charging FIAT 500E 2014 2.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION .......12
â–« High Voltage Battery ....................12
 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES .........14
â–« Audible Pedestrian Warning System .........14
â–« Single-Speed Transmission ................15
â–« Auto Park ............................15
â–« E-Park ..............................15
â–« Climate Control (HVAC System) ............16
â–« Electric Air Conditioning Compressor ........16
â–« Electric Power Steering ..................16 â–«
Smartphone Features ....................16
 ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION ............20
â–« Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15
Outlet) ..............................20
â–« Level 2 Charging (240V — Requires A 40 Amp
Circuit Breaker Or Greater) ...............20
â–« Charge Times .........................21
â–« Vehicle Charge Cord ....................21
â–« EVSE Operation And Status Information ......23
â–« Charging The High Voltage Battery ..........25
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•Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only lose
approximately 3 percent of their charge per month.
• Lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which means
that you do not have to completely discharge them
before recharging, as with some other batteries.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged and discharged
thousands of times.
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 dealer.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service discon-
nect. The high voltage service disconnect is used
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when your vehicle requires service by a trained
technician at an authorized dealer. Failure to follow
this warning can cause severe burns or electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or death.
Disposal of the High Voltage Battery
Your vehicle’s high voltage battery is designed to last the
life of your vehicle. See your authorized dealer 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
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NOTE:The engagement of the E-Park can be heard when
there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this is a
normal condition.
Climate Control (HVAC System)
Your 500e is equipped with an Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) HVAC system. This HVAC system utilizes
a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient tempera-
ture sensor to choose operation mode and control cabin
comfort. These components allow the controller to oper-
ate the HVAC system in a very efficient manner to
maximize driving range.
Your 500e also uses an electric air heater to provide heat
to the cabin.
Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor.
The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high
voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle occupants and the high voltage battery while the vehicle
is being driven or when it is being charged.
The high voltage battery may require cooling to keep the
vehicle running. The air conditioning compressor will
activate without any input from the occupant.
NOTE:
The AC system helps cool the high voltage
battery. If the air conditioning system should require
service see your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steering
(EPS) system. The power steering system requires no
maintenance and operates without the use of power
steering fluid.
Smartphone Features
With the “FIAT Access” smartphone app, you can moni-
tor the state of charge of the high voltage battery or
initiate charging from your phone. You can also turn on
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your car ’s climate control system remotely. The smart-
phone app provides the following features:
•Monitor battery charge level
• Display available driving distance
• Check charging status
• Remotely activate vehicle climate control system
• Unlock and lock doors
• Assist with locating your vehicle
• Locate charging stations
• Send a point-of-interest to your vehicle
• Schedule a charge
• View energy consumed
• Notifications for charging and preconditioning events How do I get the “FIAT Access” smartphone App?
Visit the 500e registration website:
https://www.fiataccess.com/500eSubscribe
Once in the registration website, you will need to enter
your vehicle’s VIN and Connectivity ID. The connectivity
Registration Website
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONLevel 1 Charging
(120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet)
Level 1 charging is done by using a conventional 120 Volt
AC grounded receptacle along with the NEMA 5–15
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) that comes
standard with your vehicle. Refer to “Vehicle Charging
Cord” for further information.
Level 2 Charging
(240V — Requires A 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Or
Greater)
Level 2 charging is accomplished by using 240V perma-
nently mounted EVSEs and is the preferred method for
charging your vehicle. A Level 2 charging station can be installed at your
residence. The Level 2 unit and installation service is
available for purchase at your authorized dealer.
Level 2 Charging Station
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Charge Times
The following factors determine the time it takes to
charge the high voltage battery:
•The high voltage battery’s current state of charge
• What level EVSE is being used (Level 1 – 120V or
Level 2 – 240V)
• Ambient temperature
NOTE:
• The charging times are estimates based on a com-
pletely discharged high voltage battery.
• Charging times will vary based on the age, condition,
state of charge and temperature of the high voltage
battery.
Type of Charge Estimated Charge Time
Level 1 (120V/15A) Approximately 23 hours
Level 2 (240V/30A) Approximately 4 hours
Vehicle Charge Cord
Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard AC 120V
NEMA 5-15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
also referred to as a charge cord.
The EVSE plugs into any standard AC grounded outlet
and is used to charge the high voltage battery. To access
the charge cord, lift the rear cargo cover and remove the
charging cord from the storage bin.
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NOTE:The EVSE charge cord is used for Level 1
charging only. SAE J1772 Charge Receptacle
Your vehicle uses an industry standard SAE J1772 charge
receptacle (vehicle’s inlet) for both AC Level 1 (120V) and
AC Level 2 (240V) charging.
NOTE:
The charge receptacle door locks and unlocks
with the vehicle doors.
EVSE Location
SAE J1772 Charge Receptacle
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EVSE Operation And Status InformationWhen the EVSE is first plugged in it will go through an
initialization and self test. For the first three seconds after
plugging in your EVSE all the LED’s will remain off.
After approximately three seconds the EVSE performs an
internal self test and Ground Continuity Test. This pro-
cess takes approximately six seconds.
During the internal self test the unit turns on one Charge
Level Indicator LED every 1.5 seconds until all the
Charge Level Indicator LED’s are illuminated.
AC
LED Fault
Indica-
tor LED Charge Level
Indicator LED’s Time
••• ooo1.5
sec
•••• o o 3.0
sec
EVSE Status IndicatorsIndicator Description
1 — AC Indicator LED Green indicates READY RED Indicates a fault
2 — Fault Indicator LED Green indicates READY
RED indicates a fault
3 — Charge Level Indica-
tor LED’s All ON indicates system ready and
not charging
LED’s turning on and off in sequence
indicates vehicle charging
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AC
LED Fault
Indica-
tor LED Charge Level
Indicator LED’s Time
••••• o 4.5
sec
• • •••• 6.0
sec
If the self test is successful the AC LED, the Fault
Indicator LED and the four Charge Level LED’s will turn
solid green.
The EVSE LED’s will be used to indicate the vehicle’s
connection status if no faults are found during the self
test.AC LED Fault In-
dicator LED Charge Level
Indicator LED’s
••••••
After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle’s charge inlet
the EVSE will continue to illuminate all LED’s green.
Once the vehicle begins charging the EVSE Charge level
LED’s will illuminate in order from left to right, then shut
off. This pattern will repeat as long as the EVSE remains
connected to AC power and the vehicle is actively
charging. Completion of charge will result in illuminat-
ing all LED’s green. If the vehicle stops charging, the LED
pattern will stop.
The LED’s are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one
change per second and the battery is charging.
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AC
LED Fault
Indica-
tor LED Charge Level Indicator
LED’s Time
••• ooo1.0
sec
•••• o o 2.0
sec
••••• o 3.0
sec
• • •••• 4.0
sec
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional
information on its use or operation.
Charging The High Voltage Battery
1. Put the vehicle in PARK.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 3. Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin by
lifting the rear cargo cover.
4. Uncoil the entire length of the EVSE (charge cord).
EVSE Location
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