open hood FIAT 500E 2014 2.G Owners Manual

▫Heated Seats ........................119
▫ Head Restraints ...................... .120
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........123
 LIGHTS ............................ .125
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................125
▫ Headlights ......................... .125
▫ High Beams ........................ .126
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .126
▫ Parking Lights ...................... .126
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....126
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .126
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................127
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........127▫
Interior Lights ...................... .128
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........129
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......130
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........130
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................132
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .133
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........134
▫ To Activate ......................... .135
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................135
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .135
▫ To Resume Speed .....................135
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............136
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................137
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, locatedon the left kick panel, rearward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the
hood, near the center, and raise the hood.
3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine
compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of
hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Location
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123

In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop
rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm)
approximately and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Hood Prop Rod
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories.
Battery Posts
1 — Positive (+) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
2 — Negative (-) Post
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285

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.
300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
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