2013 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears engraved on
the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an
adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the
B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Stamped VIN Location
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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 .........14
▫ 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 ....................16
 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 .........................20
▫ Vehicle Charging Cord ...................21
▫ EVSE Operation And Status Information ......22
▫ Charging The High Voltage Battery ..........25
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▫Vehicle Charge Indicators .................28
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............31
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................32
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................33
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................34
 SENTRY KEY® .........................34
▫ Replacement Keys .....................35
▫ General Information ....................35
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................36
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........36
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1stPress.............................36
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............37▫
Programming Additional Transmitters ........37
▫ General Information ....................37
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........37
 DOOR LOCKS .........................39
▫ Power Door Locks .....................41
 POWER WINDOWS .....................42
▫ Power Window Switches .................42
 LIFTGATE ............................43
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................44
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....52
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......52
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▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ..........................53
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............54
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................54
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................55
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................56
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........56
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags ................................56
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........59▫
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....63
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............71
▫ Child Restraints .......................72
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................91
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................91
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................92
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ....................94
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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 Cables
2 — 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 studio.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 studio. 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 studio 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.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.
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 Sys-
tem uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your
vehicle is approaching.
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