2016 FIAT 500E battery

Vehicle Charge Cord
Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard AC 120V
NEMA 5-15 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
also referred to as a charge cord.
The EVSE plugs into any standard AC grounded outlet
and is used to charge the high voltage battery. To access
the charge cord, lift the rear cargo cover and remove the
charging cord from the storage bin.NOTE:The EVSE charge cord is used for Level 1
charging only.
EVSE Location
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AC
LED Fault
Indica-
tor LED Charge Level Indicator
LED’s Time
••• ooo1.5
sec
•••• o o 3.0
sec
••••• o 4.5
sec
• • •••• 6.0
sec
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 In-
dicator LED Charge Level Indicator
LED’s
••••••
After the EVSE is connected to the vehicle’s charge inlet
the EVSE will continue to illuminate 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 vehicle is actively
charging. Completion of charge will result in illuminat-
ing all LED’s green. If the vehicle stops charging, the LED
pattern will stop.
The LED’s are illuminated and turn off at the rate of one
change per second and the battery is charging.
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AC
LED Fault
Indica-
tor LED Charge Level Indicator
LED’s Time
••• ooo1.0
sec
•••• o o 2.0
sec
••••• o 3.0
sec
• • •••• 4.0
sec
Refer to the Level 1 User Manual for any additional
information on its use or operation.
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).
EVSE Location
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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.
Vehicle Charge Indicators
Instrument Cluster High Voltage Battery Gauge
There is a battery gauge indicator located on the instru-
ment cluster. The battery gauge will display, with pro-
gressive color indication, the current state of charge for
the high voltage battery; with the percentage value
located at the bottom of the gauge. Charge Low And Limited Power Messages
The state of charge is monitored during normal opera-
tion. If the state of charge reaches certain thresholds the
following messages will also be displayed on the cluster:
High Voltage Battery Gauge
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•charge low — displayed at 17% (warning displayed for
six seconds).
• charge low — displayed at 11% (Displayed for six
seconds).
• charge low limited power mode — turtle displayed at
5% and remains on. •
charge low limited power mode — turtle flashes at 0%
until condition changes.
NOTE: The limited power mode can also be activated if
the high voltage battery temperature is too high or too
low.
Charge Low Message
Charge Low Limited Power Mode
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NOTE:At 0% state of charge or below the following
features will be disabled if in use:
• Heated Seats
• Electronic Speed Control
• Climate Controls
Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator
In addition to the battery gauge your vehicle is equipped
with a visual state of charge indicator. The state of charge
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 state of charge
indicator lights quickly to identify the battery state of
charge while the vehicle is being charged. Each light
represents the battery’s current percentage of charge.
State Of Charge Indicator
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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%
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key, simply push the mechanical key release button. The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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To Arm The System:
Push the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition
to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has oc-
curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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