2019 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The Ground Single-Speed Transmission
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow RearNOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed ALLOK
This vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF the
ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode.
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, see “Manual Park Release” within this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in
order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................211
▫ Maintenance Plan .......................211
 UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT ............214
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................215
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery 12 Volt ...........215
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .216
▫ Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems ....................217
▫ Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Coolant Level Check . .217
▫ Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Cooling Pressure
Caps ............................... .219
▫ Selection Of Coolant .....................219
▫ Adding Coolant ....................... .220▫
Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And
Refill ............................... .220
▫ Disposal Of Used Power Electronics And Battery
Thermal Management Systems Coolant .......221
▫ Points To Remember .....................221
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............222
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .223
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................223
▫ Brake System ........................ .225
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................226
 TIRES ............................... .226
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................226
▫ Tires — General Information ..............234
▫ Tire Types ........................... .240
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▫Spare Tires — If Equipped ................241
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............244
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............245
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations ............246
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................247
▫ Treadwear ........................... .247
▫ Traction Grades ....................... .247
▫ Temperature Grades .....................248
 STORING THE VEHICLE ..................248 
BODYWORK .......................... .249
▫ Protection From Atmospheric Agents ........249
▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance ..........249
▫ Preserving The Bodywork .................249
 INTERIORS ........................... .251
▫ Seats And Fabric Parts ...................251
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts ..................251
▫ Leather Parts ......................... .252
▫ Glass Surfaces ........................ .252
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Once A Month Or Before A Trip:
•Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and brake
master cylinder
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page
for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Service Interval:
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
• Inspect battery cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the following pages for
the required maintenance intervals.
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Mileage or time passed (which-ever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends and boot seals, and replace
if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. Replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect parking brake function.
Adjust as necessary. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. X X X XX XX
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Flush and replace the coolant in
the Power Electronics and Battery
Thermal Loop Systems at 10
years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
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UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT
1 — Battery Thermal Coolant Reservoir4 — Fuses
2 — Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir 5 — 12V Battery
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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