2016 FIAT 500E steering

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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DRIVER COCKPIT
1.Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg.40
2.Uconnect 5.0 Voice Recognition Controls pg.61
3.Instrument Cluster pg.8
4.Speed Control pg.44
5.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg.77
6.Wiper/Washer Lever pg.43
7.Audio System pg.52
8.Glove Compartment
9.Defroster
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Advanced Front Air Bags
•Supplemental Side Air Bags
•Supplemental Knee Air Bags
•Front and Side Impact Sensors
•Seat Belt Pretenioners
•Seat Belt Buckle Switch
•Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.The Advanced Front Air Bags will not de-
ploy in every type of collision.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing
the seat belts.Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in
rear, side, or rollover collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck un-
derrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a se-
vere initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and dam-
age by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have de-
ployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
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If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
Refer to the “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instru-
ment panel below the steering column.The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pre-
tensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.The
air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly.In some collisions, the
air bags won't deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you have air
bags.
•Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front
Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death.Air bags need
room to inflate.Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering
wheel or instrument panel.
•No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in
the outboard side of the front seats.The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIR-
BAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) lo-
cated above the side windows.The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or
AIRBAG.The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle
occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the
Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type
of collision.Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air
Bags should have deployed.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.The tilt control
lever is located on the left-side of the steering column, below the turn signal controls.
Push down on the lever to unlock the col-
umn.With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.Push the lever up to lock
the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
Tilt Lever
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LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the opera-
tion of the headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:
The headlights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight
operation.
NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the
Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the
multifunction lever towards the instrument
panel to turn on the high beams.Pull the
multifunction lever toward the steering
wheel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction
lever toward the steering wheel.This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until
the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever
to theOsymbol.
NOTE:
The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with DRL.
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the DRL function
can be turned on or off using the display menus.Refer to “UConnect settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further infor-
mation.
Turn Signal/Lights Lever
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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.
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering
wheel.
NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control system has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated at the same
time.If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control system can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button.The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.The Cruise Indica-
tor Light will turn off.The system should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.Yo u
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose
control and have an accident.Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — Push ON/OFF
2 — Push Resume +/Accel
3 — Push Set –/Decel
4 — Push Cancel
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