service FIAT 500E 2015 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION......4
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT..................6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..............8
GETTING STARTEDELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES..........10ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION.........13CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY...16STARTING YOUR 500e...............18KEY FOB......................19VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...........20POWER DOOR LOCKS..............20SEAT BELT SYSTEMS................20SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —AIR BAGS......................21CHILD RESTRAINTS................24HEAD RESTRAINTS.................28FRONT SEATS....................30REAR SEATS.....................32HEATED SEATS...................33TILT STEERING...................34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PERCHARGE.......................35TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...36WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............37ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.........38POWER WINDOWS................40AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC).................41REAR PARK ASSIST.................42POWER SUNROOF.................42WIND BUFFETING.................43
ELECTRONICSYO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D S YS T E M........44AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO............46BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION.....48iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED..53ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)...................54PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........55TRIP BUTTON....................56POWER OUTLET..................57
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)...........58RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...............58
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..............59INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS..59INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS.......................63TIRE SERVICE KIT..................63JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLTBATTERY.......................70MANUAL PARK RELEASE.............72TOW I N G A D I S A B L E D V E H I C L E.........73ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM.......................73FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE............73EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD..............75UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT.........76FLUID CAPACITIES.................78FLUIDS, LUBES, AND GENUINE PARTS......78MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..........79MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........79FUSES.........................83TIRE PRESSURES..................85TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS....86SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED...........87WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE........88REPLACEMENT BULBS..............89
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER.............90ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED..90PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........90REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES...................91
MOPAR® ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...92
FAQ ’sFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........93
INDEX.......................94
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 mainte-
nance 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 batter-
ies of the same size.
•Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge;
they only lose approximately 3% of their
charge per month when not in use.
•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.
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 disconnect.The high voltage service dis-
connect is used when your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at an autho-
rized dealer.Failure to follow this warning can cause severe burns or electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death.
1 — High Voltage Cables2 — High Voltage Battery
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION
Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet)
Level 1 charging is done by using a conventional 120 Volt AC (Alternating Current) 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
a 240V permanently mounted EVSE and
is the preferred method for charging
your vehicle.
•A Level 2 charging station can be in-
stalled at your residence.
•The Level 2 unit and installation service
is available for purchase at your autho-
rized dealer.
Charge Times
Type Of Charge Approximate Time
Level 1 (120V/15A)Approximately 23 hours to fully recharge* 3 hours will restore 10 miles of range *
Level 2 (240V/30A)Approximately 4 hours to fully recharge* 30 minutes will restore 10 miles of range *
The following factors determine how long a battery recharge will take:
•The battery’s current state of charge (percent depleted)
•What recharging device is being used (Level 1 or Level 2)
•Ambient temperatures
NOTE:
•Charging times are estimates based on a completely discharged high voltage battery pack.
•Charging times will vary based on the age, condition state of charge and temperature
of the high voltage battery pack.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
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Advanced Front Air Bags
•This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplement-
ing the seat belts.Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
•Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to
help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
•The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
mately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to
the ON/RUN position.After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off.
If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag
Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously.A single chime will sound to alert
you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
•The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system when-
ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.If the ignition switch is
in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air
bags will not inflate.
•If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center imme-
diately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occu-
pant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.In this condition the air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection.Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
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Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints.In the
event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward mini-
mizing the gap between the back of the occupant's head and the Reactive Head Restraint.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.To lower the head re-
straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
The Reactive Head Restraints will automatically return to their normal position following a
rear impact.If the Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal position, see
your authorized dealership immediately.
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only.If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealership.
WARNING!
Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players.These items may interfere with the operation of the
Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
Rear Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.To lower the head re-
straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information
on tether routing.
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BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION
•FIAT’s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal
telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that
are specifically designed for use in your car.
•The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped
with integral hands-free functionality, message reader, and media player.BLUE&ME™ is
designed to support the future installation of additional services.
•The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package features integrated voice recogni-
tion, steering wheel controls and a multifunction electronic display that allows you to use
your Bluetooth® enabled wireless technology enabled mobile phone without having to
take your eyes off the road.You can even keep your phone in a pocket or a bag.You are
not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your voice.The system is
“speaker independent” and performs equally well for different users.
•Bluetooth® wireless technology enables wireless connection between your mobile
phone and the hands-free kit installed on your car.
•To use the hands-free kit, you need a Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled mobile
phone.This hands-free kit gives you the possibility of interacting vocally with your mobile
phone while driving, even if your mobile device does not feature Voice Recognition.You
can also interact with your mobile phone manually and visually using the steering wheel
controls and the instrument panel multifunction display.Please refer to the Fiat Blue & Me
Radio Supplement for further information.
WARNING!
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.It is
strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel.Your pri-
mary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.We recommend against the
use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems
when possible and that you become aware of applicable laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500e requires jump start assistance, tire service, lockout service or
towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342.See your Warranty booklet for further details.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
•Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
•Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EVS malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
- Regenerative Brake System Warning Light
If the light turns on and remains on while driving, it suggests that there is a potential
problem with the Regenerative Brake System (RBS) and the need for system service.
See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- 12 Volt Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the 12 Volt electrical charging system.If the charging sys-
tem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
•We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recommend
you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt
is unbuckled, a chime will sound.After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or
front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or
remain on continuously.Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting”
in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-
minate momentarily.If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position
and back to ON/RUN.If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving, you may not have steering assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steer-
ing wheel could be increased: contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction de-
tected with the Propulsion System.If the light comes on or remains on while driving, see
your authorized dealer.
- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application.If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.In this case, the
light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.If the problem is related to
the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal
pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system.A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated
by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level.The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD).In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will
turn on along with the ABS Light.Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
- Turn Signal Indicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.A tone will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
- High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
- Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is
arming.The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set.The security
light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
- Front Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver.
TIRE SERVICE KIT
•Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
•Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with the Tire Ser-
vice Kit.Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
The Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F
(-20°C).
•This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
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Tire Service Kit Storage
•The Tire Service Kit is located in the rear cargo area.
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the
following symbols to indicate the air or
sealant mode.
Selecting Air Mode
Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this
position for air pump operation only.Use
the Black Air Pump Hose (7) when select-
ing this mode.
Selecting Sealant Mode
Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this
position to inject the Tire Service Kit Seal-
ant and to inflate the tire.Use the Sealant
Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting this
mode.
Using The Power Button
Push and release the Power Button (4)
once to turn On the Tire Service Kit.Push
and release the Power Button (4) again to
turn Off the Tire Service Kit.
Tire Service Kit
Tire Service Kit Components
1 — Sealant Bottle2 — Deflation Button3 — Pressure Gauge4 — Power Button5 — Mode Select Knob6 — Sealant Hose (Clear)7 — Air Pump Hose (Black)8 — Power Plug (located on bottom sideof Tire Service Kit)
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