Fiat 500 Hybrid (2020 year). Manual in english — page 9

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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before disconnecting the battery and

then reconnecting the electrical supply

to the battery.

If the car is to be left inactive for

longer than a month, park it with the

auxiliary lithium battery charged to the

maximum level.

WARNING If the auxiliary battery has

a low charge, this will not affect car

starting.

WARNING In the event of extended

inactivity, start the engine every three

months and drive a section of road to

recharge the auxiliary lithium battery.

136

F0S0372

173)

Battery fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and

eyes. Keep open flames away from the

battery and do not use objects that might

create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.

174)

Using the battery with low fluid will

irreparably damage the battery and may

cause an explosion.

175)

If the car must remain unused for

a long time at a very low temperature,

remove the battery and take it to a warm

place, to avoid freezing.

176)

Always wear appropriate goggles to

protect your eyes when working on or near

the battery.

177)

Do not attempt to recharge a frozen

battery: first it must be thawed, otherwise

there is a risk of explosion. If freezing has

occurred, the battery should be checked

by specialised technicians to make sure

that the internal elements are not damaged

and that the body is not cracked, with the

risk of leaking poisonous and corrosive

acid.

52)

Incorrect installation of electric and

electronic devices may cause severe

damage to your car. If after buying your

car, you wish to install any accessories

(anti-theft, etc.), go to a Fiat Dealership,

which will suggest the most suitable

devices and advise you whether a higher

capacity conventional battery needs to be

installed.

4)

Batteries contain substances which

are very harmful for the environment.

For battery replacement, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

AUXILIARY BATTERY

The auxiliary lithium battery (A) fig. 137

under the front left seat is maintenance

free. Do not remove the protective

cover for any reason.

178)

53)

137

F0S0697

In the event of failure, the

warning

light, the

symbol (for versions

with colour display only) and/or the

symbol appear on the instrument

panel, possibly with the corresponding

dedicated message. Contact only

137

a Fiat Dealership to restore correct

operation.

178)

When folding down the front seat,

take care not rest you feet on the auxiliary

battery cover under the seat to avoid

damaging it and to avoid trapping your

feet between the seat and the battery.

53)

Do not rest your feet on the protective

cover of the auxiliary lithium battery under

the front left seat to avoid damaging the

cover or battery.

BRAKES

Depending on the version/market,

the vehicle may be equipped with

mechanical wear detectors for the

brake pads: one for each wheel

assembly. When the brake linings

are close to wearing out, pressing

the brake pedal will generate a slight

squeal: this lasts for about 100 km (the

mileage varies with the driving style and

route). In this case, it is still possible

to continue driving, with caution.

However, contact a Fiat Dealership as

soon as possible to have the worn

brake pads changed.

REPLACING THE

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WIPER

BLADES

WIPER BLADES

Replace the blades if the rubber

edge is deformed or worn. In any

case, it is advisable to replace them

approximately once a year.

179) 180)

RAISING THE

WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

Lift the windscreen wiper arm and

position the blade so that it forms a 90

°

angle with the arm.

REPLACING THE

WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

Proceed as follows:

lift up the windscreen wiper arm (A)

fig. 138 and position the blade so that it

forms a 90

°

angle with the arm;

press the button (A) and extract from

the arm (B) the blade (C);

insert the new blade making sure it is

locked into place.

138

F0S0137

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138

raise the cover (A) fig. 139 and

remove the arm from the car, undoing

the nut (B) that fixes it to the pivot pin;

correctly position the new arm and

tighten the nut fully;

lower the cover.

139

F0S0109

WINDSCREEN WASHER

NOZZLES

If there is no jet, first check that there is

fluid in the reservoir (see the "Checking

fluid levels" paragraph in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are

not clogged; use a needle to unblock

them if necessary.
The screen washer jets can be oriented

by adjusting the nozzle angles.

140

F0S0110

The jets should be directed at about

1/3 of the height from the top edge of

the windscreen fig. 140.

WARNING In versions with a sunroof,

make sure that the sunroof is closed

before operating the front jets.

REAR WINDOW WASHER

NOZZLE

The rear window washer jets are fixed.

The nozzle holder is located above the

rear window fig. 141.

141

F0S0111

179)

Driving with worn windscreen/rear

window wiper blades is a serious risk,

because visibility is reduced in bad

weather.

180)

If the window needs to be cleaned,

make sure the device is turned off or the

key is on STOP.

REPLACING THE REAR

WINDOW WIPER BLADE

Proceed as follows:

139

WHEELS AND TYRES

181) 182) 183) 184)

Check the pressure of each tyre,

including the space-saver spare wheel,

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" paragraph in the "Technical

specifications" chapter.

181)

Remember that the road holding

qualities of your car also depend on

correct tyre pressures.

182)

If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre

may overheat and be severely damaged as

a result.

183)

Do not switch tyres from the

right­hand side of the car to the left­hand

side, and vice versa.

184)

Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at

temperatures higher than 150

°

C. The

mechanical features of the wheels could

be compromised.

BODYWORK

PRESERVING THE

BODYWORK

Paintwork

Paintwork does not only serve an

aesthetic purpose, but also protects

the underlying sheet metal.
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.

WARNING Bird droppings must be

washed off immediately and thoroughly

as the acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

5)

Versions with matt paintwork

These versions have exclusive matt

paintwork which requires special care

for its preservation. The instructions for

good preservation follow below:

avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Then,

wash the vehicle, 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.

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 opaqueness of

the paint.

Do not use pure windscreen washer

fluid for cleaning the windscreen and

the rear window: dilute it to at least

50% with water.
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.

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 vehicle, 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.

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140

If high pressure jets or cleaners

are used to wash the vehicle, 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

vehicle.

Where possible, do not park 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

54) 55)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WASHING

56)

If the engine compartment is washed

(at low pressure, e.g. in very dusty

areas), this must be done with the

engine cold and with ignition device

turned to STOP. Take care not to

direct the water jet straight at the

electronic control modules, fuse box

connectors or wiper motors. Moreover,

do not direct the jet towards the drop

catcher area around the engine oil cap

to avoid splashing oil in the engine

compartment. 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.

54)

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.

55)

Abrasive products and/or polishes

should not be used for cleaning the car

56)

A high pressure jet cleaner should

not be used for cleaning the engine

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.

5)

Detergents pollute the water. Only wash

your vehicle in areas equipped to collect

and treat waste water from this type of

activity.

141

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.

185) 186)

FABRIC SEATS AND

PARTS

Remove dust with a soft brush or a

vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a

moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge

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.

LEATHER PARTS

(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and neutral soap to

clean these parts. Never use alcohol

or alcohol-based products. Before

using a specific product for cleaning

interiors, make sure that it does not

contain alcohol and/or alcohol-based

substances.

185)

ever 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.

186)

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

142

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 . . . ... 143
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . 145
WHEELS. . . . . . . . ... 146
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . 151
WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . 152
REFUELLING. . . . . . . . 153
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS . . . 154
PERFORMANCE . . . . . . 156
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND

CO2 EMISSIONS . . . . . ... 157

PRESCRIPTIONS FOR

HANDLING THE CAR AT THE

END OF ITS LIFE. . . . . . 158

143

IDENTIFICATION

DATA

It is advisable to take note of the

identification codes. The following

identification codes are printed and

shown on the plates:

VIN plate.

Chassis marking.

Bodywork paint identification plate

(where provided).

Engine marking.

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN) PLATE

It is applied to the left side of the rear

floor in the luggage compartment or,

depending on the version, on the

passenger-side rear pillar. It contains

the following information fig. 142:

142

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A

Name of Manufacturer.

B

Type-approval number.

C

Car type identification code.

D

Chassis manufacture progressive

number.

E

Maximum authorised weight of fully

laden car.

F

Maximum authorised weight of fully

laden car.

G

Maximum admitted weight on first

(front) axle.

H

Maximum authorised weight on

second axle (rear).

I

Engine type.

L

Bodywork version code.

M

Spare part number.

N

Fiat colour code (where provided).

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. 143:

A

Paint manufacturer.

B

Colour name.

C

Fiat colour code.

D

Respray and touch up code.

143

F0S0113

Alternatively, depending on the version,

the Fiat Colour Code may be integrated

in the type-approval data summary

plate (field N fig. 142).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

144

ENGINE MARKING

It is stamped on the cylinder block and

includes the type and the engine serial

number.

CHASSIS MARKING

It is located on the right side of the

luggage compartment floor and bears

the following data fig. 144:

144

F0S0114

car type;

chassis serial number.

145

ENGINE

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 FireFly

Engine code

46341162

Cycle

Otto

Number and position of cylinders

3 cylinders in line

Piston bore and stroke (mm)

70

×

86.5

Total displacement (cm³)

999

Compression ratio

12:1

Maximum power (EC) (kW)

51

Maximum power (EEC) (HP)

70

corresponding engine speed (rpm)

6000

Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm)

92

Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm)

9.38

corresponding engine speed (rpm)

3500

Spark plugs

NGK LMAR8K-9S

Fuel

Unleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228 specifications)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

146

WHEELS

RIMS AND TYRES

Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless

radial carcass tyres. All approved tyres

are listed in the registration document.

WARNING If there are any

discrepancies between the Owner

Handbook and the registration

document, take the information from

the latter. For safe driving, the car must

be fitted with tyres of the same make

and type on all wheels.

WARNING Do not use air chambers

with tubeless tyres.

190) 191) 192) 193) 194)

WHEEL GEOMETRY

Front wheels toe-in measured between

rims: 0.5

±

1 mm The values refer to

the car in running order.

147

RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED

Versions

Wheels

Tyres

Snow tyres

Space-saver wheel (*)

Rim - Tyre

1.0 FireFly

5½J x 14 H2-ET35

175/65 R14 86T (**)

175/65 R14 82Q (M+S)

4.00Bx14 ET43

–

135x80 R14 84P

4.00Bx14 ET43

–

135x80 R14 84M

4.00Bx14 ET43

–

135x80 B14 84M

6J x 15 H2-ET35

185/55 R15 82H (***)

185/55 R15 82Q (M+S)

6J x 15 H2-ET35

185/55 R15 86H (***)

185/55 R15 82Q (M+S)

6½J x 16 H2-ET35

195/45 R16 84H (***)

195/45 R16 84Q (M+S)

6½J x 16 H2-ET35

195/45 R16 84V (***)

195/45 R16 84Q (M+S)

(*) For versions/markets where provided

(**) Only 7mm chains cab be fitted

(***) Chains cannot be fitted

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148

COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)

187) 188) 189)

When the tires are warm, the inflation pressure should be + 0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure. With snow tyres, add

+0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for other standard tyres.

However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.

Tyres

Medium load

Full load

Space-saver wheel (*)

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

175/65 R14 86T (**)

2.2

2.0

2.3

2.2

2.8

185/55 R15 82H

2.2

2.1

2.3

2.3

185/55 R15 86H

2.2

2.1

2.3

2.3

195/45 R16 84H (**)

2.2

2.1

2.4

2.3

195/45 R16 84V (**)

2.2

2.1

2.4

2.3

(*) For versions/markets where provided

(**) The indicated pressure is aimed at comfort. To privilege fuel efficiency, the inflation pressure can be increased to a maximum of 2.8 bar on

the front tyres and up to 2.6 bar on the rear tyres.

187)

Remember that the road holding qualities of your car also depend on correct tyre pressures.

188)

If tyre pressure is too low, it may overheat and be severely damaged as a result.

189)

If the car is unused for long periods of time, it is necessary to ensure that the tyre pressures are correct and reset the iTPMS from the

menu before using it again. See the "iTPMS" paragraph in the "Safety" chapter.

149

SNOW TYRES

198)

Use snow tyres of the same size as the

standard tyres provided with the car.
All four tyres should be the same

(brand and track) to ensure greater

safety when driving and braking as well

as a good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change

the rotation direction of the tyres.

The Fiat Dealership will be happy to

provide advice concerning the most

suitable type of tyre for the customer's

requirements.
The winter features of these tyres are

reduced considerably when the tread

depth is below 4 mm. Replace them in

this case.
Due to the specific characteristics

of snow tyres, in normal weather

conditions or on long motorway

journeys, the performance of these

tyres is lower than that of standard

tyres. Their usage should therefore be

restricted in accordance with their type

approval.

WARNING When using snow tyres

with a maximum speed index below

the one that can be reached by the car

(increased by 5%), place a notice in

the passenger compartment, plainly in

view, which states the maximum speed

allowed by the snow tyres (as per

EC Directive). All four tyres should be

the same (brand and track) to ensure

greater safety when driving and braking

as well as a good manoeuvrability.

Remember that you should not change

the rotation direction of the tyres.

SNOW CHAINS

57) 58) 59)

The use of snow chains should be in

compliance with local regulations of

each country. In certain countries,

tyres marked with code M+S (Mud

and Snow) are considered as winter

equipment; therefore their use is

equivalent to that of the snow chains.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres

of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.

Check the tension of the snow chains

after the first few metres have been

driven.
Using snow chains with tyres with

non-original dimensions may damage

the vehicle. Using different size or

type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between

front and rear axle may adversely

affect car driveability, with the risk of

losing control of the car and resulting

accidents.

WARNING Snow chains cannot be

fitted to the space-saver wheel. If a

front tyre is punctured, replace a rear

wheel with the space-saver wheel and

move the rear wheel to the front axle. In

this way, with two normal drive wheels

at the front, snow chains can be fitted.

190)

The space-saver wheel (for

versions/markets where provided) is

specific to your car, do not use it on

other models, nor use the space-saver

wheel of other models on your car. The

space-saver wheel must only be used in

the event of an emergency. Never use it

for more than strictly necessary and never

exceed a speed of 80 km/h.

191)

Snow chains cannot be fitted to

the space-saver wheel. So, if a front

(drive) wheel is punctured and chains are

needed, a rear wheel should be fitted to

the front of the car and the space-saver

wheel should be fitted to the rear. In this

way, equipped with two normal drive

wheels at the front, they can be fitted

with snow chains, thus resolving the

emergency situation.

192)

Do not switch tyres from the

right­hand side of the car to the left­hand

side, and vice versa.

193)

Never submit alloy rims to

repainting treatments requiring the use

of temperatures exceeding 150

°

C. The

mechanical properties of the wheels could

be impaired.

194)

DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when

using integral hub caps fixed (with

springs) to the steel rim and after sale

tyres provided with Rim Protector. Use

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150

of unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may

cause sudden decrease of tyre pressure.

195)

Remember that the road holding

qualities of your car also depend on

correct tyre pressures.

196)

If tyre pressure is too low, it may

overheat and be severely damaged as a

result.

197)

If the car is unused for long periods of

time, it is necessary to ensure that the tyre

pressures are correct and reset the iTPMS

from the menu before using it again. See

the "iTPMS" paragraph in the "Safety"

chapter.

198)

The top speed for snow tyres marked

“Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for

“T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H" tyres.

Nevertheless, you must always comply

with the highway code speed limits.

57)

Keep the vehicle's speed down when

snow chains are fitted; never exceed 50

km/h.

58)

With snow chains, use the accelerator

with extreme care to prevent, or to limit

as much as possible, slipping of the drive

wheels that could cause chain breakage,

resulting in damage to the vehicle body or

mechanical components.

59)

Avoid potholes, steps and pavements

and avoid driving long distances on roads

not covered with snow to avoid damaging

the car and the road surface.

151

DIMENSIONS

Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the car equipped with its original tyres. Height is measured with car unladen.

BOOT CAPACITY

: capacity (VDA standards): 185 litres.

145

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Versions

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

I

1.0 FireFly

3571

720

2300

551

1488 (*)

1413

1627

1407

(*) Minor variations in size may be possible, depending on the dimensions of the rims.