Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Climate Controls Guide for Fiat 500 E 4 Door Second Generation (2020-2024)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43

NOTE:

● The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off

through the Uconnect system page 113.

CAUTION!

In the event of low high voltage battery levels or

very cold/very hot weather, remember to connect

the vehicle to a power outlet to enable climate

programming.

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to

the heating elements:

● Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on

the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth

and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the

heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after

soaking with warm water.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL OVERVIEW

● Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or

abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface

of the window.

● Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

Rain sensing stalk

1 — Automatic Wiping - Slow

RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED

2 — Automatic Wiping - Fast

Rotate the switch the first detent for slow operation or

the second detent for fast operation.

This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield

and automatically activates the wipers. Rotate the end

of the windshield wiper lever to one of the two detent

positions to activate this feature.

Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.25–

inch Display Automatic Climate Controls

Place the ring in the O (off) position when not using the

system.

MAX A/C Button

NOTE:

Press and release the MAX A/C button

on the touchscreen to change the current

setting to the coldest output of air. The MAX

A/C indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is

on. Pressing the button again will cause the MAX A/C

operation to exit. Pressing other settings will cause the

MAX A/C to exit.

In the event of a rain sensor failure, a dedicated

telltale on the instrument cluster will appear to warn

the customer (if equipped).

● The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the

wiper switch is in the LO, HI, or OFF position. Only in

one of the intermittent positions.

● The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly

when ice or dried saltwater is present on the

windshield.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the

temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating

throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the

touchscreen and on the instrument panel below the

radio.

● Use of products containing wax or silicone may

reduce rain sensor performance.

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NOTE:

The MAX A/C button is only available on the

touchscreen.

A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the

mode control selection. Continuous use of the

Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and

window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode

is not recommended.

mode button, the Climate Control system will return to

the previous setting.

Rear Defrost Button

A/C Button

Press and release the button on the

touchscreen, or push and release the

button on the faceplate, to turn on the

rear window defroster and the heated

NOTE:

Press and release the A/C button on the

touchscreen, or push the button on the

faceplate to change the current setting. The

A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.

● After a long period of continuous use, Recirculation

mode will automatically shut off for two minutes to

allow fresh air intake inside the cabin to maintain

sufficient oxygen levels.

outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator

illuminates when the rear window defroster is on. The

rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10

minutes.

The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator

to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning

system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,

dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the

cabin.

● Recirculation mode will function in this way, in either

automatic or manual override mode.

CAUTION!

AUTO Button

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to

the heating elements:

If your air conditioning performance seems lower than

expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located

in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt

or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the

front of the radiator and through the condenser. If the

problem persists, please contact an authorized dealer.

Press and release this button on the

touchscreen, or push the button on the

faceplate, to change the current setting. The

AUTO indicator illuminates when AUTO is on.

● Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on

the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth

and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the

heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after

soaking with warm water.

This feature automatically controls the interior cabin

temperature by adjusting distribution and amount of

airflow. Toggling this function will cause the system to

switch between manual override mode and automatic

Recirculation Button

modes

page 45.

Press and release this button on the

touchscreen, or push the button on the

faceplate, to change the system between

● Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or

abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface

of the window.

MAX Defrost Button

recirculation mode and outside air mode.

Press and release the touchscreen button,

or push and release the button on the

faceplate, to change the current airflow

● Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

The Recirculation indicator and the A/C indicator

illuminate when the Recirculation button is pressed.

Recirculation can be used when outside conditions

such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are

present. Recirculation can be used in all modes.

Recirculation may be unavailable (button on the

touchscreen grayed out) if conditions exist that could

create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The

setting to Defrost mode. The MAX Defrost

indicator illuminates when MAX Defrost is on. Air comes

from the windshield and side window demist outlets.

When the MAX defrost button is selected, the blower

level may increase and the maximum temperature

setting is selected. When toggling the MAX defrost

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Panel Mode

Mix Mode

Temperature Control Buttons

Air comes from the outlets in the instrument

panel. Each of these outlets can be

individually adjusted to direct the flow of

Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and

side window demister outlets. This setting

works best in cold or snowy conditions that

require extra heat to the windshield. This

setting is ideal for maintaining comfort while reducing

moisture on the windshield.

These buttons provide temperature control.

Push upward on the driver’s side toggle

switch on the faceplate, or press and

slide the temperature bar towards the red

air. The air vanes of the center outlets and

outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side

to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut-off

wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust

the amount of airflow from these outlets.

arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer

temperature settings. Push downward the driver’s side

toggle switch on the faceplate, or press and slide the

temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the

touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.

Climate Control OFF Button

Press and release the OFF button on the

touchscreen, or push and release the OFF

button on the faceplate to turn the Climate

Control ON/OFF.

Bi-Level Mode

Blower Control

Air comes from the instrument panel outlets

and floor outlets. A slight amount of air

is directed through the defrost and side

window demister outlets.

Blower Control is used to regulate the

amount of air forced through the Climate

Control system. There are seven blower

speeds available. Adjusting the blower will

cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation.

The speeds can be selected using either the blower

control button on the faceplate or the buttons on the

touchscreen.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

Automatic Operation

NOTE:

Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to

provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer

air from the floor outlets.

1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the

AUTO button on the touchscreen on the Automatic

Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.

Floor Mode

Faceplate

2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the

system to maintain by adjusting the temperature

control buttons. Once the desired temperature is

displayed, the system achieves and automatically

maintains that comfort level.

Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight

amount of air is directed through the

defrost, side window demister outlets.

The blower speed increases as you push upward the

blower control button from the lowest blower setting.

The blower speed decreases as you push downward the

blower control button.

Defrost Mode

Touchscreen

Air comes from the windshield and side

window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode

with maximum temperature settings for

best windshield and side window defrosting

and defogging.

3. When the system is set up for your comfort

level, it is not necessary to change the settings.

You experience the greatest efficiency by simply

allowing the system to function automatically.

Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting

and the large blower icon to increase the blower

setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the

blower bar area between the icons.

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NOTE:

Did You Know: Voice Command for Climate may only be

used to adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle.

Voice Command will not work to adjust the heated

seats if equipped.

temperature, and the next programmed departure time,

the vehicle will determine when to begin cabin

conditioning. Cabin conditioning can begin up to

30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure

time,provided the stated high voltage battery conditions

are met.

● It is not necessary to move the temperature settings

for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically

adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to

provide comfort as quickly as possible.

SCHEDULED CABIN CONDITIONING (SCC)

● The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or

Metric units by selecting the US/Metric customer-

programmable feature.

The SCC will continue for a maximum of 15 minutes

after the scheduled departure time.

This feature allows the driver to pre-condition (warm up

or cool down) the passenger cabin based on a planned

departure time. Also, all scheduled cabin conditioning

will be powered by the vehicle’s high voltage battery

working in conjunction with any EVSE connected to the

vehicle.

Once a scheduled event has been created, it can be

applied to one or more days of the week. The scheduled

event can also be set to occur only during the current

week, or repeat every week until the feature is turned

off or the event is changed.

To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic

mode during cold start-ups, the blower fan remains on

low until the vehicle warms up. The blower increases in

speed and transition into Auto mode.

In order to conserve the vehicle’s high voltage battery

power, the driver can choose between allowing the

battery to be drained of power down to <1%, or to

stop the SCC when the high voltage battery has been

depleted to 25% State Of Charge (SOC). The battery

percentages are displayed in the instrument cluster

display.

Manual Operation Override

All of the following conditions must be met before the

vehicle will initiate a scheduled SCC event:

This system offers a full complement of manual

override features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC

display will be turned off when the system is being used

in the manual mode.

● Gear selector in PARK

● Doors Closed

● Hood Closed

NOTE:

A maximum of three independent schedule event

timers are available for use by the SCC feature and

Scheduled Charging feature for charging the high

voltage battery. The timers may be used in any

combination for SCC and Scheduled Charging, but only

three total timers are available.

● Liftgate Closed

When in manual override mode, the system will not

automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice

on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually

selected to clear the windshield and side glass.

● Hazard switch off

● 12 Volt battery at an acceptable charge level

● Key fob not located inside the vehicle

● Ignition in the OFF position

Scheduling An SCC Event:

CLIMATE VOICE COMMANDS

Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep

everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead.

The SCC event times are used to wake up the vehicle

so that the Climate Control system can condition the

passenger cabin prior to the scheduled departure

time. Based on vehicle operating conditions, ambient

1. Select the Electric Vehicle App under the Vehicle

menu.

Push the VR button on the steering wheel. After the

beep, say one of the following commands:

● “Set the temperature to 70 degrees”

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Winter Operation

2. Select “Schedules”.

To ensure the best possible heater and defroster

performance, make sure the vehicle cooling system

is functioning properly and the proper amount, type,

and concentration of coolant is used. Use of the

Air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not

recommended, because it may cause window fogging.

Set Climate Schedule

Vacation/Storage

7. Select the days that this SCC event will occur. The

“Repeat” indicator illuminates to indicate that SCC

will occur every week on the selected day(s), at the

selected time.

Schedules Screen

For information on maintaining the Climate Control

system when the vehicle is being stored for an

extended period of time, see

3. Select the schedule to be set (1,2, or 3) by

pressing the appropriate arrow on the right side

of the touchscreen.

page 202.

If you uncheck the “Repeat” option, all the days

of the week will be grayed out and the vehicle

will perform only one SCC event, which will occur

at the next available time that matches the SCC

event time (regardless of what day it was originally

set to occur before “Repeat” was unchecked).

Window Fogging

4. Choose “Climate Schedule”.

Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy,

and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select

Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower

speed. Do not use the Recirculation mode without A/C

for long periods, as fogging may occur.

8. To schedule another SCC event, press the X and

repeat these steps.

Outside Air Intake

Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of

the windshield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves.

Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow,

and if they enter the air distribution box, they could plug

the water drains. In Winter months, make sure the air

intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.

OPERATING TIPS

Refer to the chart at the end of this section

for suggested control settings for various weather

conditions.

Select Climate Schedule

5. Select if SCC should stop when the high voltage

battery drops to 25% or lower.

6. Set the Departure Time: Hours, Minutes, and

AM/PM.

Summer Operation

Cabin Air Filter

The vehicle cooling system must be protected with

a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper

corrosion protection and to protect against vehicle

overheating. OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) is

recommended.

The Climate Control system filters out dust and pollen

from the air. Contact an authorized dealer to service

your cabin air filter, and to have it replaced when

needed.

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To open the glove compartment, pull the release

handle.

Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped

WEATHER

Cool & Humid Conditions

CONTROL SETTINGS

Set the mode control to

(Mix Mode) and turn

(A/C) on to keep win-

dows clear.

Set the mode control to

(Floor Mode). If wind-

shield fogging starts to

occur, move the control

The windshield wiper De-Icer is a heating element

located at the base of the windshield.

WARNING!

It operates automatically once the following conditions

are met:

Do not operate this vehicle with a glove compartment

in the open position. Driving with the glove

compartment open may result in injury in a collision.

Cold Weather

● Activation By Front Defrost

The wiper De-Icer activates automatically during a

cold weather manual start with full defrost, and

when the ambient temperature is below 33°F (6°C).

Center Console Storage Compartment

(Mix Mode).

● Activation By Rear Defrost

INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT

The wiper De-Icer activates automatically when

the Rear Defrost is operating and the ambient

temperature is below 33°F (6°C).

STORAGE

Glove Compartment

Operating Tips Chart

The glove compartment is located on the passenger

side of the instrument panel.

WEATHER

Hot Weather And Vehicle

Interior Is Very Hot

CONTROL SETTINGS

Set the mode control to

(Panel Mode),

(MAX A/C) on, and blow-

er on high. Roll down the

windows for a minute to

flush out the hot air. Ad-

just the controls as need-

ed to achieve comfort.

Center Console Storage Compartment

The center console has a storage area which can hold

small items.

Front Armrest — If Equipped

Warm Weather

Cool Sunny

Turn

(A/C) on and set

To access the front armrest compartment, pull the lever

upwards and lift the armrest.

the mode control to

(Panel Mode).

Operate in

(Bi-Level

Mode).

Glove Compartment

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