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E-Park is activated when the driver pushes the PARK
button. An electric motor activates the parking pawl
and locks the single-speed transmission when the ve-
hicle is placed into PARK. This will prevent any un-
wanted movement of the vehicle.
NOTE:The engagement of the E-Park can be heard
when there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this
is a normal condition.
Climate Control (HVAC System)
Your 500e is equipped with an Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) HVAC system. This HVAC system uti-
lizes a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient
temperature sensor to choose operation mode and
control cabin comfort. These components allow the
controller to operate the HVAC system in a very effi-
cient manner to maximize driving range.
Your 500e also uses an electric air heater to provide heat
to the cabin.
Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor.
The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high
voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle
occupants and the high voltage battery while the ve-
hicle is being driven or when it is being charged.
The high voltage battery may require cooling to keep
the vehicle running. The air conditioning compressor
will activate without any input from the occupant.
NOTE: The AC system helps cool the high voltage
battery. If the air conditioning system should require
service, see your Authorized Dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steer-
ing (EPS) system. The power steering system requires
no maintenance and operates without the use of power
steering fluid.
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Adding Washer Fluid.....................251
AirBag................................50 Advance Front Air Bag ...................50
Air Bag Operation ......................52
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................53
Enhanced Accident Response ..............236
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............236
FrontAirBag..........................50
If A Deployment Occurs ..................57
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................53
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........59
Transporting Pets .......................75
Air Bag Light ....................... .76, 122
Air Bag Maintenance ......................59
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................248
Air Conditioning Filter ....................168
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............167
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................248
Air Conditioning System ................166, 248
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .199
Alarm Disarm The System .....................31
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................31
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................31
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
...............183
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........128, 132, 133, 134
Appearance Care ....................... .252
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................144
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................83
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........166
Automatic Transaxle .......................28
Automatic Transmission ...................174
Gear Ranges ......................... .176
Battery ........................... .127, 247
Charging System Light ..................127
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............33
Belts, Seat ..............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................249
B-Pillar Location ........................ .194
Brake Assist System ..................... .184
Brake Fluid ........................... .270
Brake,
Parking ......................... .181
Brakes ............................... .251
Brake System .......................... .251
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .183
Master Cylinder ...................... .251
Parking ............................ .181
Warning Light ....................... .123
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TransaxleAutomatic ............................28
Transmission Automatic .......................... .174
Fluid .............................. .270
Transporting Pets .........................75
Tread Wear Indicators .....................205
Turn Signals ........................ .95, 135
UCI Connector ......................... .144
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................209
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . .144
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ...............45
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............5
Vehicle Loading ........................ .195
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ..............6
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming .............31
Vehicle Storage ......................... .168Warnings And Cautions
.....................5
Warranty Information .....................281
Washers, Windshield ...................98, 100
Washing Vehicle ........................ .253
Water Driving Through ...................... .179
Wheel And Wheel Trim ....................254
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ................254
Wind Buffeting ...................... .37, 109
Window Fogging ....................... .168
Windows ...............................37
Power ...............................37
Windshield Defroster ......................77
Windshield Washers ....................98, 100
Windshield Wiper Blades ...................249
Windshield Wipers ........................98
Wiper Blade Replacement ..................249
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