Fiat 2015 500e User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
2015
2015 FIAT 500e
15BEV24-126-AD Fourth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
FIAT 500e
FCA US LLC

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.
FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing &
Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license
by FCA US LLC.
Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................99
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................153
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................211
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................275
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................297
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................339
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................345
10 INDEX .....................................................................355
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CONTENTS
!INTRODUCTION ........................4
!HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
!WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
!VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7
!VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT 500e. Be
assured that your 500e represents an elegant marriage of
technology and Italian styling that is as good for the
environment as is fun to drive!
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation, understanding and maintenance
of your 500e. It is supplemented by Warranty Informa-
tion, and various customer-oriented documents. Please
take the time to read these publications carefully. Follow-
ing the instructions and recommendations in this manual
will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your
vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that
FIAT Chrysler Automobiles offers to its customers:
•The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity
•The range of additional services available to FIAT
Chrysler Automobiles customers
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
tion.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears engraved on
the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an
adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the
B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Stamped VIN Location
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