FIAT 500E 2013 2.G User Guide

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION .......12
▫ High Voltage Battery ....................12
 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES .........14
▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System .........14
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ................15
▫ Auto Park ............................15
▫ E-Park ..............................15
▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) ............16
▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor ........16
▫ Electric Power Steering ..................16 ▫
Smartphone Features ....................16
 ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION ............20
▫ Level 1 Charging
(120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet) .......20
▫ Level 2 Charging
(240V — Requires A 40 Amp Circuit Breaker
Or Greater) ...........................20
▫ Charge Times .........................20
▫ Vehicle Charging Cord ...................21
▫ EVSE Operation And Status Information ......22
▫ Charging The High Voltage Battery ..........25
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▫Vehicle Charge Indicators .................28
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............31
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................32
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................33
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................34
 SENTRY KEY® .........................34
▫ Replacement Keys .....................35
▫ General Information ....................35
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................36
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........36
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1stPress.............................36
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............37▫
Programming Additional Transmitters ........37
▫ General Information ....................37
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........37
 DOOR LOCKS .........................39
▫ Power Door Locks .....................41
 POWER WINDOWS .....................42
▫ Power Window Switches .................42
 LIFTGATE ............................43
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................44
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....52
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......52
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▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ..........................53
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............54
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................54
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................55
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................56
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........56
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags ................................56
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........59▫
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....63
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............71
▫ Child Restraints .......................72
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................91
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................91
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................92
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ....................94
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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.
1 — High Voltage Cables
2 — High Voltage Battery
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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 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 studio.WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service discon-
nect. The high voltage service disconnect 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.
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.
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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: During vehicle start up and shut down a clicking
noise may be heard from within the vehicle. When the
ignition key is turned to the on position, the high voltage
battery contactors inside the battery are closed to make
the stored electricity inside available for vehicle use. The
clicking noise observed is the sound of these contactors
as they open and close and is normal operation for your
500e.500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
Understanding the unique characteristics of your 500e
will help ensure maximum performance and the best
driving range from your vehicle.
Your 500e is equipped with two electrical systems; a 12
Volt system that is used to power the conventional
electrical system and a high voltage system, which is
used to drive the wheels through a single-speed trans-
mission as well as other high voltage system compo-
nents.
Your 500e operates differently then a traditional vehicle
or Hybrid vehicle. Here are some of the main differences:
Audible Pedestrian Warning System
Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian
Warning System. The Audible Pedestrian Warning Sys-
tem uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your
vehicle is approaching.
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The audible warning system uses an in-car sound syn-
thesizer with a speaker located in the underhood com-
partment. The warning system is automatically activated
when selecting DRIVE or REVERSE.
In DRIVE range, the system will remain active until the
vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 22 mph
(35.5 km/h). At approximately 22 mph (35.5 km/h) the
warning system is deactivated and will automatically be
active when the vehicle returns to approximately 20 mph
(32 km/h).
Single-Speed Transmission
Instead of a traditional transmission, your vehicle is
equipped with a single-speed transmission to transfer the
torque from the E-Drive motor to the drive wheels. This
transmission requires no maintenance and is designed to
operate for the life of the vehicle.
Auto Park
Auto Park will automatically place the transmission into
PARK if there is an indication that the driver may leave
the vehicle while still in the DRIVE, NEUTRAL or
REVERSE gear. Refer to “Single-Speed Transmission” in
“Starting and Operating” for further information on this
feature.
E-Park
The parking pawl is traditionally located inside an auto-
matic transmission and activated when the vehicle is
placed in the PARK position.
E-Park is activated when the driver pushes the PARK
button. An electric motor activates the parking pawl and
locks the single-speed transmission when the vehicle is
placed into PARK. This will prevent any unwanted
movement of the vehicle.
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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 studio 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.uconnectaccess.fiatusa.com/
bevsubscribe/basicSubscription.jsp
Registration Website
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Once in the registration website, you will need to enter
your vehicle’s VIN and Connectivity ID. The connectivity
ID is found in the vehicle’s instrument cluster. To locate
the connectivity ID follow the steps below:
1. Press the menu button on the instrument cluster.2. Choose “Settings” and scroll down to the “Connectiv-
ity ID”.
Menu Button
Connectivity ID
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