Fiat New 500 User guide

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing the Fiat New 500.
We have written this handbook to help you get familiar with all the features of your car.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your car and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your Fiat New 500.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls; at the
same time, you can understand the car behaviour on different road surfaces.
This document contains specifications, special procedures and essential information for caring for and maintaining your Fiat
New 500 over time, driving it safely and running it correctly.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the car, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the car should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at
Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy driving!
ATTENTION
All the versions of the Fiat New 500 are described in this Owner Handbook. Options, equipment dedicated to
specific markets or versions are not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the
information which is related to the trim level, motor and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced
throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be
identified with the wording (where provided). All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy
S.p.A. can modify the specifications of the car model described in this publication at any time, for technical or
marketing purposes. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in position P (Park), when the ignition device is brought to the ENGINE position, an acoustic warning
is emitted and the message "READY" appears on the instrument panel display to indicate that the electric traction system of
the the New 500 has started. The New 500 is now ready to go.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the 12V battery), contact a
Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car's electric system can support the
required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the
perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in
the text as appropriate.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your car. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
The sections can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is
a key for getting to know the section order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current section at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your car.
There are also PRECAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the car, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant chapter.
SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component.

CHANGES/ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR
WARNING Any change or alteration of the car might seriously affect its safety and road grip, thus causing accidents, in which
the occupants could even be fatally injured.
WARNING The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the car in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite
anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose personnel
will check whether the car's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be integrated with a
more powerful 12V battery.
WARNING Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label
.
FCA Italy S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a
workmanlike fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
WARNING Traffic police may not allow the car on the road if devices have been installed which modify the features of the car.
This may also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA Italy S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
Fiat and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (car mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a
separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the car body. As far as the use of EC-
approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone
Manufacturer.
WARNING The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the car in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.

GRAPHICAL INDEX
KNOWING YOUR CAR
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS

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GRAPHICAL INDEX
FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
1F0S1216
1HEADLIGHTS
Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 210
Bulbtypes.............. 210
2WHEELS
Rims and wheels . . . . . . . . . 262
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
3DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment .............. 36
Folding ................. 36
4DOORS
Central opening/closing . . . . . . 27
5BONNET
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Replacing blades . . . . . . . . . 244

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REAR-VIEW
1
2
3
2F0S1217
1REAR LIGHTS
Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 217
Bulbtypes.............. 217
2BOOT
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3REAR WINDOW WIPER
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . 244

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DASHBOARD
1
2
59
3
4
6
7
5
5
11
10
8
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1LEFT STALK
External lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel features . . . . . 75
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
3RIGHT STALK
Window washing . . . . . . . . . . 42
4
Uconnect™ ............ 283
5AIR VENTS
Climatic comfort . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual/automatic climate control
system ................. 46
7TRANSMISSION
One-speed transmission . . . . 137
8CONTROLS ON THE STEERING
WHEEL
Co-Driver System . . . . . . . . . 145
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
9STEERING WHEEL
Adjustment .............. 35
bkCONTROLS ON THE STEERING
WHEEL
Phone controls . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Display controls . . . . . . . . . . . 76
blLeft-side controls
Park Assist
activation/deactivation . . . . . . 165
ESC system
activation/deactivation . . . . . . 100
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Headlight alignment
adjustment .............. 37

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INTERIOR
1
2
2
3
4
5
2
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1IGNITION DEVICE
Starting the car . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2INTERIOR FITTINGS
Storage compartments . . . . . . 68
Cup/bottle holders . . . . . . . . . 68
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Smartphone compartment / Wireless
charger................. 68
USBports............... 68
Uconnect™ system controls . . 68
Drive mode selector . . . . . . . . 15
3SEATS
Adjustments.............. 32
4POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR
MIRRORS
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting the mirrors . . . . . . . . 36
5DOORS
Door opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The handbook you are reading will tell
you how things are done, and how it
works in a simple, direct way.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE ............... 15
DASHBOARD .............................. 21
THE KEYS................................... 22
IGNITION DEVICE ........................ 24
SENTRY KEY®............................ 26
ALARM SYSTEM.......................... 26
DOORS ...................................... 27
SEATS........................................ 32
HEAD RESTRAINTS ..................... 35
STEERING WHEEL....................... 35
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ................. 36
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ...................... 37
INTERIOR LIGHTS........................ 41
WINDOW WASHING .................... 42
PROGRAMMING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ..................... 44
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 46
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................. 58
ROOF......................................... 59
SOFT TOP .................................. 61
BOOT......................................... 66
BONNET..................................... 67
INTERIOR FITTINGS ..................... 68
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ................ 72
RED SPECIAL SERIES .................. 73

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OPERATING
PRINCIPLE
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.
The New 500 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 12V battery of the
same type as those used by cars with
internal combustion engines. If the 12V
battery is completely flat the car will not
start.
The 12V battery supplies power to the
conventional electrical system: lights,
windscreen wipers, restraint systems
(airbags and 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
converter that powers the 12V system
for general car operation is also
powered by the high-voltage battery
and also recharges the 12V battery.
The battery is charged by connecting
the charging socket of the car to the
mains power supply using the charging
cable. The battery is charged by
connecting the charging socket of the
car to the mains power supply using
the charging cable.
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
characteristics of use, which is useful
to know, in order to achieve optimal
performance.
This car respects the environment
because it does not emit exhaust
gases and therefore has zero CO2
emissions.

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FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM OF THE CAR
A
E
D
C
B
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A. Charging port B. High-voltage battery C. High-voltage electrical compressor D. Traction electric motor E. 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.
A
A
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A. High-voltage wires
The high-voltage battery is lithium-ion.
Lithium-ion batteries provide the
following benefits:
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.
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.
The high-voltage battery is equipped
with conditioning systems that ensure
that it operates under the best
temperature conditions appropriate to
its operation.
1)
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.
1)
2) 3) 4)
1) 2)
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
DISPOSAL
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.
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, FCA guarantees an
adequate collection of this component
in cooperation with qualified operators
for the proper handling of the batteries
to be disposed of.
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
NOTE You can hear a click from inside
the car when the car 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.
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.
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

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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.
5) 6) 7)
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:
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).
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".
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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
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).
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.
"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.
WARNING The "One-Pedal Driving"
function is enabled on the accelerator
pedal in "RANGE" mode. In this
case, the car can be accelerated,