2018 FIAT 500E windshield wipers

▫Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......59
▫ Dimmer Control ........................60
▫ Ambient Light ..........................60
▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................60
 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................60
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........61
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................62
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................63
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview ......64
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................69
▫ Operating Tips .........................70
 WINDOWS .............................72
▫ Power Window Controls ..................72
▫ Auto-Down ............................73
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................73
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........73▫
To Open ..............................74
▫ To Close ..............................74
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................74
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................75
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................75
▫ Emergency Operation .....................75
 HOOD ................................76
▫ Opening .............................76
▫ Closing ...............................77
 LIFTGATE .............................78
▫ Opening .............................78
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................78
▫ Storage ..............................78
▫ Cupholders ...........................79
▫ Sun Visors .............................80
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................80
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Dimmer Control
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by pushing the buttons on the right side of the
instrument cluster. The (+) button increases the brightness
and the (-) button decreases the brightness. You can control
brightness of the radio by itself or the entire instrument
panel. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
more information.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the center
stack. The ambient light will be on when the headlights are
turned on by rotating the end of the multifunction lever.
Cargo Area Lights
There is also a courtesy light located in the rear cargo area.
Whenever the rear lift gate is opened, the light will turn on
and then turn off when the lift gate is closed.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Cargo Light Location
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Front Windshield Wiper Operation
There are four different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be
raised or lowered to access these modes:Low Speed
Push the lever downward to the second detent. The wipers
will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Push the lever downward to the third detent. The wipers
will operate at high speed.
Windshield Wiper Off
This is the normal position of the wiper lever.
Intermittent Wiper Operation
Push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers
will operate intermittently.
NOTE:
The Intermittent function only has one detent, but
wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. As
vehicle speed increases, the delay time will decrease.
Windshield Wiper Operation
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Front Windshield Washer Operation
Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will activate
automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
CAUTION!
•Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind-
shield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in
any position other than off.
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and
allow the wipers to return to the park position before
turning off the vehicle. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Manual High Speed/Mist
Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers
will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray
from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until
the lever is released. When the lever is released, the wipers
will return to the off position and automatically shut off.
Rear Windshield Wiper
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever
upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for
intermittent wipe operation. With the front windshield
wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield wiper/
washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate in the
same mode as the front windshield wipers, but at half the
frequency. When the transmission is placed into REVERSE,
the rear wiper will automatically operate at Low Speed and
return to normal operation when the transmission is placed
out of REVERSE.
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NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Rear Windshield Washer Operation
Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the in-
strument panel to activate the rear washer. Push and hold
the lever for more than a half second and the wipers will
activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is
released.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen (if equipped) and on the instrument panel
below the radio.
Rear Wiper Operation
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected
periodically, not just when wiper performance problems
are experienced. This inspection should include the follow-
ing points:
• Wear or uneven edges
• Foreign material
• Hardening or cracking
• Deformation or fatigue If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the
affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged.
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this
will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
liftgate glass.
Lifting The Pivot Cap
1—WiperArm
2 — Pivot Cap
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UconnectUconnect Settings ........................263
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................249
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................117
USB....................................275
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............256
Vehicle Loading ........................171, 233
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................41
Vehicle Storage .............................70
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................276
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....94
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information .......................287 Washer
Adding Fluid .......................... .217
Washers, Windshield ..................... .60, 62
Washing Vehicle .......................... .251
Water Driving Through ........................ .174
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................246
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................246
Wind Buffeting ..........................73, 74
Window Fogging ...........................71
Windows .................................72
Windshield Defroster ........................149
Windshield Washers .......................60, 62
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................225
Windshield Wipers ..........................60
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................225
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