FIAT 500E 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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. If a dead 12 volt
battery is the cause of the condition refer to “Jump Start
Procedure — 12 Volt Battery” before performing the
Manual Park Release.
To perform the Manual Park Release follow these steps:
•
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 transmis-
sion).
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•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. •
Reinstall the rubber plug.
• Release the parking brake only when a driver is in the
vehicle, or the vehicle is secured by other means. The
Manual Park Release will be reset automatically once
the vehicle is restarted.
Manual Park Release Location
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The Ground SINGLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift RearNOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed ALLOK
This vehicle must be towed 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
discharged, see “Manual Park Release” in “What To Do
In Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the transmis-
sion out of PARK for loading the vehicle onto a flatbed
truck.
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CAUTION!
•DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT ...........295
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................296
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .296
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........297
â–« Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems ...................298
â–«
Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Coolant Level Check . .298
â–« Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Cooling Pressure
Caps .............................. .300â–«
Selection Of Coolant ...................301
â–« Adding Coolant ...................... .302
â–« Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And
Refill ............................. .303
â–« Disposal Of Used Power Electronics and Battery
Thermal Management Systems Coolant ......303
â–« Points To Remember ...................304
â–« Maintenance-Free Battery 12 Volt ..........304
â–« Air Conditioner Maintenance .............306
â–« Body Lubrication .....................307
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â–«Wiper Blades ....................... .307
â–« Adding Washer Fluid ..................309
â–« Brake System ....................... .310
â–« Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .312
 FUSES ............................. .319
â–« Interior Fuses ....................... .319
â–« Power Distribution Center #1 .............323
â–« Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 ........325
 VEHICLE STORAGE .....................326
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................327 
BULB REPLACEMENT ..................328
â–« Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam ......328
â–« Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps ...................... .328
â–« Front Fog Lamps ..................... .329
â–« Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps ............329
â–« Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .329
â–« Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .330
 FLUID CAPACITIES .....................331
 FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS ......332
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UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT
1 — Battery Thermal Coolant Reservoir4 — Fuses
2 — Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
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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.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer 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 perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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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:
•DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES
(ORANGE COLORED) AND/OR THE CONNEC-
TORS.
• 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 dealer. The pages that follow contain the
requiredmaintenance
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!
• 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 dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved 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”.
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