battery FIAT 500E 2015 2.G Owners Manual

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.........15
▫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....................17
!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.........................21
▫Vehicle Charge Cord....................22
▫EVSE Operation And Status Information......23
▫Charging The High Voltage Battery..........26
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▫Vehicle Charge Indicators.................28
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............32
▫Ignition Key Removal...................32
▫Locking Doors With A Key................34
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................34
!SENTRY KEY®.........................34
▫Replacement Keys.....................35
▫General Information....................36
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED............................36
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........37
▫Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............37
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........37
▫General Information....................39
!DOOR LOCKS.........................40
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........42
▫Auto Door Locks......................43
!POWER WINDOWS.....................43
▫Power Window Switches.................43
▫Auto-Down..........................45
▫Wind Buffeting.......................45
!LIFTGATE............................45
!OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS..........46
▫Important Safety Precautions..............46
▫Seat Belt Systems......................47
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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 Cables2 — 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 dealer.
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 dealer. 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 dealer 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.
•The operating temperature range of the high voltage
battery is -22 °F to 122 °F (-30 °C to 50 °C). If it is
attempted to operate the vehicle with the battery
outside of these temperature extremes it will not
function.
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.
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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.
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 dealer 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.
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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
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
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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 dealer.
Charge Times
The following factors determine the time it takes to
charge the high voltage battery:
•The high voltage battery’s current state of charge
•What level EVSE is being used (Level 1 – 120V or Level 2
– 240V)
•Ambient temperature
NOTE:
•The charging times are estimates based on a com-
pletely discharged high voltage battery.
•Charging times will vary based on the age, condition,
state of charge and temperature of the high voltage
battery.Level 2 Charging Station
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Type of Charge Estimated Charge Time
Level 1 (120V/15A) Approximately 23 hours
Level 2 (240V/30A) Approximately 4 hours
Vehicle Charge Cord
Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard AC 120V
NEMA 5-15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
also referred to as a charge cord.
The EVSE plugs into any standard AC grounded outlet
and is used to charge the high voltage battery. To access
the charge cord, lift the rear cargo cover and remove the
charging cord from the storage bin.
NOTE:The EVSE charge cord is used for Level 1
charging only.
EVSE Location
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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 In-
dicator
LED
Charge Level Indicator
LED’s
••••••
After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle’s charge inlet
the EVSE will continue to illuminate 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 vehicle is actively
charging. Completion of charge will result in illuminat-
ing all LED’s green. If the vehicle stops charging, the LED
pattern will stop.
The LED’s are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one
change per second and the battery is charging.
AC
LED
Fault
Indica-
tor LED
Charge Level Indicator
LED’sTime
•••ooo1.0
sec
••••o o 2.0
sec
•••••o 3.0
sec
••••••4.0
sec
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional
information on its use or operation.
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