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Fiat 500e User Manual

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  • Page 2 Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BATTERY ..... . 58 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ... . 60 STARTING YOUR 500e ....18 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM FIAT Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT 500e. Be assured that your 500e represents an elegant marriage of technology and Italian styling that is as good for the environment as is fun to drive! Your new 500e has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving con- ditions.These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving.They...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS) The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features. If you are experiencing difficul- ties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves.

  • Page 6: Important Vehicle Information

    IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION • Your 500e operates entirely on electricity stored in the high voltage battery. Unlike a con- ventional vehicle or Hybrid there is no internal combustion engine. Battery Electric Ve- hicles have unique operating characteristics that you should become familiar with to en- sure you are getting the optimal performance from your vehicle.
  • Page 7 500e. WARNING! Never try to remove the high voltage service disconnect.The high voltage service discon-...

  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 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...
  • Page 11 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indicator - Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator - Door Ajar Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Smartphone Features • With the “FIAT Access” smartphone 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 car’ s cli- mate control system remotely.The smartphone app provides the following features: •...
  • Page 13 • Schedule a charge • View energy consumed • Notifications for charging and preconditioning events How do I get the “FIAT Access” smartphone App? • Visit the 500e registration website: https://www.uconnectaccess.fiatusa.com/bevsubscribe/basicSubscription.jsp • Once in the registration website, you will need to enter your vehicle’ s VIN and Con- nectivity ID.The connectivity ID is found...
  • Page 14 5. Use your owner’ s site username and password for logging into the mobile application. NOTE: Your smartphone must have a valid data connection to use the 500e mobile application. Need help with registration? •...

  • Page 15: Electric System Operation

    GETTING STARTED 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.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED 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. EVSE Operation And Status Information Indicator Description Green indicates READY...
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Fault Indicator AC LED Charge Level Indicator LED's Time • • • 1.5 sec • • • • 3.0 sec • • • • • 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.

  • Page 18: Charging The High Voltage Battery

    GETTING STARTED CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY • Put the vehicle in PARK. • Turn the ignition to the OFF position. • Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin by lifting the rear cargo cover. • Uncoil the entire length of the EVSE (charge cord).
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED NOTE: • The vehicle will initiate the charging cycle automatically when all the conditions are satisfied. • The vehicle charge indicator will show the pattern for charging. • When charging is complete, or the vehicle needs to be unplugged, remove the EVSE by pushing the button on the connector and pull firmly to remove it from the ve- hicle’...

  • Page 20: Starting Your 500E

    PARK.When the ignition key is turned to the START position, the “READY” indicator in the EVIC will illumi- nate to indicate the 500e's Electric Drive System has started.When the “READY” indicator is illuminated your 500e is ready to be driven.

  • Page 21: Key Fob

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • Press the UNLOCK button once to un- lock the driver’ s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 22: Power Door Locks

    GETTING STARTED POWER DOOR LOCKS • The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles. NOTE: The vehicle’ s door must be closed to initiate this feature. • Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are closed.

  • Page 23: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED 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 de- ploy in every type of collision.

  • Page 24: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint, and then slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 26: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release at the desired position.Then, using body pressure, move forward and back- ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
  • Page 27 GETTING STARTED Seat Height • The driver’ s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height.

  • Page 28: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper out- board side of the seat and fold the seat- back flat. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily.

  • Page 29: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to turn on the heated seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat. WARNING! •...

  • Page 30: Operating Your Vehicle

    EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER CHARGE • A little knowledge will go a long way to extend your driving range on the 500e. First and foremost understand that 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.

  • Page 31: Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • To help the driver extend the driving range of the high voltage battery your vehicle is equipped with a Driving Status Gauge.The gauge is located on the right side of the in- strument cluster.The gauge contains three driving ranges: Power •...
  • Page 32 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent head- light glare and as a courtesy to other motorists. Flash To Pass • Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.

  • Page 33: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low and High Operation • Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the sec- ond detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist •...

  • Page 34: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE READY will appear on the instru- ment cluster to indicate the Speed Con- trol is on.

  • Page 35: Power Windows

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose control and have a collision.Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 36: Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off. Heated Mirrors • The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

  • Page 37: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve- hicle. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 38: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 40: Am/Fm Radio With Cd Player And Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press the right or left arrows to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. Seek through tracks in CD. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Tune Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 41: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS MENU • Press the MENU button and one of the following options will appear on the Radio dis- play. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the options; use the left and right arrows to change a selection setting. •...

  • Page 42: Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Operation

    ELECTRONICS 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.
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Audio Controls • The right hand control on the rear of the steering wheel is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Press the switch up for Volume +. Press the switch down for Volume –.The button in the center is the SRC button used to change audio sources (e.g.

  • Page 45: Media Player

    ELECTRONICS • For certain mobile phones the phonebook is not copied automatically, in this case you must transfer the phonebook contacts using your mobile phone keypad. If BLUE&ME™ asks you to do this, then perform this procedure following the instructions specific to your mobile phone and press PHONE/MENU button on the steering wheel when you have finished.

  • Page 46: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS • USB stick/iPod® with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod® to the USB port on the car. • Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital tracks selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod® is con- nected.

  • Page 47: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving. Failure to follow this warning could result in a collision. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 48: Trip Button

    ELECTRONICS Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu: • Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first submenu option. • Press the + or – button (by single presses) to scroll through all the submenu options. •...

  • Page 49: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS • Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MENU ESC (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen without stor- ing settings. POWER OUTLET • There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, located in the floor console, for added convenience.This power outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and...

  • Page 50: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING • Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Single-Speed Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE:...

  • Page 51: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / Malfunction Indicator Light • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 53 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.

  • Page 54: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Air Bag Warning Light •...

  • Page 55: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Selecting Sealant Mode • Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to in- flate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting this mode. Using The Power Button •...
  • Page 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 kPa) pressure within 15 minutes: • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
  • Page 58 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: • If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized studio or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit.
  • Page 59 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 60: Jump-Starting Procedure - 12 Volt Battery

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE — 12 VOLT BATTERY • If your vehicle has a discharged 12 Volt battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized studio. CAUTION! • Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’...

  • Page 62: Manual Park Release

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or other means.Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

  • Page 63: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 64: Enhanced Accident Response System

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM • In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network and power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following func- tions: •...

  • Page 65: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let any- one near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

  • Page 66: Maintaining Your Vehicle Opening The Hood

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driv- er’ s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. •...

  • Page 67: Underhood Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 68: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Systems U.S. Metric Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Once A Month Or Before A Trip: • Check windshield washer fluid level • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and brake master cylinder •...

  • Page 70: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.

  • Page 71: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Interior Fuses • The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity Vehicle Fuse Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam Front and Rear Ceiling Lights 5 Amp Tan...
  • Page 72 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center #1 • The Power Distribution Center #1 is located on the right side of the underhood com- partment.To access the fuses, remove locking screw and slide cover off. • The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.

  • Page 73: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center (PDC) #2 • The Power Distribution Center #2 is located next to the battery in the underhood com- partment.To access the fuses, pull the release tabs and remove the cover. Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description FTP3 25 Amp Clear...

  • Page 74: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect ve- hicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 75: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner.These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective finish.

  • Page 76: Customer Assistance

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342 ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.Any...

  • Page 77: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 78: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic FIAT Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local FIAT studio or online at mopar.com EXTERIOR: •...

  • Page 79: Index

    INDEX Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ..19 Maintenance Schedule ... .67 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .33 Mirrors Heated ....34 Belts, Seat .

  • Page 80: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I charge my vehicle? 16 • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? 22 • How do I fold down my rear seat? 26 ELECTRONICS • What Sound System do I have? 38 •...
  • Page 81 NOTES...
  • Page 82 NOTES...
  • Page 83 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,...
  • Page 84 Information App by visiting your application store, Keyword (My FIAT), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi. Then follow the directions to scan the code.

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