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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 vehicle is
placed into PARK. This will prevent any unwanted move-
ment 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 utilizes a
humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient temperature
sensor to choose operation mode and control cabin com-
fort. These components allow the controller to operate the
HVAC system in a very efficient 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 volt-
age battery system and is used to cool the vehicle occu-
pants and the high voltage battery while the vehicle 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 activates
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 an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steering
(EPS) system. The power steering system requires no
maintenance and operates without the use of power steer-
ing fluid.
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Adding Washing Fluid...................... .215
AirBag ................................ .124
Advance Front Air Bag ....................124
Air Bag Operation ....................... .126
Air Bag Warning Light .....................123
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .127
Enhanced Accident Response .............133, 208
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................208
FrontAirBag .......................... .124
If Deployment Occurs .....................132
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .127
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............134
Maintenance ........................... .134
Side Air Bags .......................... .127
Transporting Pets ....................... .151
Air Bag Light ...................... .92, 123, 152
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................222
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ...................222
Air Conditioner System ..................... .222
Air Conditioning Filter .......................73
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................72
Air Pressure Tires................................. .235
Alarm Security Alarm ...........................42 Alarm System
Security Alarm ...........................42
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................102
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................95, 98, 99
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................42
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .260
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................56
Automatic Transmission ..................... .160
Gear Ranges ........................... .161
Auxiliary Driving Systems ....................107
Battery .............................. .93, 215
Charging ...............................16
Charging System Light .....................93
Belts, Seat ............................... .152
Body
Mechanism Lubrication ..................223
B-Pillar Location .......................... .230
Brake Assist System ........................ .103
Brake Fluid .............................. .257
Brake, Parking ............................ .158
Brake System ............................ .225
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .102
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TransmissionAutomatic ............................ .160
Fluid ................................ .257
Transporting Pets ......................... .151
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .238
Turn Signals ......................... .58, 60, 99
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ....................... .261
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................247
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .273
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............254
Vehicle Loading ....................... .173, 231
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................42
Vehicle Storage .............................72
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................275
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....95
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information ...................... .285Washer
Adding Fluid .......................... .215
Washers, Windshield ..................... .63, 64
Washing Vehicle .......................... .249
Water Driving Through ........................ .177
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................244
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................244
Wind Buffeting ......................... .75, 76
Window Fogging ...........................73
Windows .................................74
Windshield Defroster ....................... .152
Windshield Washers ...................... .63, 64
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................223
Windshield Wipers ..........................63
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................223
296 INDEX