2016 FIAT 500E climate control

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION .......12
▫ High Voltage Battery ....................12
 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES .........14
▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System .........15
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ................15
▫ Auto Park ............................15
▫ E-Park ..............................15
▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) ............16
▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor ........16
▫ Electric Power Steering ..................16 ▫
Smartphone Features ....................17
 ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATION ............19
▫ Level 1 Charging (120V — Requires NEMA 5–15
Outlet) ..............................19
▫ Level 2 Charging (240V — Requires A 40 Amp
Circuit Breaker Or Greater) ...............19
▫ Charge Times .........................20
▫ Vehicle Charge Cord ....................21
▫ EVSE Operation And Status Information ......23
▫ Charging The High Voltage Battery ..........25
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E-Park is activated when the driver pushes the PARK
button. An electric motor activates the parking pawl and
locks the single-speed transmission when the vehicle is
placed into PARK. This will prevent any unwanted
movement of the vehicle.
NOTE:The engagement of the E-Park can be heard when
there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this is a
normal condition.
Climate Control (HVAC System)
Your 500e is equipped with an Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) HVAC system. This HVAC system utilizes
a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient tempera-
ture sensor to choose operation mode and control cabin
comfort. These components allow the controller to oper-
ate the HVAC system in a very efficient manner to
maximize driving range.
Your 500e also uses an electric air heater to provide heat
to the cabin.
Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor.
The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high
voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle
occupants and the high voltage battery while the vehicle
is being driven or when it is being charged.
The high voltage battery may require cooling to keep the
vehicle running. The air conditioning compressor will
activate without any input from the occupant.
NOTE: The AC system helps cool the high voltage
battery. If the air conditioning system should require
service see your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steering
(EPS) system. The power steering system requires no
maintenance and operates without the use of power
steering fluid.
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Smartphone Features
With the “Uconnect Access” app, you can monitor the
state of charge of the high voltage battery or initiate
charging from your phone. You can also turn on your
vehicle’s climate control system remotely. The app pro-
vides the following features:
•Monitor battery charge level
• Display available driving distance
• Check charging status
• Remotely activate vehicle climate control system
• Unlock and lock doors •
Assist with locating your vehicle
• Locate charging stations
• Send a point-of-interest to your vehicle’s navigation
system
• Schedule a charge
• View energy consumed
• Notifications for charging and preconditioning events
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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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Auto Door Locks
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicles speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
NOTE:Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
There are single window controls located on the shifter
bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the
driver and passenger door windows. The window con-
trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the windows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.2
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▫Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............177
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Settings ........................... .177
 UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS ............................... .186
▫ Introducing Uconnect ...................186
▫ Get Started ......................... .187
▫ Basic Voice Commands ..................188
▫ Radio ............................. .189
▫ Media ............................. .190
▫ Voice Text Reply ..................... .191▫
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ........192
▫ Harmful Interference Statement ............192
▫ Additional Information .................192
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......192
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .193
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .194
 TELEMATICS MODEM ...................194
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................195
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......195
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .200
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent6 — Storage Compartment11 — Power Window Controls
2 — Voice Command Controls 7 — Passenger Air Bag12 — Heated Seat Controls/Front Fog Light
Control
3 — Instrument Cluster And Electronic
Vehicle Information Center 8 — Rear Defrost Button
13 — ESC Off
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip
Computer (Behind Steering Wheel) 9 — Hazard Button
14 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 10 — Climate Controls
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
•The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows the
occupant to select a comfort settings.
• The system provides set-and-forget operation for op-
timum comfort and convenience.
• The system can be controlled manually, if desired.
The ATC system automatically maintains the interior
comfort level desired by the occupant. 1. AUTO Temperature Control (ATC) Button
Controls airflow, temperature, distribution, and air recir-
culation automatically. Push and release to select. Per-
forming this function will cause the ATC to switch
between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to
“Automatic Operation” for more information.
Automatic Temperature Controls
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