2014 FIAT 500E air conditioning

CAUTION!(Continued)
•If a 12 Volt Low Voltage Battery System “fast
charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle,
disconnect both vehicle battery cables before con-
necting the charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast
charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and air condition-
ing performance tests.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
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Cavity MaxiFuse Mini
FuseDescription
FPT13 10 Amp
Red
EAC (AC Compressor)
On Board Charging
Module (OBCM)
FPT16 5 Amp
Ta n Intelligent Battery
Sensor (IBS)
FPT17 10 Amp
Red
EAC (AC Compressor)
Radiator Fan
FPT20 10 Amp
Red
Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit (EVCU)
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Description
FPT3 25 Amp White Battery Coolant
Pump
FPT5 20 Amp Lt. Blue Inverter Coolant
Pump
VEHICLE STORAGE
The preferred way of storing your vehicle for a long
period of time is to leave it attached to a Level 1 or Level
2 charger. The vehicle has a wake-up feature that will
wake the system every 3 weeks and do a maintenance
charge on the 12 Volt battery and also top off the high
voltage battery if necessary.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the air conditioning system
is started again.
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Adding Washer Fluid..................... .309
Airbag ..................................58
Air Bag Air bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Enhanced Accident Response ................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag...........................58
If A Deployment Occurs ...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Airbag Deployment ........................58
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................75
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................306
Air Conditioning System ....................201 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .246
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................227
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................163
Appearance Care ........................ .312
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........201
Automatic Transaxle ........................32
Automatic Transmission ....................213
Gear Ranges .......................... .216
Battery ................................ .304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........38
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................307
B-Pillar Location ......................... .240
Brake Assist System ...................... .228
Brake, Parking .......................... .224
Brakes ................................ .310
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