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  • Page 1 Fiat Quick guide to Repairs...
  • Page 3 6.1 Electric sunroof emergency closing 6.2 Electric soft top emergency closure 6.3 Tailgate emergency opening 7. Towing the car 7.1 Tow ring 7.2 Towing a broken-down car 8. Car stor age 8.1 Delimitation of the storage area 8.2 Safety information Nuova 500 Index...
  • Page 4 1. Vehi cl e id en t i f i c a t i o n External recognition elements Nuova 500 Vehicle identification...
  • Page 5 C. High-voltage electric compressor D. Traction electric motor E. Voltage converter The propulsion system of the New 500 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.

  • Page 6: High Voltage Battery

    This car respects the environment because it does not emit exhaust gases and therefore has zero CO HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY The high-voltage battery is located at the bottom of the car in a central area and is maintenance-free. A. High-voltage wires B. High-voltage battery Nuova 500 Technical description...
  • Page 7 The high-voltage battery of the New 500 in the larger version (with more energy) has a nominal voltage of 350V, while in the smaller version the voltage is 395V.
  • Page 8 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. Nuova 500 Technical description...
  • Page 9 Live parts of the car are marked with safety warning labels. The high-voltage battery bears a label indicating this danger. Do not dispose of the high-voltage battery yourself. For more information contact a Fiat Dealership. High-voltage battery and electric motor specifications Specifications...
  • Page 10 (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 conse- quences.Do not resell, give away or modify the high-voltage...

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT 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.
  • Page 12 Apply the safety procedures and precautions (Chapters 3 and 4) in the event of an accident that compromises the mechanical components of the vehicle and does not allow the vehicle to move independently or that caused the airbags to deploy. Nuova 500 Technical description...

  • Page 13: High-Voltage System

    Nuova 500 Safety regulations for working with high voltages...
  • Page 14 Do not use only leather gloves to protect yourself from electric shock. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Always use rubber insulating gloves of the appropriate voltage class. Nuova 500 Safety regulations for working with high voltages...
  • Page 15 This instrument must comply with the following standards: European: EN 61 243-3 International: CEI 61 243-3 Nuova 500 Safety regulations for working with high voltages...
  • Page 16 (motion 2); pull up the edge of the metal key (B) until the release and pull it out; The emergency key (B) can be housed in the charging compartment. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 17 • Open the charging compartment flap and remove the holder (A). Insert the key into the holder from the grip side and refit the holder on the flap. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 18 Immobilisation With the car stationary, press the brake pedal. Set the selector (A) to position "P". Release the brake pedal. Fully press the START-ENGINE-STOP (A) button and turn off the motor. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 19 1.5 m to avoid any unintentional activation. Stabilisation To stabilise the vehicle, support it at all four points under the front and centre pillars, using wooden blocks or equivalent objects. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 20 THE HIGH VOLTAGE MAY REMAIN ACTIVE IN THE KEY-ON CONDITION WITH POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINALS SERVICE BATTERY DISCONNECTED • THE HIGH VOLTAGE COULD REACTIVATE IN THE KEY- OFF CONDITION WITH THE 12V SERVICE BATTERY CONNECTED Open the tailgate using the opening control (A). Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 21 2. Slide the internal body to the end of its travel while holding down the red release tab. 3. At the end of its travel, the device is locked in the open position (HVIL open). Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 22 Release the lever (B), lift the bonnet and hold it in the open position with the prop rod. Press the retainer (1a) and disconnect the terminal (1b) from the "negative dummy pole" of the battery. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 23 Undo the nut (2a) and disconnect the cable (2b) from the junction box on the positive pole of the battery. ATTENTION If the acoustic warning devices are still working, immediately call the fire department because there is high-voltage system failure. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 24 THE HIGH VOLTAGE COULD REACTIVATE IN THE KEY- OFF CONDITION WITH THE 12V SERVICE BATTERY CONNECTED If the vehicle has had a light accident and the airbags have not deployed, proceed as in point 4.3 above. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 25 Remove the cover (B) Cut the low-voltage cable (C) from the high-voltage discon- nection device (black-green SERVICE connector). CUT THE CABLE ALONG THE YELLOW LABEL ONLY, OR IN ANY CASE AT THE OUTPUT OF THE BLACK-GREEN SERVICE CONNECTOR. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 26 No access to the luggage compartment Open the bonnet using the lever in the passenger compartment (A). Release the lever (B), lift the bonnet and hold it in the open position with the prop rod.. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 27 To deactivate the high voltage, cut the low-voltage cable (D) marked with the yellow label. IMPORTANT Before starting the emergency rescue procedures, make sure the vehicle is de-energised and wait 5 minutes for the high-voltage system capacitor to discharge to avoid electrocution. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 28 Be very careful during this kind of operation. Let all the water that may have entered the passenger compartment drain out. Protective gloves and visor must be worn. Operate as shown in step 4.3. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 29 Use plenty of water. If it is not possible to apply large amounts of water to the high- voltage battery, it is advisable to allow the battery to burn itself out. Nuova 500 Securing the car...
  • Page 30 (B) to manually unlock the actuator of the charging port; disconnect the charging cable; check that the release cord is correctly repositioned inside its housing, then reinsert the (A) cap. NOTE To restore the correct operation of the system, contact the Fiat Dealership. Nuova 500 Emergency procedures...

  • Page 31: Emergency Starting

    Emergency starting is not possible with a discharged high-voltage battery. Proceed as follows: charge the 12V battery; transport the car with a tow truck to a public or private charging point and charge the high-voltage battery. Nuova 500 Emergency procedures...

  • Page 32: Bump Starting

    Wait for at least one minute before disconnecting and then reconnecting the electrical supply to the battery after turning the ignition device key to STOP and closing the driver's door. Charging should be slow at a low ampere rating for approximately 24 hours. Nuova 500 Emergency procedures...
  • Page 33 (C) monitoring the state of charge of the battery, on the negative pole (D) of the battery; • connect the positive cable of the battery charger to the positive battery pole (E) and the negative cable to the terminal of sensor (D); Nuova 500 Emergency procedures...
  • Page 34 IMPORTANT Batteries contain substances which are very harmful for the environment. Operate in accordance with local legislation for disposing the batteries. Nuova 500 Emergency procedures...
  • Page 35 • take the hex wrench provided from the tool bag in the boot • insert the key provided into housing (B) and turn it clockwise to open the roof or anticlockwise to close the roof. Nuova 500 Flat battery operations...
  • Page 36 If the tailgate of the luggage compartment cannot be opened because the 12V battery is flat, or as a result of a failure of the tailgate electric lock, open the boot using the emergency procedure, as described in the following paragraph. Nuova 500 Flat battery operations...
  • Page 37 • take out the rear head restraints; • tilt the backrests; • to unlock the tailgate mechanically, working from the inside of the boot, remove the protective yellow cap and then use lever (A). Nuova 500 Flat battery operations...

  • Page 38: Towing The Car

    It is permitted to tow for short distances at a speed not exceeding 5 km/h using a specific device conforming to the highway code (rigid bar) and ONLY for preparation for transport by tow truck keeping the Nuova 500 Towing the car...
  • Page 39 10-12 full turns; at the end of the operation make sure to return the terminal to the initial axial, raised position. Nuova 500 Towing the car...
  • Page 40 It is therefore possible to tow the car only on the flatbed of a rescue vehicle. IMPORTANT If a car is towed without complying with the above requirements, the car might be seriously damaged. Nuova 500 Towing the car...

  • Page 41: Safety Information

    Delimit the storage area with cones and chains with visible signs. Safety information Place the respective warning signs for vehicles with a high-voltage system enabled and activated visibly on the windscreen and rear window of the car. Nuova 500 Car storage...
  • Page 42 Nuova 500 Car storage...