charging FIAT 500E 2013 2.G User Guide

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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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.
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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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Smartphone Features
•With the “FIAT Access” smartphone app, you can monitor the state of charge of the high
voltage battery or initiate charging from your phone .You can also turn on your car’s
climate control system remotely .The smartphone 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
•
Once in the registration website, you will need to enter your vehicle’s VIN and Con-
nectivity 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 .
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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 installed
at your residence .
• The Level 2 unit and installation service is
available for purchase at your authorized
studio .
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 .
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EVSE Operation And Status Information
IndicatorDescription
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 Indicator LED's All ON indicates system ready and not charging
LED's turning on and off in sequence indicates
vehicle charging
• When 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 process 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 LEDFault Indicator LEDCharge Level Indicator LED's Time
• • •ooo
1.5 sec
• • ••oo3.0 sec
• • •••o4.5 sec
• • ••••6.0 sec
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•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 Indicator LED Charge Level Indicator LED's
• • ••••
• After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle's charge inlet the EVSE will continue to illumi-
nate 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 battery is charging.
• The LED's are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one change per second.
AC LEDFault Indicator LEDCharge Level Indicator LED's Time
• • •ooo
1.0 sec
• • ••oo2.0 sec
• • •••o3.0 sec
• • ••••4.0 sec
NOTE:
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional information on its use or operation.
CAUTION!
Do not bend or damage the Level 1 EVSE terminals as this could cause the EVSE to
become inoperative and/or illuminate the fault LED .
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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).
5. Plug the EVSE into a standard 120V AC
outlet that is properly grounded. It is rec-
ommended that the EVSE is connected
to an AC outlet on a circuit which is not
electrically loaded by other devices.
Extension cords may not be used.
NOTE:
All of the EVSE LED’s illuminate green.
6. Open the charge receptacle door .
NOTE:
The charge receptacle door is locked when-
ever the vehicle is locked. Unlock the doors
to unlock the charge receptacle door for
charging.
7.
Plug the EVSE into the charge receptacle .
Push the EVSE in firmly until it is com-
pletely engaged (if not completely engaged
the vehicle may not charge) .
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NOTE:•The vehicle will initiate the charging cycle automatically when all the
conditions are satisfied.
• The vehicle battery gauge will show the pattern for charging.
• When charging is complete, or the
vehicle needs to be unplugged, remove
the EVSE by pushing the button on the
connector and pull firmly to remove it
from the vehicle’s charge receptacle .
8. Close the charge receptacle door .
NOTE:
• In the event of an error in the charging
process the AC power to the vehicle will
stop and a red indicator will illuminate on
the EVSE.
• Keep the door for the charge receptacle
closed when not in use .
Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator
• In addition to the instrument cluster the vehicle is also equipped with a State Of Charge
indicator .The indicator is made up of five lights that are mounted to the center of the
instrument panel.
• The State Of Charge indicator represents
the current state of charge for the high
voltage battery .The indicator lights quickly
identify the battery state of charge while
the vehicle is being charged. Each light
represents an incremental 20% level of
charge .Solid and blinking lights indicate
charge status similar to a mobile device .
NOTE:
In the event of an error in the charging
process the outer two lights will blink .
Number Of Indicator Lights Illuminated Percent Of Battery Charge
1 Light 0 – 20%
2 Lights 21 – 40%
3 Lights 41 – 60%
4 Lights 61 – 80%
5 Lights 81 – 100%
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