GETTING STARTED
Number Of Indicator Lights Illuminated
Percent Of Battery Charge
1 Light
0 – 20%
2 Lights
3 Lights
4 Lights
5 Lights
21 – 40%
41 – 60%
61 – 80%
81 – 100%
STARTING YOUR 500e
• Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before selecting a transmission gear.
• The transmission must be in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position before you can start
the vehicle.Apply the brakes before plac-
ing the transmission into any position.
• Turn the key to the START position while
your vehicle is in PARK.When the ignition
key is turned to the START position, the
“READY” indicator in the EVIC will illumi-
nate to indicate the 500e's Electric Drive
System has started.When the “READY”
indicator is illuminated your 500e is ready
to be driven.
• If the “READY” indicator fails to illuminate
after you have followed the normal start-
ing procedure contact your authorized
studio.
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