Get In Case Of Emergency -> Jump Starting Guide for Fiat 500 E 4 Door Second Generation (2020-2024)

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If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also been

discharged, it will need to be recharged to a minimum

operating State Of Charge (SOC) before the vehicle can

be operated:

2. Push the air release button.

● If the vehicle can be connected to a Level 1 or Level

2 charger where it is currently parked, the vehicle

will still require a jump start to allow the vehicle to

begin the battery charging process. Once the vehicle

charging has begun (indicated by the charge status

indicator on top of the vehicle's instrument panel),

the jumper cables can be removed from the vehicle

jump posts.

Sealant Cartridge Replacement

1 — Sealant Cartridge

Air Compressor Components

● If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level 1 or

Level 2 charger where it is currently parked, the

vehicle can be moved by connecting 12 Volt power

to the vehicle's jump posts and then shifting the

transmission from PARK (P) into NEUTRAL (N). Power

provided by the jumper cables will also allow the

Electric Park Brake to be released. Carefully move

the vehicle to a Level 1 or Level 2 charge location.

While the vehicle is being moved, the external 12

Volt power must remain connected to the vehicle

jump posts.

7 — Air Release Button

8 — Quick Connector

9 — Release Button

JUMP STARTING

SEALANT CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

If your vehicle has a discharged 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. Jump starting can be dangerous if done

improperly, so please follow the procedures in this

section carefully.

Only use original cartridges, which can be purchased at

an authorized dealer.

Proceed as follows:

NOTE:

Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure that

control of the vehicle is maintained. Also, ensure that

vehicle is secured to prevent unintentional movement

during and after moving the vehicle. If the external

12 Volt power becomes disconnected from the vehicle

jump posts or there is an interruption of the 12

Volt power while moving the vehicle, the vehicle's

transmission may engage PARK. Do not allow the

jumper cables to come in contact with each other or

to the vehicle, this will result in a short.

1. Remove the sealant cartridge by pushing the

release button located on the side of the

compressor.

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the

manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

The vehicle requires its 12 Volt battery power to turn-

on the vehicle's high voltage battery. The high voltage

battery is used to charge the 12 Volt battery, provide

electric vehicle operation. If the 12 Volt battery has

been discharged, the vehicle can be jump started using

a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle

or by using a portable battery booster pack.

2. Insert the new sealant cartridge by pushing

downward firmly.

174 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

When the vehicle is at the charging location, shift the

transmission back to PARK, apply the Electric Park

Brake, and start the high voltage battery charging. Once

the vehicle has been secured against unintentional

movement and high voltage battery charging has been

initiated, the jumper cables can be removed from the

vehicle jump posts.

WARNING!

● Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and personal

injury could result.

● Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime

the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by

moving fan blades.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen.

It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

● Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could make

an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be

seriously injured.

Jump Starting Locations

1 – Remote Positive (+) Post

CAUTION!

2 – Remote Negative (-) Post

3 – Battery Sensor Nut

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any

other booster source with a system voltage greater

than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,

alternator or electrical system may occur.

● Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is

flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or

sparks away from the battery.

See the following steps to prepare for jump starting:

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic

transmission into PARK (P) and turn the ignition

to the OFF position.

PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START

The vehicle’s jump starting remote posts are located

under the hood, on the driver's side.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

WARNING!

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical

accessories.

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could

result in personal injury or property damage due to

battery explosion.

The remote positive (+) post is covered with a protective

cap located on left side of the battery.

3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover over

the remote positive (+) battery post.

The remote negative (-) post is located on right side of

the battery.

4. If using another vehicle to jump start the 12 Volt

electrical system, park the vehicle within the reach

of the jumper cables, apply the parking brake and

make sure the ignition is OFF.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle

or the discharged vehicle.

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CAUTION!

Connecting The Jumper Cables

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes and then

cycle the ignition to ON/RUN in the vehicle with the

discharged battery.

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable

to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged

vehicle.

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets

draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when

not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if

plugged in long enough without engine operation, the

vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade

battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

NOTE:

6. After a couple minutes (depending on the level

of 12 Volt battery discharge), attempt to start

the vehicle. Once the vehicle starts, follow the

disconnecting procedure.

The remote positive (+) post is located in the

engine compartment on the driver's side under the

cover on left side of the battery.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be serviced

by an authorized dealer.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable from the remote negative (-) post of the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to

the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

In any of the following situations, you can reduce

the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate

action.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to the remote negative post or a

good ground of the discharged vehicle. A “ground”

is an exposed metallic/unpainted part of the

engine, frame or chassis, such as an accessory

bracket or large bolt. The ground must be away

from the battery and the fuel injection system.

● On the highways — slow down.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

● In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission

in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine

idle speed while preventing vehicle motion with the

brakes.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of

the discharged vehicle, and reinstall the protective

cap.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:

The remote negative (-) post is located in the front

of the engine compartment on the driver's side on

right side of the battery.

● If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C

system adds heat to the engine cooling system and

turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

5. Close the cover of the Front Power Distribution

Center.

WARNING!

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle

you should have the battery and charging system

inspected at an authorized dealer.

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative

(-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting

electrical spark could cause the battery to

explode and could result in personal injury.

● You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the

blower control to high. This allows the heater core to

act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in

removing heat from the engine cooling system.

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