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WARNING!
•Side Air Bags need room to inflate.Do not lean against the door or window.Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
•Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
•Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly.In some colli-
sions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belt even though
you have Side Air Bags.
•This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs).Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block
the deployment of the SABICs.The trim covering above the side windows where
the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any ob-
structions.
•This vehicle is equipped with SABICs.In order for the SABICs to work as in-
tended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the
roof.Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle.Do not add roof racks
that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the ve-
hicle roof.Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
•Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power
remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether
to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
•Cut off battery power to the motor.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is
pressed.The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light button.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.
•Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
After an event occurs requiring activation of the Enhanced Accident Response System,
when the system is active, a “Service EV System” message” will be displayed on the in-
strument cluster.The vehicle is not drivable in this state and must be towed to an autho-
rized dealer immediately to be inspected and have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem reset.
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Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring asso-
ciated with air bag system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever
the ignition switch is in the AVV or MAR position.If the ignition switch is in the STOP
position the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR
position.After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off.If the ORC detects
a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either mo-
mentarily or continuously.A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on
again after initial startup.
If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR position, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer (if equipped), or any engine related gauges are not work-
ing, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.In this condition the
air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.Have an authorized dealer ser-
vice the air bag system immediately.
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 deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed.The EDR is designed to record data related to 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:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•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.
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LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the opera-
tion of the headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:
The headlights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight
operation.
NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the
Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the
multifunction 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 steering 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.
Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever
to theOsymbol.
NOTE:
The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with DRL.
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the DRL function
can be turned on or off using the display menus.Refer to “UConnect settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further infor-
mation.
Turn Signal/Lights Lever
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Turn Signals
Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left
turn.The corresponding indicator in the instrument cluster will blink to indicate the op-
eration of the turn signal.
NOTE:
The indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been completed and the
steering wheel is returned to a straight position.
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 multifunc-
tion 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.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two
seconds.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead console.The interior lights can be
set to three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch to the right from its center posi-
tion and the lights are always on.Push 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.Push the switch to
the right to turn on the right light and push the switch to the left to turn on the left
light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch is in the center position or
that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.
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Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is activated.
•When the key is removed from the ignition (within two minutes of the ignition being
turned off ), a 10 second timer is activated.
•When the doors are unlocked with the 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)
•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.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the
radio.
Push the switch once to turn the front fog
lights on.Push the switch a second time to
turn the front fog lights off.
Fog Light Button
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering
wheel.
NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control system has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated at the same
time.If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control system can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button.The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.The Cruise Indica-
tor 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.Yo u
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.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — Push ON/OFF
2 — Push Resume +/Accel
3 — Push Set –/Decel
4 — Push Cancel
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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped.Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the
DVD for more information.The speed decrement shown is dependant on the selected
speed unit of U.S.(mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed.Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed.Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally.When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
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 con-
stant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose con-
trol and have an accident.Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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Media
Push the VR button.After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow
the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist.
•Change sourceto Bluetooth
•Change sourceto iPod
•Change sourceto USB
•Play artistBeethoven;Play albumGreatest Hits;Play songMoonlight Sonata;Play genre
Classical
TIP
Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or
USB device.Your Voice Command must matchexactlyhow the artist, album, song and
genre information is displayed.
Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod devices.
Uconnect 5.0 Media
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Uconnect Customer Programmable Features
The Uconnect system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings.
To change a setting:
1.Push the SETTINGS
button located on the right side of the display.
2.Select a programmable feature you would like to adjust.
3.Make your selection highlighting the button.
Depending on the vehicles options, the following feature settings are available:
•Display•Audio
•Clock & Date•Phone/Bluetooth
•Safety/Assistance•SiriusXM Setup
•Lights•Voice
•Doors & Locks•Restore Settings
•Engine Off Options•Units
•Clear Personal Data•Charging Schedule
TRIP BUTTON
The Trip button is located on the end of
the wiper lever to the right of the steering
column.The trip button can be used to
display and reset the following functions:
•Motor Power (Kilowatts)
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Tire Pressure
•Short push (less than 1 second) to dis-
play different functions.
•Long push (more than 1 second) to re-
set and start a new trip.
Trip Button
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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.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT:The warning / indicator lights switch on in the instrument panel together
with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases.Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a
failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable.The system check menu may appear differ-
ent based upon equipment options and current vehicle status.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of warning and indicator telltales that
are either standard or optional based on the vehicle build.FCA reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights
– Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.If
the EVS malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized dealer
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 dealer as soon as possible.
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