FIAT 500E 2018 User Guide

REAR VIEW
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate
Rear View
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents4 — Instrument Cluster
2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Radio
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INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Door Handles4 — Climate Controls
2 — Seats 5 — Gear Selector
3 — Switch Panel
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CONTENTS
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY .................16
 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ..........18
▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System ..........18
▫ Single-Speed Transmission .................18
▫ Auto Park .............................18
▫ E-Park ...............................18
▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) .............19
▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor .........19
▫ Electric Power Steering ....................19
▫ Smartphone Features (Not Available In Canada) . .20
 HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING OPERATION .....21
▫ SAE J1772 Charging Inlet ..................21
▫ AC Level 1 Charging (120V, 15 Amp) .........22
▫ AC Level 2 Charging (240V, 30 Amp) .........35▫
Charge Times ..........................36
 KEYS .................................36
▫ Key With Remote Control ..................36
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................38
▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................38
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................40
 SENTRY KEY ...........................40
▫ Key Programming ......................41
▫ Replacement Keys .......................41
▫ General Information .....................41
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............41
▫ To Arm The System .....................42
▫ To Disarm The System ....................423

▫Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock
Device) — If Equipped ....................43
 DOORS ...............................44
▫ Manual Lock ...........................44
▫ Power Door Locks ......................45
 SEATS ................................46
▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats ..............46
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............49
▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat ..................50
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................50
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........51
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................52
 STEERING WHEEL .......................53
▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........53
 MIRRORS ..............................54
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................54
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....54▫
Power Mirrors .........................55
▫ Folding Mirrors .........................55
▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............56
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............56
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................56
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................56
▫ Headlights ............................56
▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................57
▫ High Beams ...........................57
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................57
▫ Parking Lights .........................57
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........57
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................57
▫ Turn Signals ...........................58
▫ Lane Change Assist ......................58
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................59
▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........59
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▫Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......59
▫ Dimmer Control ........................60
▫ Ambient Light ..........................60
▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................60
 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................60
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........61
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................62
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................63
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview ......64
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................69
▫ Operating Tips .........................70
 WINDOWS .............................72
▫ Power Window Controls ..................72
▫ Auto-Down ............................73
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................73
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........73▫
To Open ..............................74
▫ To Close ..............................74
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................74
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................75
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................75
▫ Emergency Operation .....................75
 HOOD ................................76
▫ Opening .............................76
▫ Closing ...............................77
 LIFTGATE .............................78
▫ Opening .............................78
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................78
▫ Storage ..............................78
▫ Cupholders ...........................79
▫ Sun Visors .............................80
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................80
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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.
NOTE:Upon exiting the vehicle, ensure the ignition is in
the off position and the key is removed from 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 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.
High Voltage Battery and Cable Locations
1 — High Voltage Cables
2 — High Voltage Battery
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•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 an 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 an authorized dealer for informa-
tion 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:
• 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.
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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 transmission as well as
other high voltage system components.
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 System
uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle is
approaching.
The audible warning system uses an in-car sound synthe-
sizer with a speaker located in the underhood compart-
ment. 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” in your Owner ’s Manual for further
information.
E-Park
The parking pawl is traditionally located inside an auto-
matic transmission and activated when the vehicle is
placed in the PARK position.
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