service indicator FIAT 500E 2015 2.G Owners Manual

13. Regenerative Brake System 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.
14. Door Ajar Lights
These lights will turn on to indicate when the drivers,
passengers or both doors may be ajar.
15. Liftgate Ajar Light
This light will turn on to indicate when the liftgate may
be ajar.
16. Service Propulsion System Warning Light
The Service Propulsion System Warning Light
will illuminate if there is a malfunction de-
tected with the Propulsion System. If the light
comes on or remains on while driving see your
authorized dealer.
17. Plugged In Indicator
This green indicator will illuminate when the
vehicle is plugged in.
18. Plugged In Indicator
This red indicator will illuminate if there is a
malfunction or interruption during the vehicle
charging process.
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19. Icy Road Indicator
This light will illuminate during an icy road
condition.
20. Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
21. Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate amber when the
electronic speed control is ON. For further
information, refer to “Electronic Speed Con-
trol” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
22. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices. If the charging system light remains on,
it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
See an authorized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies.”
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi-
cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information.
23. Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator
This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in
one of the exterior bulbs.
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The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel-
eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
•The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off.
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
Your 500e has a Regenerative Braking System
(RBS). The RBS increases the fuel economy of the
vehicle, particularly in stop-and-go city traffic.
The electric motors which propel the vehicle
forward can operate as generators when braking. The RBS
recharges the high voltage battery under certain braking
conditions by recapturing energy that would otherwise be
lost while braking. The electric power that is generated goes
back into the high voltage battery for later use, for example
when acceleration is desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction brakes, regen-
erative braking, or a combination to slow the vehicle. If the
system detects slippery conditions while braking, ONLY
friction is used to slow the vehicle. The RBS can result in
extended life of the hydraulic service brakes; however, all
inspection, scheduled maintenance, and service intervals for
the vehicle service brakes must be followed.
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
•Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures
can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the
tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replace-
ment.
•Distance driven.1—WornTire2—NewTire
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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and
inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s recom-
mended cold placard pressure value. Once the system
receives the updated tire pressures, the system will auto-
matically update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will
sound a chime and also display a “Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” message in the EVIC for approxi-
mately 5 seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of
the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being
received.
Low Tire Indicator
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate with
the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE:With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
Range Projection Indicators
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................34
Lane Change and Turn Signals................158
Lane Change Assist........................125
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................49
Latches.................................98
Hood................................120
Life of Tires.............................257
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................45
Light Bulbs..............................98
Lights..................................98
Airbag................................72
Anti-Lock.............................158
Brake Assist Warning....................233
Brake Warning.........................158
Bulb Replacement.......................330
Exterior...............................98
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
High Beam............................123
High Beam Indicator.....................158
Park................................123
Passing..............................123
Seat Belt Reminder......................158
Service...............................330
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............158
Traction Control........................233
Turn Signal............................98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......158
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..242
Locks
Automatic Door.........................43
Door.................................40
Power Door............................42
Lubrication, Body.........................309
Lug Nuts...............................275
Maintenance Free Battery....................306
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General Information.....................247
High Speed...........................250
Inflation Pressures.......................249
Life of Tires...........................257
Load Capacity.........................242
Pressure Warning Light...................158
Quality Grading........................350
Radial...............................250
Replacement...........................258
Rotation..............................261
Safety...............................235
Sizes................................236
Snow Tires............................252
Spinning.............................256
Tread Wear Indicators....................257
Tire Safety Information.....................235
Tire Service Kit...........................276
To Open Hood...........................120
Towing................................269
Disabled Vehicle........................293
Recreational...........................270
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........270
Traction................................222
Traction Control..........................231
Trailer Towing...........................269
Transaxle
Automatic.............................32
Transmission
Automatic............................215
Capacities............................333
Fluid................................334
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .37
Transporting Pets..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators......................257
Turn Signals.............................124
UCI Connector...........................199
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................350
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