instrument cluster FIAT 500E 2014 2.G User Guide
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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...............19
KEY FOB......................20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...........21
POWER DOOR LOCKS..............21
SEAT BELT......................21
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS......................22
CHILD RESTRAINTS................23
FRONT SEATS....................28
REAR SEATS.....................30
HEATED SEATS...................31
TILT STEERING...................32
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE
PER CHARGE....................33
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...34
WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............36
SPEED CONTROL..................37
POWER WINDOWS................39
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC).................39
REAR PARK ASSIST.................40
POWER SUNROOF.................40
WIND BUFFETING.................41
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM........42
AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO............44
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION.....45
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL............51
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)...................51
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........52
TRIP BUTTON....................53
POWER OUTLET..................54
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)....55
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.).........55
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE........56INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS...56
TIREFIT KIT......................59
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE —
12 VOLT BATTERY.................65
MANUAL PARK RELEASE.............68
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.........69
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM.......................70
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE............70
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........71
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............72
UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT........73
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES.............74
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........75
FUSES.........................77
TIRE PRESSURES..................79
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS....80
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE........81
EXTERIOR BULBS.................81
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER.............82
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED..82
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........82
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES...................83
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...84
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ ’s.........................85
INDEX.......................86
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1.BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication Switches pg.45
2.Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg.34
3.Battery Gauge pg.16
4.Instrument Cluster pg.8
5.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg.51
6.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg.51
7.Speed Control pg.37
8.Ignition Switch
9.Wiper/Washer Lever pg.36
10.Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg.56
11.Instrument Panel Charge Indicator pg.16
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1.Speedometer
2.Battery Usage
3.Messages, Blue & Me and Interface Options
4.Range Projection Indicators
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 56 for more information.)
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES
Auto Park
•The Auto Park feature automatically places the vehicle into PARK if there is any indica-
tion that the driver may leave the vehicle while the drive mode indicator is in the
D (DRIVE), N (NEUTRAL) or R (REVERSE) modes.
•Auto Park is enabled under the following conditions:
•READY mode (12 Volt ON and High Voltage ON).
•Vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
NOTE:
•Auto Park feature only occurs once per key cycle.
•Auto Park is disabled above 2 mph (3 km/h) and the drive mode range will be
maintained.
•The instrument cluster will display an Auto Shift To Park message and chime once
when Auto Park action occurs.
Mode Of Operation With Key ON
•Auto Park will be engaged when the drive mode is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL or REVERSE
and the following conditions are detected:
•Seat Belt is unlatched
•Brake pedal is released
•Driver's door is ajar
Mode Of Operation With Key OFF
•Auto Park will engage as you turn off the key while in gear/neutral and speed is less
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Audible Pedestrian Warning System
•Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian Warning System.The Audible
Pedestrian Warning System uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle is
approaching.
•The audible warning system uses an in-car sound synthesizer with a speaker located in
the underhood compartment.The warning system is automatically activated when
selecting D (DRIVE) or R (REVERSE).
•In D (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).
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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 cli-
mate 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.fiataccess.com/500eSubscribe
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 instru-
ment cluster.
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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 repre-
sents 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 incre-
mental 20% level of charge.Solid and
blinking lights indicate charge status simi-
lar 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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3.If John Smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (e.g.: the type of phone
number like work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the selected contact
and a list of related phone numbers on the instrument cluster display.The hands-free
phone system will ask if you would like to call the phone number displayed.To r e -
spond with “Yes,” pronounce “Yes,” otherwise say “No.” If this is the correct contact
but the wrong number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to navigate to the phone num-
ber you’d like to call.To call the displayed phone number, pronounce “Call.” You can
also scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the buttons on the
back of the steering wheel until you find the required number.Then, press PRESET
UP/OK button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call.
4.To end the phone call, press the PHONE HANG UP button on the steering wheel.
Media Player
•With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital
audio files stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port located in
the glove compartment of the car.
•The MEDIA PLAYER menu enables the following:
– Display tracks stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
– Play audio files stored on your USB stick/iPod® (BLUE&ME™ recognizes.wma,.mp3
and.wav,.aac formats for audio files and.wpl and.m3u for playlists).
How To Connect The USB Stick/iPod® To BLUE&ME™
•To connect your USB stick/iPod® to BLUE&ME™, proceed as follows:
•USB devices without USB wire: just connect the USB stick/iPod® (directly or by an
extension lead) to the USB port on the car.
•USB stick/iPod® with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod® to
the USB port on the car.
•Turn the ignition key to ON.BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital
tracks selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod® is
connected.
•If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON,” BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically.
•Refer to the iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the BLUE&ME™
User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
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.
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
•The USB port located within the glove
compartment, allows you to plug an
iPod® or USB device into the vehicle's
sound system.
•To hear audio from devices connected
to this port press the MEDIA button on
the radio faceplate.
•When connected to this feature:
•The iPod® or USB device audio can be
played on the vehicle’s sound system.
•The iPod® can be controlled using the
radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List
the iPod® or external devices contents.Refer to the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the
DVD for details.
•The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
•Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands.Refer to
the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices.The USB
port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices.For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section on the
Owner's Manual on the DVD.Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the
USB port features.Please visit Apple’s website for iPod® software updates.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving.Failure to follow
this warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
•The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to
select vehicle information and Personal Settings.For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide.
•Push the MENU button to enter the menu mode.
•Push the UP
or DOWNbuttons to scroll through the menu settings.
•Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU button to access
the setting and use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the current setting.Push the
MENU button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
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24-HOUR 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
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
•The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction
detected with the Propulsion System.If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized dealer.
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
•This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EV 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.
- 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.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver.
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Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch.This mode is intended
for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired.It is also intended for driv-
ing in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions, when more wheel spin than ESC would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction.To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the
switch again.This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation.
Full Off
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on
public roadways.In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF, except
for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section.To enter the “Full Off ” mode,
depress and hold the ESC OFF switch for five seconds.After five seconds, the ESC OFF
Indicator Light will illuminate, and the “ESC OFF” message will display in the EVIC.To turn
ESC ON again, momentarily press the ESC OFF switch.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / Malfunction
Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.If this light remains on, see your
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
•The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
•Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it
was turned off previously.
•ESC Activation/Malfunction Light can blink during a ESC or TC intervention.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
•Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.(If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
•As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-
tale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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