ESP FIAT 500E 2017 2.G Owner's Guide
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•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear
and open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs
is considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the
responsibility of the owner.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are
well packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint
to match the color of your vehicle.Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain
their luster and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with
the same soap solution recommended for the body of
the vehicle.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by
salt, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium
chloride, etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice
or control dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge
and mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh
chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s
protective coating that helps keep them from corroding
and tarnishing.
NOTE: Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong
acids or strong alkaline additives that can harm the
wheel surface.
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WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
•Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,
suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic,
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away immedi-
ately.
• Damage caused by these type of products may not
be covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
• Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or
Keton based cleaning products to clean leather
seats, as damage to the seat may result.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution
followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive
type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear
window equipped with electric defrosters or windows
equipped with radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on
the towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the mirror.
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Power Distribution Center #1
The Power Distribution Center #1 is located on the right
side of the underhood compartment. To access the
fuses, remove locking screw and slide cover off.The ID number of the electrical component correspond-
ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
Cavity
Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue –Body Control Module (BCM)
F02 20 Amp Yellow –Audio Amplifier
F03 20 Amp Yellow –Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange –Brake System Module Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan –Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Front Distribution Unit
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the
mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If
you have any questions about the service contract, callthe manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract.
It is not responsible for any service contract other than
the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service
contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with
their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or
related concerns.
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Adding Washer Fluid.....................251
AirBag................................50 Advance Front Air Bag ...................50
Air Bag Operation ......................52
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................53
Enhanced Accident Response ..............236
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............236
FrontAirBag..........................50
If A Deployment Occurs ..................57
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................53
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........59
Transporting Pets .......................75
Air Bag Light ....................... .76, 122
Air Bag Maintenance ......................59
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................248
Air Conditioning Filter ....................168
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............167
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................248
Air Conditioning System ................166, 248
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .199
Alarm Disarm The System .....................31
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................31
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................31
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
...............183
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........128, 132, 133, 134
Appearance Care ....................... .252
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................144
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................83
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........166
Automatic Transaxle .......................28
Automatic Transmission ...................174
Gear Ranges ......................... .176
Battery ........................... .127, 247
Charging System Light ..................127
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............33
Belts, Seat ..............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................249
B-Pillar Location ........................ .194
Brake Assist System ..................... .184
Brake Fluid ........................... .270
Brake,
Parking ......................... .181
Brakes ............................... .251
Brake System .......................... .251
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .183
Master Cylinder ...................... .251
Parking ............................ .181
Warning Light ....................... .123
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .179
Electrical Power Outlets ....................110
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................84
Electronic Brake Control System Brake Assist System ....................184
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............185
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................220
Towing ............................ .235
Engine Compartment ........................ .239
Starting ............................ .173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........236
Exterior Lights ...........................79
Filters Air Conditioning ..................... .168
Flashers Turn Signal ....................... .79, 135
Fluid Leaks .............................79
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........270
Fog Lights ..............................98 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
....................233
Fuses ................................ .259
Gear Ranges ........................... .176
General Information ..................... .215
General Maintenance ..................... .241
Glass Cleaning ......................... .257
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ....................... .179
Headlights ..............................94
Cleaning ........................... .257
Passing ..............................94
Switch ...............................94
Head Restraints ..........................90
Heated Mirrors ...........................85
Heated Seats ............................89
Holder, Cup ............................113
Hood Release ............................92
Ignition ................................28
Key.................................28
Ignition Key Removal ......................28
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................29
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.