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Starting And Operating -> Vehicle Loading for Your Fiat 500 E 4 Door Second Generation (2020-2024)

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Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear  
of the vehicle.  
Payload  
CAUTION!  
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable  
load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of  
the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.  
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be  
driven slowly when using ParkView to be able  
to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is  
recommended that the driver look frequently over  
his/her shoulder when using ParkView.  
The following table shows the approximate distances  
for each zone:  
Distance To The Rear Of  
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)  
Zone  
The Vehicle  
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the  
front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in  
the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not  
exceeded.  
Red  
Yellow  
Green  
0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)  
1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m)  
3 ft or greater (1 m or  
greater)  
VEHICLE LOADING  
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in  
the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,  
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension  
components sometimes specified by purchasers for  
increased durability do not necessarily increase the  
vehicle's GVWR.  
CERTIFICATION LABEL  
NOTE:  
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If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on  
the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and  
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.  
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration regulations, your vehicle has a  
certification label affixed to the driver's side door or  
B-pillar.  
WARNING!  
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), front and  
Tire Size  
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when  
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always  
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure  
to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,  
obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You  
are responsible for the safety of your surroundings  
and must continue to pay attention while backing up.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.  
rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle  
Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH)  
number is included on this label and indicates the  
Month, Day and Hour of manufacture. The bar code  
that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN.  
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label  
represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.  
Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of  
this tire size.  
Rim Size  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)  
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size  
listed.  
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle  
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.  
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front  
and rear GAWR. Total load must be limited so GVWR  
and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.  
CAUTION!  
Inflation Pressure  
To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be  
used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is  
unable to view every obstacle or object in your  
drive path.  
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle  
for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.  
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Curb Weight  
This vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle  
trailer with the front wheels OFF the ground.  
WARNING!  
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total  
weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle  
fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants  
or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb  
weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle  
on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo  
are added.  
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR  
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,  
parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the  
way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to  
lose control. Overloading can shorten the life of your  
vehicle.  
CAUTION!  
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above  
requirements can cause severe transmission  
damage. Damage from improper towing is not  
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.  
Loading  
TRAILER TOWING  
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.  
DRIVING TIPS  
The actual total weight and the weight of the front  
and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be  
determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready  
for operation.  
ENERGY CONSUMPTION  
REDUCTION  
Below are some useful tips that allow you to achieve  
a reduction in energy consumption of the high-voltage  
battery and a consequent increase in range.  
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND  
MOTORHOME, ETC.)  
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a  
commercial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not  
been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of  
the vehicle should then be determined separately to  
be sure that the load is properly distributed over the  
front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show  
that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has  
been exceeded but the total load is within the specified  
GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear  
or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight  
limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low  
and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow  
all loose items securely before driving.  
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER  
VEHICLE  
Vehicle Maintenance  
Checks and operations should be carried out in  
accordance with the "Service Schedule" (see the  
"Servicing and Maintenance" chapter).  
Towing Condi-  
tion  
Flat Tow  
Wheels OFF the  
Ground  
NONE  
Single-Speed  
Transmission  
NOT ALLOWED  
OK  
NOT ALLOWED  
OK  
Front  
Rear  
ALL  
Tires  
Dolly Tow  
On Trailer  
Check the tire pressures at least once every four  
weeks: if the pressure is too low, electrical energy  
consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is  
higher.  
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse  
effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and  
the way the brakes operate.  
NOTE:  
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable  
state and provincial laws. Contact state and  
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional  
details.