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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Exterior Mirrors3 — Underhood Compartment
2 — Windshield 4 — Headlights
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▫Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ............................44
DOORS ...............................45
▫ Manual Lock ...........................45
▫ Power Door Locks ......................46
SEATS ................................47
▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats ..............47
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............50
▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat ..................51
HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................52
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........52
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................54
STEERING WHEEL .......................55
▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........55
MIRRORS ..............................56
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................56
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....56▫
Power Mirrors .........................57
▫ Folding Mirrors .........................57
▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............58
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............58
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................58
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................58
▫ Headlights ............................58
▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................59
▫ High Beams ...........................59
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................59
▫ Parking Lights .........................59
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........60
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................60
▫ Turn Signals ...........................60
▫ Lane Change Assist ......................61
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................61
▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........62
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should
be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the
windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pushing the button at the base of the mirror. The on/off
symbol on the button will illuminate when the auto-
dimming feature is enabled.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is mov-
ing in REVERSE.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror Power Button
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s door
trim panel.The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch
and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror,
push the mirror select switch to either the L (left) or R
(right) to select the mirror you need to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger
side convex mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the passenger side convex mirror.
Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot
forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has
three detent positions: full forward, normal and full rear-
ward.
Power Mirror Switches
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Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter
mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of
visibility on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate
Controls” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE: The headlights can only be turned on with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward
to the first detent for headlight operation.
Spotter Mirror
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IconDescription
Front Defrost Button
Push and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi-
nates when this feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maxi-
mum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. Per-
forming this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the front defrost mode
is turned off then the climate system returns the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator illuminates when the rear window defroster
is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after a short period of time.
Blower Control Up And Down Buttons
Provides the occupants with blower control. Push the UP button to increase blower speed. Push
the DOWN button to decrease blower speed.
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Rear Cupholders
For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the
floor between the front driver and passenger seats.
Sun Visors
The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the
headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visors can be
rotated downward or up against the door glass. Both sun
visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors. To view the
courtesy mirror, slide the mirror cover outward.
Rear Cupholders
Slide Courtesy Mirror Cover Outward (Passenger SideShown)
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Single-Speed Transmission
The transmission must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the brakes
when selecting a transmission gear from Park.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before selecting a
transmission gear.
Normal Starting
Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is in
PARK. When the ignition key is turned to the START and
then released to the RUN position, a chime will sound and
the “READY” indicator in the instrument cluster display
will illuminate to indicate the 500e’s Electric Drive System
has started. When the “READY” indicator is illuminated
your 500e is ready to be driven.
“READY” Indicator
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