2013 FIAT 500E service

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 .
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.
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:
The high voltage battery contains contactors that will open and close during vehicle shut
down, start up or when plugging the vehicle in for charging. The contactors will produce a
clicking noise that can be heard from within the vehicle .The clicking noise observed is the
sound of these contactors as they open and close and is normal operation for your 500e .
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service disconnect.The high voltage service discon-
nect 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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
- Regenerative Brake System Warning Light
- 12 Volt Battery Charging System Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
(See page 51 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION
Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15 Outlet)
•Level 1 charging is done by using a conventional 120 Volt AC (Alternating Current)
grounded receptacle along with the NEMA 5–15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) that comes standard with your vehicle .Refer to “Vehicle Charging Cord” for
further information.
Level 2 Charging (240V — Requires A 40 Amp Circuit Breaker Or Greater)
• Level 2 charging is accomplished by using
a 240V permanently mounted EVSE and
is the preferred method for charging your
vehicle .
• A Level 2 charging station can be installed
at your residence .
• The Level 2 unit and installation service is
available for purchase at your authorized
studio .
Charge Times
Type of Charge Approximate Time
Level 1 (120V/15A)Approximately 23 hours to fully recharge
* 3 hours will restore 10 miles of range *
Level 2 (240V/30A)Approximately 4 hours to fully recharge
* 30 minutes will restore 10 miles of range *
The following factors determine how long a battery recharge will take:
• The battery’s current state of charge (percent depleted)
• What recharging device is being used (Level 1 or Level 2)
• Ambient temperatures
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 .
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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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BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION
•FIAT’s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal
telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that
are specifically designed for use in your car .
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped
with integral hands-free functionality, message reader, and media player .BLUE&ME™ is
designed to support the future installation of additional services.
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package features integrated voice recogni-
tion, steering wheel controls and a multifunction electronic display that allows you to use
your Bluetooth® enabled wireless technology enabled mobile phone without having to
take your eyes off the road. You can even keep your phone in a pocket or a bag. Yo u a r e
not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your voice .The system is
“speaker independent” and performs equally well for different users.
WARNING!
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury .It is
strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle .
Front Steering Wheel Buttons
•The operations of the front BLUE&ME™
Steering Wheel buttons, located on the
front left of the steering wheel, are as
follows:
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500e requires jump start assistance, tire service, lockout service or towing
due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342.
See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number .
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know .With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Service Propulsion System Warning Light
• The Service Propulsion System Warning Light will illuminate if there is a malfunction
detected with the Propulsion System. If the light comes on or remains on while driving
see your authorized studio .
- Electric Vehicle System Warning Light
•This indicator will illuminate when there is a malfunction in the Electric Vehicle System.
If the EV malfunction light comes on while driving or charging see your authorized studio
as soon as possible .
- Regenerative Brake System Warning Light
•If the light turns on and remains on while driving, it suggests that there is a potential
problem with the Regenerative Brake System (RBS) and the need for system service .
See your authorized studio as soon as possible .
- Power Steering System Warning
•This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illuminate
momentarily .If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position and back
to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat Studio .
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance .Although
it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steering wheel
could be increased: contact an authorized Fiat Studio as soon as possible .
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver .
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•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal low tire pressure as intended .TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pre-
vent the TPMS from functioning properly .Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly .
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change.Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter .Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle .
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style .Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage .Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately .
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle .You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately .
- 12 Volt Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the 12 Volt electrical charging system .If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system .
•We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately .
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
•This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend
you drive to the nearest authorized studio immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately .
- Air Bag Warning Light
•If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized studio immediately .
TIREFIT KIT
•Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT kit. The TIREFIT kit is located under the
front driver’s seat.
• Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT .Foreign
objects (e .g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire .TIREFIT can be used
in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C) .
• This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/h).
TIREFIT Storage
• The TIREFIT kit is located in the rear cargo area.
TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation
1. Sealant Bottle
2. Deflation Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Power Button
5. Mode Select Knob
6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
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