2016 FIAT 500e Owner's Manual

• INTRODUCTION
  • INTRODUCTION
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
  • IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION
    • High Voltage Battery
  • 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
    • Audible Pedestrian Warning System
    • Single-Speed Transmission
    • Auto Park
    • E-Park
    • Climate Control (HVAC System)
    • Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
    • Electric Power Steering
    • Smartphone Features
  • ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION
    • Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet)
    • Level 2 Charging (240V — Requires A 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Or Greater)
    • Charge Times
    • Vehicle Charge Cord
    • EVSE Operation And Status Information
    • Charging The High Voltage Battery
    • Vehicle Charge Indicators
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
    • Ignition Key Removal
    • Locking Doors With A Key
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder
  • SENTRY KEY
    • Replacement Keys
    • General Information
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
    • To Arm The System:
    • To Disarm The System:
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
    • To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
    • Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
    • To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
    • Transmitter Battery Replacement
    • General Information
  • DOOR LOCKS
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped
    • Auto Door Locks
  • POWER WINDOWS
    • Power Window Switches
    • Auto-Down
    • Wind Buffeting
  • LIFTGATE
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
    • Important Safety Precautions
    • Seat Belt Systems
      • Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
      • Seat Belt Extender
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner
      • Energy Management Feature
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
    • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
      • Air Bag System Components
      • Advanced Front Air Bags
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Features
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
      • Knee Impact Bolsters
      • Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags
      • If A Deployment Occurs
      • Enhanced Accident Response System
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
      • Air Bag Warning Light
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    • Child Restraints
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
      • Infants And Child Restraints
      • Older Children And Child Restraints
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
      • Locating LATCH Anchorages
      • Locating Tether Anchorages
      • Center Seat LATCH
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
      • How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
    • Transporting Pets
  • SAFETY TIPS
    • Transporting Passengers
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
      • Seat Belts
      • Air Bag Warning Light
      • Defroster
      • Floor Mat Safety Information
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
      • Tires
      • Lights
      • Door Latches
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
  • MIRRORS
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
    • Power Mirrors
      • Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
    • Folding Mirrors
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
    • Sun Visors
  • SEATS
    • Forward/Rearward Adjustment
    • Recline Adjustment
    • Seat Height Adjustment
    • EZ Entry Feature
    • Memory Feature
      • Memory Function Option 1 — Full Seat Back And Track Fore/Aft Position Memory:
      • Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Memory:
    • Heated Seats
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • LIGHTS
    • Multifunction Lever
    • Headlights
    • High Beams
    • Flash-To-Pass
    • Parking Lights
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Turn Signals
    • Lane Change Assist
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
      • Activation
      • Deactivation
    • Interior Lights
      • Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
      • Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
    • Ambient Light
    • Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
    • Front Windshield Wiper Operation
      • Windshield Wiper Off
      • Intermittent Wiper Operation
      • Low Speed
      • High Speed
      • Manual High Speed/Mist
      • Front Windshield Washer Operation
    • Rear Windshield Wiper
      • Rear Windshield Washer Operation
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
    • To Activate
    • To Set A Desired Speed
    • To Deactivate
    • To Resume Speed
    • To Vary The Speed Setting
    • To Accelerate For Passing
      • Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
  • REAR PARK ASSIST
    • Rear Park Assist Sensors
    • Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts
    • Failure Indications
    • Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
    • Park Assist System Usage Precautions
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
    • To Open
    • To Close
    • Pinch Protect Feature
    • Wind Buffeting
    • Emergency Operation
    • Sun Shade — If Equipped
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
  • CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
  • CUPHOLDERS
  • STORAGE
    • Glove Compartment
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES
    • Rear Window Defroster
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
      • Air Bag Warning Light
      • Brake Warning Light
      • Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
      • Plugged In Indicator Light
      • Door Open Warning Light
      • Service Propulsion System Warning Light
      • Charging System Warning Light
      • Liftgate Open Warning Light
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
      • EV System Malfunction Indicator Light
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
      • Vehicle Security Indicator Light
      • Regenerative Brake System (RBS) Indicator Light
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
      • Rear Defrost Light
      • Icy Road Condition Indicator Light
      • Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights
      • Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights
      • Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
      • Plugged In Indicator Light
    • White Telltale Indicator Light
      • Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Light
      • High Beam Indicator Light
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
    • EVIC Control Buttons
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu
    • Trip Computer
      • Trip Button
      • Trip Functions
      • Values Displayed
  • UCONNECT RADIOS
  • iPod/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS
    • Buttons On The Faceplate
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Settings
      • Charging Schedule
      • Display
      • Units
      • Voice
      • Clock & Date
      • Safety/Assistance
      • Lights
      • Doors & Locks
      • Engine Off Options
      • Audio
      • Phone/Bluetooth
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
      • Restore Settings
      • Clear Personal Data
  • UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
    • Introducing Uconnect
    • Get Started
    • Basic Voice Commands
    • Radio
    • Media
    • Voice Text Reply
    • Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
    • Harmful Interference Statement
    • Additional Information
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
    • Radio Operation
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
  • TELEMATICS MODEM
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
      • Climate Control Functions
      • Automatic Operation
      • Manual Operation
    • Operating Tips
      • Window Fogging
      • Summer Operation
      • Winter Operation
      • Vacation Storage
      • Operating Tips Chart
• STARTING AND OPERATING
  • STARTING PROCEDURES
    • Single-Speed Transmission
    • Normal Starting
  • SINGLE–SPEED TRANSMISSION
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock
    • Gear Ranges
      • PARK (P)
      • REVERSE (R)
      • NEUTRAL (N)
      • DRIVE (D)
    • Auto Park
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
    • Acceleration
    • Traction
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER
    • Flowing/Rising Water
    • Shallow Standing Water
  • POWER STEERING
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • BRAKE SYSTEM
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)
    • Traction Control System (TCS)
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
      • ESC Operating Modes
    • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
    • Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
    • Tire Markings
      • Tire Sizing Chart
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard
      • Loading
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Tire Pressure
      • Safety
      • Energy Consumption
      • Tread Wear
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
    • Tire Inflation Pressures
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
    • Radial Ply Tires
    • Tire Types
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
      • Snow Tires
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped
      • Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
    • Tire Spinning
    • Tread Wear Indicators
    • Life Of Tire
    • Replacement Tires
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
  • PREMIUM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
    • Premium TPM System
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
    • TPMS Warning
    • General Information
  • TRAILER TOWING
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
  • EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER CHARGE
    • Driver Behavior Gauge
    • Range Projection
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
    • Torque Specifications
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
    • Tire Service Kit Storage
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:
      • (E) After Driving:
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE (12 VOLT BATTERY ONLY)
    • Preparations For Jump-Start
    • Jump-Starting Procedure
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
  • MANUAL PARK RELEASE
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
  • UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS
  • DEALER SERVICE
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
    • Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems
    • Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems — Coolant Level Check
    • Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems — Cooling Pressure Caps
    • Selection Of Coolant
    • Adding Coolant
    • Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems — Drain, Flush And Refill
    • Disposal Of Used Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant
    • Points To Remember
    • Maintenance-Free Battery 12 Volt
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance
    • Body Lubrication
    • Wiper Blades
      • Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
    • Adding Washer Fluid
    • Brake System
      • Brake Master Cylinder
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
      • What Causes Corrosion?
      • Washing
      • Special Care
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
      • Interior Care
      • Cleaning Headlights
      • Glass Surfaces
      • Instrument Panel Cover
      • Instrument Panel Bezels
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
      • Seat Belt Maintenance
  • FUSES
    • Interior Fuses
    • Power Distribution Center #1
    • Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2
  • VEHICLE STORAGE
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS
  • BULB REPLACEMENT
    • Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam
    • Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
    • Front Fog Lamps
    • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
    • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
    • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
  • FLUID CAPACITIES
  • FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
    • Maintenance Chart
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
    • Prepare For The Appointment
    • Prepare A List
    • Be Reasonable With Requests
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
    • FIAT Customer Center
    • FIAT Canada Customer Center
    • In Mexico Contact
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    • Service Contract
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
    • In Canada
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
    • Treadwear
    • Traction Grades
    • Temperature Grades
• INDEX