2025 Fiat 500e Single Speed Transmission User Guide
This Guide covers the 2025 Fiat 500e Single Speed Transmission. Learn how its efficient electric powertrain provides smooth acceleration, power distribution, and hassle-free driving without gear changes.
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SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION
The transmission must be in the P (Park) position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the brakes when selecting a transmission gear from P (Park).
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before selecting a transmission gear.
NORMAL STARTING
The transmission must be in the P or N position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the brakes when selecting a transmission gear from P.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before selecting a transmission gear.
Proceed as follows:
- The transmission must be in P (Park).
- Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ON/RUN button once for a couple of seconds.
- The READY indicator will appear in the instrument panel display when the vehicle is in Ready to Drive mode.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
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To apply the parking brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily. You may hear a sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking brake engages. Once the parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE Warning Light in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will illuminate. The parking brake can be applied even when the Start button is OFF but the BRAKE Warning Light will not illuminate, however, it can only be released when the Start button is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The EPB Warning Light will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking brake will automatically engage whenever the transmission is placed into PARK.
The parking brake will release automatically when the Start button is ON, the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is made to drive away.
To release the parking brake manually, the Start button must be in the ON/RUN position. Put your foot on the brake pedal, then push the EPB switch down momentarily. You may hear a sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking brake disengages. Once the parking brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE Warning Light in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch will extinguish.
NOTE:
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK.
WARNING!
- Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
- When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle.
- 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 reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
- Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
- Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision.
- Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the EPB while the vehicle is in motion, maintain upward pressure on the EPB switch for as long as engagement is desired. The BRAKE Warning Light will illuminate, and a continuous chime will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated automatically while the vehicle remains in motion.
To disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is brought to a complete stop using the parking brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately 3 mph, (5 km/h) the parking brake will remain engaged.
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, or repeated use of the parking brake to slow the vehicle may cause serious damage to the brake system. Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB system, a yellow EPB Warning Light will illuminate. This may be accompanied by the BRAKE Warning Light flashing. In this event, urgent service of the EPB system is required. Do not rely on the parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
The electric parking brake may operate as follows:
- Dynamic Operating Mode: this mode is enabled by pulling the switch continuously while driving.
- Static Engagement and Release Mode: with the car stationary, the EPB can be activated by pulling the switch on the central console once. To disengage the EPB press the switch and the brake pedal at the same time.
- Drive Away Release (If Equipped): the EPB will automatically disengage with the driver side seat belt fastened and the detection of an action performed by the driver to move the car (forward gear or reverse gear)
- Auto Park Brake: if the vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h), the EPB will automatically engage when the transmission is in P (Park) position.
- Safe Hold: automatically engages the EPB if the vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition is in ON/RUN. The parking brake will automatically engage if all of the following conditions are met:
- The vehicle is at a standstill.
- There is no attempt to press the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
- The seat belt is unbuckled.
- The driver door is open.
ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE (EDM)
Your vehicle uses a Single-Speed Electric Drive Module (EDM) to direct the output from the electric motor. The single-speed EDM is operated using a rotary knob instead of a traditional gear selector.
WARNING!
- Only place the gear selector into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
- Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is in “READY” mode. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the gear selector into PARK, and place the ignition in the OFF position. Once ignition is in the OFF position the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
- When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle.
- 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 reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector range buttons.
- Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
GEAR RANGES
Push the desired button to shift into gear.
NOTE:
- The brake pedal must be depressed to select a transmission gear.
- After selecting any gear, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
P (Park)
The P (Park) selection supplements the parking brake by locking the Electric Drive Module (EDM). The vehicle can be started in this range. Never attempt to use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle in P (Park).
When parking on flat surfaces, you can first shift to P (Park) and then apply the parking brake.
When parking on sloping roads, apply the parking brake before shifting to P (Park). For added safety, turn the front wheels towards the curb.
NOTE:
Refer to the gear position shown on the instrument panel display and check that it indicates P (Park).
WARNING!
- Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
- Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released. Make sure the gear selector is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
- The gear box may not engage PARK if the vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that the gear selector indicator solidly indicates PARK (P) without blinking.
- Ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK position is properly indicated, before exiting the vehicle.
- If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
- Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is on. Before exiting a vehicle, always come to
a complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift the gear selector into PARK, and turn the Start button OFF. When the Start button is the OFF position, the gear box is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. - When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the Start button is in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
- 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 reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
- Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the Start button in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
R (Reverse)
The car can be moved backwards in this position. Select position R (Reverse) only with the car at a standstill.
N (Neutral)
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
D (Drive)
Use this gear driving in towns and on motorways.
AUTO PARK
The function automatically put the transmission in P (Park) if there is any indication that the driver may leave the car while the transmission is in D (Drive), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse).
Operation with the Start Button in the ON/RUN position
The Auto Park function is activated when the gear selector is in position D (Drive), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse) and the following conditions are detected:
- Seat belt not fastened
- Brake pedal released
- Accelerator pedal released
- Driver’s door open
- Vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
Operation with the Start Button in the OFF position
The Auto Park function is activated when the gear selector is in position D (Drive), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse), the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) and the user requests the vehicle to be turned off by placing the Start button in the OFF position.
Gear engagement inhibition
This system prevents shifting the gear selector from position P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the brake pedal has not been previously pressed. With the Start button in the ON/RUN position: the brake pedal must be pressed in order to shift the gear box from position P (Park) to positions R, N or D; to shift the gear box from position N (Neutral) to positions R or D the brake pedal must be pressed.
Stopping the vehicle
The system automatically engages P (Park) when the vehicle is shut down (Start button in the OFF position).
To stop the vehicle at speeds higher than 1.6 mph (2.5 km/h) hold the Start button or press it three times in a row within a few seconds. The Start button is in the ON/RUN position.
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