heater FIAT 500E 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the center instrument panel area.Press the switch once to turn on the heated
seats. Press the switch a second time to shut the
heating elements off.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, place the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories.
Battery Posts
1 — Positive (+) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
2 — Negative (-) Post
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CavityMaxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue Body Control
Module (BCM)
F02 20 Amp Yellow HiFi Amplifier
F03 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange Brake System
Module Pump
F05 70 Amp Ta n Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
F06 60 Amp Blue Radiator Fan
F07 40 Amp Orange Regen Brake Mod-
uleCavity
Maxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F08 40 Amp Orange HVAC
F09 5 Amp
Ta n Air Electric Heater
Charge Indicator
F10 10 Amp
Red Horn
F11 10 Amp
Red Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F14 5 Amp
Ta n High beam (Shut-
ter)
F15 15 Amp
Blue Cigar Lighter
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CavityMaxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F16 10 Amp
Red Humidity Sensor
VPAM
AC Compressor
F18 5 Amp
Ta n Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F19 10 Amp
Red HVAC
F20 15 Amp
Blue Heated Seats – If
Equipped
F23 25 Amp
Clear Anti-Lock Brake
Valves
F24 7.5 Amp
Brown EPS
YAW SensorCavity
Maxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F30 15 Amp
Blue Fog Lamps
F81 30 Amp Green Electronic Shifter
(ESM)
F82 30 Amp Green Sunroof
F84 25 Amp
Clear Regen Brake Mod-
ule
F85 30 Amp Green Rear Window
Heater
F87 5 Amp
Ta n Electronic Shifter
(ESM)
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