FIAT 500E 2013 2.G User Guide

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION ......4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT .................. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...............8
GETTING STARTEDELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ..........10
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION .........13
CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY ...16
STARTING YOUR 500e ............... 18
KEY FOB ....................... 19
THEFT ALARM ................... 19
POWER DOOR LOCKS ..............20
SEAT BELT ...................... 20
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -
AIR BAGS ...................... 21
CHILD RESTRAINTS ................ 22
FRONT SEATS .................... 24
REAR SEATS ..................... 26
TILT STEERING ................... 26
HEATED SEATS ................... 27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER
CHARGE....................... 28
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER ...30
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..............32
SPEED CONTROL .................. 33
POWER WINDOWS ................ 34
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ................. 35
REAR PARK ASSIST ................. 36
POWER SUNROOF ................. 36
WIND BUFFETING ................. 37
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ........38
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ............40
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION .....42
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ............46
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................... 47
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...........47
TRIP BUTTON .................... 48
POWER OUTLET .................. 49
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING................. 50
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC .)............... 50
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ........51INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS...51
TIREFIT KIT ..................... 54
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLT
BATTERY ....................... 60
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .............62
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........63
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM ....................... 64
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............64
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .........65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............66
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT .........67
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .............68
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........69
FUSES ......................... 71
TIRE PRESSURES .................. 73
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ....74
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ........75
EXTERIOR BULBS ................. 75
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER.............76ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED...76
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........76
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ................... 77
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® ...78
INDEX....................... 79
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........80
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FIAT
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!
Your new 500e has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving
conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving.
They can never take the driver's place .Always drive carefully .
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your pas-
sengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from
the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle .This guide 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 guide that are not available on this vehicle .
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or
make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon
itself to install them on products previously manufactured .
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the impor-
tant features of your vehicle .It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain
the vehicle, including emergency information.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can
be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also includes vid-
eos which can be played on any standard DVD player .Additional DVD operational information
is located on the back of the DVD sleeve .
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the infor-
mation contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference .
We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features. If you are experiencing difficul-
ties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if
the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized studio .
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC .
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION
•Your 500e operates entirely on electricity stored in the high voltage battery .Unlike a
conventional vehicle or Hybrid there is no internal combustion engine .Battery Electric
Vehicles have unique operating characteristics that you should become familiar with to
ensure you are getting the optimal performance from your vehicle .
High Voltage Battery
• Your vehicle is equipped with a Lithium-ion high voltage battery that is used to power
the electric powertrain systems and the 12 Volt vehicle electrical system.
• The high voltage battery is located under the vehicle .The high voltage battery is
maintenance free and designed to last for the life of the vehicle .
Lithium-ion batteries provide the following
benefits:
• Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter
than other types of rechargeable batteries
of the same size .
• Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge;
they only lose approximately 3% of their
charge per month.
• Lithium-ion batteries have no memory,
which means that you do not have to
completely discharge them before re-
charging, as with some other batteries.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged
and discharged thousands of times.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
•The high voltage battery service disconnect is located under the rear passenger seat
lower cushion. If your vehicle requires service see your authorized studio .
Disposal of the High Voltage Battery
• Your vehicle’s high voltage battery is designed to last the life of your vehicle .See your
authorized studio for information on the disposal of the battery if it should require
replacement.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management System that is designed to:
• Ensure safe operation
• Maximize driving range
• Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage battery
NOTE:
The high voltage battery contains contactors that will open and close during vehicle shut
down, start up or when plugging the vehicle in for charging. The contactors will produce a
clicking noise that can be heard from within the vehicle .The clicking noise observed is the
sound of these contactors as they open and close and is normal operation for your 500e .
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service disconnect.The high voltage service discon-
nect is used when your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at an authorized
studio .Failure to follow this warning can cause severe burns or electrical shock that may
result in serious injury or death.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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A. Turn Signal Lever (behind steering wheel)
pg. 30
B. Instrument Cluster
C . Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Display pg. 47
D . Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering
wheel) pg. 32 E.
ESC Off pg. 32
F . Instrument Panel Charge Indicator pg. 16
G. Hazard Button
H. Radio pg. 40
I. Rear Defroster
J. Passenger Power Window Switch pg. 34
K. Single-Speed Transmission Buttons L.
Drivers Power Window Switch pg. 34
M. Automatic Temperature Controls pg. 34
N. Speed Control Switches pg. 33
O . BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication
Switches pg. 42
P . Hood Release Lever
Q. Power Mirror Switches
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
- Regenerative Brake System Warning Light
- 12 Volt Battery Charging System Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
(See page 51 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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