FIAT 500E 2013 2.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: FIAT, Model Year: 2013, Model line: 500E, Model: FIAT 500E 2013 2.GPages: 84, PDF Size: 1.56 MB
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Driver Behavior Gauge
•To help the driver extend the driving rangeof the high voltage battery your vehicle is
equipped with a Driver Behavior Gauge .
The Driver Behavior Gauge is located on
the right side of the instrument cluster and
displays three driving ranges:
Power
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The Driver Behavior Gauge will move into the Power range when under acceleration .
ECO
•
The Driver Behavior Gauge will move into
the ECO range when you are maximizing
the driving range of the high voltage
battery .
Charge
•The Driver Behavior Gauge will move into
the Charge range when battery regenera-
tion is active (either coasting or braking).1—Power
2 — ECO
3 — Charge
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
•Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to indi-
cate a lane change and automatically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate .
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight operation .
High Beams
•Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists .
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Flash To Pass
•Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until
the lever is released.
Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
•Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or the igni- tion key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel .
•Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more
than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and steps must be
repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
• Push the fog light button, located on the climate controls, once to turn on the fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low and High Operation
•Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the
second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
• Move the lever upward and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be activated to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
•Rotate the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper .
Rear Washer Operation
• Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
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SPEED CONTROL
•The Speed Control switches are located
on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
•
CRUISE READY will appear on the instru- ment cluster to indicate the Speed Control
is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time
to turn the system off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
NOTE:
The set speed will be displayed on the cluster for approximately 2–3 seconds.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will
increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h).
• Press and hold RES + button to accelerate or press and hold the SET – button to
decelerate; release the button to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release .
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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.
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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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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
•Push the AUTO button.
• Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically .
Air Recirculation
•Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
Heated Mirrors
•The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice .This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the rear window defroster .
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REAR PARK ASSIST
•If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a chime
will sound. The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting
faster as the object gets closer to the bumper .The chime will become continuous when
the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console .
To Open
•Press and hold the power sunroof switch
rearward for approximately two seconds
and the sunroof will stop at the vented
position. Press the switch a second time
and hold for approximately one second
and release, the sunroof will open fully,
then stop automatically .This is called “Ex-
press Open” .During Express Open op-
eration, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
• With the sunroof in the full open posi-
tion, pull the power sunroof button and
hold it for approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the completely close
position. During Express Close operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop
the sunroof.
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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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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
ELECTRONICS
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