Fiat 500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15

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240

F0S1334

240)

Driving with worn windscreen/rear

window wiper blades is a serious risk,

because visibility is reduced in bad

weather.

241)

If the window needs to be cleaned,

make sure the device is turned off or the

ignition device is in the STOP position.

RAISING THE CAR

89)

If the car needs to be lifted, go to a

Fiat Dealership which is equipped with

workshop lifts and jack arms.

89)

For versions equipped with side-skirts,

pay particular attention when positioning

the lift arms at the workshop.

WHEELS AND TYRES

242) 243) 244) 245)

Check the pressure of each tyre

approximately every two weeks and

before long journeys. The pressure

should be checked with the tyre rested

and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to increase

when the car is used; for the correct

tyre inflation pressure, see the

"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical

specifications" section.

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal

tyre wear fig. 241:

A

B

C

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F0S1279

A

normal pressure: tread evenly worn.

B

low pressure: tread particularly worn

at the edges.

C

high pressure: tread particularly

worn in the centre. The tyres must be

replaced when the tread is less than

1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the

laws in force in the country where you

are driving.

IMPORTANT NOTES

As far as possible, avoid sharp

braking, screech starts and violent

shocks against pavements, potholes or

other hard obstacles.

Driving for long stretches over uneven

roads can damage the tyres;

periodically check that the tyres have

no cuts in the side wall, abnormal

swelling or irregular tyre tread wear. Go

to a Fiat Dealership if required;

avoid overloading the car when

travelling: this may cause serious

damage to the wheels and tyres;

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

240

if a tyre is punctured, stop

immediately to avoid damage to the

tyre, the rim, suspension and steering

system;

tyres age even if they are not used

much. Cracks in the tread and on

the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. In

any event, have the tyres checked by

specialised personnel if they have been

fitted for longer than 6 years;

in the case of replacement, always fit

new tyres, avoiding those of unknown

origin;

if a tyre is changed, also change the

inflation valve;

to allow even wear between the front

and rear tyres, it is advisable to change

them over every 10-15 thousand

kilometres, keeping them on the same

side of the car to avoid inverting the

direction of rotation;

avoid travelling with partially or

completely deflated tyres as this can

compromise safety and damage the

tyres beyond repair.

242)

Remember that the road holding

qualities of your car also depend on

correct tyre pressures.

243)

If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre

may overheat and be severely damaged as

a result.

244)

Do not switch tyres from the

right­hand side of the car to the left­hand

side, and vice versa.

245)

Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at

temperatures higher than 150

°

C. The

mechanical features of the wheels could

be compromised.

CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is to be left inactive for longer

than a month, observe the following

precautions:

park the car in covered, dry and if

possible well-ventilated premises and

slightly open the windows;

check that the parking brake is not

engaged and put the transmission in

position P;

check the state of charge of the 12V

battery every 30 days;

clean and protect the painted parts

using protective wax;

clean and protect the shiny metal

parts using special compounds

available commercially;

sprinkle talcum powder on the

windscreen and rear window wiper

rubber blades and lift them off the

glass;

cover the car with a fabric or

perforated plastic sheet, paying

particular care not to damage the

painted surface by dragging any dust

that may have accumulated on it. Do

not use compact plastic sheets which

do not allow humidity to evaporate

from the surface of the car;

disable the alarm system of the car

(where provided);

inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the

standard specified pressure and check

it at intervals;

do not drain the cooling system;

any time the car is left inactive for

two weeks or more, operate the

climate control system for at least

5 minutes, setting external air and

with fan set to maximum speed. This

operation will ensure appropriate

lubrication for the system, thus

minimising the possibility of damage to

the compressor when the system is

operated again;

take the high-voltage battery to a

charge level close to 100%.

The amount of charge of the high-

voltage battery may gradually decrease

when the car is not used. Therefore,

avoid long stays with a charge state

close to zero. If possible, monitor the

state of charge and prevent it from

reaching excessively low levels. Follow

these warnings even for longer stays of

less than a month (a few weeks).

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BODYWORK

PROTECTION AGAINST

ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of corrosion are the

following:

atmospheric pollution

salty air and humidity (coastal areas,

or hot humid climates);

seasonal environmental conditions.

The abrasive action of wind-borne

atmospheric dust and sand, as well as

mud and gravel raised by other cars is

also not to be underestimated.
On your car, Fiat has adopted the

best manufacturing technologies

to effectively protect the bodywork

against corrosion.
These include:

painting products and systems which

give the car particular resistance to

corrosion and abrasion;

use of galvanised (or pretreated)

sheet metal, with high resistance to

corrosion;

spraying of underbody, motor

compartment, wheel arch interiors and

other parts with highly protective wax

products;

spraying of plastic parts, with a

protective function in the more exposed

points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,

etc.;

use of “open” boxed sections to

prevent condensation and pockets

of moisture which could favour the

formation of rust inside.

BODY AND UNDERBODY

WARRANTY

Your car is covered by warranty against

perforation due to rust of any original

element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,

refer to the Warranty Booklet.

PRESERVING THE

BODYWORK

Paintwork

90)

Paintwork does not only serve an

aesthetic purpose, but also protects

the underlying sheet metal.
You are advised to touch up abrasions

and scratches immediately to prevent

rust formation. Use only original

paint products for touch-ups (see

“Bodywork paint identification plate” in

the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of

washing the car; how often depends

on the conditions and environment

where the car is used. For example, in

highly polluted areas, or if the roads are

spread with salt, it is advisable to wash

the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as

follows:

if high pressure jets or cleaners are

used to wash the car, keep a distance

of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to

avoid damage or alteration. It should be

remembered that the build up of water

can damage the car over a period of

time;

wash the bodywork using a low

pressure jet of water;

wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy

solution over the bodywork, frequently

rinsing the sponge;

rinse well with water and dry with a

jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts with special

care, such as the door frames, bonnet

and the headlight frames, where water

may stagnate more easily. The car

should not be taken to a closed area

immediately, but left outside so that

residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been

left in the sun or with the bonnet

hot: this may alter the shine of the

paintwork. Exterior plastic parts must

be cleaned in the same way as the rest

of the car.
Where possible, do not park the car

under trees; the resinous substances

that many species release give the

paint a dull appearance and increase

the possibility of triggering rusting

processes.

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242

WARNING Bird droppings must be

washed off immediately and thoroughly

as the acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

7)

Automatic car washes - Tips

91) 92)

Before entering a car wash

Adopt the following procedure to

ensure the handling of the vehicle

inside the car wash:

open the driver's door and leave it

open;

take the ignition device to the

ENGINE position;

press the brake pedal;

take the one-speed transmission to

N;

release the electric parking brake;

release the brake pedal;

leave the ignition device in the

ENGINE position, exit the car and close

the driver's door.

246)

Versions with matt paintwork

These versions have exclusive matt

paintwork which requires special care

for its preservation. Some versions

are fitted with exclusive decorations

on the door mirror covers; do not use

pressurised or high-temperature jets of

water when washing them.

93)

Versions with stickers or wrapping

To correctly clean and wash the car,

proceed as follows:

avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Then,

wash the car, only by hand, using pH-

neutral detergents; dry it with a wet

chamois leather. Abrasive products

and/or polishes should not be used for

cleaning the car.

If high pressure jets or cleaners are

used to wash the car, keep a distance

of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to

avoid damage or alteration. It should be

remembered that a build up of water

could cause damage, in the long term,

to the car.

Wet the bodywork with a low-

pressure water jet.

Wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy

solution over the bodywork, frequently

rinsing the sponge.

Rinse well with water and dry with

a jet of air or a chamois leather. Dry

the less visible parts with special care,

such as the door frames, bonnet and

the headlight frames, where water

may stagnate more easily. The car

should not be taken to a closed area

immediately, but left outside so that

residual water can evaporate. Do not

wash the car after it has been parked in

the sun.

Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned

in the same way as the rest of the car.

Where possible, do not park the car

under trees; the resinous substances

that many species release give the

paint a dull appearance and increase

the possibility of triggering rusting

processes.

WARNING In case of water stains

(rings) on the wrapping, remove it,

washing again and drying it with a

non-abrasive soft cloth.

WARNINGS

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the acid

they contain is particularly aggressive.

Avoid (if at all possible) parking the

car under trees; remove vegetable

resins immediately as, when dried, it

may only be possible to remove them

with abrasive products and/or polishes,

which is highly inadvisable as they

could alter the paint, the stickers or the

wrapping.

Do not use pure windscreen washer

fluid for cleaning the windscreen and

the rear window: dilute it to at least

50% with water.

243

94) 95)

Windows

To clean glasses, use specific cleaning

products.
Use clean cloths to avoid scratching

the glass or altering the transparency.

WARNING Wipe the rear window

inside gently with a cloth following

the direction of the filaments to avoid

damaging the heating device.

Headlights

Use a soft cloth soaked in water and

detergent for washing cars.

WARNING Never use aromatic

substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.

acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses

of the headlights.

WARNING When cleaning the car

with a pressure washer, keep the

water jet at least 20 cm away from the

headlights.

CONTACT WITH WATER

Washing the engine compartment

96)

Washing the engine is not

recommended. If it is absolutely

necessary, follow the instructions

below:

washing is only allowed at low

pressure;

washing must take place with the

engine cold and the ignition device in

the STOP position;

take care not to direct the water

jet directly onto the electronic control

units, connectors and orange cables,

including the areas adjacent to them

(high-voltage circuit) and venting valves;
Have this operation performed by a

specialised workshop.
After washing, check that the various

protective components (e.g. rubber

guards and caps) have not been

removed or damaged.

Underbody washing

If underbody washing is necessary, do

not insist with the jet directly on the

connectors and venting valve.

Washing with charging flap closed

The electrical system is safe, even if the

following situations occur:

presence of water in the foot area;

when the car is in water at a level

that allows it to cross a ford;

liquids entering the boot.

97)

246)

In this condition, the car is no longer

secured and could move without control

due to the slopes of the ground.

90)

Abrasive products and/or polishes

should not be used for cleaning the car.

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the acid

they contain is particularly aggressive.

Avoid parking the vehicle under trees

(unless it is absolutely necessary). Remove

any resinous plant matter immediately

because, once it has dried, it may require

the use of abrasive and/or polishing

products to be removed, which are

strongly discouraged as they could

potentially alter the characteristics

of the paintwork. Do not use pure

windscreen washer fluid for cleaning

the front windscreen and rear window;

dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use

pure screen washer fluid when strictly

necessary due to outside temperature

conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to

defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can

damage the paint.

91)

Never use high-pressure washing

systems. Drops of water may penetrate

in the case of high-pressure washing

systems and sprayers positioned near the

windows. Give preference to car washes

that use fabric or soft brushes that do

not damage the paint of the bodywork.

Ensure that the rims and tyres are not

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244

damaged by the transport mechanisms.

Depending on the width of car, fold the

exterior mirrors to prevent damage.

Deactivate the rain sensor (see the

"Automatic wiping-Inhibition" paragraph in

the "Windscreen washing" chapter, in the

"Knowing your car" section) to prevent

accidental activation of the windscreen

wiper. In some cases, the Side Distance

Warning system and parking sensors may

be accidentally activated during washing.

92)

Avoid car washes with drive rails

higher than 10 cm (4 inches); otherwise,

the vehicle bodywork may be damaged.

93)

Avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Wash

the car only by hand using neutral pH

detergents; dry it with a wet chamois

leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes

should not be used for cleaning the car.

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the acid

they contain is particularly aggressive.

Avoid (if at all possible) parking the car

under trees; remove vegetable resins

immediately as, when dried, it may only be

possible to remove them with abrasive

products and/or polishes, which is highly

inadvisable as they could alter the typical

opacity of the paint. Do not use pure

windscreen washer fluid for cleaning

the front windscreen and rear window;

dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use

pure screen washer fluid when strictly

necessary due to outside temperature

conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to

defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can

damage the paint.

94)

It is not advisable to wash with

pressure washer or, in case of use, it is

necessary to maintain at least a minimum

distance of 40 cm with water at room

temperature.

95)

Abrasive products and/or polishes

should not be used for cleaning the car

96)

Do not use a high pressure jet cleaner

to clean the motor compartment. The

appropriate precautions have been taken

to protect all parts and connections, but

the pressures generated by these devices

are so high that complete protection

against water seepages cannot be

guaranteed.

97)

If it is necessary to wash the car from

the outside, take care not to insist directly

with the water jet onto the charging flap.

7)

Detergents pollute the water. Only wash

your vehicle in areas equipped to collect

and treat waste water from this type of

activity.

INTERIOR

Regularly check that water is not

trapped under the mats (due to water

dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as

this could cause oxidation of the sheet

metal.

247) 248)

SEATS AND FABRIC

PARTS

Use a specific product to clean carpets

and fabric upholstery.
Remove dust with a soft brush or a

vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a

moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats using a soft microfibre

cloth moistened with a solution of

water and neutral detergent.

PLASTIC AND COATED

PARTS

It is advisable to clean interior plastic

parts with a moist cloth and a solution

of water and non-abrasive mild soap.

Use specific products for cleaning

plastic, without solvents and specifically

designed to prevent damage to the

appearance and colour of the treated

parts, to remove grease and tough

stains.

WARNING Never use alcohol, petrols

and derivatives to clean the instrument

panel lens.

245

LEATHER AND SOFT

TOUCH PARTS

(where provided)
To clean these components, use a

soft microfibre cloth moistened with a

solution of water and neutral detergent.

Before using a specific product for

cleaning interiors, make sure that

it does not contain alcohol and/or

alcohol-based substances or solvents.

247)

Never use flammable products, such

as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean

the inside of the car. The electrostatic

charges which are generated by rubbing

during the cleaning operation may cause a

fire.

248)

Do not keep aerosol cans in the

vehicle: they might explode. Aerosol cans

must not be exposed to a temperature

exceeding 50

°

C. When the vehicle

is exposed to sunlight, the internal

temperature can greatly exceed this value.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

246

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Everything you may find useful for

understanding how your car is made

and works is contained in this chapter

and illustrated with data, tables and

graphics. For the enthusiasts and the

technician, but also just for those who

want to know every detail of their car.

IDENTIFICATION DATA . . . ... 247
MOTOR . . . . . . . . . 249
BATTERY. . . . . . . . .. 250
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . 251
BRAKES . . . . . . . . ... 252
SUSPENSION. . . . . . . 253
STEERING . . . . . . . . 254
WHEELS. . . . . . . . ... 255
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . 261
WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . 262
REFUELLING. . . . . . . . 264
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS . . . 265
PERFORMANCE . . . . . . 267
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR

HANDLING THE CAR AT THE

END OF ITS LIFE. . . . . . 268

247

IDENTIFICATION

DATA

It is advisable to take note of the

identification codes. The following

identification codes are printed and

shown on the plates:

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

plate.

Chassis marking.

Bodywork paint identification plate

(where provided).

Motor marking.

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN) PLATE

(The label is shown divided into two

parts for reading purposes)
It is applied to the left front pillar

fig. 242.

242

F0S1327

It contains the following information

fig. 243:

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

I

H

M

L

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F0S1301

A

Name of Manufacturer.

B

Vehicle type-approval number.

C

Car identification number.

D

Maximum authorised weight of car

fully laden.

E

Maximum authorised weight of fully

laden car plus trailer (field not used).

F

Maximum permitted weight on first

axle (front axle).

G

Maximum permitted weight on

second axle (rear axle).

H

Fiat colour code.

I

Motor type.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

248

L

Type variant version.

M

Spare part number.

BODYWORK PAINT

IDENTIFICATION PLATE

(where provided)
Depending on the version, the plate

may be applied to the external tailgate

pillar (left side) and contains the

following information fig. 244:

A

Paint manufacturer.

B

Colour name.

C

Fiat colour code.

D

Respray and touch up code.

244

F0S1335

Alternatively, depending on the version,

the Fiat Colour Code may be integrated

in the type-approval data summary

plate (H field fig. 243).

CHASSIS MARKING

It is applied under the mat at the

passenger side front seat fig. 245

and visible through a dedicated flap.

It contains the following information

fig. 246:

245

F0S1173

246

F0S1351

car type;

chassis serial number.

MOTOR MARKING

It is shown on the plate (fig. 243) and is

engraved on the motor body fig. 247.

247

F0S1174

249

MOTOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

High Range

Low Range

Motor code

46348460

Maximum power (CEE) (kW)

87

–

Maximum power (CEE) (HP)

117

–

corresponding revolutions per minute

(rpm)

4200

–

Maximum torque (CEE) (Nm)

220

Maximum torque (CEE) (kgm)

22.43

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

250

BATTERY

High Range

Low Range

Type

Lithium Ion (Li-ion)

Cooling / Heating

Fluid

Rated voltage

350 V

–

Battery operating temperature

-30 / 60

°

C (*)

(*) The temperature of 60

°

C is to be understood as the temperature that the battery can reach, it is not to be understood as the operating

temperature of the car.

251

TRANSMISSION

Versions

Transmission

Traction

All versions

One-speed transmission

Reduction ratio: 1:9.56

Front

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

252

BRAKES

Versions

Front service brakes

Rear service brakes

Parking brake

All versions

Disc

Drum, self-centring shoes with

control cylinder for each wheel

Electric

WARNING Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency the first time the

brakes are applied.

253

SUSPENSION

Versions

Front

Rear

New 500

MacPherson independent wheels with

mechanical crossmember, shock absorbers

and coil springs; with anti-roll bar for

versions with electric power steering

Axle with torsion bridge; consisting of torsion

beam with longitudinal arms and comfort

bushings, shock absorbers and propeller

springs

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

254

STEERING

Versions

Kerb-to-kerb turning circle (m)

Type

All versions

9.3

Rack and pinion with electric power steering