ignition FIAT 500E 2013 2.G Owners Manual

▫Vehicle Charge Indicators .................28
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............31
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................32
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................33
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................34
 SENTRY KEY® .........................34
▫ Replacement Keys .....................35
▫ General Information ....................35
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................36
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........36
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1stPress.............................36
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............37▫
Programming Additional Transmitters ........37
▫ General Information ....................37
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........37
 DOOR LOCKS .........................39
▫ Power Door Locks .....................41
 POWER WINDOWS .....................42
▫ Power Window Switches .................42
 LIFTGATE ............................43
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................44
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....52
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......52
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General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management
System that is designed to:
•Ensure safe operation
• 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 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 trans-
mission as well as other high voltage system compo-
nents.
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.
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Charging The High Voltage Battery
1. Put the vehicle in PARK.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin bylifting the rear cargo cover. 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 green.
6. Open the charge receptacle door.
NOTE: The charge receptacle door is locked whenever
the vehicle is locked. Unlock the doors to unlock the
charge receptacle door for charging.
EVSE Location
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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.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 — AVV (START)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
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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 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 shift buttons.
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.
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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 informa-
tion.
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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 KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau-
thorized vehicle operation by disabling the starting sys-
tem. The system does 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.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!
• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. 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.
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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.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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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 of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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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.
Autoclose — If Equipped
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Driver Power Door Lock Handle
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To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the SET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold the SET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Vehicle” for further information.
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 unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®)
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
fastened.
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 thesequence 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® 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.
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