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2003 Fiat 500e Owner`s Manual

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1. 152 CD Playtest esee eee tee tae aes CD MP3 Player Troubleshooting iiid ORE cs Bl iPod 9 USB MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL IF EQUIPPED ll STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Radio Operation CD Player Operation E CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME ll RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 198 E CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control ATC INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 040172308 1 Side Vent 6 Storage Compartment 11 Power Window Controls 2 Multifunction Lever Light Control 7 Passenger Air Bag 12 Heated Seat Controls Front Fog Light Control 3 Instrument Cluster And Electronic Vehicle Information Center 8 Rear Defrost Button 13 ESC Off 4 Windshield Wiper Washer Trip Computer 9 Hazard Button 14 Horn Driver Airbag 5 Central Air Vents 10 Climate Controls 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER En 046272525 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN this light will turn on if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound When driving if the driver s se
2. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS E HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS 264 Wi JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE E RENT SUMERET EET TT TOO Buy PE ea Vite mM m TIREFIT Storage 265 Preparations For Jump Start 274 TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 265 D s ee EC reared DE TIREFIT Usage Precautions r ee Se Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT gg NEE PASK ee ruben dennis as ll TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 280 264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the radio Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flashers When the switch is activated all direc tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery TIREFIT KIT Small punctures up to 14 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g scre
3. 010862580 Stamped VIN Location NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ll IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION 12 Electric Power Steering ses ern 17 High Voltage Battery 000 12 Smartphone Features lesse 17 ll 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES 14 BM ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION 4 sse 20 Audible Pedestrian Warning System 14 Level 1 Charging 120V Requires Single Speed Transmission 15 RENS S TMA aaa er ee gea sete ate 20 CERE i P Level 2 Changing 240V Requires A 40 Amp 7 e led Sia ese ares m Chio Tiii coppa cda ideo emer ud 22 Gliese SCODUOEAEL VB Se PYSURID e tiis in Vehicle Charging Cord 00005 22 S Bipot RES Onno COMES Sidus EVSE Operation And Status Information 24 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME Charging The High Voltage Battery 26 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 38 Vehicle Charge Indicators llus 29 Programming Additional Transmitters 38 B A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS esee 33 General Information 0 39 Ignition Key Removal 200 33 Transmitter Battery Replace
4. 2x3 FIAT 500e __ OWNER S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc used in substitution therefore DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum If you are drink ing don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking can lead to an accident Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obliga tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu factured FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing amp Corporate Communic
5. 328 Bl IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 324 E DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FIAT Customer Center 325 UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 329 O Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or tl Treadweat eicere x3 Re eae XR Y bs 330 Spee pet VADENGEEN E pa Traction Grades esaea adag p eee 330 Service Contract 24 esos a bee ea ds 326 Temperature Grades cies 331 324 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE x SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you are having warranty work done be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty Discuss additional charges with the service manager Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized studio you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NE
6. If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse 030406002 Automatic Dimming Mirror 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 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press the mirror select switch to either the L left or R right to select the mirror you need to adjust The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel Using the mirror control switch press 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 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 p
7. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you 220 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Shallow Standing Water CAUTION Continued Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION e Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e transmission coolant etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to ope
8. Coolant Level Check 286 Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Cooling Pressure Caps iic ac Kathe ae s Ro RO edd 288 Selection Of Coolant 05 Adding Coolant sce Reo bani Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Drain Flush And Refill e dee za Dey Pete Ee a qs Disposal Of Used Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant Points To Remember 00 Maintenance Free Battery 12 Volt Air Conditioner Maintenance 282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Body Lubrication 0000 295 W BULB REPLACEMENT 312 Wiper Blades 0 6 00 e eee eee 295 Headlamps 0 0 6 000 eee 312 Adding Washer Fluid 296 Front Turn Signal Parking And Daytime Brake System 0 0 0 0 000000 296 Runny PADS red ae eae eae sil Ree ale Appearance Care And Protection From Front Fog Lamps 313 COILOSIOD 3 m e eS RR S RE ERG 299 Front Rear Side Marker Lamps 313 B FUSES ec cicne ewes hbo e be eos 304 Rear Tail Stop Backup And Turn Signal Interior Fuses 00 00 eee 304 PURER ota sh sees MEE ala Power Distribution Center 1 307 Cone Fie DAR ep Lap A as Power Distribution Center P
9. LATCH compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Center Seat LATCH WARNING This vehicle does not have a center seating position Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu facturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here To Install A LATCH compatible Child Restraint 1 If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto matic Locking Retractor ALR seat belt stow the seat belt following the instructions below See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt to check what type of seat belt each seating position has 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se 2 Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the veh
10. SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers 0005 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 64 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION Your 500e operates entirely on electricity stored in the high voltage battery Unlike a conventional vehicle or Hybrid there is no internal combustion engine Battery Electric Vehicles have unique operating characteristics that you should become familiar with to ensure you are getting the optimal performance from your vehicle High Voltage Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a Lithium ion high voltage battery that is used to power the electric powertrain systems and the 12 volt vehicle electrical system The high voltage battery is located under the vehicle The high voltage battery is maintenance free and designed to last for the life of the vehicle 010473511 1 High Voltage Cables 2 High Voltage Battery ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Lithium ion batteries provide the following benefits e Lithium ion batteries are much lighter than other types of rechargeable batteries of the same size Lithium ion batteries hold their charge they only lose approximately 3 percent of their charge per month Lithium ion batteries have no memory which mea
11. 4N109268 811b5a9a Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual ee STARTING AND OPERATING 239 NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWKRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and T ine th i loadi iti f adie o determine the maximum loading conditions of your passengers that will be riding in your vehicle vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or 3 Subtract the
12. It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels It is recommended you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle 250 STARTING AND OPERATING M WARNING WARNING Continued Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredict able handling and stress to steering and suspen sion components You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Continued e Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision e Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can
13. Push Button TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever located on the left kick panel rearward Hood Release Lever 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M 2 Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the In hot climates the prop rod may be hot Pick up the prop hood near the center and raise the hood rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION 031335904 To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open 8 in 20 cm approximately and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged Hood Safety Latch Location Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side left side when standing in front of the hood of the underhood compartment Place the hood prop rod in the hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever located on the left side of the steering wheel controls the operation of the headlights headlight beam select
14. 63 ft Ibs 85 Nm STARTING AND OPERATING 253 PREMIUM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will de crease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven This is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure 254 STARTING AND OPERATING Se The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended col
15. EPS F06 60Amp Radiator Fan Blue F07 40 Amp Regen Brake Module s 072773470 a Orange Front Distribution Unit F08 40 Amp HVAC The ID number of the electrical component correspond Orange ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cav Maxi Mini Description Cav Maxi Mini Description ity Fuse Fuse ity Fuse Fuse F09 5 Amp Air Electric Heater F20 15 Amp Heated Seats If Tan Charge Indicator Blue Equipped F10 10 Amp Horn F23 20Amp Anti Lock Brake Red Yellow Valves F11 10 Amp Electronic Vehicle F24 7 5 Amp EPS Red Control Unit EVCU Brown YAW Sensor F14 5Amp High beam Shutter F30 15 Amp Fog Lamps Tan Blue F15 15 Amp Cigar Lighter F81 30 Amp Electronic Shifter Blue Green ESM F16 10 Amp Humidity Sensor F82 30 Amp Sunroof Red VPAM Green F18 5Amp Electronic Vehicle F84 25 Amp Regen Brake Module Tan Control Unit EVCU Clear F19 10 Amp HVAC Red MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Cav Maxi Mini Description em ity Fuse Fuse F85 30Amp Rear Window Heater Green F87 5 Amp Electronic Shifter Tan ESM F90 5Amp Heated Mirrors Tan Power Distribution Center PDC 2 The Power Distribution Center 2 is located next to the battery in the underhood compartment To access the PDC 42 fuses pull the release tabs and remove the cover 310
16. Right Low Beam Brown 2 F32 5 Amp_ Front and Rear Ceiling Tan Lights Trunk and Door Courtesy Lights 3 F53 5 Amp Instrument Panel Node Fuse Panel Tam 4 F38 20 Amp Central Door Locking Yellow 306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Yellow Ve Ve Cav Hiele Mini s Cav mide Mini ays ity Fuse Fuss Description ity Fuse Fuge Description Num Num ber ber 5 F36 10 Amp Diagnostic Socket Car 10 F51 5Amp Car Radio Switch Red Radio Climate Control Tan Climate Control Sys System tem Stop Light Clutch 6 F43 20 Amp Bi Directional Washer 11 F37 5 Amp Stop Light Switch Yellow Tan Instrument Panel Node 7 F48 20 Amp Passenger Power 12 F49 5 Amp Exterior Mirror GPS Yellow Window Tan Electric Mirror 8 F13 7 5 Amp Left Low Beam Parking Sensor Brown Headlamp Leveling 13 F31 5Amp Ignition Climate 9 F50 7 5 Amp Airbag Tan Control Brown 14 F47 20Amp Driver Power Window MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 Power Distribution Center 1 Cave Maxi Mini Tm i Description The Power Distribution Center 1 is located on the right ity Fuse Fuse side of the underhood compartment To access the fuses F01 60 Amp Body Control remove locking screw and slide cover off Blue Module BCM F02 20 Amp HiFi Amplifier Yellow F03 20Amp Ignition Switch Yellow F04 40Amp Brake System Orange Module Pump F05 70 Amp Electric Power Tan Steering
17. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision This gear range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop ee STARTING AND OPERATING 217 CAUTION Auto Park is enabled under the following conditions Key On 12 Volt ON and High Voltage OFF or READY mode 12 Volt ON and High Voltage ON Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Vehicle speed is below 2 mph 3 km h Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A NOTE Auto park is disabled above 2 mph 3 km h and Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies transmission range will be maintained for further information The instrument cluster will display an Auto shift to park DRIVE message and chime once when Auto Park action occurs Use this gear range for all city and highway driving Mode of operation with Key ON Auto Park Auto Park will be engaged when the transmission is in DRIVE NEUTRAL or REVERSE and the following con The Auto Park features automatically places the trans Mie M dto B dup ditions are detected mission into PARK if there is any indication that the driver may leave the vehicle while the transmission isin e Seat Belt is unlatched D DRIVE
18. and when deployment occurs the SABIC and SAB air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided in If You Need Consumer Assistance 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air Bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Side air bags also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a
19. covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 mil liseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment if the communication network and power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Re sponse System perform the following functions Disable the high voltage battery e Place the transmission into PARK Flash hazard lights as long as the 12 Volt battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off e Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the 12 Volt battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road the transmiss
20. for further information not applied Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before WARNING removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear The brake fluid level should be checked when the pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued 298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot vehicle parts causin
21. include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics E F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 331 WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure INDEX 334 INDEX ee Adding Washer Fluid 00 296 PUD ACs iach M Cp 58 Airbag Deployment s sectes tia mepesi ag metes 69 Anpas WAGE uus amast haee eerie a d 65 Airbag Maintenance s vie dS ek b ey eds 7 Airbag Sidecars rece RR pen OR Re eae edd 61 Airbag Window Side Curtain 62 Air Conditioner Maintenance 294 Air Conditi
22. maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels CAUTION Spinning the wheels may lead to transmission over heating and failure Place the transmission in NEU TRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting And Operating for further infor mation Once the vehicle has been freed press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME CAUTION e When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph Q4 km h or drivetrain damage may result e Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmis sion overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for Continued WARNING Continued longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping whe
23. 0 Make sure that when the order is placed the ESN are correct If any of the ESN numbers are not entered correctly then the SIRIUS subscription will not be able to be transferred to the new radio and will not be active when installed in the customer s vehicle CD Player Introduction This chapter describes the operation of the CD player only To operate the radio refer to the description in the Functions and Adjustments chapter CD Player Selection To activate the CD player built into the equipment proceed as follows Load a CD with the equipment switched on The first track will start to play or e Ifa CD has already been loaded turn on the radio and then briefly press the MEDIA button to select the CD function mode The last track listened to will start to play 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal playing If CD R RWs are used we recommend using good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed possible CD Loading Ejecting To load the CD insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorized loading system which will position it cor rectly The CD can be loaded with the radio off and the ignition key turned to ON RUN In this case the radio will remain off When the radio is turned on the last source listened to before being switched off will be activated When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol
24. Audio Adjustment The functions that can be selected from the audio menu change depending on the contex AM FM MEDIA SATELLITE Press the AUDIO button briefly to change the Audio functions After the AUDIO button is first pressed the display will show the Bass level value for the source activated at that time e g in FM mode the display will show the wording FM Bass 2 Use the buttons A or V to scroll through the Menu functions To change the setting of the selected function use the or gt buttons es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 The current status of the selected function appears on the display The functions managed by the Audio Menu are e e e e e e e BASS Bass adjustment TREBLE Treble adjustment BALANCE right left Balance adjustment FADER front rear Balance adjustment LOUDNESS Loudness function activation deactivation EQUALIZER if equipped activation and selection of factory equalization adjustments USER EQUALIZER if equipped customized equal ization adjustment Tone Adjustment Proceed as follows 1 Press AUDIO button 2 Press the A or V button to select Bass or Treble in the AUDIO menu 3 Press the 4 or button or to increase decrease the bass or treble adjustments By pressing the 4 or amp buttons briefly the levels will change progressively By pressing them down longer the levels will change quickly
25. BLUE amp ME User s Manual for further information The instructions for use are given below and we recom mend you to read them carefully Suggestions Road Safety Please learn how to use all different radio functions e g store stations before beginning to drive Reception Conditions Reception conditions change constantly while driving Reception may be interfered with by the presence of mountains buildings or bridges or when you are far away from the broadcaster i e sirens horns etc This could cause an accident Always adjust the volume so that you can still hear background noises Care And Maintenance Clean the cover with a soft antistatic cloth only Cleaning and polishing products could damage the surface en UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 CDs The presence of dirt scratches or distortions on the CDs could cause skipping and poor sound quality while it is playing For optimal playback conditions follow these guidelines e e Only use branded CDs Clean every CD thoroughly removing any finger marks or dust using a soft cloth Hold CDs by the outside and clean them from the middle outwards Never use chemicals e g antistatics or thinners or sprays for cleaning as they could damage the surface of the CDs After listening to them place CDs back in their boxes to prevent them from being damaged Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight high tempera tures or moisture for long p
26. Balance Adjustment Proceed as follows 1 Press AUDIO button 2 Press the A or V button to set Balance in the AU DIO menu 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME 3 Press the lt button to increase the sound from the left speakers or the P button to increase the sound from the right speakers By pressing the 4 or amp buttons briefly the levels will change progressively By pressing them down longer the levels will change quickly Select the value 0 to set the right and left audio outputs at the same level Fader Adjustment Proceed as follows 1 Press AUDIO button 2 Press the A or V button to set Fader in the AUDIO menu 3 Press the 4 button to increase the sound coming from the rear speakers or the button to increase the sound coming from the front speakers By pressing the 4 or amp buttons briefly the levels will change progressively By pressing them down longer the levels will change quickly Select the value 0 to set the right and left audio outputs at the same level Loudness Function If Equipped The Loudness function improves the volume of the sound while listening at low volumes increasing the bass and treble To activate deactivate this function select the Loud ness setting in the AUDIO menu The condition of the function on or off is shown on the display for a few seconds by the wording Loudness On or Loudness Off ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR
27. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster 041073199 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following e System Status e Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Outside Temperature Display Trip Computer Functions EVIC Control Buttons The EVIC control buttons are located on the right side of the Instrument Cluster There are three control buttons that are used to navigate through the EVIC functions and personal settings EVIC Control Buttons Press the MENU ESC button briefly to access the menu and or go to next screen or to confirm the required menu button option Press and hold the MENU ESC button approxi mately one second to return to the main screen e button e MENU ESC button ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Press the button to scroll upward through the dis played menu and the related options or to increase the displayed value Press the button to scroll downward through the displayed menu and the related options or to decrease the value displayed and buttons activate different functions according to the following situations To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards To increase or de
28. N NEUTRAL or R REVERSE a Brake padet is riese e Driver s door is ajar 218 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the Mode of operation with Key OFF Auto Park will be engaged when the transmission is in DRIVE NEUTRAL or REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability ee STARTING AND OPERATING 219 To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible Keep tires properly inflated
29. Personal Iden tification Number PIN ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 e Once your phone is paired you have the option to transfer your mobile phone contacts to the hands free kit to make a phone call either by using the contacts list or directly pronouncing the phone number to answer a call and also to answer another incoming phone call To interact with BLUE amp ME you can use either the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands With voice recognition you can perform system func tions by speaking voice commands also identified as keywords When the system recognizes a keyword it will respond with the appropriate action Voice recognition is an easy and convenient way to use BLUE amp ME All the system functions are available within the BLUE amp ME Main Menu When the car is not moving you can scroll through the complete menu by using either the buttons on the steering wheel or the voice commands When you are traveling you can interact with BLUE amp ME by using the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands relevant only to phone functions LAST CALLS and PHONEBOOK and the media player To activate settings when travelling you can only use voice commands mmm The hands free kit enables the following operations Contact Calling By Voice you can call a contact in your mobile phone phonebook using your voice You can also call a contact in your phonebook by scanni
30. age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Continued ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING Continued Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera ture of the seat justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Reactive Head Restraints Front Seats by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap
31. an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation which is normal The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light When the light is illuminated the ABS is not functioning The system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes Turning the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the fault detected was only momentary WARNING e Pumping the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others 226 STARTING AND OPERATING M When you are in a severe braking condition involving the use of the ABS you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop This is the result of the system reverting to the base brake system Engagement of the ABS may be acc
32. an MP3 CD are structured in folders that create lists of all the folders containing MP3 tracks folders or subfolders are all on the same level The folders that do not contain MP3 tracks cannot be selected The specifications and operating conditions for playing MP3 files are the following e The CD ROMs used should be burned in accordance with ISO standard 9660 e The music files should have the extension mp3 or wma files with a different extension will not be reproduced The sampling frequencies that can be reproduced are 44 1 kHz stereo from 96 to 320 kbit s 22 05 kHz mono or stereo from 32 to 80 kbit s Tracks with a variable bit rate can be reproduced NOTE The track names must not include the following characters spaces apostrophes and open and close brackets During the burning of a MP3 CD make sure that the names of the files do not contain these characters if not the radio will not be able to play the tracks involved ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs If a hybrid disc is inserted Mixed Mode Enhanced CD Extra also containing MP3 files the radio automati cally starts playing the audio session It is possible to move to the MP3 session while playing by keeping the CD button pressed for more than 2 seconds NOTE When the function is activated the radio may take a few seconds to start playing While checking the disc th
33. by an authorized studio 27 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light i Fach tire including the spare if provided 5 should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces driving range and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPM
34. collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 EAD SOMERE SENS WARNING Continued All the seating positions in your vehicle are equipped Do not allow people to ride in any area of your with combination lap shoulder belts vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during belts very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under using a seat belt properly normal conditions However in a collision the belt will e Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the belts are designed to go around the large bones of vehicle or being thrown out your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries o
35. during the stopping sequence do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The Brake Assist System BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail ing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning e The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and vehicle power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section for further information 228 S
36. for vehicle use The clicking noise observed is the sound of these contactors as they open and close and is normal operation for your 500e 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES Understanding the unique characteristics of your 500e will help ensure maximum performance and the best driving range from your vehicle Your 500e is equipped with two electrical systems a 12 Volt system that is used to power the conventional electrical system and a high voltage system which is used to drive the wheels through a single speed transmission as well as other high voltage system components Your 500e operates differently then a traditional vehicle or Hybrid vehicle Here are some of the main differences Audible Pedestrian Warning System Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian Warning System The Audible Pedestrian Warning Sys tem uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle is approaching ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The audible warning system uses an in car sound syn thesizer with a speaker located in the underhood com partment The warning system is automatically activated when selecting DRIVE or REVERSE In DRIVE range the system will remain active until the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 22 mph At approximately 22 mph 35 5 km h the warning system is deactivated and will automatically be active when the vehicle returns to approximately 20 mph 32 km h Single Speed Transmissi
37. of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the Accessory Storage Compartment on the bottom of the air pump for inflating sport balls rafts or similar inflatable items However use only the Air Pump Hose 7 and make sure the Mode Select Knob 5 is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 14 in 6 mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 WARNING Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1 4 in 6 mm or larger If the tire has any sidewall damage If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire If the wheel has any damage If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel Continued WARNING Continued Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehi
38. position in the vehicle if one is available 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints raise the head restraint and where possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting between the two posts If not possible lower the head 4 Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard restraint manufacturer s instructions side of the head restraint 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING e An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap e If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death e It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or ki
39. pressures the system will auto matically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a Service TPM System message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 10 37 am 05 31 2012 A service tire pressure monitoring system 12345 mi 87 F 055874194 Service TPM System Message If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer flash and the Service TPM Sys tem message will no longer display and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes en STARTING AND OPERATING 259 NOTE e The TPMS will not monitor the pressure in a replace ment tire installed without a tire pressure sensor If you install a replacement tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle the Tire Pressure Monitori
40. result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings ee STARTING AND OPERATING 251 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES CAUTION Use of traction devices require sufficient tire to body clear ance Follow these recommendations to guard against dam 39 avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the age following precautions Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Broken s Install on Front Tires chains can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate e Due to limited clearance a 185 55R15 tire with a chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the Security Chain Company SCC Super Z6 low profile chain before further use traction device or equivalent is recommended e Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as WARNING O possible and then retighten after driving about WARNING mile 0 8 km Using tires of different size and type M S Snow e Traction device must be of proper size for the tire as recommended by the traction device manufacturer Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling You co
41. see your authorized studio for service PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied The parking brake lever is located in the center console To apply the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely STARTING AND OPERATING 223 from the curb on an uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle e 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 Parking Brake brake pedal or the transmission push buttons Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in switch in the MAR ACC ON RUN position the Brake a location accessible to children and do not leave When the parking brake is applied with the ignition Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate the ignition in the MAR ACC ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front or move the vehicle wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away Continued 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING
42. settings for best windshield and side window defrosting When the defrost mode is selected the blower will automatically default to medium high Air Conditioning A C The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode with the ATC set to a cool temperature dehumidified air flows through the air outlets If Economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn off the A C mode in the ATC display and deactivate the A C system es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 NOTE e If the system is in Mix or Defrost Mode the A C can be turned off but the A C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows e If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass select Defrost mode and increase blower speed Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke odors or c high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the RECIRCULATION control button Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily The recirculation LED will illuminate when this button is selected Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE Automatic Temperature Controls ATC will au tomatically adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield When this occurs recirculation wi
43. the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more information LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle 022669374 e Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat ing position e S Top Tether Anchorage Symbol THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M What is the weight limit child s weight weight of the child restraint for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint 65 Ibs 29 5 kg No Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 Ibs 29 5 kg Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 Ibs 29 5 kg Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in th
44. the onset of freezing weather where applicable Maintain coolant antifreeze concentration at a mini mum of 50 MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technol ogy and distilled deionized water for proper corrosion protection Check the coolant bottles tubing for brittle rubber crack ing tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottles and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumu lation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser 288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or A hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot V Power Electronics and Battery Thermal dh Management Systems Cooling Pressure Caps The caps must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant 5 PSI antifreeze Va 5508002448 steeat4e The caps should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 NOTE Selection Of Coolant e The pressure caps on the reservoirs are unique and Refer to Fluids
45. turning the ignition switch from the OFF LOCK position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized studio The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 4 Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster This indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 20 minutes CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements e Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 5 Park Headlight ON Indicator Follow Me Home Headlight Delay Indicator If Equipped This indicator will
46. will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the AUTO mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode e x Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets Bi Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets Press and release the Panel mode button and Floor mode button to enter Bi Level mode the indicators illuminate when ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode Mix Mode S Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demister outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear Defrost Mode HY Air comes from the windshield and side window demister outlets Use Defrost mode with maxi mum temperature
47. 0 lbs 817 kg TOTAL FRONT EXAMPLE 1 Combined weight of occupants and cargo from Tire Placard 865 Ibs 865 Ibs Combined Occupant s weight Occupant 1 200 Ibs Occupant 2 130 Ib Occupant 3 160 Ibs Occupant 1 210 Ibs Occupant 2 180 Ibs Occupant 3 150 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 Ibs 540 Ibs Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 200 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 400 Ibs 400 Ibs STARTING AND OPERATING 241 AVAILABLE Cargo Luggage and Trailer Tongue Weight 195 Ibs 325 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 242 STARTING AND OPERATING M WARNING Safety WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION y shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfa
48. 08 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Traction Control System TCS 227 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 245 Electronic Stability Control ESC 228 Radial Ply Tires cssc ee avis ines 245 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator All Season Tires If Equipped 245 Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 230 Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped 246 i alas LA ee SNOW Ties csse RERO BES Soe hens 246 E TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 231 e A EEEE 247 a LE d Tread Wear Indicators 247 Tire Identification Number TIN 235 Life Of Tire 0 eee LLL 248 THE Temno agy Anel TEENE V aiias ncn i Replacement Tires s rs snsesir rat near ois 249 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 237 E TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 251 pe RE GENE TAN 262822 Ee E TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 252 Tire PI SSulbe means ware ea bind ban ae ata 242 E PREMIUM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR Tire Inflation Pressures 243 SYSTEM ererken is Sera pp Mas 253 ee STARTING AND OPERATING 209 Premium TPM Systemi ss i ees serata misas 256 E RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure MOTORHOME ETC 6 0 2 0000000 260 Warnings 6 ees 257 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehic
49. 135 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 127 Rear Park Assist Sensors 136 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Rear Park Assist Alerts 00 136 W ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 144 Failure Indications 00 140 Bi CIGAR LIGHTER IF EQUIPPED 146 ll POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 141 M CUPHOLDERS 00 0 146 To Open iio ee ee 3 x Ras 12 BM STORAGE 0 taina iaa eai To Close zii dee hd cha oe eee ee 142 Glove Box Compartment Wind Buffeting code x RR 142 W CARGO AREA FEATURES 148 Emergency Operation 0 143 W REAR WINDOW FEATURES 150 Sun Shade If Equipped 143 Rear Window Defroster 00 150 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 Adjusting Rearview Mirror MA ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Automatic Dimming Mirror
50. 1W Rear Side Marker Lamps W3W Rear Tail and Stop Lamps PY21W 5W Rear Backup Lamps W16W Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED See Au thorized studio License Plate Lamps LED See Au thorized studio NOTE Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized studio If a bulb needs to be replaced visit your authorized studio or refer to the applicable Service Manual Front Low and High Beam HIR2 Headlamp Front Parking Daytime Running W21 5W Lamps Front Fog Lamps H11 Front Side Marker Lamps W3W Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1 Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp housing 2 Rotate the bulb counter clockwise 3 Remove the bulb and replace as needed 4 Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place 5 Reinstall the plastic cap 073310799 Front Turn Signal Parking And Daytime Running Lamps 3 Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp housing 1 Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right Rotate bulb socket counter cdockwise 2 Open the wheel housing access door 5 Remove the bulb and replace as needed ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 6 Install the bulb into socket and rotate bulb socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place 7 Reinstall the plastic cap Front Fog Lamps To replace the front fog lights see your author
51. 2 2 2 2 2 Q N 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8S8 E dS 923ss9 2s858s s2 5 98 8 8 amp fy Additional Maintenance fea Replace cabin air filter X X X X X X X H Clean and lube sun roof tracks X X X X py Flush and replace the Power IUE Electronics and Battery Thermal I Loop Systems at 10 years or X X H 150 000 miles 240 000 km 8 whichever comes first es MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 321 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 e Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident M A l N T E N A N c E S C H E D U L E S 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ll SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE E WARRANTY INFORMATION 327 BOR POUR VEHEGDE aiara tiesai n Bel E REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 327 Prepare For The Appointment er ns enn ons In The 50 United States And Washington D C 327 Prepare A Listers esros egg eee ea ea 324 pe EE elec ete chee eens cad 328 Be Reasonable With Requests 324 E PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
52. 2528 This green indicator will illuminate when the vehicle is plugged in and being charged 17 Plugged In Indicator This red indicator will illuminate if there is a r malfunction or interruption during the vehicle sns Charging process 18 Icy Road Indicator lg 040472526 This light will illuminate during an icy road condition 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 Electronic Speed Control ON mation refer to Electronic Speed Control in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 20 Electronic Speed Control SET refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle 21 Climate Control This telltale will illuminate amber when the electronic speed control is ON For further infor This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET For further information This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction or interruption in the climate control system 22 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an authorized studio If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies F
53. 3557 Power Outlet ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle e If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure 034662413 Power Outlet Fuse Location Underhood F15 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Front Console 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use ie cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the vehicle from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with great caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be plugged in to recharge the vehicle s battery CIGAR LIGHTER IF EQUIPPED WARNING When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot To avoid serious injury handle the cigar lighter with care Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off C
54. 6 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description Warnings and Cautions 000005 7 Warranty Information secesi sma saeia iea as 327 Washers Windshield 000000 eee 128 Washing Vehicle 5 22 ie acte e tiesi iet 299 Water Driving Through iu Rm eds 219 Wheel and Wheel Trim lille 301 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care lues 301 Wind Buffetng i srs cox EE GENS MESRRET tgi 45 Window Fogging eseas oia ee e E e E E 205 Mandows aecs ae ie oed EX EG Exe Hea ae a 44 POWOEP acca zc dece EEUU NOx eR ROS NP deel 44 Windshield Defroster 0 00000 eee 95 Windshield Washers 0 0 llle 128 Windshield Wiper Blades 040 295 Windshield Wipers 1 0 0 00000 ce eee eee 128 Wiper Blade Replacement 00 295 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person nel The following must be observed during installation The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the re
55. ATCH refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for Children ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the You should read the instructions provided with your risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Ad vanced Front Air Bag An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Your vehicle has Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC or Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB
56. CD and the wording CD Reading They will remain displayed for the whole time required for the radio to read the CD When this time has elapsed the radio automatically starts playing the first track Press the amp button with the radio turned on to activate the motorized CD ejection system After ejection the last audio source listened to before playing the CD will be heard If the CD is not removed from the radio it will automati cally be reloaded about 20 seconds later but will not resume playing until the MEDIA button is pressed to select the CD mode The radio will switch to the last source prior to CD mode The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off Possible Error Messages If the loaded CD cannot be read e g a CD ROM has been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way or there is a reading error the display shows the wording CD Disc error The CD will then be ejected and the audio source activated before the CD mode selection will be heard es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 ACD which cannot be read will not be ejected until these functions are over At the end with the CD mode activated the display will show the wording CD Disc error for a few seconds and then the CD will be ejected Display Information When the CD player is operating information will ap pear on the display with the following meaning e Track 5 indicates the CD track number e 03 42 indicate
57. CLE Charge Low and Limited Power Messages The state of charge is monitored during normal opera tion If the state of charge reaches certain thresholds the following messages will also be displayed on the cluster charge low displayed at 17 warning displayed for five seconds e charge low displayed at 11 remains on until the condition changes 4 10 37 am 05 31 2012 o charge low Charge Low Message charge low limited power mode turtle displayed at 5 and remains on charge low limited power mode turtle flashes at 0 until condition changes THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE The limited power mode can also be activated if the NOTE At 0 state of charge or below the following high voltage battery temperature is to high or to low features will be disabled if in use VM Heated Seats m 2 f n Electronic Speed Control f Climate Controls i Dp charge low limited power mode j V Charge Low Limited Power Mode 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Instrument Panel Visual Indicator The charge indicator represents the current state of charge for the high voltage battery The charge indicator lights quickly to identify the battery state of charge while the vehicle is being charged Each light represents the percent of charge that the battery is currently at Additionally the vehicle is equipped with a visual charge indic
58. CLE 315 FLUIDS LUBES AND GENUINE PARTS Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent Refrigerant MOPAR R134a Compressor Lubricant MOPAR POE Oil or Equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12727 Single Speed Transmission Castrol BOT 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 318 Maintenance Chart 0 0 000 5 M A l N T E N A N e E S C H E D U L E S 8 318 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE At Every Service Interval As Indicated By Service Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip Indicator System s Chede windhield washeriliid inet e Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the service e Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual indicator system turns on wear or damage e Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums and e Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and hoses brake master cylinder e Inspect battery cooling system protection and h
59. Continued Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision e Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the park ing brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an au thorized studio immediately BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the vehicle off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that required with the power system operating If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal capability the remaining system will still function with some loss of braking effectiveness This will be evident by in creased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and activation of the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light during brake use ee STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS The Four Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con ditions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during
60. DC 2 309 B FLUID CAPACITIES 005 314 WM VEHICLE STORAGE 0005 310 E LUIDE TURES AND Se eae PER E REPLACEMENT BULBS 311 ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT 5 074672419 1 Battery Thermal Coolant Reservoir 4 Fuses 2 Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir 5 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the de signed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of parts which are not quality equivalent to genuine parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty STUDIO SERVICE Your authorized studio has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perf
61. ED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized studio are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized studio We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized studio They know your vehicle the best and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service The manufacturer s authorized studio have the es YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 325 facilities factory trained technicians special tools and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to an authorized studio service manager first Most matters can be re solved with this process e If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized studio They want to know if you need assistance If an authorized studio is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center e Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office e Authorized studio name e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e Vehicle delivery date and mileage FIAT Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 888 242 6342 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Imp
62. ETT EPI LORT DD TT 114 Adjustment soe no cer mea hr xb Lanes 114 Heated s ces aa er eee oU Fr a 118 Sentry Key Immobilizer Service Assistance ee 324 Service Contract slg RR RR ER EO ra ts 326 Service Manuals 0 0 0 0 cee ee ee eee 328 Shoulder Belts 0 0 0 cc en 49 Side Ambag amp i das cwets eee bane Temes teh esa 67 Signals TUPA sis caos shes ae Sd ws GRAMS or KA 97 SHOW Tibes esa a odere mde BG Rx PPS REP Ups 246 Speed Control Cruise Control 132 Starting ue cepe Rae Rus o CR dus 210 Steering POWER reud od cock ee ee telat Bw seu ESAE Ea 221 TECUM 2 2 ab IA neha eRYG3 131 Wheel Tilt absum une ae GER Y 131 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 196 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 196 Storage Vehicle jis sss bosses p Dees a 206 Stick Freeing 5 44 ones hue phe et RT dea 277 Studio Service s ode eee ee es a ees 284 en INDEX 341 SUI ROO ses veriora odes Gare d SCA end ae 141 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 58 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 199 Tilt Steering Column exime ek e e e 131 Tire and Loading Information Placard 237 TIREE Rubeis aoa hak ola we PE 264 Tire Markings i sse tees Ee ea de eae 231 WIVES cor estacion cies e aoe hia alae e up Mak SORTE S 97 Aging Life of Tires eese 248 A rPress r che dees bed Rx bd een end 242 General Information 0000005 242 High Speed z
63. FORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted e Side Air Bags SAB The SAB are marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats NOTE e e Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment e After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag e Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB e Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors system components Advanced Front Air Bag Features Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The Advanced Front Air Bag system provides output e Air Bag Warning Light appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter l mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which e Steering Wheel and Column may receive information from the front impact sensors e Instrument Panel ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side
64. Fog Light Switch instrument panel just below the radio Press the switch once to turn the front fog lights on Press the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD 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 oper ate with the ignition in the ON RUN position Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access these modes 031570041 Windshield Wiper Operation 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 ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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 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 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 operati
65. IN is required for authorized studio replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized studio This procedure consists of program ming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key amp Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized studio E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit ter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system 020235839 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key Release Button NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se To Unlock The Door
66. INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Preset User Classic Rock Jazz Functions If Equipped The built in equalizer can be activated deactivated When the equalizer function is off the audio settings can only be changed by adjusting the Bass and Treble settings whereas when the function is on the acoustic curves can be adjusted To deactivate the equalizer select the EQ Preset function in the audio menu To activate the equalizer use the AUDIO button or to select one of the adjustments e EQ User adjustment of 7 equalizer bands that can be changed by the user e Classic equalizer preset for optimal classic music sound e Rock equalizer preset for optimal rock and pop music sound e Jazz equalizer preset for optimal jazz music sound When one of the equalizer adjustments is activated the wording EQ lights up User EQ Settings Function If Equipped To set a personalized equalizer adjustment Press AUDIO button Use the A or V buttons to set EQ function m Use or buttons to select EQ User Press MENU button to start adjusting equalizer On the display a 7 bar graph will appears in which each bar represents a frequency Select the bar to be adjusted by using the 4 or amp buttons The selected bar will start to flash and it can be adjusted using A or V buttons To store the setting press the MENU or AUDIO buttons 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTR
67. Lubricants and Genuine Parts in rated at 5 PSI caps Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of coolant antifreeze other than specified Use only Mopar replacement parts WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add coolant antifreeze when the cooling system is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated cooling system Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pres sure cap while the system is hot or under pressure e Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or ve hicle damage may result Organic Additive Technology OAT coolant anti freeze may result in cooling system damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Addi tive Technology OAT coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT coolant antifreeze If a non OAT coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be re placed with the specified coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Continued 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with t
68. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 WARNING Continued CAUTION large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information e Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other e Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented e It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion e If a 12 Volt Low Voltage Battery System fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before con necting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage 294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized studio at the st
69. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Cav Maxi Mini Fuse Description i Fuse FTP3 25 Amp Clear Batt Coolant Pump FPT5 20 Amp Inverter Coolant Pump Yellow FIP9 10 Amp Red Battery Pack Control Module BPCM Power Inverter Module PIM FTP13 10 Amp Red EAC AC Compressor On Board Charging Module OBCM FIP16 5 Amp Tan Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS FPT17 10 Amp Red EAC AC Compressor Radiator Fan FPT20 10 Amp Red Electronic Vehicle Control Unit EVCU VEHICLE STORAGE The preferred way of storing your vehicle for a long period of time is to leave it attached to a Level 1 or Level 2 charger The vehicle has a wake up feature that will wake the system every 3 weeks and do a maintenance charge on the 12 Volt battery and also top off the high voltage battery if necessary Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service ie vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the air conditioning system is started again es MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Overhead Lamp C5W Courtesy Lamp W5W Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Side Direction Lamps W5W Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY2
70. P hed totes oa dus 210 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 69 Event Data Recorder 000000004 72 Exterior Lights lle eee 97 Flashers Turn Signal 2d ace as ROS Porta ica 97 Fog Lights eae ece re oet ees 127 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 004 277 Fuel Cutoff aieeaa dea Ek a EnEn SE a a a Ee 69 FUSES 342406440 rer e RE RP 304 Gear Ratiges s csbues e RR Peso 4 RR eng 214 General Information llle less 37 General Maintenance leeren 285 Glass Cleaning 2d bette thee eamad 303 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water llle 219 Headlights edere ab he eee PERG Ser 123 Cleaning aures ee dex Roe RE wa fa 303 High Beam eleme eR Rees 157 PASSING cud seges puer Eee na ssepe as 124 rad D c aed dante one Hoe 124 Heated Mirrors llis 105 Heated Seats sacre pe aue RR Rec 118 en INDEX 337 Holder Cups a 3e baie teas endian ewes 146 Hood Release nonna annaa 121 TgritiOn ius ced Said RR ona CR RE SCION KIC 33 Key snd ooo owet Gees qe ene desees 33 Ignition Key Removal llle 33 Immobilizer Sentry Key sescca pere llle 35 Infant Restraint eesi 66030803 n s 74 Information Center Vehicle lel 163 Instrument Cluster 0000 eee 155 Instrument Panel and Controls 153 Instrument Panel Cover 0 0 0000 eens 303 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 304 Interior Appeara
71. RSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Front Seats Forward Rearward Adjustment Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Your vehicle may be equipped with either an adjusting vehicle handle or adjusting bar that is located at the front of the seats near the floor WARNING e It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 030935938 Adjusting Handle es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 While sitting in the seat lift up on the adjusting handle or bar and move the seat forward or rearward Release the adjusting handle or bar once the desired position is reached Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING e Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death e Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poo
72. S malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163
73. TARTING AND OPERATING ME Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC cor rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteering or understeering condi tion Vehicle power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position NOTE The ESC Off switch is located on the instrument panel WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploit
74. U Y PORRO RR 106 Memory Feature secer eat assess tarani ss 117 ll BLUE amp ME HANDS FREE Heated Seats If Equipped 118 CO ON e E E Ropa ee oe O Head Restraints 000040 119 Overview eee es 106 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se E TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 121 BM WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 128 B LIGHTS soir hu YE RE SoS Meee ews 123 Front Windshield Wiper Operation 128 Multifunction Lever 0000 123 Rear Windshield Wiper 130 Headlights sosar hP E EpR Tg 123 Mi TILT STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED 131 High Beams 4 3 i224 eEpLERS I S E E banisset 124 BM ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 4255322 132 Blash Io Pass occ cudaieg at cate koa E 124 TO ACHVAtC s v3 us dvd hp RR VE RR des 133 Parking Lights 00000 124 To Set A Desired Speed iles 133 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 124 To Deactivate os ess eh Rs 133 T ri Signals ses etm Fe E Es 124 To Resume Speed 0000000 134 Lane Change Assist ser a eee 125 To Vary The Speed Setting 134 Follow Me Home Headlight Delay 125 To Accelerate For Passing 134 Interior Lights as dris eneas 0 00 00 0000 126 W REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED
75. UMENT PANEL ME Menu MENU Button Functions Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu function Use the A or V buttons to scroll through the menu functions To change the setting of the selected function use the or f buttons The current status of the selected function appears on the display The functions managed by the Menu are e Speech Volume e Aux Audio Offset e Radio Off e Sat ID e SiriusXM Telephone Number e System Reset e Speed Volume On Volume Limit Press the MENU button again to exit the Menu function Speed Volume Function If Equipped This function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of the car turning up the volume when the speed increases to maintain the ratio with the noise level inside the passenger compartment To activate deactivate the function use the buttons The wording Speed volume appears on the display followed by the current status of the function Off function deactivated Low function activated low sensitivity e High function activated high sensitivity en UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 On Volume Limit This function makes it possible to activate deactivate the maximum volume limit when turning the radio on The display shows the function status e On volume limit on when the radio is turned on the volume level will be If the volume level is equal to or higher than the maximum value the radio will come on a
76. UPHOLDERS For the driver and front passenger cupholders are lo cated on the floor console between the front seats UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 For rear passengers there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats 035135889 Front Cupholders 035135891 Rear Cupholders 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BEEEEEEEEEREMARMAMMMAMMENEEEE NN STORAGE CARGO AREA FEATURES Glove Box Compartment The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow The glove box is located on the right side of the instru iHcrensed cate capacity ment panel Pull outward on the door latch to open the Push down the release button located at the outboard glove box Push the glove box door upward to close it top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area When returning the seatback to its upright position push rearward until the seatback is properly latched 035235948 Glove Box Compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 030972410 Rear Seat Release Buttons Folded Rear Seats 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located in the the heating elements center of the instrument panel below the radio e Use care when
77. URES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles in the horizontal direction from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 55 in 140 cm from the center of the rear fascia bumper and up to 24 in 60 cm from the comers of the rear fascia bumper depending on the location type and orientation of the obstacle If several obstacles are detected the Rear Park Assist system indicates the nearest obstacle The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corresponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the underside of the car during the parking maneuver Rear Park Assist Alerts If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE is selected an audible alert is activated The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the dis tance from the obstacle Pulses emitted in quick succes sion indicate the presence of a very close obstacle A continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12 in 30 cm away rs UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION An obstacle is present within the sensors field of view Obstacle Dist
78. act It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s service contract If you purchased a ser vice contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to the contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle An authorized studio has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns es YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 327 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi tion certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and market REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe t
79. aired TDD TTY To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY 326 Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s service contr
80. airflow Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode NOTE The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear 9 Blower Control Down Button There are 12 blower speeds The blower speed decreases as you press this button Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 10 Temperature Control Down Button Provides temperature down control Push the button for cooler temperature settings 11 Climate Control ON OFF Button Press and release to turn the Climate Control ON or OFF 12 Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting The indicator illuminates when ON 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME NOTE When in Defrost mode the Recirculation button will flash if pressed This indicates that you can not proceed to this mode due to fogging risk When the Auto indicator is on and the Recirculation indicator is off the Recirculation is in AUTO mode If the Recirculation indicator is on the Recirculation setting is manual and Recirculation is on Automatic Operation 1 Press the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature Control ATC Panel the indicator will illuminate when on 2 Next adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the temperature con trol buttons Once the desired temperature is dis played the sy
81. amaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Defla tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure before continuing If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn off the TIREFIT kit 2 Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the instru ment panel ee WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 3 Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Vehicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug 8 may get hot after use so it should be handled carefully e Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 can result in sealant con tacting your skin clothing and the vehicle s inte rior It can also result in sealant contacting internal TIREFIT kit components which may cause perma nent damage to the kit D Drive Vehicle Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire drive the vehicle 5 miles 8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat
82. ance Failure Sensor or System failures Audible signal dashboard loudspeaker e Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the distance decreases Emits continuous tone at 12 in 30 cm e Adjustable volume level Refer to Menu Functions for further information Visual Signal instrument panel Icon appears on display Message is displayed on multifunction display where provided While audible signals are emitted the audio system is not muted The audible signal is cut out immediately if the distance increases The tone cycle remains constant if the distance measured by the inner sensors is constant If this condi tion occurs for the external sensors the signal is cut off after 3 seconds stopping warnings during maneuvers parallel to walls 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths In washing stations clean sensors quickly keeping the va por jet high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 in 10 cm from the sensors Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could damage the sensors Park Assist System Usage Precautions NOTE e Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the rear bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist system operating properly Jack
83. ans The Manual Park Release will be reset automatically once the vehicle is restarted 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ME TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Rear NOT ALLOWED Front OK Flatbed ALL OK This vehicle must be towed on a flatbed truck or vehicle trailer 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 position not the ACC position If the ignition key is unavailable or the battery is dis charged see Manual Park Release in What To Do In Emergencies for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION DO NOT use sling type equipment when towing When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ll UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT 283 M REPLACEMENT PARTS 00 284 B STUDIO SERVICE sz ences binei niea 284 Bl MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 285 Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems sess 286 Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems
84. ar area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interfer ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle s electronic systems Chrysler Group LLC lil 13BEV24 126 AB 2nd Edition Printed in U S A
85. art of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and air conditioning perfor mance tests CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician system as the chemicals can damage your air condi tioning components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet easy opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating e
86. artment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers In addition the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column 022673524 Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front 3 Knee Bolster Air Bags 2 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag NOTE The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to new Federal regulations for Ad vanced Air Bags THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to allow the air bags to have different inflation levels based on several factors including the severity and type of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC are located above the side windows The trim covering the SABIC is labeled SRS AIRBAG 60 THINGS TO KNOW BE
87. assenger side convex mirror Power Mirror Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Spotter Mirror If Equipped Folding Mirrors Some models are equipped with a driver s side spotter The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to mirror The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage The visibility on the driver s side of the vehicle mirror has three detent positions full forward normal and full rearward 3 Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information 030436592 Spotter Mirror 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Sun Visors The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the headliner near the front windshield The sun visor can be rotated downward or up against the door glass Both sun visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors 030436593 Sun Visor Passenger Side Shown BLUE amp ME HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION IF EQUIPPED Overview Windows Mobile based FIAT BLUE amp ME is a per sonal telematic system enabling you to use communica tion and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car The BLUE amp ME system installed on your car is equipped with a hand
88. at belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 2 Air Bag Warning Light e If this light turns on while driving have the ry system inspected at an authorized studio as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Re straints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 3 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the Brake Warning Light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the brake system reservoir mH The light will remain on until the cause is corrected BRAKE If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is necessary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
89. at when the order is placed the ESN are correct If any of the ESN numbers are not entered correctly then the SiriusXM subscription will not be able to be transferred to the new radio and will not be active when installed in the customer s vehicle To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the display or visit the provider online errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its use in vehicles SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trade marks of SiriusXM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription sold sepa rately after trial subscription included with vehicle pur chase Prices and programming are provided by Siri usXM and are subject to change Subscriptions governed by Terms amp Conditions available at sirius com service terms SiriusXM Radio U S service only avail able to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States D C amp PR Visit www sirius com ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Sirius Subscription Issues When Replacing A Sirius Radio When a radio needs to be replaced the studio will need the SIRIUS information to order a new radio even if the SIRIUS subscription has lapsed The ESN number con tains 12 digits The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec tronic Serial Number ESN from FIAT 500 NAFTA model radios To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module tune to Channel
90. ation S p A used under license by Chrysler Group LLC Copyright O 2012 Chrysler Group LLC e SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 2 10 INTRODUCTION ca b2sieteiecsudcs eai p eea de ta tor doute en Rida Cea 3 HEN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE isses 9 I UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2 0 0 0 seen eee eens 99 mm UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ien 151 4 STARTING AND OPERATING a ua Douda ERE PEELE THEE e D Ear a pa ee RH 207 mm WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES i cipe so ede c a RP Y IS R aCG R UR B RU Rd d 263 m MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 2 93 554p dunes hen ERE ThE WOSIUI SU EUER Qu 281 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 4 6uid tud re S PR ERE S CE ta ora UR Stan de do bag 317 m IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 46er ERRARE REX RERET enaweness 323 9 INDEX RA 333 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS B INTRODUCTION 0000 4 Hi VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 7 ll HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 5 BI VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 8 ll WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 7 4 INTRODUCTION Se INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT 500e Be assured that your 500e represents an elegant marriage of technology and Italian styling that is as good for the environment as is fun to drive This Owner s Manual has been prepared with the assis tan
91. ator The indicator is made up of five lights that are mounted to the center of the instrument panel NOTE In the event of an error in the charging process the outer two lights will blink Number Of Indicator Percent Of Battery Lights Illuminated Charge 1 Light 0 20 2 Lights 21 40 3 Lights 41 60 4 Lights 61 80 5 Lights 81 100 Visual Charge Indicator E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys and the autho rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter with an integrated key To use the mechanical key simply press the mechanical key release button Ignition Key Removal 1 Place the transmission in PARK 2 Rotate the key to the OFF LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder T Mechanical Key Release Button 020235839 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ss WARNING Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake place the transmission into PARK and remove the Key Fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing chil
92. based on U S design standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example P215 65R15 95H European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric e tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Ex ample T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT ee STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspe
93. between the back of the occupant s head and the Reactive Head Restraint 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE M To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head The Reactive Head Restraints will automatically return to restraint To lower the head restraint press the push their normal position following a rear impact If the button located at the base of the head restraint and push Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal downward on the head restraint position see your authorized studio immediately NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized studio WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a 030936524 AD g ae collision and could result in serious injury or death Push Button ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Rear Head Restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head re straint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push down ward on the head restraint Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for information on tether routing 030936590 4
94. bility to steer the vehicle manually ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as possible If the Steering icon is flashing it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized studio for service It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance If the Steering icon is displayed and the POWER STEER ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP message is displayed on the EVIC screen they indicate that extreme steering maneu vers may have occurred which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system Once driving conditions are safe pull over and let the vehicle idle for a few moments until the icon and message turn off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information 222 STARTING AND OPERATING Se If the Steering icon is displayed and the SERVICE POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF message is displayed the EVIC screen they indicate the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized studio for service Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Even if the power steering assistance is no longer operational it is still possible to steer the vehicle Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort especially at low speeds and during parking maneuvers If the condition persists
95. by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law en forcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ss Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every Canadian province requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a lab
96. ce of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation understanding and maintenance of your 500e It is supplemented by Warranty Informa tion and various customer oriented documents Please take the time to read these publications carefully Follow ing the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity e the range of additional services available to FIAT Group Automobiles customers NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized studio knows your vehicle best has factory trained techni cians and genuine parts and cares about your satisfaction a INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbol
97. cle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respira tory irritation Flush immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Continued 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sx ground This will provide the best positioning of the kit SS INING ini Conriined when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and e TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to an allergic reaction or rash consult a physician place the valve stem in this position before proceeding immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce 3 Place the transmission in PARK auto transmission or in Gear manual transmission and turn Off the ignition vomiting Consult a physician immediately 4 Set the parking brake Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT B Setting Up To Use TIREFIT A Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT 1 Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to the Sealant Mode posi
98. cle and hit someone or something Only shift the transmis sion into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is in ready mode Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is removed the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always remove the igni tion key and lock your vehicle Continued Continued 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING Continued e 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 range buttons Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle REVERSE NEUTRAL The vehicle may be started in this gear range Apply the parking brake and place the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill
99. combined weight of the driver and pas XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here 240 STARTING AND OPERATING M 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 700 Ibs 317 kg and there will be four 150 Ib 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 100 lbs 45 kg since 4 x 150 600 and 700 600 100 Ibs 45 kg Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 70
100. crease values during settings When opening one of the front doors the EVIC display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers covered if equipped for a few seconds Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Setup Menu The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a cycle Press the and buttons to access the different options and settings setup The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU ESC button Single presses on the or buttons will scroll through the setup menu options The menu in cludes the following functions Charging Schedule e Set Date e Set Time e Standard Units e Languages 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME e e e e e e e Audio Display Battery Display Auto Door Lock Remote Unlock Daytime Running Lights Button Volume Hill Start Assist Stored Warning Connectivity ID Restore Factory Settings Exit Menu Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu 1 Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the main menu option to set 2 Press the or button by single presses to select the new setting 3 Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the main menu option previ ously selected Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub menu 1 Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first submenu option 2 Press the or button by single presses to scroll thro
101. ct ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 234 STARTING AND OPERATING Se EXAMPLE Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E E G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire ee STARTING AND OPERATING 235 Tire Identification Number TIN Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mo
102. ctory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 243 WARNING Continued Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance resulting in lower driving ranges Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressu
103. d If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintain ing servicing and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles vehicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts ee F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 329 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshoot ing and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac quaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles ve hicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications capa bilities and safety tips e Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or e Visit u
104. d placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warn ing Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light illuminates you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 33 psi 227 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi 193 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 24 psi 165 kPa This tire pressure is low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi 193 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still be on In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value ee STARTING AND OPERATING 255 CAUTION NOTE e f h E The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care s Lhe TEMS has BEEN ophoized SUC Ke ongum and maintenance o
105. de Select Knob 5 is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode Press the Power Button 4 to turn On the TIREFIT kit 2 Connect the Power Plug 8 to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle if available Make sure the vehicle is on before turning ON the TIREFIT kit 3 The Sealant Bottle 1 may be empty due to previous use Call for assistance 270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EE NOTE If the Mode Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 can read as high as 70 psi 5 Bar The Pressure Gauge 3 will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi 5 Bar to the actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi ately after the Sealant Bottle 1 is empty Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes The tire is too badly d
106. discharged 12 Volt battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully 274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump Start follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood precautions compartment under the compartment cover To access the ENDE ure WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur Icd 060872420 Battery Posts 1 Positive Post Covered With Protective Cap 2 Negative Post en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades e Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
107. dren 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 shift buttons 020236009 Ignition Switch Positions 1 STOP OFF LOCK 3 AVV START 2 MAR ACC ON RUN Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could oper ate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING Continued Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up To lock the door turn the key to the right To unlock the door turn the key to the left Refer to Body Lubrication in Maintaining Your Vehicle for maintenance information Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF LOCK sounds a signal to remove the key SENTRY KEYG The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unau thorized vehicle operation by disabling the starting sys tem The system does
108. e Radio Program Types Program Types can be selected by pressing the A or V buttons The Program Type will change to the next category and the radio will then tune to first station in that program type Pressing 4 or P buttons will tune to only the stations in that program type Pressing the A or V buttons until All is displayed will nm allow normal tuning to all stations The Program Types available are All Pop Rock Electronic Dance Hip Hop R amp B Country Christian Jazz Standards Classical Latin World Sports Enter tainment Talk News NPR Comedy Family amp Health Religion Traffic Weather You can find the SiriusXM M current terms and condi tions at http www sirius com 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME CAUTION Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any Re Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with their radio Following expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re subscribe Press the UP DOWN button to scroll through the Menu Functions and the Left Right button to change the selected Set up Menu function Write down the Electronic Serial Number ESN for your receiver To retrieve the Electronic Serial Number of Siri usXM Satellite Receiver Module tune to Channel 0 Make sure th
109. e center position using the inner LATCH lower anchorages N A E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage No Never share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages use the seat belt to in stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor ages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be removed Yes all 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are e found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along gap between the seatback and seat cushion LATCH Anchorages Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition there are tether strap anchorages 3 a behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat
110. e display will show CD Reading If no MP3 files are detected the radio will resume playing the audio session from the point where it was interrupted Display Information ID3 Tag Information Display In addition to the information relating to the time elapsed folder name and file name the radio is also capable of displaying ID3 TAG information relating to Title Track Artist and Author When one of the ID3 TAG pieces of information is chosen to be displayed Title Artist Album and this informa tion has not been recorded for the track played the text UNKNOWN will be displayed for that field Selection Of Next Previous Folder Press the A button to select a next folder or the V but ton to select the previous folder The display will show the number of the folder The folders are selected cyclically The first folder is selected after the last folder and vice versa If no other folder track is selected in the next 2 seconds the first track on the new folder will be played At that moment selected the last track in the folder is playing the next folder will be played 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME Structure Of The Folders The radio with MP3 player e Recognizes only the folders that effectively contain MP3 format files e If the MP3 files on a CD ROM are structured in sub folders their structure is compressed to a single level structure where the sub folders are taken to the level of the main f
111. e harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 Weak battery in RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is from one to two years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1 Press the mechanical key release button and release 2 Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob the mechanical key to access the battery case screw using a small screwdriver located on the side of the Key Fob 021441822 020235839 Key Fob Screw Location Mechanical Key Release Button THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 3 Take out the battery case Remove and replace the DOOR LOCKS battery observing its polarity The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle If the door handle is pushed a red l
112. e soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve hicle read the installation instructions carefully Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly FUSES Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module BCM and is located on the driver s side under the instrument panel MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Ve Cav Pide Mini c ity Fuse puse Description Num ber 1 F12 7 Amp
113. e than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint you may have trouble tightening the seat belt If this happens discon nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restraint If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still cannot make the child restraint installation tight try a different seating position ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Anchorage the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram 1 Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position see the charts above move the child restraint to another
114. ective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing e Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water 300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care e If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint
115. ed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others ee STARTING AND OPERATING 229 ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in On mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as noted below Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESC on again momentarily press the switch again This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the switch Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion WARNING When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC has been disabled and the ESC Off Indicator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally When in Partial Off mode the enhanced vehic
116. el certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada s website for additional information http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index 53 htm WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size Height Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint facing rearward in the rear seat of the vehicle Small Children Children who are at least two years old or who have out grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat
117. emove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is incorporated into the door handle Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle indicating locked when the door is closed the door will lock NOTE To prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key 021835847 Driver Power Door Lock Handle Autoclose If Equipped When enabled the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h To change the current setting refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor dance with local laws POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel below the climate controls which operate the driver and passenger door windows The window con trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ign
118. en 6 Plug the EVSE into the charge receptacle Push the EVSE in firmly until it is completely engaged if not completely engaged the vehicle may not charge EVSE Charge Coupler 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE 7 When charging is complete or the vehicle needs to be unplugged remove the EVSE by pushing the button on the connector and pull firmly to remove it from the charge receptacle The vehicle will initiate the charging cycle automati cally when all the conditions are satisfied The vehicle charge indicator will show the pattern for charging 8 Close the charge receptacle door charging 120V estimated charge complete in 1h 5min N 112345 mi Bishi Wi 75 A h R le D Charge Indicator eunte a i Eder en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE In the event of an error in the charging process the AC power to the vehicle will stop and a red indicator will illuminate on the EVSE Keep the door for the charge receptacle closed when not in use Vehicle Charge Indicators Instrument Cluster Indicator There is a state of charge indicator located on the instrument cluster The charge indicator is a gauge that displays with progressive color indication the current state of charge for the high voltage battery with the percentage value located at the bottom of the gauge 123456 mi State Of Charge Indicator 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHI
119. eriods Do not stick labels on the CD surface or write on the recorded surface with pencils or pens Do not use CDs that are very scratched flawed distorted etc Using discs like these will result in malfunctions or damage to the player The use of original CD media is required for the best quality audio production Correct operation is not guaranteed when CD R RW media are used that were not correctly burned and or with a maximum capacity above 650 Mb Do not use commercially available protective sheets for CDs or discs with stabilizers etc as they could get stuck in the internal mechanism and damage the disc 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME If a copy protected CD is used it may take a few seconds before the system starts to play it The CD player cannot be guaranteed to play all protected discs The fact that the CD is protected from being copied is often shown in very small letters or is difficult to read on the actual CD cover where it may be for example COPY CON TROL COPY PROTECTED THIS CD CANNOT BE PLAYED ON A PC MAC The CD player is capable of reading most compression systems currently in use following the development of these systems the reading of all compression formats is not guaranteed Technical Specifications The complete system consists of e e Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers one speaker in each of the front doors Two 22 mm diameter tweeter speaker
120. erior lights can be set to three different positions Off Left Position Center Position On Right There are four different modes of operation that can be Position activated in this position Interior Light Timing Center Position Using the switch on the left overhead press the switch to e When one door is opened a 3 minute timer is activated the right from its center position and the lights are always on Press the switch to the left from its center position and the lights are always off Leave the switch in the center position and the lights are turned on and off when the doors are opened or closed The switch on the right side of the overhead console controls the map or reading function of the lights Press the switch to the right to turn on the right light and press the switch to the left to turn on the left light e When the key is removed from the ignition within two minutes of the ignition being turned off a 10 sec ond timer is activated ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 When the doors are unlocked with Key Fob a 10 second timer is activated When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights will turn off Interior Light Timing On Right Position e When all doors are closed a 15 minute timer is activated NOTE The timer is deactivated when the key is moved into the ON RUN position Front Fog Lights If Equipped E M The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the
121. es Eoque n 43 L brication Body es 2a ee e Res 295 Maintenance Free Battery se came iacaa nane ass 292 Maintenance General unnan auaa aaaea 285 Maintenance Procedures nananana 285 Maintenance Schedule nnana nana 318 Manual Service e arer geal d PEERS 328 Master Cylinder Brakes o an nananana 297 Mitrors s ga n Ro rd RR Ea RE 102 Automatic Dimming sss 103 Electric Powered llle 104 Heated i214 ba do RR ROS RR des 105 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 8 Multi Function Control Lever 123 Occupant Restraints 6 6 eee eee 64 Occupant Restraints Sedan 0 4 46 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 5 en INDEX 339 Paint Care ix Seon hoe em m Sale aes 299 Parking Brakes d aere dor E Reo SS Rees 222 Passing Light 0 244 943 aris ree by RE bans 124 Placard Tire and Loading Information 238 Power Dot Loeks 2 sis a tr arreter Sie his 43 MITIOIS u3 da dpd e rura eoe gare Dh geeks 104 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 144 Steering fails eek a dua CE RU ed Ron a ie ep UN 221 Sunr Of so ii lage e e e EY RE Eas 141 Windows sued ee bes ed todd eo ed tone 44 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 58 Pretensioners Seat Belts sisse eee ees 56 Radial Ply Tires llle 245 Radio Operation iuis aces s Recreo acera 169 Radio Reception ia u
122. essure build up or your tire pressure will be too low ee STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs All Season Tires If Equipped All Season tires provide traction for all seasons spring summer fall and winter Traction l
123. evels may vary be tween different all season tires All season tires can be identified by the M S M amp S M S or MS designation on 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Se the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter Snow tires can be identified by a mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve perfo
124. ezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems coolant antifreeze and will re quire more frequent coolant antifreeze changes Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Drain Flush And Refill Refer to Maintenance Schedules in Section 7 of this supplement for the proper maintenance intervals If the coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a consider able amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of old coolant antifreeze solution viced at your authorized studio Failure to do so could result in poor cooling system performance and or vehicle damage Disposal Of Used Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant Used antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent inges tion by animals or children do not store antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Points To Remember If an examination of your underhood compar
125. g the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision CAUTION Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance Improper brake fluids may dam age the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch func tion and the ability to shift the transmission ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and prot
126. g may result in serious injury or death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h Electronic Speed Control Buttons NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Electronic The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if right side of the steering wheel multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selec
127. gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 Remove the protective cover over the positive 4 battery post 4 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this procedure could result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion 276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EE CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to a good engine ground exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle underhood compartment away from t
128. ger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitor ing Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light ee STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display a graphic show ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure tire highlighted 10 37 am 05 31 2012 low pressure 055874193 Low Tire Indicator 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle s recom mended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire
129. gh your car sound speakers Message Reader The BLUE amp ME message reader enables automatic read ing through the car sound system of the SMS texts you receive on your Bluetooth wireless technology mobile phone that are received when the phone is paired and connected to BLUE amp ME system It does not provide access to messages that were received before the device was connected with the BLUE amp ME system The message reader will also interpret any abbreviation and emoticon contained in the SMS text NOTE Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook trans fer via Bluetooth Consult www fiatusa com for further information on the list of compatible mobile phones Message reader functions are managed by the control buttons on the steering wheel or by the BLUE amp ME voice commands The BLUE amp ME message reader enables the following operations To display an indicator on the instrument panel that indicates you have received a new SMS text It will display the sender s number name and will ask you whether to read the text of the message to you UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 e To manage the list of SMS texts received on your BLUE amp ME paired mobile phone To read the messages received and stored Messages can be read multiple times To call the SMS text sender using the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands To delete indi
130. hammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of Rear Park Assist Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The Rear Park Assist system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia bumper Objects such as bicycle carriers etc must not be placed within 12 in 30 cm from the rear fascia bumper while driving the vehicle Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem causing a failure indication to be displayed in the instrument cluster ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 CAUTION WARNING e Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily de tected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected e Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before back ing up You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surro
131. hat your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized stu dio and the manufacturer 328 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepte
132. he 500e s Electric Drive System has started When the READY indicator is illuminated your 500e is ready to be driven STARTING AND OPERATING 211 10 37 am NOTE If the READY indicator fails to illuminate after 05 31 2012 you have followed the normal starting procedure contact your authorized studio SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION Your 500e uses a Single Speed Transmission to direct the output from the electric motor The single speed trans mission is operated using push buttons instead of a traditional shift lever E 87 F READY Indicator 212 STARTING AND OPERATING The push buttons are located on the lower instrument CAUTION panel Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed e Place the transmission into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop e Place the transmission into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Before placing the transmission into any range make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal NOTE 051272203 You must press and hold the brake pedal while Single Speed Transmission Push Buttons ER shifting out of PARK e If all push button LEDs are on when the key is ON see your authorized studio ee STARTING AND OPERATING 213 WARNING WARNING Continued e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a
133. he battery WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then turn the key to RUN position on the vehicle with the discharged battery Once the vehicle is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive 4 jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized studio FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved using a rocking motion Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
134. he potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side R 022635856 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Label Location NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB eS EA Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your and SABIC during impacts that require air bag occupant protection WARNING e Your vehicle is equipped with left and right SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the side curtain air bag is located Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag should remain free from any obstructions The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects enhanced protection and works together with the Driver between you and the SAB the performance could Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof D
135. he radiator coolant and may plug the radiator e This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based coolant antifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with cooling systems that allow extended maintenance intervals This coolant antifreeze can be used up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replacement To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same coolant antifreeze throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT coolant antifreeze When adding coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPARG Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology Mix a minimum solution of 50 OAT coolant anti freeze and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water and coolant anti freeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the cooling systems ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 CAUTION It is recommended to have the cooling systems ser Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against fre
136. hen operating the system during the winter months make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of ice slush snow or other obstruc tions Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service ie vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air using the high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the air conditioning system is started again STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS B STARTING PROCEDURES 1 5 5256 RR 210 B DRIVING THROUGH WATER 219 Single Speed Transmission 210 Flowing Rising Water 6 219 Normal Starting is eer eer 210 Shallow Standing Water ll SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AL M POWER STEERING xxr I RR asa Key Ignition Park Interlock 214 BM PARKING BRAKE 5 m Gear Ranges 24229 dg eke I DR d des 214 BM BRAKESYSTEM 0040 224 I Auto Park o tone edes 217 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS 225 E DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 218 IM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 226 O Acceleration llle 218 O Anti Lock Brake System ABS 226 Traction ice Be cime idle Ges a es 218 Brake Assist System BAS 226 2
137. hicle For Safety 94 Checks Salet xut s wis ba d e dr ia e us 94 Child Restraint 522 uan 404 besuercrgevyieacxa 74 Cleaning Wheels x fsx doses erac a dcn Oa E EORR ACIE AES 301 Climate Control llle enn 199 Clutch ues 640s RES REG xr eSa r5 297 Clutch Fluids o uu koe GGG Ree em 297 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 198 Connector UCI urea daba nee agile ahahereio arte e 195 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 195 Contract Service lees 326 Corrosion Protection 0 0 0 eee 299 Cupholders gt uus eas tet ae wad Manes oo 146 Customer Assistance llle 324 Data Recorder Event 0 0 0 0 cee eae 72 Daytime Running Lights 124 Defroster Windshield 0 0 000005 95 Door Locks 529 d a E ea dd ESTO de ee 41 Door Locks Automatic leen 43 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 0 000000 000000 219 Electrical Power Outlets 0 000005 144 Electric Remote Mirrors Electronic Brake Control System Brake Assist System 226 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 132 Electronic Stability Control ESC 228 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 163 Emergency In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher liess 264 TOWING essa koris r3 esc eg See EU dene dus 280 Engine Compartment see eee 283 Starting dd ud seus qu prede
138. hor 9 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 4 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat 5 If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap Refer to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil dren LATCH Restraint System for directions to attach a tether anchor 6 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move mor
139. icle anchorages Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor 6 Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufac turer s instructions 7 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child s reach If the buckled seat belt interferes
140. ie sef sepia RS 245 Inflation Pressures 0002 cece eee 243 Life of Tires uva dae Rx e RR ERE 248 Load Capacity sss 6 6 0 eee 237 Pressure Warning Light 161 Quality Grading ssi eae aes er e 329 Radial Replacement cece regaz e e e Re hene 249 IKoristo PT 252 Safety adsis e bab ig ed pe Pd b a PCR E gg 231 jd CC ELM 233 Snow Tir s lsi4g9 exse Shwe wb awa SoS Rd Rs 246 Spinning asse des pene A qnd RES NOR AS S Rn 247 Tread Wear Indicators 0 00005 247 Tire Safety Information 0000 231 To Open Hood i ese epe 121 TOWING Ls sg desee Fee eo Sha E Gne e aedes 260 Disabled Vehicle llle 280 Recreational leere 260 THACHOM she eqs a a Si a ow kes WR BO a ee qus 218 Traction Control 0 0 0 0 ee 227 Trailer owing ea dadea Ge e Rx RE RE 260 Transaxle Automatic iu sens gx RR aes RUD 33 Transmission Automatic 342 INDEX M Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 39 Tread Wear Indicators sellers 247 Turn Signals 5 eser Ey RR Hide Hed ian s 124 UCI Connector i223 ux ee ede eae eee es 195 Uniform Tire Quality Grades llus 329 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 195 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 53 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading nease aiaee ee a i AE 238 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 Vehicle Storage ee a ee a 20
141. illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on If the Follow Me Home feature is activated this indicator will illuminate and the EVIC will show how long the function remains active For further information refer to Follow Me Home in Understanding The Features of Your Vehicle 00 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 6 Vehicle Break in Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the Vehicle Theft Alarm system has detected an attempt was made to break into the vehicle 7 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped ZO This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 8 High Beam Indicator E O This light indicates that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator ESC Light in the instrument cluster will come on for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on con tinuously a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on see your authorized studio as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each ti
142. impact The SAB are marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats e No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate e Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Label 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce t
143. ion 2 AIC Button Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning A C setting Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 3 Temperature Control Up Button Provides temperature up control Push the button for warmer temperature settings 4 Blower Control Up Button There are 12 blower speeds The blower speed increases as you press this button Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 5 Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side win dow demister outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the wind shield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 6 Front Defrost Press and release to change the current setting The indi cator illuminates when ON The blower will automatically default to medium high if the Defrost mode is selected Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 7 Floor Mode Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demister outlets Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 8 Panel Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct
144. ion passing light and turn signals NOTE The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON RUN position Headlights Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up Z ward to the first detent for headlight operation 031410253 Headlight Operation NOTE When the headlights are turned on the Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se High Beams ED With the low beams activated push the multi function lever towards the instrument panel to turn on the high beams Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released Parking Lights To turn on the parking lights remove the key or turn the ignition to OFF LOCK position and turn on the headlights zb oz Daytime Running Lights If Equipped To activate the Daytime Running Lights DRL rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol NOTE The low beams and side taillights will not be on with DRL The DRL function can be turned on or off using the display menus Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Turn Signals Push the multifunction leve
145. ion the air bags will not be in place to protect you WARNING few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the air bags seat belt pretensioners and the front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized studio immediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards e It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag
146. ion must be in NEUTRAL and the 12 Volt system must be functional To place the transmission into NEUTRAL you must turn the ignition OFF and then back to the RUN position cycle the ignition then press the NEUTRAL button NOTE The high voltage battery will remain disabled after an Enhanced Accident Response Event and must be reset by your authorized studio If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collis
147. ire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the ve hicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a three hour period Inflation pressure is mea sured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall ee STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Term Definition Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as Pressure shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle s loading capacity the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door 811ad dO Tire Placard Location 238 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 5 FRONT 2 REAR 3 THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF ges anos ies SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG QR TIRE FRONT SPARE ORIGINAL TIRE SIZ P395 70R14 P195 70R14 T125 70D15 COLD TIR SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
148. it was turned off previously ESC The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off OFF Regenerative Braking Your 500e has a Regenerative Braking System RBS The RBS increases the fuel economy of the vehicle particu larly in stop and go city traffic The electric motors which propel the vehicle forward can operate as generators when braking The RBS recharges the high voltage bat tery under certain braking conditions by recapturing energy that would otherwise be lost while braking The electric power that is generated goes back into the high voltage battery for later use for example when accelera tion is desired The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction brakes regenerative braking or a combination to slow the ve hicle If the system detects slippery conditions while braking mainly friction is used to slow the vehicle The RBS can result in extended life of the hydraulic service brakes however all inspection scheduled maintenance and service intervals for the vehicle service brakes must be followed STARTING AND OPERATING 231 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 US DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 2 Size Designation 3 Service Description D Vara rg v NO 054903773 4 Maximum Load 5 Maximum Pressure 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades 232 STARTING AND OPERATING Sx NOTE e e P Passenger Metric tire sizing is
149. ith FM AM MW frequency bands on FMB 5 on FMC 10 on AM band 5 on AMA 5 on AMB 15 on Satellite Band if equipped 5 on SATA 5 on e RBDS Radio Broadcast Data System SATB 5 on SATC Radio Section 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME e e SPEED VOLUME function Customer selectable auto WARNING matic volume adjustment depending on the car speed On multimedia CDs besides audio tracks there are data tracks too Playing this type of CD could cause Automatic Stereo Mono selection CD Section hissing at a volume that could jeopardize road safety e e e e as well as causing damage to the final stages and the Track selection forward backward speakers Fast forward rewind through tracks CD MPS Secti CD Display function display of track number and on poui mp3 discs song title artist and time elapsed since MP3 Info function ID3 TAG start of the track Playing Audio CD CD R and CD RW e Folder selection previous next e Track selection forward backward e Fast forward rewind through tracks es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 e e MP3 Display function display of folder name ID3 TAG information time elapsed since the start of the track name of the file Playing audio or data CD CD R and CD RW Audio Section e e e e e e Mute pause function Soft mute function Loudness function Graphic 7 band equalizer if equipped Separate bass treb
150. ition switch Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death 021935848 Power Window Switches Auto Down If Equipped The driver s door window switch may have an Auto Down feature Press the window switch for approximately one sec ond release and the window will go down automatically To cancel the Auto Down movement operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window LIFTGATE To unlock the liftgate use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or activate the power door lock switches lo cated on the front door handles To open the liftgate squeeze the liftgate release handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion 022235849 Liftgate Handle Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it
151. ized studio Front Rear Side Marker Lamps 1 Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand access to side marker lamp 2 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the housing 3 Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace ment bulb 4 Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place 5 Reinstall the wheel liner Rear Tail Stop Backup And Turn Signal Lamps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp assembly 073310795 3 Remove the four screws using a T20 driver and separate the backplate from the lamp housing 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Sa Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 4 Remove the tail stop or turn signal bulbs by pushing them slightly and turning counter clockwise 5 Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out T Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws 6 Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp 2 Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly 3 Disconnect the electric connector 4 Remove the two screws 5 Replace the CHMSL assembly 6 Reinstall the two screws FLUID CAPACITIES Systems U S Metric Power Electronics Cooling System 3 6 Quarts 3 5 Liters Battery Thermal Management Cooling System 7 0 Quarts 6 7 Liters Single Speed Transmission 0 8 Quart 750 ml ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHI
152. lay the figures relating to distance avg energy avg speed elapsed time driving time Trip B can be used to display the figures relating to distance avg energy avg speed elapsed time driving time Values Displayed Range This indicates the distance which may be travelled with the remaining battery charge assuming that driving conditions will not change The message will appear when the system is initializing ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 NOTE The range depends on several factors driving style type of route freeway residential mountain roads etc conditions of use of the car load tire pressure etc Trip planning must take into account the above notes Distance Travelled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset Average Speed This value shows the vehicle s average speed as a func tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset Elapsed Time This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset SALES CODE RAB RADIO 041135858 Introduction The radio has been designed according to the specifica tions of the passenger compartment with a personalized design to match the style of the dashboard 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME WARNING Having the volume turned up high can cause the driver to not be able to hear important traffic sounds If the radio has BLUE amp ME refer to the appropriate
153. le 260 TPMS Warning s RYE Oth Ae ees 258 MI EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER General Information 260 i iara d ee ikde mfi idm Driving Status Gauge sistere d atasi ass 262 BB TRAILER TOWING 00000 260 210 STARTING AND OPERATING Se STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle adjust your seat adjust both inside and outside mirrors and fasten your seat belts WARNING e 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 Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other con trols 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 before placing the transmission into any position 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 position the READY indicator in the EVIC will illumi nate to indicate t
154. le stability offered by the ESC system is reduced 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Se ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator ESC Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the MAR ACC ON RUN position for four seconds If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the vehicle operating running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized studio as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel eration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE e The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON e Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if
155. le tone adjustment Right left channel balancing Front rear fader Functions And Adjustments Turning The Car Radio On The car radio comes on when the ON OFF button is pressed briefly When the car radio is turned on and the on volume limit is on the volume is limited to a setting of five even if it had been set higher when previously used Turning The Car Radio Off Press and hold approximately 2 seconds the ON OFF button to turn the radio off Selecting The Radio Functions By pressing the TUNER button briefly and repeatedly the following audio sources can be selected cyclically AM FM and Satellite Bands if equipped 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME Selecting The CD Function By briefly pressing the MEDIA button the CD audio source can be selected only if a CD is loaded Volume Adjustment To adjust the volume press the buttons Vol or Vol to increase decrease the volume Mute Pause Function Press the amp button briefly to activate the MUTE func tion The volume will gradually decrease and the word ing TUNER Mute will be shown on the display in radio mode or CD Pause in CD mode Press the amp button again to deactivate the MUTE func tion The volume will gradually increase until it reaches the previously set level When the volume level is changed using the dedicated controls the Mute function is deactivated and the vol ume is adjusted to the new level selected
156. leaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections on the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Us
157. lerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel bolts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS E MIRRORS PEPPER 102 The Hands Free Kit aooaa 107 Hm Inside Day Night Mirror 102 MAE SEATS ues nears Sete ea as dak Pte ees 114 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 103 Front Seats Forward Rearward Adjustment 114 Power Mirrors x suis dicted ad te ek ae ao aes 104 Recline Adjustment 000 115 Folding Mirrors 0000000 105 Seat Height Adjustment 116 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 105 EZ Entry Features oss e n ER e n 117 SUM VISO S 3 esce e ER D
158. ll be unavailable Operating Tips Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it s rainy or humid In most cases turning the air conditioning pressing the A C button on will clear the fog Adjust the temperature control air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to direct air onto the windshield Adjust the temperature control and blower speed to maintain comfort Higher blower speeds will reduce fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the De frost mode 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non filming cleaning solution vinegar and water works very well will help prevent contaminates cigarette smoke perfumes etc from sticking to the windows Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging Summer Operation NOTE In some cases during high temperature opera tion the air conditioning system performance may be reduced This is to help protect the vehicle from over heating during the high load condition Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions it may use Recir culation A C mode to provide additional comfort while in automatic mode Winter Operation W
159. lled Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Air Bag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is eo ry not lit during starting see your authorized studio If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized studio Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your autho rized studio for service if your defroster is inoperable Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats
160. m 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 voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle occupants 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 will activate 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 your authorized studio as soon as possible ee Electric Power Steering e 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 steering fluid Smartphone Features With the FIAT 500e smartphone app you can monitor the e state of charge of the high voltage battery or initiate charging from your phone You can also turn on your car s climate control system remotely The smartphone app provides the following features Monitor battery charge level Display available driving distance THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Check charging status Remotely activate vehicle climate control sys
161. may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger e Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag e Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC for the driver and passengers seated next to a window e Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB e Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for Children LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems For more information on L
162. me the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be on even if it was turned off previously 10 Electronic Stability Control OFF ESC OFF Indi cator Light ESC his light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol system ESC has been turned off by the OFF driver 11 Turn Signal Indicators eo 12 EV System Malfunction Indicator Light The arrows will flash in unison with the exte rior turn signal when using the turn signal lever This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle EV Sys tem If the EV System Malfunction Indicator light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized studio as soon as possible 13 Regenerative Brake System Light If the light turns on and remains on while driving it suggests that there is a potential problem with the Regenerative Brake System RBS and the need for system service See your authorized studio as soon as possible 14 Door Ajar a 15 Service Propulsion System Warning Light This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors or the trunk may be ajar The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction de tected with the Propulsion System If the light comes on or remains on while driving see your authorized studio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 16 Plugged In Indicator r 04047
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164. minate all LED s green e e e e 0 Oo 3 0 sec Once the vehicle begins charging the EVSE Charge level T 45 LED s will illuminate in order from left to right then shut off This pattern will repeat as long as the EVSE remains sec connected to AC power e e e e e e 6 0 sec If the self test is successful the AC LED the Fault Indicator LED and the four Charge Level LED s will turn solid green 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee The LED s are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one Charging The High Voltage Baitery change por peep 1 Put the vehicle in PARK AC Fault Charge Level Indicator Time 2 Turn the ignition to the OFF position LED Indica LED s tor LED 3 Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin by lifting the rear cargo cover e e o o o 1 0 sec e e e o o 2 0 sec e e e e e oO 3 0 sec e e e e e e 4 0 sec Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional information on its use or operation EVSE Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 4 Uncoil the entire length of the EVSE charge cord 5 Plug the EVSE into a standard 120V AC outlet that is properly grounded It is recommended that the EVSE is connected to an AC outlet on a circuit which is not electrically loaded by other devices Extension cords may not be used NOTE All of the EVSE LED s illuminate gre
165. n pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi Uge the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the o iis belt webbing to allow the belt to retract fully P 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the WARNING anchor point A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not 5 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assem The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of blies must be replaced after a collision if they have the latch plate been damaged bent retractor to
166. n Song Artist Album Genre Playlist Folder Button information if available in CD Media Player and Satellite if so equipped Toggles RBDS information in FM MENU Advanced functions adjustment Menu activation short button press Adjustment type selection press A or V Adjustment of values press lt q or Vol Vol Volume adjustment Press button volume increase Press button volume decrease BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE 4 Radio Station Search Automatic search press buttons lt q or AV e Automatic Search pm long press for fast forward Manual Search Manual search press buttons A or V long press for fast forward es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE 12345 Current radio station storing Long button press for memory preset 1 to 5 respectively Stored station recall Short button press for memory preset 1 to 5 respectively BUTTON CD FUNCTIONS MODE A CD ejection Short button press 4 Previous next track play Short button press lt q or 4 CD track fast forward rewind Long button press lt q orp AV Previous next folder play for CD MP3 Short button press A or V General Information e Automatic manual station tuning The radio offers the following functions FM Multipath detector Manual storing of 25 stations base radio and 40 stations if equipped with Satellite 15 on FM band 5 on FMA 5 e PLL tuning w
167. n you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed MANUAL PARK RELEASE WARNING Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake before activating the Manual Park Release Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or other means Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis sion will not shift out of PARK such as a dead battery a Manual Park Release is available Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally firmly apply the parking brake If possible raise the front driver s side of the vehicle to provide access to the transmission Working from underneath the vehicle remove the black rubber plug from the front of the Park module a black canister mounted on the front of the transmission Using a T25 driver bit rotate the Manual Park Release shaft located just behind the rubber plug clockwise at least 20 turns to release the Park mechanism The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 Manual Park Release Location Reinstall the rubber plug Release the parking brake only when a driver is in the vehicle or the vehicle is secured by other me
168. nals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of the air bag Sup
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170. nd perform the following 1 After entering the VIN Vehicle Identification Num ber Connectivity ID and your email address click submit 2 You will now be asked to fill in your contact informa tion and a user name and password 3 Once finished with registration you will be directed to your 500e owner s site 4 From the owner s site you will be able to download the 500e mobile application and learn how to use your connected features 5 Use your owner s site username and password for logging into the mobile application NOTE Your smartphone must have a valid data connec tion to use the 500e mobile application Need help with registration Please call the 500e Call Center Toll Free number below 855 261 5364 ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION Level 1 Charging 120V Requires NEMA 5 15 Outlet Level 1 charging is done by using a conventional 120 Volt AC grounded receptacle along with the NEMA 5 15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE that comes standard with your vehicle Refer to Vehicle Charging Cord for further information E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Level 2 Charging 240V Requires A 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Or Greater Level 2 charging is accomplished by using 240V perma nently mounted EVSEs and is the preferred method for charging your vehicle A Level 2 charging station can be installed at your residence The Level 2 unit and installation service is available for purcha
171. ned in the following manner 7 e Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M For tough stains apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue For grease stains apply MOPAR Multi Purpose Cleaner to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for c
172. ng through the entries on the multifunction display To use this option you have to transfer your mobile phone contacts to the hands free kit phonebook Digit Dialing By Voice you can dial a phone number by pressing the VR button on the steering wheel and speaking the digits to be dialed 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se To Call The SMS Text Sender call directly the last SMS text sender or the sender of a message received and stored in the BLUE amp ME inbox To Answer A Call you can answer an incoming call by pressing the MENU Phone button on the steering wheel e Conference Call you can call another contact while you are engaged in a phone conversation with Bluetooth phones supporting this option Call Waiting while engaged in a phone conversa tion you can receive notification of another incoming phone call answer the other incoming phone call and switch between two ongoing phone conversations Call waiting is only supported by a subset of compat ible mobile phones Refusing Incoming Call Or Ending A Call you can refuse an incoming call or end a current call by pressing the Phone Hang up button on the steering wheel After pairing and connecting your phone with the BLUE amp ME system you can make phone calls by speaking keywords or pressing buttons on the steering wheel When using the hands free phone the audio output of a phone conversation is heard throu
173. ng Telltale Light will remain on and a chime will sound In addition the graphic in the EVIC will still display a pressure value in a different color After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a Service TPM System message for a mini mum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the EVIC will display a Service TPM System message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it the TPMS will update automatically In addi tion the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information 260 STARTING AND OPERATING Se General Information tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the follow ing license
174. not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only keys that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se NOTE A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned to the ON RUN position it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics CAUTION e Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended e The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com patible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN This P
175. ns WARNING Never try to remove the high voltage service discon nect The high voltage service disconnect is used when your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at an authorized studio Failure to follow this warning can cause severe burns or electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death that you do not have to completely discharge them before recharging as with some other batteries Disposal of the High Voltage Battery e Lithium ion batteries can be recharged and discharged Your vehicle s high voltage battery is designed to last the thousands of times life of your vehicle See your authorized studio for information on the disposal of the battery if it should High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect require replacement The high voltage battery service disconnect is located under the rear passenger seat If your vehicle requires service see your authorized studio 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME General Information The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management System that is designed to e Ensure safe operation e Maximize driving range Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage battery NOTE During vehicle start up and shut down a clicking noise may be heard from within the vehicle When the ignition key is turned to the on position the high voltage battery contactors inside the battery are closed to make the stored electricity inside available
176. ns are present clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the underhood compartment and the fluid level should be checked at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with wind shield washer solvent not coolant antifreeze Refer to Underhood Compartment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage Riding the brakes may also reduce braking capacity in an emergency ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 Brake Master Cylinder NOTE The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re when performing under hood services or immediately if fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main the Brake Warning Light is on and the parking brakeis taining Your Vehicle
177. ns on the steering wheel This can be done under any driving condition without ever having to take your eyes off the road or remove your hands from the steering wheel as required by current laws Bluetooth wireless technology enables wireless connec tion between your mobile phone and the hands free kit installed on your car To use the hands free kit you need a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled mobile phone This hands free kit gives you the possibility of interacting vocally with your mobile phone while driving even if your mobile device does not feature this capability You can also interact with 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se your mobile phone manually and visually using the steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi function display 030769993 1 Mute ESC 4 Voice Recognition VR 2 Phone Menu 3 Phone Hang Up For further details on the mobile phones supported by BLUE amp ME refer to section BLUE amp ME SUPPORTED MOBILE PHONES To get started with BLUE amp ME hands free kit with voice recognition you have to simply pair your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled mobile phone with the sys tem Pairing is an operation that has to be made only once NOTE During the mobile phone pairing procedure BLUE amp ME attempts to detect a phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology within range and then establishes the connection using a
178. ns to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occu pants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert amp BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fa
179. nter of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not be able to pull out any web bing If the retractor is not locked repeat step 5 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 8 If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap Refer to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil dren LATCH Restraint System for directions to attach a tether anc
180. ntion e YES The default parameters will be restored Dur ing such operation the wording Resetting appears on the display At the end of the operation the source does not change and the previous situation will be displayed Radio Tuner Introduction When the car radio is turned on the last function that was selected before turning it off Radio CD CD MP3 AUX is activated To select the Radio function when another audio source is being listened to briefly press the TUNER button Once the Radio mode has been activated the display will show the name RBDS stations only or the frequency of the selected radio station the frequency band selected e g FMA and the preset button number e g P1 Frequency Band Selection With the Radio mode active press the FM or AM tuner button briefly and repeatedly to select the desired recep tion band ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected cyclically AM FM or SAT if equipped Each band is highlighted by the corresponding wordings on the display The radio will be tuned to last station selected on the respective frequency band Preset Buttons The buttons numbered from 1 to 5 are used to set the following pre selections e 15 in the FM band 5 in FMA 5 in FMB 5 in FMC e 10 in the AM band 5 in AMA 5 in AMB 15 in SAT if so equipped 5 SATA 5 SATB 5 SATC To listen to a preset s
181. ny electric vehicle related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Control ler ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the Body Control Module BCM fuse block inside the ve hicle for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized studio if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed The EDR is designed to record data related to E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as e How various systems in your vehicle were operating e Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded
182. o not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Continued 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se Knee Impact Bolster The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the front passenger and position the front occupant for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags Supplemen tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the se
183. ock indicator will show on the 2m door handle indicating locked when the door is closed the door will lock 021336637 Battery Case Removed 4 Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place Door Lock Handle 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death For personal security and safety in the event of an collision lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and re move the Key Fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle e Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always r
184. of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Children Too Large for Child Restraints Children 12 years old or younger who have out grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight o
185. olders Troubleshooting General Sound Volume Low The Fader function should be adjusted to the values F front only to prevent the reduction in radio output power and the cancelling of the volume if the Fader level adjustment is equal to R 9 Source Can Not Be Selected Nothing has been loaded Load the CD or the MP3 CD to be listened to CD Player The CD Does Not Play The CD is dirty Clean the CD The CD is scratched Try using another CD The CDCan Not Be Loaded A CD is already loaded Press the amp button and remove the CD ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 MP3 File Reading Personal Portable Navigation Device PND If Track Skips While Playing Mp3 Files Equipped A Personal Portable Navigation Device PND is avail able as optional equipment for this vehicle refer to the The Duration Of The Mp3 Tracks Is Not Correctly Navigation User Guide for further information Displayed The CD is scratched or dirty iPod USB MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL IF In some cases due to the recording mode the duration of EQUIPPED rnm the MP3 tracks can be displayed incorrectly pay y This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone plugged into the USB port located in the glove compart If Equipped ment Refer to the appropriate BLUE amp ME User s Manual for further information 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 iPod Or Ex
186. ompanied by a pulsing sensation You may also hear a clicking noise These occurrences are normal and indicate that the system is functioning properly ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Brake Assist System BAS Traction Con trol System TCS and Electronic Stability Control ESC All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are com monly referred to as ESC Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking Refer to Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System in Start ing and Operating for further information Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the ee STARTING AND OPERATING 227 benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing pressure
187. on Instead of a traditional transmission your vehicle is equipped with a single speed transmission to transfer the torque from the E Drive motor to the drive wheels This transmission requires no maintenance and is designed to operate for the life of the vehicle Auto Park Auto Park will automatically place the transmission into PARK if there is an indication that the driver may leave the vehicle while still in the DRIVE NEUTRAL or REVERSE gear Refer to Single Speed Transmission in Starting and Operating for further information on this feature E Park The parking pawl is traditionally located inside an auto matic transmission and activated when the vehicle is placed in the PARK position 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 movement of the vehicle 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME 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 tempera ture sensor to choose operation mode and control cabin comfort These components allow the controller to oper ate the HVAC syste
188. on will continue until the lever is released When the lever is released the wipers will return to the off position and automatically shut off Front Windshield Washer Operation Pull the windshield wiper washer lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released CAUTION e Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield 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 posi tion 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 Continued 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Continued 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 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 wind shield wiper active rotate the end of the windshield wiper washer lever upward The rear wipe
189. oning Refrigerant 294 Air Conditioning System llle 199 Air Pressure Tires pesarean 2l 243 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 225 Anti Lock Warning Light 161 Appearance Care saddir uet Aneu eee 299 Automatic Dimming Mirror 00 103 Automatic Door Locks 2 0 0 0 000000000 43 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 199 Automatic Transaxle llle 33 Automatic Transmission liess 211 Gear Ranges cies pe es RR kis 214 battery sede Yu eae cee eee eS he eds 292 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 39 Belts Seat o4 24d ERE b d REO ep Peg 95 Body Mechanism Lubrication 295 B Pillar Location ceea sae eee GG eee Gs 237 Brake Assist System llle 226 Brake Parking 1 6 6 6 cee eee 222 Brak S 4 ers Rar t ge ex ees REX 296 Brake System cascos RE RENI deeds 296 Ant Lock ABS i2eirdd ree eR pes 225 Master Cylinder oers apnene 0000000000 ee 297 Parking sus penea ie aa Ad pi tas 222 Warning Light e re eem eR A ae 155 ee INDEX 335 Bulb Replacement 0 000000 eee 311 Bulbs Light edes er bigs a E a 97 Cargo Area Features s Roe woes os 148 Car Washes xe dimt eiie Reh ES Eee 299 CD Compact Disc Player 04 169 Cellular Phone 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 198 Chart Tire Sizing sss ER SER Re 233 Checking Your Ve
190. oo loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision Continued 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se WARNING Continued WARNING e A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more e A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized studio immedi ately and have it fixed 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portio
191. ood disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Automatic Temperature Control ATC e The Automatic Temperature Control ATC allows the occupant to select a comfort settings e The system provides set and forget operation for op timum comfort and convenience e The system can be controlled manually if desired 045635854 The ATC system automatically maintains the interior Automatic Temperature Control ATC comfort level desired by the occupant 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME 1 AUTO Temperature Control ATC Button Controls airflow temperature distribution and air recircu lation automatically Press and release to select Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes Refer to Automatic Opera tion for more informat
192. or vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped for further information 23 Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs 24 Power Steering System Warning el 25 Speedometer This light is used to manage the electrical warn ing of the EPS Power Steering System Refer to Power Steering in Starting and Operating for further information The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour mph and or kilometers per hour km h 26 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light 3 This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected
193. orm a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING Your vehicle has both a high voltage DC and AC system as well as a 12 Volt system DC and AC high voltage are both extremely dangerous and can cause severe burns electric shock serious injury or even death In order to avoid personal injuries e DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES ORANGE COLORED AND OR THE CONNEC TORS e Follow all Caution and Warning labels attached to the High Voltage components Do not remove or replace any of the 500e System components All replacement or repairs of 500e System components should be performed by a factory trained technician at an authorized studio The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION e Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized studio or qualified repair center Continued 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with impr
194. oses e Check and adjust hand brake e Check function of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Chart Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals M A l N T E N A N C E S ie H E D U L E S 8 es VAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 319 ll A Mileage or time passed o o 9 o oe oo o o 2 s 2 8 2 l whichever comes firs 9 818 83 81 8 8 2 2 28 8 2 B 8 99580 RISS ejz 2 2 l Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A OrKilometers o e e ee 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 8 8388 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 sip d o4 cl co N f e N co A e ev ojo or 2 z 29 RR S8 alg Additional Inspections S Inspect the CV joints X X X X X e Inspect front suspension tie rod 2 ends and boot seals and X X X X X X X D replace if necessary T Inspect the brake linings parking L brake function 5 X X X X x X E 8 320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se M A I Mileage or time passed o o oo o e o o S s 8 s N whichever comes first 9 8 8S 8 8 8 8 8 2 2828 8 2 98 8 i amp 8s 9g8 gs SsS S S g2 8 8 2 8 E T T T Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers o o9 lololo 2
195. oster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check belt fit peri odically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an X Below Child Restraint 65 Ibs 29 5 kg Weight of the LATCH Seat Belt Only LATCH Seat Belt Top Child Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor Restraint Only Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Up to 65 Ibs X X Child Restraint 29 5 kg Rear Facing More than X Child Restraint 65 lbs 29 5 kg Forward Facing Up to 65 Ibs X X Child Restraint 29 5 kg Forward Facing More than X 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Restraint System Anchor Tether We LATCH The next generation of child safety V J 022668173 Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equipped child seats There are two lower anchorages located at
196. ot limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline ee STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire
197. oved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can damage them Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a flush is needed because of compo nent malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure Power Electronics And Battery Thermal Management Systems The Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems are completely separate and designed to regu late temperature for the high voltage battery and the electric components Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Management Systems Coolant Level Check The coolant expansion bottles provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is ad equate With the vehicle off and coolant at ambient temperature the level of the coolant antifreeze in the bottles should be between the bottom and top lines marked MIN MAX FILL RANGE 072672418 Coolant MIN MAX As long as the vehicle operating temperature is satisfac tory the coolant bottles need only be checked once a month When additional coolant antifreeze is needed to main tain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottles Do not overfill MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 Check the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Man agement Systems coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before
198. player you have to simply connect directly or by an extension lead your USB device to the car USB port After turning the ignition key to ON BLUE amp ME will start building your media library At the end of this operation you can surf the complete library and scroll its categories as required using the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands BLUE amp ME will then play your selection via the car sound system ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING Operating certain parts of this system while driv ing can distract your attention away from the road and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences for this reason certain functions shall be disabled by the BLUE amp ME system until driving conditions are secure and if required only when the car is stopped Read and Follow Instructions before using your system read and follow all instructions and safety information provided in this User s Guide Not following precautions found in this User s Guide can lead to an accident or other serious conse quences Continued WARNING Continued Keep the User s Guide in the car when kept in the car the User s Guide will be a ready reference for you and other users unfamiliar with the system Please make certain that before using the system for the first time all persons have access to the User s Guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully 114 UNDE
199. plemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
200. r height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING e Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a rear seat E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear facing convertible child seat can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and con vertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat should use a belt positioning booster seat until the vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to fail
201. r locks and unlocks with the vehicle doors 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHI C LE fl EVSE Operation And Status Information Indicator Description 1 AC Indicator LED Green indicates READY RED Indicates a fault 2 Fault Indicator LED Green indicates READY RED indicates a fault 3 Charge Level All ON indicates system Indicator LED s ready and not charging LED s turning on and off e in sequence indicates vehicle charging When the EVSE is first plugged in it will go through an initialization and self test For the first three seconds after plugging in your EVSE all the LED s will remain off 010173463 EVSE Status Indicators After approximately three seconds the EVSE performs an internal self test and Ground Continuity Test This pro cess takes approximately six seconds ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 During the internal self test the unit turns on one Charge The EVSE LED s will be used to indicate the vehicle s Level Indicator LED every 1 5 seconds until all the Charge connection status if no faults are found during the self test Level Indicator LED s are illuminated ACLED Fault In Charge Level Indicator E AC Fault Charge Level Indicator Time dicator LED s LED Indica LED s LED tor LED e e e e e e E s P es After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle s charge inlet the EVSE will continue to illu
202. r to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and failure or condition warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability 256 STARTING AND OPERATING x Premium TPM System It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trig
203. r upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left turn The correspond ing indicator in the instrument cluster will blink to indicate the operation of the turn signal 031410254 Turn Signal Operation NOTE The indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been completed and the steering wheel is returned to a straight position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Follow Me Home Headlight Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time Activation Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF LOCK position and pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel within two minutes Each time the lever is pulled the activation of the lights will be extended by 30 seconds The activation of the lights can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se Deactivation CAUTION Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel avid hold it for sore Han4wo seconds Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the i switch is in the center position or that the lights are Interior Lights off to avoid draining the battery The interior light switches are located in the overhead console The int
204. r 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 031570084 Rear Wiper Operation NOTE The windshield wipers washers will only oper ate with the ignition in the ON RUN position Rear Windshield Washer Operation Push the windshield wiper washer lever toward the instrument 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 TILT STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt control lever is located on the left side of the steering column below the turn signal controls UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Tilt Control Lever Push down on the lever to unlock the column With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever up to lock the column firmly in place 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warnin
205. r you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too WARNING e It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued Continued 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the Palling Out The latch Plate back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING e A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal inju ries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is t
206. rake pedal must be depressed to select a trans mission gear range e After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The vehicle can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the transmission into PARK first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the transmission into PARK As an added pre caution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade NOTE Refer to the transmission range position dis played on the EVIC and verify that it indicates the PARK position ee STARTING AND OPERATING 215 WARNING WARNING Continued e Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle e It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal The vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehi
207. rate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated as this may result in further damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued Continued ee STARTING AND OPERATING 221 WARNING Continued operation with reduced or no power steer CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping distances Therefore after driving through stand ing water drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes e Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you POWER STEERING The electric power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving If the electric steering system experiences a fault that prevents it from providing assist you will still have the a
208. re Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated 244 STARTING AND OPERATING M CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation Do not reduce this normal pr
209. res are indi cated immediately if they occur when the system is ON Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor is in failure condition the instrument cluster display shall indicate that the Rear Park Assist system is unavail able without reference to the sensor in failure condition If even a single sensor fails the entire system must be disabled The system is turned off automatically ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE The instrument cluster will NOT display any WARNING message if the bumper sensors are dirty Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in POWER SUNROOF IF EGUIPPED the ignition switch or with the ignition in the The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead Accessory or Run position for vehicles equipped console with Keyless Enter N Go Occupants particu larly unattended children can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passen gers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result 034164715 Power Sunroof S
210. rly adjusted seat belt Recline Adjustment The recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side of the seat To recline the seatback lift up the recline lever lean back until the desired position has been reached and release the lever Recline Lever 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Seat Height Adjustment The driver s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever located on the outboard side of the seat Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height Height Adjuster es UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 EZ Entry Feature The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry feature for rear seat passengers Pull forward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seatback dump the seatback forward then slide the seat forward to allow access in and out of the rear seat 030972405 EZ Entry Lever Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated Memory Feature The driver seat also has a memory feature which can operate in two ways Memory Function Option 1 Full Seat Back And Track Fore Aft Posi
211. rmance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions donot Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop replaced ping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire 055007576 248 STARTING AND OPERATING Ss These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but n
212. rn webbing etc 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Passenger First Row N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR e N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort ably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any
213. roper storage area in the vehicle 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized studio or tire service center en WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 5 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 assembly at your authorized studio as soon as pos sible Refer to F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace ment NOTE When having the tire serviced advise the autho rized studio or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit F Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement 1 2 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 clear in color Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle Press the Sealant Bottle release button The Sealant Bottle 1 will pop up Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing 5 Position the new Sealant Bottle 1 in the housing so that the Sealant Hose 6 aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing Press the bottle into the housing An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place 6 Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 and return the hose to its storage area located on the bottom of the air pump 7 Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 12 VOLT BATTERY ONLY If your vehicle has a
214. s United States MRXC4W4MA4 Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2546A CAWAMAA 1 RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions TRAILER TOWING This device may not cause harmful interference Trailer towing with this vehicle is not allowed e This device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation The RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Single Speed Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK ee STARTING AND OPERATING 261 NOTE This vehicle must be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer with the front wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER CHARGE The drive system and cabin temperature management features use the most energy from the high voltage battery Reducing energy draw from these features are the easiest and most effective way to extend driving range The 500e uses high voltage components to heat and cool the cabin so when using automatic climate control con sider setting temperatures a few degrees higher or lower during ho
215. s one speaker in each of the front pillars Two 100 mm diameter full range speakers one speaker in each of the rear side panels Antenna on the car roof Radio with CD MPS player With Bose Premium Audio system if equipped e Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers Two 11 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars Two 100 mm full range speakers one speaker in each of the rear side panels A subwoofer under the right front seat An amplifier in the trunk on the right hand side panel Antenna on the car roof Radio with CD MP3 player es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Quick Guide Radio Controls BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE O On Short button press Off Long button press TUNER AM FM SAT if equipped source selection Short repeated button press A B C Cycles A B C presets for AM FM SAT Short repeated button press if equipped MEDIA CD AUX Media Player if equipped and Short repeated button press present source selection BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE x Mute Pause Volume activation deactivation Short button press Button Mute Pause AUDIO Audio adjustments low tones BASS Menu activation short button press high tones TREBLE left right balance Adjustment type selection press A or V BALANCE front rear balance FADER Adjustment of values press lt q or 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE j Informatio
216. s And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system will also turn on Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors and the liftgate The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal If a door is ajar the turn signal lights will flash at an increased rate and there will be no horn chirp this is to indicate that a door is still ajar Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized studio for details ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 General Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not caus
217. s free kit message reader and media player and it is preset for future installation of additional services The BLUE amp ME system fully integrated with voice commands buttons on the steering wheel and multifunc tion display messages gives you the possibility of inter acting with your Bluetooth wireless technology mobile phone even if you keep it in your pocket or bag without ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 having to take your eyes off the road or remove your hands from the steering wheel To use voice commands you are not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your voice This implies that the system is nearly equally performing with different persons i e the voice recognition system is of the speaker independent type With this system you can also play your favorite music stored on USB device and select tracks and playback modes with both voice commands or buttons on the steering wheel This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept all interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion The Hands Free Kit The basic characteristic of this hands free kit is voice recognition with Bluetooth wireless technology With this system you can make and receive calls safely and securely by using either voice commands or butto
218. s on the Worldwide Web at www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety ra requirements in addition to these grades 330 Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE M Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not
219. s that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual 6 INTRODUCTION MALFUNCTION Uum UNES mar e 0 y QU 7 VANS ee eme cx Dm Ex vale EEE vun m s iuge CENE aman fn qp W HEATEO WRAOR WINDSHIELD INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFROST LLUMNATION nite aa meme SRS AIRBAG Gf BAS ELECTRONIC STABILI me ADJUSTABLE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM BRAKE PEDALS SPECOCONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM FOUR WHEEL 010533317 INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against proce dures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire Owners Manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears engraved on the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate on an adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the B Pillar on the vehicle registration and title Vehicle Identification Number 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death
220. s the time elapsed since the start of the track if the relevant Menu function is activated Track Selection Briefly press the lt button to play the previous CD track and the button to play the next track The tracks are selected cyclically the first track is selected after the last track and vice versa If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds pressing the 4 button starts the track again from the beginning In this case if you want to play the previous track press the lt button twice consecutively Track Fast Forward Rewind Keep the button pressed down to fast forward the selected track and keep the 4 button pressed down to fast rewind the track The fast forward rewind will stop once the button is released Pause Function To pause the CD player press the A button The word ing CD Pause appears on the display To resume listening to the track press the JI button again 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME CD MP3 Player Introduction This chapter describes the operation of the CD MP3 player NOTE Layer 3 audio decoding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia MP3 Mode In addition to playing regular audio CDs the radio is also enabled to play CDROMs on which compressed audio files have been recorded in an MP3 format To guarantee optimal reproduction it is advisable to use good quality CDs burned at the lowest speed possible The files on
221. se at your authorized studio 023140382 Level 2 Charging Station 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SS Charge Times NOTE The following factors determine how long a battery e Charging times are estimates based on a completely recharge will take discharged high voltage battery pack The battery s current state of charge percent depleted Charging times will vary based on the age condition state of charge and temperature of the high voltage e What recharging device is being used Level 1 or Level2 ttery pack a e Ambient temperatures Vehicle Charging Cord Type of Charge Estimated Charge Time Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard AC 120V Level 1 120V 15A Approximately 23 hours NEMA 5 15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE Level 2 240V 30A Approximately 4 hours lso referred to as a charge cord THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The EVSE is used to charge the high voltage battery and SAE J1772 Charge Receptacle plugs into any standard AC grounded outlet To access the charge cord lift the rear cargo cover and remove the charging cord from the storage bin Your vehicle uses an industry standard SAE J1772 charge receptacle vehicle s inlet for both AC Level 1 120V and AC Level 2 240V charging EVSE Location NOTE The EVSE charge cord is used for Level 1 charging only SAE J1772 Charge Receptacle NOTE The charge receptacle doo
222. set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 5 mph 2 4 km h To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The Rear Park Assist system provides an audible indica tion of the distance between the rear fascia bumper and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to the Park Assist System Usage Precautions for the limitations of this system and recommendations Rear Park Assist is automatically activated when the transmission is placed into REVERSE As the distance from an obstacle behind the vehicle decreases the au dible alert becomes more frequent 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT
223. slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is available on all passenger seating positions with a combination lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 2 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING e The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual e Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positio
224. sse bs e e ces 169 Radio Sound Systems sesaat seresa itant ss 169 Rear Liftgate Sedan e lt iese aeaa hame ai e 45 Rear Window Features llle 150 Recorder Event Data 0 0 0 0 cee eae 72 Recreational Towing aso paskaa d oaae a pac eee 260 Release Hood ses Dae EE Rs 121 Reminder Seat Belt llle 56 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 196 Replacement Bulbs 0000000 311 Replacement Keys llle eae 36 Replacement Parts lees 284 Replacement Tires 1 6 llle 249 Reporting Safety Defects llle 327 Restraints Child iu gates 4 eue e Y E 74 Rotation Tires 2 0 eee 252 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 4 95 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle iiis 97 Safety Defects Reporting llle 327 Safety Information Tire 340 INDEX as Safety Tipse sss haee eem sae DERG eae Rn 94 Schedule Maintenance lisse 318 Seat Belt Maintenance 0 0000 eae 304 Seat Belt Reminder llle 56 Seat Belts ces d iw be eh ag ea aie ae 95 And Pregnant Women necieta nms 58 Child Restraint s re eia gk dre eR ees 74 Extetd r sw deadce ee ta riera oe 57 Front Seat 30 6a m teed Pee ORO E RUN Roh Ed 49 InSp ctot 5 sss dr oec e ne ge ania a eds 95 PretensionerS llle 56 Rear Seat i c n RR SUR 49 Untwisting Procedure 000 53 Seat Belts Sedan llle 46 Seat ia a TEITTOETT
225. stem will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experi ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE e It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in this section of the manual es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features NOTE Each of these features operates independently from each other If any feature is controlled manually tempera ture control will continue to operate automatically Blower Control There are 12 fixed blower speeds Use the blower control up or down buttons to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select The blower speed increases as 045635943 you press or hold the blower control up button and decreases when you press or hold the blower control down button The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by pressing the blower control up or down buttons The fan
226. stened en THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The BeltAlertt warning sequence begins if the driver s seat belt has not been buckled within 5 seconds of starting the vehicle and the vehicle speed greater than 6 mph 10 km h or if the vehicle speed is greater than 12 mph 20 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light re mains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seat belts The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert amp can be enabled or disabled by your autho rized studio FIAT Group Automobiles does not recom mend deactivating BeltAlert NOTE Although BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belt Extender If a seat bel
227. system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized studio for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized studio Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with dis abilities contact your authorized studio 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized studio service the air bag system immediately e Y The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON RUN position e The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer or a
228. t and cold days If your 500e has been soaking in hot or cold temperatures for an extended period it is recommended that the car be preconditioned using the mobile application while still plugged into a charging source This will allow 500e to use external power to establish a comfortable cabin temperature before the drive and allow the battery to maintain the temperature at significantly less energy levels Additional tips keep tires properly inflated e When practical choose surface streets over the high way avoid stop and go driving and work to maintain a steady speed avoid carrying nonessential cargo be mindful of adding external accessories that may increase aerodynamic drag perform all scheduled maintenance at recommended intervals 262 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Status Gauge To help the driver extend the driving range of the high voltage battery your vehicle is equipped with a Driving Status Gauge The gauge is located on the right side of the instrument cluster The gauge contains three driving ranges e Power The needle will move into the Power range when under acceleration e ECO The needle will move into the ECO range when you are maximizing the driving range of the high voltage battery e Regeneration The needle will move into the Regeneration range when battery regeneration is active either coasting or braking 023173777 1 Power 2 ECO 3 Regeneration
229. t is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized studio can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ses WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in crease the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove comp
230. t the maxi mum volume If the volume level is between the minimum and maximum values the radio will come on at the same volume as before it was switched off If the volume level is equal to or lower than the minimum value the radio will come on at the mini mum volume e On volume limit off The radio will come on at the same volume as before it was switched off The volume level can be between 0 and 40 Use the buttons lt 4 or amp to change the setting NOTE Using the Menu it is only possible to adjust the activation deactivation of the function and not the minimum or maximum volume value e If the battery charge is too low the volume cannot be adjusted between the minimum and the maximum level Radio Off Function This function makes it possible to set the radio switching off mode by choosing between two methods The chosen mode appears on the display Radio off 00 min The radio turns off in connec tion with the ignition key the radio is turned auto matically off as soon as the key is turned to the STOP position 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME e Radio off 20 min The radio turns off indepen dently from the ignition key the radio remains on for a maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has been turned to the STOP position System Reset Function This function is used to restore all settings to the factory values The options are e NO No restore interve
231. t through a child restraint s belt path Please see the table below and the following sections for more information about both types of seat belts 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle 022669375 E THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 What is the weight limit child s weight weight of the child restraint for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Can the rear facing child restraint touch the Yes Contact between the front passenger seat back of the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes all Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten Yes In positions with cinching latch plates CINCH the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 1 Place the child seat in the ce
232. tation select the desired frequency band and then briefly press the corresponding preset button from 1 to 5 By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds the tuned station will be stored Pressing the A B C button will change between the preset memory group in the current frequency band Automatic Tuning Briefly press the or amp button to start the automatic tuning search for the next station that can be received in the selected direction If the or button is pressed for longer the rapid search is started When the button is released the tuner will stop on the next station that can be received 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Manual Tuning This is used to manually search for stations in the preselected band Select the desired frequency band and then press briefly and repeatedly the A or V button to start the search in the desired direction If the A or V button is pressed longer the fast search starts and then stops when the button is released Stereophonic Broadcasters If the incoming signal is weak the reproduction is automatically switched from Stereo to Mono SiriusXM Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite Radio Antenna If Equipped The antenna for the satellite radio is mounted on the roof of the vehicle Do not place items on the roof around the roof top antenna location Objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger l
233. ted speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET button To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANC button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in crease speed by pushing the RES button If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 5 mph 2 4 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 5 mph 2 4 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 5 mph 2 4 km h decrease in
234. tem Unlock and lock doors Assist with locating your vehicle Locate charging stations Send a point of interest to your vehicle Schedule a charge View energy consumed Notifications for charging and preconditioning events 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ME How do I get the 500e smartphone App Visit the 500e registration website https www uconnectaccess fiatusa com bevsubscribe basicSubscription jsp 1 Owner Site Profile 2 Uconnect Security Battery Electric Vehicle Registration 040973397 Registration Website Once in the registration website you will need to enter your vehicle s VIN and Connectivity ID The connectivity ID is found in the vehicle s instrument cluster To locate the connectivity ID follow the steps below 1 Press the menu button on the instrument cluster vont gt 3 A AEN INI MENU esc 040973395 Menu Button THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2 Choose Settings and scroll down to the Connectiv 3 Select Connectivity ID ity ID 10 37 am 05 31 2012 connectivity ID 10 37 am 2 05 31 2012 settings button volume XXXXXXXXXXX hill start assist stored warnings tutorial connectivity ID 12345 mi 87 F 040973400 Connectivity ID Connectivity ID 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ss After obtaining the connectivity ID and VIN number return to the vehicle registration website a
235. ternal USB Device Holder 2 Cable Jack 3 USB Connector Refer to the appropriate Blue amp Me radio User s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches Si d 045033001 Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel es UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM SAT CD AUX Media Player etc and can also be used to select enter an item while scrolling through menu The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to
236. tery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment e Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning ry Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE es If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized studio service the air bag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it sig
237. that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury e Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners e Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning e Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equipped from the factory Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and acce
238. the glove box There is a plug located in the rear of the sunroof opening at the center of the vehicle Removing the plug reveals a hex opening in the motor assembly of the sunroof Insert the hex wrench and turn moving the sunroof to the desired location Sun Shade If Equipped For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof there is a sun shade that can be open or closed To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open position Manual Sun Shade 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sx ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or START position Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating position CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced There is a standard 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlet located in the floor console for added convenience This power outlet can power mobile phones electronics and other low power devices Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty 03467
239. the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset pushbutton CD Player Operation Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to the appropriate Blue amp Me User s Manual for further information CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known g
240. tion 1 Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle s Hazard Warning flashers 2 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose 2 Verify that the valve stem on the wheel with the deflated tire is in a position that is near to the ground 3 Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses 6 and 7 to reach deflated tire the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ee WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 4 Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 onto the valve stem 5 Uncoil the Power Plug 8 and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet NOTE Do not remove foreign objects e g screws or nails from the tire C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire e Always start the vehicle before turning ON the TIRE FIT kit e After pressing the Power Button 4 the sealant white fluid will flow from the Sealant Bottle 1 through the Sealant Hose 6 and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire If the sealant white fluid does not flow within 0 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem Make sure the valve stem is free of debris Reconnect the Sealant Hose 6 to the valve stem Check that the Mo
241. tion Memory After using the EZ entry function the seatback angle and the Track fore aft adjuster can both re lock into the position they were most recently adjusted to This is accomplished if the seat is moved fully rearward to its last fore aft position on the tracks before the seat back is returned upright 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME Memory Function Option 2 Seat Back Only Memory After using the EZ entry function the seat back may first be returned upright prior to going back to the last fore aft memory position on the tracks This results in the seat back memory being set only The track will then be locked forward of its last set fore aft memory posi tion To then reset the fore aft track memory feature to reestablish memory function option 1 the seat has to be returned fully rearward to its last fore aft memory track position as described in Memory function option 1 Heated Seats If Equipped On some models the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area Press the switch once to turn on the heated seats Press the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARNING e Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced
242. tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h until the tire is repaired or replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you 272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M E After Driving Pull over to a safe location Refer to Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT before continuing 1 Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to the Air Mode position Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet Uncoil the Air Pump Hose 7 black in color and screw the fitting at the end of hose 7 onto the valve stem Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 3 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 Bar the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance If the tire pressure is 19 psi 1 3 bar or higher 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver side door opening NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Defla tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure before continuing 2 Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its p
243. tment shows no evidence of cooler or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven e Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottles e Check coolant antifreeze freeze point in the coolant recovery bottles If coolant antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottles must also be protected against freezing If frequent coolant antifreeze additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottles does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks e Maintain coolant antifreeze concentration at 50 OAT coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled deionized water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the coolant control systems recovery bottles overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the coolant control systems clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Maintenance Free Battery 12 Volt Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free 12 volt battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required WARNING e Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with Continued ee
244. touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner ee MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 e e e If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized studio has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care e e All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be clea
245. uggage items should be placed as far from the antenna as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna SiriusXM Satellite Radio With over 130 channels SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love Get 69 channels of 100 commercial free music plus all of your favorite sports news talk and entertainment Hear every NFL game every NASCAR race college sports and more ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart laugh out loud com edy with Jamie Foxx s The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy plus kids programming world class news local traffic and weather All of this with crystal clear coast to coast coverage Everything worth listening to is now on SiriusXM M A one year SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is included SirtusXM and all re lated marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXMTM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries SiriusXM V Radio re quires a subscription sold separately after trial subscrip tion included with vehicle purchase Prices and program ming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change Subscriptions governed by Terms amp Conditions available at sirius com service terms SiriusXM Radio U S service only available to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States D C and PR Service available in Canada see www siriuscanada ca SiriusXM Satellit
246. ugh all the submenu options ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 9 Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the displayed submenu option and to open the relevant setup menu Press the or button by single presses to select the new setting for this submenu option Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the previously selected sub menu option Press and hold the MENU ESC button to return to the main menu short hold or the main screen longer hold Trip Computer The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster It features a driver interactive display displays informa tion such as trip information range driving range average speed and travel time Trip Button The TRIP button located on the right steering column stalk 023173775 Trip Button Ashort button press scrolls through the user selectable information A long button press resets 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME The User Selectable options are Instant Consumption Kilowatts e Trip A e Trip B e Tire Pressure New Trip To reset Press and hold the TRIP button manually When the Trip Distance reaches 999 9 miles kilometers or when the Elapsed Time reaches 99 59 99 hours and 59 minutes the system will reset automatically Trip Functions Both trip functions are resettable reset start of new trip Trip A can be used to disp
247. uld lose control and have a collision Continued 252 STARTING AND OPERATING M CAUTION Continued Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if dif ferent from the speed recommended by the manu facture Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The front and rear tires are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other Rotate the tires side to side as shown in the diagram i 81f10b20 Tire Rotation Torque Specifications Aluminum Wheels Steel Wheels 75 ft Ibs 100 Nm
248. undings Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury or death when they are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when Continued using Rear Park Assist 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Continued Before using the Rear Park Assist system it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle Failure Indications A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system is indicated during REVERSE engagement by the instru ment panel warning icon A equipped Refer to Instrument Cluster De scriptions in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information The warning icon is illuminated and a message is displayed on the multifunction display if The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the ignition is in the ON RUN position Failu
249. unted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 236 STARTING AND OPERATING Se EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B Pillar The vehicle B Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold t
250. ure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor ages or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat while they are still sitting all the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a bo
251. 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 Only place the transmission into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is in READY mode Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is removed the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always remove the igni tion key and lock your vehicle or the transmission range buttons Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued 214 STARTING AND OPERATING es Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the OFF position The key can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the OFF position and once removed the transmission is locked in PARK Gear Ranges Gear ranges are engaged by pressing one of the push buttons NOTE The b
252. verity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear or side collisions ee THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of 2m the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or START position If the key is in the OFF LOCK position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the bat
253. vidual messages or the entire inbox using the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands The BLUE amp ME system can also recognize and read abbreviations if any e g ILUVU will be read like I love you and interpret the most usual emoticons e g will be read like Smile that are currently used to write SMS texts 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ME Media Player With the BLUE amp ME media player you can play the digital audio files stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port located in the glove box of NOTE the car In this way while you are driving you can play your favorite music collections iPod Player see dedicated paragraph under Me dia Player Functions The media player enables the following operations Digital Audio Playback you can play all your digital audio files mp3 wma wav aac or play a customized playlist m3u or wpl format Audio File Selection By Category you can play all audio files of a certain category e g album artist or genre Playback Options while playing tracks you can select the following options Play Stop Next track Previous track Shuffle and Loop track e The media player does not support audio files com pressed with other formats and DRM Digital Right Management protected audio files Non supported au dio files that may be present on the USB device will be ignored To use the media
254. washing the inside of the rear Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth window defroster is on The rear window defroster and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes heating elements Labels can be peeled off after To manually shut the defroster off push the button a soaking with warm water second time Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window e Keep all objects a safe distance from the window UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS E INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 153 B SALES CODE RAB RADIO 169 WM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 154 Introduction ll INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 155 Suggestions eese dence e e pet des ll ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION Technical Specifications sess 172 CENTER EYE roogdpitv se ene aaa ee re eee 109 Quick Guide llle 173 EVIC Control BANGS s vsacteratadie oes ve General Information 0 175 EM A ide 165 Functions And Adjustments 177 Trip Computer cccseeeeeseeeeees 167 RAO rcr 184 O SiriusXM Satellite Radio If Equipped 186
255. witch 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se To Open Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the vented position Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and release the sunroof will open fully then stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof To Close With the sunroof in the full open position pull the power sunroof button and hold it for approximately one second the sunroof will return to the vented position Pull the switch a second time and hold for approximately one sec ond to completely close the sunroof Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window A UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Emergency Operation In case of electrical failure the sunroof can be operated with the hex wrench that is located in
256. with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seatbelt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate or both Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description under Occu pant Restraints The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straigh
257. ws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C This kit will provide a temporary tire seal allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles 160 km with a maximum speed of 55 mph 88 km hr WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 265 TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the rear cargo area Q jo q 060410595 010173462 TIREFIT Components TIREFIT Location 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Deflation Button 3 Pressure Gauge 266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Ss 4 5 6 7 8 Power Button Mode Select Knob Sealant Hose Clear Air Pump Hose Black Power Plug TIREFIT Usage Precautions e Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 prior to the expiration date printed on the bottle label to assure optimum operation of the sys tem Refer to Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT section F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement The Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 are a one tire application use After each use always replace these components immediately at an authorized studio When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once the sealant dries it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free
258. xcess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumulations of salt waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing 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 or rear window Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield or rear window Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products 296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 conditio

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