2016 FIAT 500E towing

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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TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Single-Speed Transmission
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFront OK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK
NOTE:
•When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial
laws.Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
•This vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle trailer with the front wheelsOFFthe
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
damage.Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
UTILITY
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500e requires jump start assistance, tire service, lockout service or towing
due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342.See your Warranty booklet for further details.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
•Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
•Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If
you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT:The warning / indicator lights switch on in the instrument panel together
with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases.Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a
failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable.The system check menu may appear differ-
ent based upon equipment options and current vehicle status.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of warning and indicator telltales that
are either standard or optional based on the vehicle build.FCA reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights
– Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.If
the EVS malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
– Regenerative Brake System Warning Light
If the light turns on and remains on while driving, it suggests that there is a potential
problem with the Regenerative Brake System (RBS) and the need for system service.See
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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
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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
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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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