2014 FIAT 500E charging

Press the + button to scroll upward through the dis-
played menu and the related options or to increase the
displayed value. Press the – button to scroll downward
through the displayed menu and the related options or to
decrease the value displayed.
+ and – buttons activate different functions according to
the following situations:
•To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
• To increase or decrease values during settings.
When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC display
will come on and information such as odometer and
clock will be displayed.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Press the + and – buttons to access the different
options and settings (setup). The setup menu can be activated by pressing the MENU
ESC button. Single presses on the + or – buttons will
scroll through the setup menu options. The menu in-
cludes the following functions:
•
Charging Schedule
• Set Date
• Set Time
• Units
• Languages
• Battery % Display
• Auto Door Lock
• Remote Unlock
• Daytime Running Lights
• Button Volume
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EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER
CHARGE
The drive system and cabin temperature management
features use the most energy from the high voltage
battery. Reducing energy draw from these features are
the easiest and most effective way to extend driving
range.
The 500e uses high voltage components to heat and cool
the cabin, so when using automatic climate control,
consider setting temperatures a few degrees higher or
lower during hot and cold days. If your 500e has been
soaking in hot or cold temperatures for an extended
period, it is recommended that the car be preconditioned
using the mobile application while still plugged into a
charging source. This will allow 500e to use externalpower to establish a comfortable cabin temperature be-
fore the drive and allow the battery to maintain the
temperature at significantly less energy levels.
Additional tips:
•
keep tires properly inflated
• When practical, choose surface streets over the high-
way, and work to maintain a steady speed
• avoid carrying nonessential cargo
• be mindful of adding external accessories that may
increase aerodynamic drag
• perform all scheduled maintenance at recommended
intervals
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3. Remove the protective cover over the positive(+)
battery post.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of
the discharged vehicle underhood compartment)
away from the battery.
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WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
turn the key to RUN position on the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
6. Once the vehicle is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
engine ground (-)of the vehicle with the discharged
battery. 2. Disconnect the negative end
(-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle,
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
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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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