2013 FIAT 500E climate control

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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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 studio 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.
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
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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 How do I get the “FIAT Access” smartphone App?
Visit the 500e registration website:
https://www.uconnectaccess.fiatusa.com/
bevsubscribe/basicSubscription.jsp
Registration Website
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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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To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the SET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold the SET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Vehicle” for further information.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
There are single window controls located on the shifter
bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the
driver and passenger door windows. The window con-
trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
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▫Troubleshooting ...................... .192
 iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .193
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......194
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .195
▫ CD Player Operation ...................195 ▫
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ........................ .195
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........195
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .196
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................196
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......196
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1 — Side Vent6 — Storage Compartment11 — Power Window Controls
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light
Control 7 — Passenger Air Bag
12 — Heated Seat Controls/Front
Fog Light Control
3 — Instrument Cluster And Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center 8 — Rear Defrost Button
13 — ESC Off
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer,
Trip Computer 9 — Hazard Button
14 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 10 — Climate Controls
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16. Plugged In Indicator
This green indicator will illuminate when the
vehicle is plugged in and being charged.
17. Plugged In Indicator
This red indicator will illuminate if there is a
malfunction or interruption during the vehicle
charging process.
18. Icy Road Indicator
This light will illuminate during an icy road
condition.
19. Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate amber when the
electronic speed control is ON. For further
information, refer to “Electronic Speed Con-
trol” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
20. Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
21. Climate Control
This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction or
interruption in the climate control system.
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