battery replacement FIAT 500E 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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▫Vehicle Charge Indicators .................28
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............31
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................32
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................34
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................34
 SENTRY KEY® .........................34
▫ Replacement Keys .....................35
▫ General Information ....................36
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................36
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........37
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1stPress.............................37 ▫
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............37
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........38
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........38
▫ General Information ....................40
 DOOR LOCKS .........................40
▫ Power Door Locks .....................42
 POWER WINDOWS .....................44
▫ Power Window Switches .................44
 LIFTGATE ............................45
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS .........46
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................47
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........58
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•Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only lose
approximately 3 percent of their charge per month.
• Lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which means
that you do not have to completely discharge them
before recharging, as with some other batteries.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged and discharged
thousands of times.
High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
The high voltage battery service disconnect is located
under the rear passenger seat lower cushion. If your
vehicle requires service see your authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service discon-
nect. The high voltage service disconnect is used
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WARNING! (Continued)
when your vehicle requires service by a trained
technician at an authorized dealer. Failure to follow
this warning can cause severe burns or electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or death.
Disposal of the High Voltage Battery
Your vehicle’s high voltage battery is designed to last the
life of your vehicle. See your authorized dealer for
information on the disposal of the battery if it should
require replacement.
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
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Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw
located on the side of the Key Fob. 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob
using a small screwdriver.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT ...........295
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................296
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .296
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........297
▫ Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems ...................298

Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Coolant Level Check . .298
▫ Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Cooling Pressure
Caps .............................. .300▫
Selection Of Coolant ...................301
▫ Adding Coolant ...................... .302
▫ Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And
Refill ............................. .303
▫ Disposal Of Used Power Electronics and Battery
Thermal Management Systems Coolant ......303
▫ Points To Remember ...................304
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery 12 Volt ..........304
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............306
▫ Body Lubrication .....................307
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
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WARNING!(Continued)
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Power Electronics and Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Cooling Pressure Caps
The caps must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant (antifreeze).
The caps should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
NOTE:
•The pressure caps on the reservoirs are unique and
rated at 5 PSI caps.
• Use only Mopar® replacement parts.
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Adding Washer Fluid..................... .309
Airbag ..................................58
Air Bag Air bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Enhanced Accident Response ................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag...........................58
If A Deployment Occurs ...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Airbag Deployment ........................58
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................75
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................306
Air Conditioning System ....................201 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .246
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................227
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................163
Appearance Care ........................ .312
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........201
Automatic Transaxle ........................32
Automatic Transmission ....................213
Gear Ranges .......................... .216
Battery ................................ .304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........38
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................307
B-Pillar Location ......................... .240
Brake Assist System ...................... .228
Brake, Parking .......................... .224
Brakes ................................ .310
350 INDEX

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Life of Tires............................ .254
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................45
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................73
Anti-Lock ............................ .163
Brake Assist Warning ....................232
Brake Warning ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ...................... .328
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .159
High Beam ........................... .126
High Beam Indicator .....................159
Park ............................... .126
Passing ............................. .126
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .157
Service .............................. .328
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............163
Traction Control ....................... .232Turn Signal
............................99
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .240
Locks Automatic Door .........................43
Door .................................40
Power Door ............................42
Lubrication, Body ........................ .307
Lug Nuts .............................. .272
Maintenance Free Battery ....................304
Maintenance, General ..................... .297
Maintenance Procedures ....................297
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .334
Manual, Service ......................... .345
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................310
Media Hub ..............................113
Mirrors ............................... .104
354 INDEX

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Air Pressure.......................... .245
Compact Spare ........................ .251
General Information .....................245
High Speed .......................... .248
Inflation Pressures ...................... .246
Life of Tires .......................... .254
Load Capacity ........................ .240
Pressure Warning Light ...................163
Quality Grading ....................... .346
Radial .............................. .248
Replacement .......................... .255
Rotation ............................. .258
Safety .............................. .234
Sizes ............................... .235
Snow Tires ........................... .249
Spinning ............................ .253
Tread Wear Indicators ....................253
Tire Safety Information .....................234
To Open Hood .......................... .123Towing
............................... .265
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .291
Recreational .......................... .266
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........266
Traction ............................... .220
Traction Control ......................... .229
Trailer Towing .......................... .265
Transaxle Automatic .............................32
Transmission Automatic ........................... .213
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .38
Transporting Pets ..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .253
Turn Signals ............................ .126
UCI Connector .......................... .197
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .197
358 INDEX