lights FIAT 500E 2018 User Guide

NOTE:
•The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the
key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers
can be used to order duplicate keys from your autho-
rized dealer.
• When exiting the vehicle, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five seconds, to
unlock all doors, and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Locking Doors With A Key
1. Insert the key with either side up.
2. Turn the key to the right to lock the door.
3. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door.
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control
Key Fob Components
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Mechanical Key Release Button
3 — Battery
4 — Battery Case
5—Screw
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Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter
mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of
visibility on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate
Controls” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE: The headlights can only be turned on with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward
to the first detent for headlight operation.
Spotter Mirror
Headlight Operation
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NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRL.
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was
purchased the DRL function can be turned on or off using
the display menus. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Mul-
timedia” for further information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the multifunc-
tion lever towards the instrument panel to turn on
the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn
on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or
turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/
LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever toward
the steering wheel within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30
seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a
maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and
hold it for more than two seconds.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the
instrument panel, just below the radio.
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Push the switch once to turn the front fog lights on. Push
the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off.
Turn Signals
Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn
or downward to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator in the instrument cluster display will blink to
indicate the operation of the turn signal.NOTE:
The indicators will automatically turn off when the
turn has been completed and the steering wheel is returned
to a straight position.Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times. Then, the turn signal (right or left) will automatically
turn off.
Fog Light SwitchTurn Signal Operation
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch to
the right from its center position and the lights are always
on. Push the switch to the left from its center position and
the lights are always off. Leave the switch in the center
position, and the lights are turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed. The switch on the right side of
the overhead console controls the map or reading function
of the lights. Push the switch to the right to turn on the
right light and push the switch to the left to turn on the left
light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch
is in the center position or that the lights are off to
avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened, a three minute timer is
activated.
• When the key is removed from the ignition (within two
minutes of the ignition being turned OFF), a 10 second
timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are locked with the key fob, the lights
will turn off.
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
When all doors are closed a 15-minute timer is activated.
NOTE: The timer is deactivated when the key is moved
into the ON/RUN position.
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Dimmer Control
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by pushing the buttons on the right side of the
instrument cluster. The (+) button increases the brightness
and the (-) button decreases the brightness. You can control
brightness of the radio by itself or the entire instrument
panel. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
more information.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the center
stack. The ambient light will be on when the headlights are
turned on by rotating the end of the multifunction lever.
Cargo Area Lights
There is also a courtesy light located in the rear cargo area.
Whenever the rear lift gate is opened, the light will turn on
and then turn off when the lift gate is closed.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Cargo Light Location
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
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enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
vehicle from moving.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with great caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being charged (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle will likely need to
be charged.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................84
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............85
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............85
▫ Instrument Cluster Display And Controls .......85
▫ Display Menu Set-Up .....................87
 TRIP COMPUTER .........................88
▫ Trip Button ............................88
▫ Trip Functions ..........................89
▫ Values Displayed ........................90
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..........90▫
Red Warning Lights ......................90
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ....................93
▫ Yellow Indicator Lights ...................96
▫ Green Indicator Lights ....................97
▫ White Indicator Lights ....................98
▫ Blue Indicator Lights .....................98
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....98
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ..........................984

Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be travelled with the
remaining battery charge, assuming that driving condi-
tions will not change. The message “----” will appear when
the system is initializing.
NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving style,
type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, etc.),
conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.). Trip
planning must take into account the above notes.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a function
of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Average Energy
This value shows the vehicle’s average energy consump-
tion as a function of the overall time elapsed since the last
reset.
Elapsed Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instru-
ment panel together with a dedicated message and/or
acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the infor-
mation contained in the Owner ’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indica-
tion. All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell-
tales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
— Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault with
the air bag, and will turn on for four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the air bag has been
detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light
is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
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driver ’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the
light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front
passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Re-
minder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a
chime will sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for
further information.
— Service Propulsion System Warning Light
The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illumi-
nate if there is a malfunction detected with the Propulsion
System. If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized dealer.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and may stay on
for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then
the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not function-
ing and service is required as soon as possible. However,the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally, assuming the Brake Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position, have
the brake system inspected by an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Park Brake Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate the Electronic
Park Brake is not functioning properly and service is
required. Contact an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active
Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will indicate when the Electronic Stability Con-
trol system is Active. The “ESC Indicator Light” in the
instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position, and when
ESC is activated. It should go out with the vehicle running.
If the “ESC Indicator Light” comes on continuously with
the vehicle running, a malfunction has been detected in the
ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
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