2013 FIAT 500E battery

•The battery’s current state of charge (percent depleted)
•
What recharging device is being used (Level 1 or Level 2)
• Ambient temperatures
Type of Charge Estimated Charge Time
Level 1 (120V/15A) Approximately 23 hours
Level 2 (240V/30A) Approximately 4 hours
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.
Vehicle Charging 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 is used to charge the high voltage battery and
plugs into any standard AC grounded outlet. 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-dicatorLED 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.
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’s Time
••• 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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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 bylifting 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 recommended 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 whenever
the vehicle is locked. Unlock the doors to unlock the
charge receptacle door for charging.
EVSE Location
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Vehicle Charge Indicators
Instrument Cluster Battery Gauge
There is a battery gauge indicator located on the instru-
ment cluster. The battery gauge will display, with pro-
gressive color indication, the current state of charge for
the high voltage battery; with the percentage value
located at the bottom of the gauge.Charge Low and Limited Power Messages
The state of charge is monitored during normal opera-
tion. If the state of charge reaches certain thresholds the
following messages will also be displayed on the cluster:
Battery Gauge
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•charge low — displayed at 17% (warning displayed for
five seconds).
• charge low — displayed at 11% (remains on until the
condition changes).
• charge low limited power mode — turtle displayed at
5% and remains on. •
charge low limited power mode — turtle flashes at 0%
until condition changes.
NOTE: The limited power mode can also be activated if
the high voltage battery temperature is to high or to low.
Charge Low Message
Charge Low Limited Power Mode
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NOTE:At 0% state of charge or below the following
features will be disabled if in use:
• Heated Seats
• Electronic Speed Control
• Climate Controls
Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator
In addition to the battery gauge your vehicle is equipped
with a visual state of charge indicator. The state of charge
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 state of charge
indicator lights quickly to identify the battery state of
charge while the vehicle is being charged. Each light
represents the percent of charge that the battery is
currently at.
State Of Charge Indicator
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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%
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply press the mechanical key release button. The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal. If a door is ajar the turn signal lights will flash at
an increased rate and there will be no horn chirp, this is
to indicate that a door is still ajar.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized studio for details.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of the battery is from one to two years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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