2017 FIAT 500E open hood

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

NOTE:To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go then push the release button and the adjustment
button at the base of each post while pulling the head
restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then
adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow
the re-installation instructions above prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, located on the left kick panel, rearward.
Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
Hood Release Lever
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2. Slide the safety catch under the front edge of thehood, near the center, to the right. Then raise the
hood.
3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side when standing in front of the hood) of the
engine compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the
hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open
position. In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the
prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
Hood Safety Latch Location
Hood Prop Rod
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary elec- trical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+)
battery post.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster ve-
hicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to
the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 231

Check the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Man-
agement Systems coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable).
Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a mini-
mum of 50% Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-
ogy) and distilled/deionized water for proper corrosion
protection.
Check the coolant bottles tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at
the bottles and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumu-
lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
NOTE:DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see
or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator is hot.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243

Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And Refill
Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” for the proper main-
tenance intervals.
If the coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a consid-
erable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of old coolant (antifreeze) solution.
CAUTION!
It is recommended to have the cooling systems
serviced at your authorized dealer. Failure to do so
could result in poor cooling system performance
and/or vehicle damage.
Disposal Of Used Power Electronics And
Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant
Used antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring
proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to
determine the disposal rules for your community. To
prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store
antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain inpuddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills
immediately.
Points To Remember
WARNING!
•
Turn vehicle OFF and disconnect the fan motor
lead before working near the radiator cooling fan.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is
hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan may start without warning,
whether the ignition is on or off.
If an examination of your underhood compartment
shows no evidence of cooler or hose leaks, the vehicle
may be safely driven.
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottles.
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Speed ControlAccel/Decel ......................... .104
Resume ............................ .103
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............101
Starting .............................. .173
Steering Power ............................. .180
Tilt Column ......................... .101
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .101
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .159
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .168
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .233
Sun Roof ............................. .108
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........50
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .........166
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .101
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......194, 195
Tire Markings .......................... .189
Tires.................... .78, 198, 202, 203, 209
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................206
Air Pressure ...................... .194, 198
Compact Spare ....................... .203
General Information ..............198, 202, 203 High Speed
......................... .200
Inflation Pressures .....................199
Life Of Tires ......................... .206
Load Capacity .....................194, 195
Pressure Warning Light ..................130
Quality Grading ...................... .209
Radial ............................. .200
Replacement ......................... .206
Rotation ............................ .208
Safety .......................... .189, 198
Sizes .............................. .190
Snow Tires .......................... .202
Spare Tire .................... .202, 203, 204
Spinning ........................... .204
T

read Wear Indicators ...................205
Tire Safety Information ....................189
Tire Service Kit .........222, 223, 225, 226, 228, 229
To Open Hood ...........................92
Towing .............................. .215
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .235
Recreational ......................... .216
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........216
Traction ........................... .178, 179
Traction Control ........................ .185
Trailer Towing ......................... .215
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