steering FIAT 500E 2018 Owner's Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the
least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will main-
tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels.
NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode, before
rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” for further information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to restore ESC On
mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
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injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the vehicle or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Energy Consumption
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
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•Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
and suspension components. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
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operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main-
tenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.
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MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ...................262
 CYBERSECURITY .......................262
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................263
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Display Settings ..........264
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .......274
▫ Radio Operation ........................274
▫ Media Mode ..........................274
 IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................275
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .275
▫ General Information ....................275
 TELEMATICS MODEM ....................276 
UCONNECT 3/3 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS .......................... .276
▫ Introducing Uconnect ....................276
▫ Get Started .......................... .277
▫ Basic Voice Commands ...................278
▫ Radio ...............................278
▫ Media ...............................279
▫ Phone ...............................279
▫ General Information .....................280
▫ Additional Information ...................280
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ............281
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Charging Schedule
To set up a charging schedule, press the “More” or “Set-
tings” button on the touchscreen.
Setting NameSelectable Options
Enable Schedule OnOff
NOTE:
Continue setting up the schedule, picking from the following menus:
•Weekdays or Weekends
•Start and End Times
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped OnOff
Rear View Camera Delay OnOff
ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: When this feature is enabled, active (dynamic) grid lines are overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to
illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected back up path based on the steering wheel position. A dashed cen-
ter line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch increases the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
rocker switch decreases the volume.Pushing the center button makes the radio switch between
the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/AUX/Media
Player, etc.) and can also be used to select/enter an item
while scrolling through menu.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-
button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is
different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will
“Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the next track on
the selected media (AUX/USB/Bluetooth). Pushing the
bottom of the switch once goes to the beginning of the
Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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Get Started
1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device andfeature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc-
tions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conver- sations are examples of noise that may impact recogni-
tion.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned on the
rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or PHONE button, wait until after
the beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or PHONE button and saying a Voice
Command from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your
voice are the buttons on your steering wheel.
VR And Phone Buttons
1 — Push To MUTE
2 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Receive
A Text
3 — Push To End Call
4 — Push To Begin Radio Or Media Functions
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Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)...........4,288
Paint Care ............................... .251
Parking Brake ............................ .156
Passing Light ..............................57
Pets ................................... .148
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........232
Power Door Locks ..............................45
Mirrors ................................55
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............80
Steering ...............................162
Sunroof ................................73
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................118
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................118
Radial Ply Tires ............................238
Radio Frequency General Information .....................38, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .275
Rear Camera ............................. .169
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .........................78
Recreational Towing ........................ .173
Release, Hood ..............................76 Reminder, Lights On
.........................56
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................111
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............41
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .180
Replacement Keys ...........................41
Replacement Tires ..........................241
Reporting Safety Defects .....................287
Restraints, Child .......................... .133
Restraints, Head ............................50
Rotation, Tires ............................ .248
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................149
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................151
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................287
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .229
Safety Tips ...............................149
Schedule, Maintenance .......................215
Seat Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................115
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................253
Seat Belt

Reminder ..........................92
Seat Belts .............................111,149
Child Restraints ........................ .133
Energy Management Feature ................118
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INDEX 295

Extender...............................117
Front Seat .......................111,113,115
Inspection ............................. .149
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............117
Operating Instructions .....................115
Pregnant Women .........................118
Pretensioners ............................118
Rear Seat ..............................113
Reminder ..............................111
Seat Belt Extender ........................117
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................118
Untwisting Procedure .....................117
Seats ....................................46
Adjustment .............................46
Heated .................................49
Rear Folding .............................46
Tilting .................................46
Security Alarm .............................41
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............259
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................41
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................40
Service Assistance ..........................284
Service Contract .......................... .286Service Manuals
.......................... .288
Settings Personal ...............................263
Shoulder Belts .............................113
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................54
Signals, Turn ..................... .56, 58, 97, 151
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................247
Snow Tires ...............................243
Spare Tires ........................ .243, 244, 245
Speed Control Cancel ............................... .166
Resume ...............................166
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................163
Starting .................................155
Button .................................38
Steering Power ............................... .162
Tilt Column .............................53
Wheel, Heated ...........................53
Wheel, Tilt ..............................53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................274
Steering Wheel

Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage ...................................78
Storage, Vehicle .............................70
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .210
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