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5.Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be able to
pull out any webbing.If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6.Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7.If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path.It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direc-
tion.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle
Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower an-
chors or the vehicle seat belt.
1.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
2.If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the
two posts.If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around
the outboard side of the head restraint.
3.Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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Seat Height
•Drivers front seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out-
board side of the seat.Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the
lever downward to lower the seat height.
EZ Entry Seats
•Pull forward on the lever, located on the
side of the seatback, to dump the seat-
back forward and slide the seat forward.
This allows for easier access to the rear
seat.
Both front seats have a memory feature.
After using the EZ Entry function, the seat
back and adjuster will re-lock into the origi-
nal position at which the seat was previ-
ously adjusted to.
Seat Height Lever
EZ Entry Lever
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TILT STEERING
The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.
•Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
•With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.
•Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle.Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.
Tilt Steering Lever
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Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
•Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or
the ignition 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 the steps outlined
above must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
•Push the fog light switch, located on the climate controls, once to turn on the fog
lights.
•Push the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off.
Fog Light Switch
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
•Push the MENU button to enter the menu mode.
•Push the UP
or DOWNbuttons to scroll through the menu settings.
•Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU button to access
the setting and use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the current setting.Push the
MENU button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
•Charging Schedule•Daytime Running Lights
•Set Date•Button Volume
•Set Time•Hill Start Assist
•Units•Stored Warning
•Languages•Tutorial
•Audio Display•Connectivity ID
•Battery % Display•Restore Factory Settings
•Auto Door Lock•Exit Menu
•Remote Unlock
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu:
•Briefly push the MENU button to select the main menu option to set.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to select the new setting.
•Briefly press the MENU button to store the new setting and go back to the main
menu option previously selected.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu:
•Briefly push the MENU button to display the first submenu option.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to scroll through all the submenu options.
•Briefly press the MENU button to select the displayed submenu option and to open
the relevant setup menu.
•Push the UP or DOWN button to select the new setting for this submenu option.
•Briefly press the MENU button to store the new setting and go back to the previously
selected submenu option.
•Push and hold the MENU button to return to the main menu (short hold) or the
main screen (longer hold).
NOTE:
The charging schedule is based on the date and time programmed in the EVIC.
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24-HOUR 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.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
•The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction
detected with the Propulsion System.If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized dealer.
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
•This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EV 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.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-
minate momentarily.If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position
and back to ON/RUN.If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steer-
ing wheel could be increased: contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver.
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied.If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous.Part of the brake system
may have failed.It will take longer to stop the vehicle.You could have a collision.Have
the vehicle checked immediately.
- 12 Volt Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the 12 Volt electrical charging system.If the charging
system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
•We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend
you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
TIREFIT KIT
•Your vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT Kit.
•Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.TIREFIT
can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
•This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
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(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
1.Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).
2.Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant
bottle.
3.Press the Sealant Bottle release button.The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up.Remove
the bottle and dispose of it accordingly.
4.Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing.
5.Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns
with the hose slot in the front of the housing.Press the bottle into the housing.An
audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place.
6.Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and
return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7.Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get hot after use, so it should be
handled carefully.
•Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) can
result in sealant contacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s interior.It can also
result in sealant contacting internal TIREFIT kit components which may cause per-
manent damage to the kit.
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Preparations For Jump-Start
•The battery in your vehicle is located in the underhood compartment under the
beauty cover.
1.Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF/
LOCK.
2.Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3.If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1.Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the dis-
charged vehicle.
2.Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post of
the booster battery.
3.Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
4.Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good ground (ex-
posed metal part of the discharged vehicle) away from the battery and the high volt-
age cables.
5.Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the the vehicle with the discharged battery.
•Once the vehicle has started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1.Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the ground(-)of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
2.Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable from the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
3.Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)
post of the booster battery.
4.Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
•If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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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 transmission will not shift out of PARK
(such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.Ifadead12voltbatteryis
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:
1.To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
2.If possible, raise the front driver's side of the vehicle to provide access to the trans-
mission.
3.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 transmission).
4.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.
5.Reinstall the rubber plug.
6.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
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