2014 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 dealer.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service disconnect.The high voltage service dis-
connect is used when your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at an autho-
rized dealer.Failure to follow this warning can cause severe burns or electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death.
Disposal Of The High Voltage Battery
•Your vehicle’s high voltage battery is designed to last the life of your vehicle.See your
authorized dealer 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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1.Speedometer
2.Battery Usage
3.Messages, Blue & Me and Interface Options
4.Range Projection Indicators
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 56 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 in-
stalled at your residence.
•The Level 2 unit and installation service
is available for purchase at your autho-
rized dealer.
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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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
assemblies 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
buckled 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.
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 sever-
ity 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 en-
hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide en-
hanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a
frontal impact.
If the Air Bag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
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Menu
•Press the MENU button and one of the following options will appear on the Radio
display.Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the options; use the Left and
Right arrows to change a selection setting.
•Speech Volume•SiriusXM Telephone Number
•Aux Audio Offset•System Reset
•Radio Off•Speed Volume
•Sat ID•On Volume Limit
Station Presets
•To store a tuned station, find the station to store by either pressing the Right and Left
arrow (Seek) buttons or by pressing Up or Down arrow (Manual Tune) buttons.
•Once the station is found, press and hold one of the PRESET buttons, until you hear a
confirmation beep (Preset Saved will be shown in the radio display).A total of 15 FM,
10 AM and 15 SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations can be preset by pressing the A-B-C
button.
A-B-C Button
•Press the A-B-C button to choose between the presets stored in the AM, FM or SAT
modes.The mode (AM, FM, SAT), station preset (A, B, C) and preset button number
(P 1-5) will be displayed in the middle of the radio display.
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 recog-
nition, 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.You are not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your
voice.The system is “speaker independent” and performs equally well for different
users.
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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 dealer.
- 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
dealer 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 dealer as soon as possible.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-
minate 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 dealer.
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 steer-
ing wheel could be increased: contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the ESC system has been turned off by the driver.
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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 Sys-
tem 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.
- 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 contact the nearest authorized dealer 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 dealer immediately.
TIREFIT KIT
•Your vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT Kit.
•Small punctures up to 1/4” (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 (90 km/h).
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If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure
within 15 minutes:
1.Press the Power Button (4) to turn off the TIREFIT kit.
2.Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the
sticker on the instrument panel.
3.Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on
the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage lo-
cation.Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.”
(D) Drive Vehicle:
Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km)
or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire.Do not ex-
ceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location.Refer to “Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT” before con-
tinuing.
1.Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Air Mode position.
2.Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw the fitting at the end of
hose (7) onto the valve stem.
3.Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicles 12 Volt power outlet.
4.Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar), the tire is too badly damaged. Do not at-
tempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:
1.Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure
indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening.
2.Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem
and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
3.Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle.
4.Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an
authorized dealer or tire service center.
5.Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement.”
NOTE:
•If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pres-
sure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
•When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the
tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit.
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