Get KNOWING YOUR CAR -> HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY Guide for Fiat 500 SUV Second Generation (2020-2025)

while in the smaller version the voltage

is 395V.

for the proper handling of the batteries

to be disposed of.

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

The high-voltage battery is located at

the bottom of the car in a central area

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The high-voltage battery is equipped

with conditioning systems that ensure

that it operates under the best

temperature conditions appropriate to

its operation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The car is also equipped with a battery

management system designed to:

ensure safe operation

optimise driving range

optimise the working life of the high-

voltage battery

The car is equipped with a safety

device that inhibits the activation of the

high-voltage system. This device is

normally used by Fiat Dealerships to

repair and service the car.

NOTE You can hear a click from inside

the car when the motor is starting

and switching it off. When the ignition

device is in the ENGINE position, the

high-voltage battery contactors are

closed to allow the distribution of the

accumulated electricity to use the car.

This typical sound is the noise of these

contactors opening and closing and is

normal for the car.

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A. High-voltage wires

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

DISPOSAL

The high-voltage battery is lithium-ion.

Lithium-ion batteries provide the

following benefits:

The high-voltage battery is designed

to last for the lifetime of the car. If it

is necessary to replace the battery,

please contact a Fiat Dealership for

information on disposal.

If the temperature of the high-voltage

battery is below -10°C, or above 40°C,

some car functions may change or turn

off as battery performance decreases

outside this temperature range.

are much lighter than other types of

chargeable batteries of the same size;

keep the charge longer;

have no memory, i.e. it is not

necessary to discharge them

completely before recharging, as is the

case with other types of batteries;

can be recharged and discharged,

charging times vary depending on

home or public charging mode and

power.

NOTE The car is provided with a

high-voltage lithium-ion battery.

Inappropriate disposal of this type

of battery carries a risk of serious

burns, electric shock and damage

to the environment. In accordance

with national and international battery

regulations, the Manufacturer an

adequate collection of this component

in cooperation with qualified operators

OPERATING MODE

As with a car with automatic

transmission, you must get used to

not using your left foot to activate the

clutch pedal which is not present. While

driving, when you lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal or when you press

the brake pedal during deceleration,

the motor generates electric current

The high-voltage battery of the New

500 in the larger version (with more

energy) has a nominal voltage of 350V,

which is used to brake the car and

recharge the high-voltage battery.

Refer to the "eBraking mode" chapter

in the "Starting and driving" section.

Special case: after the high-voltage

battery has been fully recharged

and during the first kilometres of

use of the car, the exhaust brake is

in a temporary condition of reduced

effectiveness. Adapt your driving

accordingly.

When the motor is started, the system

usually maintains the driving mode that

was active before the car was stopped.

The standard operating mode is

"NORMAL". Pull and release the

selector once to activate "RANGE"

mode. Pulling and releasing the

selector switch a second time activates

the "SHERPA" mode. To return to

"RANGE" mode, push the switch

towards the dashboard and release it

once, to return to "NORMAL" mode,

push and release it a second time.

Driving mode selection is not available

in "Performance limitation - Turtle

mode".

this mode, the energy consumption of

the car depends on the driving style.

In "NORMAL" mode, when the

accelerator pedal is released, the car

slows down with an motor braking

effect similar to that of a conventional

vehicle. During this phase, the high-

voltage battery is partially recharged

(regeneration).

In "NORMAL", when the one-speed

transmission is on D, to keep the car

stationary press the brake pedal ("One

Pedal Driving" not available).

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While driving, you can activate the

selector (A) fig. 7 located on the central

tunnel. This device allows you to set

three different driving modes according

to the driver's needs:

The "creeping" function is also

available. The car will start to move

forward (with transmission in "D") or

backward (with transmission in "R")

when the brake pedal is released. The

accelerator should not be pressed in

this case.

NORMAL

RANGE

SHERPA

Via the on board electronics, the

device acts on the dynamic control

system of the car (motor, ESC system),

interfacing the instrument panel as well.

The selector is of "hold to operate"

type, returning to the central position

when released. Engagement of the

required driving mode is indicated on

the instrument panel display with a

dedicated message. The system does

not allow you to change the driving

mode when you drastically reduce the

performance of the electric motor (see

paragraph on performance limitations).

"RANGE" mode

In "RANGE" mode, the car continues to

have no speed restrictions but offers

comfortable handling with a smoother

response to accelerator pedal

pressure. This mode helps to adopt a

driving style aimed at maximising the

range.

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"NORMAL" mode

In the "NORMAL" operating mode, the

car has no performance limitations and

can be driven fast using all the power

and torque of the traction system. In

WARNING The "One-Pedal Driving"

function is enabled on the accelerator

pedal in "RANGE" mode. In this

case, the car can be accelerated,

decelerated and stopped by acting only

on the accelerator pedal. See the "One

Pedal Driving" chapter in the "Starting

the motor" section.

decelerated and stopped by acting only

on the accelerator pedal.

Performance limitation -

Turtle mode

"Turtle" mode is activated automatically

when the remaining range is less

than 24 km, but can be temporarily

deactivated in case of emergency (for

example to clear a junction) by quickly

depressing the accelerator pedal fully

(kick-down function).

NOTE The "creeping" function is not

available in "SHERPA" mode.

NOTE The "creeping" function is not

available in "RANGE" mode.

NOTE When "One Pedal Driving" with

one-speed transmission in D is active

and the car is stationary, it is not

necessary to press the brake pedal to

hold it stationary.

NOTE When "One Pedal Driving" with

one-speed transmission in D is active

and the car is stationary, it is not

necessary to press the brake pedal to

hold it stationary.

Range: 24-16 km

Amber high-voltage battery charge

NOTE Even if "One Pedal Driving" is

active, the brake system operated by

the brake pedal works normally.

In "SHERPA" mode, by fully depressing

the accelerator pedal, the operating

mode is temporarily returned (e.g. to

make an overtaking manoeuvre) to

"NORMAL".

status indicator, symbol

on the

instrument panel display lit for 6

seconds.

Speed according to the selected

mode (NORMAL, RANGE, SHERPA).

The heated rear window,

windscreen, mirrors and seats are

deactivated automatically (but can be

reactivated manually if necessary).

Range: 16-8 km

In "RANGE" mode, by fully depressing

the accelerator pedal, you can override

the mode limitations and temporarily

return to "NORMAL" mode.

"SHERPA" mode

In "SHERPA" mode, the car has no

acceleration restriction but the top

speed is electronically limited to

80km/h. "SHERPA' mode significantly

helps to adopt a driving style aimed at

maximum efficiency and maximises the

range of the car.

When "SHERPA" mode is activated,

the heated seats will be turned off if

turned on. To turn them on again, you

must act on the activation command.

NOTE If the climate control system

or heated seats are activated in

"SHERPA" mode, a dedicated

message appears on the instrument

panel to alert the user that these

functions have an impact on battery

life.

Red high-voltage battery charge

status indicator, symbol

on the

instrument panel display lit fixed.

Speed according to the selected

mode (NORMAL, RANGE, SHERPA).

The heated rear window,

windscreen, mirrors and seats are

deactivated automatically (but can be

reactivated manually if necessary).

Range: 8-0 km

The climate control system and

seat heaters are also automatically

deactivated but can be manually

reactivated if necessary.

WARNING The "One-Pedal Driving"

function is enabled on the accelerator

pedal in "SHERPA" mode. In this

case, the car can be accelerated,

Red high-voltage battery charge

status indicator, symbol on the

instrument panel display lit fixed.

Top speed: 70 km/h.

Performance Limitation

- Power Reduction

battery must only be used on the car

on which it is supplied. If used outside

the car or modified, accidents such as

electric shock, heat or smoke generation,

explosion or electrolyte leakage may

occur.

3) If the car is scrapped without removing

the high-voltage battery, contact with

high-voltage components, cables and

connectors could cause very dangerous

electric shock.

4) If the high-voltage battery is not

disposed of properly, it may cause electric

shock, resulting in serious injury or death.

5) Under no circumstances may the motor

brake replace pressing the brake pedal.

6) In case of bad weather and flooded

roads: Do not drive on a flooded street if

the water level exceeds the lower part of

the wheel rims.

7) Due to the quiet operation of your

electric car, always set the speed selector

switch to P and engage the electric

parking brake and stop the motor before

leaving the car. DANGER OF SERIOUS

INJURY.

The climate control system is

deactivated, and the fan and quick

defrosting may be activated. The

heated rear window, windscreen,

mirrors and seats are deactivated

automatically (but can be reactivated

manually if necessary).

Aggressive or extreme use of the car

(for example: repeated braking and

acceleration events in rapid succession

over a long interval of time) require

much power to the high-voltage

battery; in such cases, to preserve

its integrity and durability, the car

may adopt a "Recovery" strategy

with performance and acceleration

limitation. The car's performance will be

fully restored after a few minutes. This

behaviour of the car is not intended as

a fault or malfunction.

Range: ≈0 km (emergency

conditions)

Red high-voltage battery charge

status indicator, symbol

on the

instrument panel display blinking.

Top speed: 70 km/h.

The climate control system is

deactivated, and the fan and quick

defrosting may be activated. The

heated rear window, windscreen,

mirrors and seats are deactivated

automatically (but can be reactivated

manually if necessary).

IMPORTANT

1) The propulsion system of the electric

car is connected by the high-voltage

battery and when the system is active the

components are then powered at high-

voltage. Observe the warning messages

on the labels on the car when accessing

the motor compartment. Any intervention

or modification on the high-voltage

electrical system of the car (components,

cables, connectors, high-voltage battery) is

strictly forbidden due to the risks it may

imply for your safety. In this case, contact

a Fiat Dealership. Tampering with the

high-voltage system can lead to serious

burns or electrical discharges with even

fatal consequences.

NOTE “Turtle" mode speed limitations

are activated as soon as the speed of

the car is below 70 km/h. Turtle mode

speed limits are disabled when the

Speed Limiter or the Cruise Control are

active or with the accelerator pedal fully

pressed.

WARNING

1) The high-voltage battery may only be

disconnected by qualified personnel at a

Fiat Dealership.

2) Do not resell, give away or modify the

high-voltage battery. The high-voltage

WARNING

1) Do not dispose of the battery yourself.

If the car is scrapped, it must be taken to

a Fiat Dealership to have the high-voltage

battery removed and disposed of properly

by the Fiat Dealership personnel who have

the technical skills to operate in complete

safety.

2) Live parts of the car are marked with

safety warning labels. The high-voltage

battery bears a label indicating this danger.

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