2018 FIAT 500E trailer

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................155
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ................155
▫ Normal Starting ........................155
 PARKING BRAKE .......................156
 SINGLE–SPEED TRANSMISSION ............157
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................159
▫ Gear Ranges ..........................159
▫ Auto Park ............................161
 POWER STEERING ..................... .162
 SPEED CONTROL .......................163
▫ To Activate .......................... .164
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ...................164
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................164
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................165 ▫
To Resume Speed ..................... .166
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .166
 REAR PARK ASSIST ..................... .166
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ..................166
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts .............166
▫ Failure Indications ..................... .167
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ........168
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ........168
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........169
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................171
▫ Certification Label ..................... .171
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .172
 RECREA TIONAL

TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....................173
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Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids at full capacity conditions, and
with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The
front and rear curb weight values are determined by
weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any
occupants or cargo are added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial
scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The
weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be
determined separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing the
vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear
axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to
rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified
weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down
low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts
on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose
control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Single-Speed Transmission
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow FrontOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
NOTE:
• When 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 wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
DRIVING TIPS
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
Information in this section will aid in safe controlled
launches in adverse conditions.
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the front (driving)
wheels.
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and sparetires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information
placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and
trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa-
tion.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emer-
gency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or
failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to
help you in determining when your tires should be re-
placed.
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Sun Roof.................................73
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........122
Telescoping Steering Column ...................53
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............69
Tilt Steering Column .........................53
Time Delay Headlight ...............................56
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............232
Tire Markings ............................ .229
Tires......................... .151, 236, 243, 249
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .240
Air Pressure ............................236
Chains ............................... .247
Changing ............................. .228
Compact Spare ..........................244
General Information ...................236, 243
High Speed ............................ .238
Inflation Pressure ........................237
Jacking ............................... .228
Life Of Tires ............................240
Load Capacity .......................232, 233
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............94
Quality Grading ........................ .249
Radial ............................... .238
Replacement ............................241 Rotation
...............................248
Safety ............................ .229, 236
Snow Tires ............................ .243
Spare Tires ..........................243, 245
Spinning ...............................239
Tread Wear Indicators .....................239
Wheel Nut Torque ........................257
Tire Safety Information .......................229
Tire Service Kit ...........190, 191, 193, 194, 196, 197,
198, 199, 200, 201, 204, 205
To Open Hood .............................76
Towing ................................. .172
Disabled Vehicle .........................211
Recreational ............................173
T owing

Behind A Motorhome ..................173
Traction ............................. .173, 174
Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .172
Transmission Automatic ............................ .157
Fluid .................................259
Transporting Pets ..........................148
Tread Wear Indicators .......................239
Turn Signals ..........................56, 58, 97
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