2013 FIAT 500E User Guide

•If the self test is successful the AC LED, the Fault Indicator LED and the four Charge
Level LED's will turn solid green.
• 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 Indicator LED Charge Level Indicator LED's
• • ••••
• After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle's charge inlet the EVSE will continue to illumi-
nate 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 battery is charging.
• The LED's are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one change per second.
AC LEDFault Indicator LEDCharge Level Indicator LED's Time
• • •ooo
1.0 sec
• • ••oo2.0 sec
• • •••o3.0 sec
• • ••••4.0 sec
NOTE:
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional information on its use or operation.
CAUTION!
Do not bend or damage the Level 1 EVSE terminals as this could cause the EVSE to
become inoperative and/or illuminate the fault LED .
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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 by lifting 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 rec-
ommended 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 when-
ever the vehicle is locked. Unlock the doors
to unlock the charge receptacle door for
charging.
7.
Plug the EVSE into the charge receptacle .
Push the EVSE in firmly until it is com-
pletely engaged (if not completely engaged
the vehicle may not charge) .
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NOTE:•The vehicle will initiate the charging cycle automatically when all the
conditions are satisfied.
• The vehicle battery gauge will show the pattern for charging.
• When charging is complete, or the
vehicle needs to be unplugged, remove
the EVSE by pushing the button on the
connector and pull firmly to remove it
from the vehicle’s charge receptacle .
8. Close the charge receptacle door .
NOTE:
• In the event of an error in the charging
process the AC power to the vehicle will
stop and a red indicator will illuminate on
the EVSE.
• Keep the door for the charge receptacle
closed when not in use .
Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator
• In addition to the instrument cluster the vehicle is also equipped with a State Of Charge
indicator .The 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 indicator lights quickly
identify the battery state of charge while
the vehicle is being charged. Each light
represents an incremental 20% level of
charge .Solid and blinking lights indicate
charge status similar to a mobile device .
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%
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STARTING YOUR 500e
•Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts .
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle .
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever .
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle .
• Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is in PARK. When the ignition key
is turned to the START and then the RUN position, the “READY” indicator in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will illuminate to indicate the 500e's Electric
Drive System has started.
• When the “READY” indicator is illuminated your 500e is ready to be driven.
• If the “READY” indicator fails to illuminate
after you have followed the normal start-
ing procedure contact your authorized
studio .
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before
shifting out of PARK.
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KEY FOB
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
and Liftgate
•Press the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate .
• Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock all the doors
and liftgate .
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to Programmable Features in this guide .
Opening the Liftgate
•To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the
license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle .Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever .Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle .
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
•Press the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm:
•Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
•The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles.
NOTE:
The vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature .
• Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are
closed.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly .
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the
latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt
in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck .The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together .
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly .In a sudden stop you could move
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury .Wear your seat belt snugly .
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts .Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately .Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt as-
semblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc .).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices
that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately .
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buck-
led up properly.You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can
be thrown out of the vehicle .Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled
up properly .
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS
•This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing
the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the
driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window .
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
•
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal
impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Lightis not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized studio immediately .
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly .In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags .
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate .Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags need room to inflate .Do not lean against the door or window .Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
•
Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed .
•Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio immediately .
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
•Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available .
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www .seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www .tc.gc .ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System
•Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchor-
age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in both rear seating positions.
• NEVER install compatible child seats so that two seats share a common lower anchorage .
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the
lower straps and tether straps so that you
can attach the hook or connector to the
anchors.
•
Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing
aside the seat cover material .The rear seat
lower anchorages are round bars, located at
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets
the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors
can be readily identified by the symbol
located on the seatback directly above
the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint.
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