2017 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights
and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the
instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
coolant or other fluid leaks. If fluid leaks are suspected,
the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................83
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................83
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .83
▫ Power Mirrors .......................84
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................85
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........85
▫ Sun Visors ..........................86
 SEATS ..............................86
▫ Forward/Rearward Adjustment ...........86
▫ Recline Adjustment ....................87
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................88
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................88
▫ Memory Feature ......................89
▫ Heated Seats ........................89 ▫
Head Restraints ......................90
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........92
 LIGHTS .............................94
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................94
▫ Headlights ..........................94
▫ High Beams .........................94
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................94
▫ Parking Lights .......................95
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................95
▫ Turn Signals ........................95
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................95
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........96
▫ Interior Lights .......................96
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................973

▫Dimmer Control ......................97
▫ Ambient Light .......................98
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............98
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....98
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........98
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................100
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . .101
 SPEED CONTROL .....................101
▫ To Activate ........................ .102
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................102
▫ To Deactivate ...................... .102
▫ To Resume Speed ....................103
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ..............103
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ..............104
 REAR PARK ASSIST ....................104
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ...............104
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ..........105
▫ Failure Indications ....................106 ▫
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ......106
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ......107
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .......108
▫ To Open .......................... .109
▫ To Close .......................... .109
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ..................109
▫ Wind Buffeting ..................... .109
▫ Emergency Operation ..................110
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ..............110
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ..........110
 CIGAR

LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED .........112
 CUPHOLDERS .......................113
 STORAGE ...........................114
▫ Glove Compartment ...................114
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ...............114
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .............115
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................115
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be re-
duced by moving the small control under the mirror to
the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The
mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position
(toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on
or off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror.
The on/off symbol on the button will illuminate when
the auto-dimming feature is enabled.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in REVERSE.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s
door trim panel.The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select
switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust
a mirror, push the mirror select switch to either the L
(left) or R (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger
side convex mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide
with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Power Mirror Switches
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Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter
mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of
visibility on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to
pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The
mirror has three detent positions: full forward, normal
and full rearward.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Spotter Mirror
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Sun Visors
The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the
headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visors can
be rotated downward or up against the door glass. Both
sun visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors. To view
the courtesy mirror, slide the mirror cover outward.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near
the floor.Slide Courtesy Mirror Cover Outward
(Passenger Side Shown)
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