Knowing Your Car -> Electric Version Operating Principle for Your Fiat 600 SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

converter that powers the 12V system  
for general car operation is also  
powered by the high-voltage battery  
and also recharges the conventional  
battery.  
ELECTRIC VERSION  
OPERATING  
PRINCIPLE  
(where provided)  
The battery is charged by connecting  
the charging socket of the car to the  
mains power supply using the charging  
cable.  
The propulsion system of the Full  
Electric Fiat 600 is completely powered  
by the energy contained in the high-  
voltage lithium-ion rechargeable battery  
of the car. Unlike conventional or hybrid  
cars, there is no internal combustion  
engine in this car.  
The high-voltage battery is also  
partially recharged while driving during  
deceleration or braking. During this  
steps, the battery is recharged by  
regeneration via the electric motor. This  
is an efficient way of recharging as the  
kinetic energy of the car is used and  
converted into electric charging energy.  
Electric cars have specific  
The Fiat 600 uses the electrical energy  
stored in the high-voltage battery  
and not fuel. This battery provides  
the energy needed to start moving  
and therefore needs to be recharged  
before use. If the high-voltage battery is  
completely flat the car will not start.  
This car also has a conventional battery  
(12V) of the same type as those used  
by cars with internal combustion  
engines. If the conventional battery is  
completely flat the car will not start.  
The conventional battery supplies  
power to the conventional electrical  
system: lights, windscreen wipers,  
restraint systems (airbags and  
characteristics of use, which is useful  
to know, in order to achieve optimal  
performance.  
pretensioners), sound system, etc.  
The high-voltage battery supplies  
power to the electric motor and  
supplies the high-voltage auxiliary  
devices (heaters, electric climate  
compressor, etc.). The electronic  
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FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM OF THE CAR  
(where provided)  
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1. Charging port 2. High-voltage battery 3. High-voltage electrical compressor 4. Traction electric motor 5. Voltage converter  
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HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY  
The high-voltage battery is located at  
the bottom of the vehicle in a central  
area and is maintenance-free.  
The high-voltage battery is lithium-ion.  
Lithium-ion batteries provide the  
following benefits:  
1) 2)  
OPERATING MODE  
As with a car with automatic  
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY  
DISPOSAL  
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  
which is used to brake the car and  
recharge the high-voltage battery.  
9) 10)  
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.  
are much lighter than other types of  
chargeable batteries of the same size;  
keep the charge longer;  
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  
guarantees an adequate collection of  
this component in cooperation with  
qualified operators for the proper  
handling of the batteries to be disposed  
of.  
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.  
"TURTLE" MODE  
If the  
lamp is lit on the instrument  
panel display, the state of charge of  
the high-voltage battery is critical, the  
engine power gradually decreases and  
the range is limited. Put the vehicle  
on charge. If, after the charging the  
warning lamp remains lit, contact a Fiat  
Dealership.  
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 traction battery's range varies  
depending on the type of driving, the  
route, the use of thermal comfort  
equipment and the ageing of its  
components.  
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  
NOTE The traction battery ageing  
depends on several factors, such as  
climatic conditions and the distance  
travelled.  
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.  
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)  
electrical system of the car (components,  
cables, connectors, high-voltage battery) is  
1) 2) 3)  
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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.  
yourself in a safe place, and immediately  
contact the rescuers, police or fire brigade  
informing them that this is a vehicle with a  
high voltage system.  
7) The electrolyte inside the battery is a  
polluting and flammable material. If the  
high-voltage battery is not disposed of  
properly, it may cause fire and pollute the  
environment.  
8) Live parts of the car are marked with  
safety warning labels. The high-voltage  
battery bears a label indicating this danger.  
9) 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.  
10) Due to the quiet operation of your  
electric car, always set the PRND  
command to P and engage the electric  
parking brake and stop the motor before  
leaving the car. DANGER OF SERIOUS  
INJURY.  
do not completely discharge the battery;  
do not store the vehicle for a long period of  
non-use (more than 12 hours) when the  
traction battery has a low or high charge  
level. Prefer a charge level between 20  
and 40%; limit the use of fast charging; do  
not expose the vehicle to temperatures  
below 30°C and above +60°C for more  
than 24 hours; avoid charging the vehicle  
at negative temperatures (except if the  
vehicle ran more than 20 minutes) or  
above +30°C; do not use the vehicle's  
high-voltage battery as a generator of  
energy; do not use a generator to recharge  
your vehicle's high-voltage battery.  
2) Do not resell, give away or modify the  
high-voltage battery. The high-voltage  
battery must only be used on the vehicle  
on which it is supplied. If used outside the  
vehicle or modified, accidents such as  
electric shock, heat or smoke generation,  
explosion or electrolyte leakage may  
occur. If the vehicle is scrapped without  
removing the high-voltage battery, contact  
with high-voltage components, cables and  
connectors could cause very dangerous  
electric shock. If the high-voltage battery is  
not disposed of properly, it may cause  
electric shock, resulting in serious injury or  
death.  
3) The mains power supply and the high-  
voltage battery are potentially dangerous:  
they can cause injury, burns and risk of  
electrocution. Always take great care.  
4) Never touch or tamper with the cables  
and components of the high-voltage  
battery in any way: do not allow the  
high-voltage battery components to come  
into contact with bracelets, necklaces or  
any metal objects worn.  
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.  
WARNING  
1) The high-voltage battery may only be  
disconnected by qualified personnel at a  
Fiat Dealership.  
2) If, as a result of a violent impact or  
accident, the car has hit the bottom  
(underbody), have the battery and the  
high-voltage system checked by qualified  
technicians.  
3) To preserve the mileage of your vehicle  
and the durability of your traction battery,  
the Manufacturer recommends that you;  
do not fully charge the battery of your  
electric vehicle daily (charge the traction  
battery below 80% as often as possible);  
5) Do not open, modify or remove the  
high-voltage battery cover: any gases  
released may be harmful and flammable:  
avoid inhaling the gases.  
6) Damage to the vehicle or the high-  
voltage battery may cause harmful gases  
to escape, which could cause a fire. In  
the event of a fire, move away from the  
vehicle, wear a reflective vest (if required  
by the regulations in force), position  
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