Fiat 500e 2018 Owner's manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

2018

FIAT

®

500e

Third Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group

Marketing S.p.A., used under license by FCA US LLC.

18BEV-126-AC

FIAT

®

500e2018

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name

FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name

FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood

alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-

drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-

portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.

Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are

slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of

features and equipment that are either standard or op-

tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a

description of features and equipment that are no longer

available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please

disregard any features and equipment described in this

manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design

and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-

ments to its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previously manu-

factured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

2

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7

3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13

4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................83

5

SAFETY ..........................................................................99

6

STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................153

7

INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................179

8

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................213

9

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................255

10

MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................261

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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................283

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INDEX..........................................................................289

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION..........................4

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............4

▫ Essential Information ......................4

▫ Symbols ...............................4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................5

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....5

1

INTRODUCTION

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 it is fun to drive!

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you

with the operation, understanding and maintenance of

your 500e. It is supplemented by Warranty Information,

and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the

time to read these publications carefully. Following the

instructions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that

FCA US LLC offers to its customers:

• The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for

maintaining its validity

• The range of additional services available to FCA US

LLC customers

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should

be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and

remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items

of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-

tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-

bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this

component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in

“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further

information on the symbols used in your vehicle.

4 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-

ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily

injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against

procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If

you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss

important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-

tions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may

lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

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INTRODUCTION 5

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW ............................8

䡵 REAR VIEW .............................9

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10

䡵 INTERIOR ..............................11

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Underhood Compartment

2 — Windshield 4 — Headlights

8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

REAR VIEW

1 — Rear Lights

2 — Rear Windshield Wiper

3 — Liftgate

Rear View

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents 4 — Instrument Cluster

2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever

3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Radio

10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR

Interior

1 — Door Handles 4 — Climate Controls

2 — Seats 5 — Gear Selector

3 — Switch Panel

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY .................16

䡵 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ..........18

▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System ..........18

▫ Single-Speed Transmission .................18

▫ Auto Park .............................18

▫ E-Park ...............................18

▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) .............19

▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor .........19

▫ Electric Power Steering....................19

▫ Smartphone Features (Not Available In Canada) . .20

䡵 HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING OPERATION .....21

▫ SAE J1772 Charging Inlet ..................21

▫ AC Level 1 Charging (120V, 15 Amp) .........22

▫ AC Level 2 Charging (240V, 30 Amp) .........35

▫ Charge Times ..........................36

䡵 KEYS .................................36

▫ Key With Remote Control..................36

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................38

▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................38

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................40

䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................40

▫ Key Programming ......................41

▫ Replacement Keys .......................41

▫ General Information .....................41

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............41

▫ To Arm The System .....................42

▫ To Disarm The System ....................42

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▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock

Device) — If Equipped....................43

䡵 DOORS ...............................44

▫ Manual Lock ...........................44

▫ Power Door Locks ......................45

䡵 SEATS ................................46

▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats..............46

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............49

▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat..................50

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................50

▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........51

▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................52

䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................53

▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........53

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................54

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................54

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....54

▫ Power Mirrors .........................55

▫ Folding Mirrors .........................55

▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............56

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............56

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................56

▫ Multifunction Lever ......................56

▫ Headlights ............................56

▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................57

▫ High Beams ...........................57

▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................57

▫ Parking Lights .........................57

▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........57

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................57

▫ Turn Signals ...........................58

▫ Lane Change Assist ......................58

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................59

▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........59

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▫ Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......59

▫ Dimmer Control ........................60

▫ Ambient Light ..........................60

▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................60

䡵 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................60

▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........61

▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................62

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................63

▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview ......64

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped ...........................69

▫ Operating Tips .........................70

䡵 WINDOWS .............................72

▫ Power Window Controls ..................72

▫ Auto-Down............................73

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................73

䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........73

▫ To Open ..............................74

▫ To Close ..............................74

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................74

▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................75

▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................75

▫ Emergency Operation.....................75

䡵 HOOD ................................76

▫ Opening .............................76

▫ Closing ...............................77

䡵 LIFTGATE .............................78

▫ Opening .............................78

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................78

▫ Storage ..............................78

▫ Cupholders ...........................79

▫ Sun Visors.............................80

▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................80

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with a Lithium-ion high voltage

battery that is used to power the electric powertrain

systems and the 12 volt vehicle electrical system.

The high voltage battery is located under the vehicle. The

high voltage battery is maintenance free and designed to

last for the life of the vehicle.

NOTE: Upon exiting the vehicle, ensure the ignition is in

the off position and the key is removed from the vehicle.

Lithium-ion batteries provide the following benefits:

• Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter than other types

of rechargeable batteries of the same size.

• Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only lose

approximately 3 percent of their charge per month.

• Lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which means

that you do not have to completely discharge them

before recharging, as with some other batteries.

High Voltage Battery and Cable Locations

1 — High Voltage Cables

2 — High Voltage Battery

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• Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged and discharged

thousands of times.

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 an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Never try to remove the high voltage service discon-

nect. The high voltage service disconnect is used when

your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at

an authorized 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 an authorized dealer for informa-

tion 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:

• During vehicle start up and shut down, a clicking noise

may be heard from within the vehicle. When the ignition

key is turned to the on position, the high voltage battery

contactors inside the battery are closed to make the

stored electricity inside available for vehicle use. The

clicking noise observed is the sound of these contactors

as they open and close and is normal operation for your

500e.

• The operating temperature range of the high voltage

battery is -22 °F to 122 °F (-30 °C to 50 °C). If it is

attempted to operate the vehicle with the battery outside

of these temperature extremes it will not function.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17

500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES

Understanding the unique characteristics of your 500e will

help ensure maximum performance and the best driving

range from your vehicle.

Your 500e is equipped with two electrical systems; a 12 Volt

system that is used to power the conventional electrical

system and a high voltage system, which is used to drive

the wheels through a single-speed transmission as well as

other high voltage system components.

Your 500e operates differently then a traditional vehicle or

Hybrid vehicle. Here are some of the main differences:

Audible Pedestrian Warning System

Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible Pedestrian

Warning System. The Audible Pedestrian Warning System

uses distinct sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle is

approaching.

The audible warning system uses an in-car sound synthe-

sizer with a speaker located in the underhood compart-

ment. The warning system is automatically activated when

selecting DRIVE or REVERSE.

In DRIVE range, the system will remain active until the

vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 22 mph

(35.5 km/h). At approximately 22 mph (35.5 km/h), the

warning system is deactivated and will automatically be

active when the vehicle returns to approximately 20 mph

(32 km/h).

Single-Speed Transmission

Instead of a traditional transmission, your vehicle is

equipped with a single-speed transmission to transfer the

torque from the E-Drive motor to the drive wheels. This

transmission requires no maintenance and is designed to

operate for the life of the vehicle.

Auto Park

Auto Park will automatically place the transmission into

PARK if there is an indication that the driver may leave the

vehicle while still in the DRIVE, NEUTRAL or REVERSE

gear. Refer to “Single-Speed Transmission” in “Starting

And Operating” in your Owner’s Manual for further

information.

E-Park

The parking pawl is traditionally located inside an auto-

matic transmission and activated when the vehicle is

placed in the PARK position.

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