cold days.If
your 500e has been soaking in hot or cold temperatures for an extended period, it is
recommended that the car be preconditioned via the Uconnect Access smartphone
app while still plugged into a charging source.This will allow 500e to use external
power to establish a comfortable cabin temperature before the drive, and allow the
battery to maintain the temperature using significantly less energy during the drive.
Additional Tips:
•Keep tires properly inflated
•Avoid carrying nonessential cargo
•Be mindful of adding external accessories that may increase aerodynamic drag
•Perform all scheduled maintenance at recommended intervals
Driving Behavior Gauge
To help the driver extend the driving range of the high voltage battery your vehicle is
equipped with a Driving Behavior Gauge.The Driving Behavior Gauge is located on the
right side of the instrument cluster and displays three driving ranges:
Power
The Driving Behavior Gauge will move into
the Power range when under acceleration.
ECO
The Driving Behavior Gauge will move into
the ECO range when you are maximizing
the driving range of the high voltage bat-
tery.
Charge
The Driving Behavior Gauge will move into
the Charge range when battery regenera-
tion is active (either coasting or braking).
Driving Behavior Gauge
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Once A Month Or Before A Trip:
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and brake master cylinder
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Service Interval:
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear.
•
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
•
Inspect battery cooling system protection and hoses.
•
Check and adjust hand brake.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equiva-
lent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.Do not use
oven cleaner.These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.Avoid automatic
car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's pro-
tective finish.Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE:
The front and rear wheels are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other.
Rotate the wheels “side-to-side” as shown in the diagram.
The tires on the front and rear of your
vehicle operate at different loads and per-
form different steering, driving, and braking
functions.For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely
rotation of tires.The benefits of rotation
are especially worthwhile with aggressive
tread designs such as those on all season
type tires.Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction
levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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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