warning FIAT 500E 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

Seat Height
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The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboardside of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever down-
ward to lower the seat height .
EZ Entry Seats
•Pull forward on the lever, located on the
side of the seatback, to dump the seatback
forward and slide the seat forward .This
allows for easier access to the rear seat .
•The driver seat has a memory feature .
After using the EZ Entry function, the
seat back and adjuster will re-lock into the
original position at which the seat was
previously adjusted to .
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous .The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control .The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and
you could be severely injured or killed .Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked .
•Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward on
manual recliner seats.Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the
handle .The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing injury .This dump feature
allows access to the storage bin behind the seat .To avoid injury, place your hand on the
seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position .
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
•To fold each rear seatback, push down onthe button located on the upper outboard
side of the seat and fold the seatback flat .
NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward.This will allow the
rear seatback to fold down easily .
TILT STEERING
•The tilt lever is located on the steering
column, below the turn signal lever .
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place .
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driv-
ing or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle .Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle .Failure to
follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
•The controls for the front heated seats
are located on the center instrument
panel area.
• Press the switch once to turn on the
heated seat. Press the switch a second
time to turn off the heated seat.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physi-
cal conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater .It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time .
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
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Cancel
•Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the
set speed memory .
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory .
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 a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery .
POWER WINDOWS
•The controls for the power windows are located on either side of the transmission push
buttons.
• Power windows can be operated with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
•
Both windows have an Auto Down feature .
Push the switch down past the detent and
release to fully lower the window .
•Pull the switch upward to close the
window .
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Pinch Protection Feature
•This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch
forward and release to Express Close .
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Sun Shade
• 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.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children). Occupants, particularly 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 passengers are 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.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both
windows up or down slightly .
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BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION
•FIAT’s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal
telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that
are specifically designed for use in your car .
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped
with integral hands-free functionality, message reader, and media player .BLUE&ME™ is
designed to support the future installation of additional services.
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package features integrated voice recogni-
tion, steering wheel controls and a multifunction electronic display that allows you to use
your Bluetooth® enabled wireless technology enabled mobile phone without having to
take your eyes off the road. You can even keep your phone in a pocket or a bag. Yo u a r e
not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your voice .The system is
“speaker independent” and performs equally well for different users.
WARNING!
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury .It is
strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle .
Front Steering Wheel Buttons
•The operations of the front BLUE&ME™
Steering Wheel buttons, located on the
front left of the steering wheel, are as
follows:
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•USB stick/iPod® with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod® to the USB
port on the car .
• Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital
tracks selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod® is
connected.
• If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON”, BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically .
• Refer to the iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the BLUE&ME™
User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
WARNING!
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury .It is
strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle .
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
•The USB port located within the glove
box, allows you to plug an iPod® or USB
device into the vehicle's sound system.
• To hear audio from devices connected to
this port press the MEDIA button on the
radio faceplate .
• When connected to this feature:
• The iPod® or USB device audio can be
played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod® can be controlled using the
radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod® or external devices contents .Refer to the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD
for details.
• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
• Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refertothe
BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices .The USB port
also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices .
For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section on the Owner's Manual on the
DVD .Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features .Please visit
Apple’s website for iPod® software updates .
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WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving.Failure to follow this
warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster .
Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to
select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide .
• Press the MENU ESC button to enter the menu mode .
• Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the menu settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to
access the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting. Press
the MENU ESC button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release
the MENU ESC button until menu is displayed, then press the + or – buttons to scroll
through the settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to
access the setting and use the + or – buttons to change the current setting. The menu
includes the following functions:
• Charging Schedule •Daytime Running Lights
• Set Date •Button Volume
• Set Time •Hill Start Assist
• Standard Units •Stored Warning
• Languages •Tutorial
• Audio Display •Connectivity ID
• Battery % Display •Restore Factory Settings
• Auto Door Lock •Exit Menu
• Remote Unlock
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu:
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the main menu option to set.
• Press the + or – button (by single presses) to select the new setting.
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to store the new setting and go back to the main
menu option previously selected.
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500e requires jump start assistance, tire service, lockout service or towing
due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342.
See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number .
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know .With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
• The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction
detected with the Propulsion System. If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized studio .
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
•This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EV malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized studio
as soon as possible .
- Regenerative Brake System Warning 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 .
- Power Steering System Warning
•This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illuminate
momentarily .If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position and back
to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat Studio .
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance .Although
it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steering wheel
could be increased: contact an authorized Fiat Studio as soon as possible .
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver .
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•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal 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 pre-
vent 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 .
NOTE:
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 is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
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.
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 operation 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 tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately .
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle .You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately .
- 12 Volt Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the 12 Volt electrical charging system .If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system .
•We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately .
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