Abarth 500e - Page 41

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
The high-voltage battery is located at
the bottom of the car in a central area
and is maintenance-free.
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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 Abarth
500e have a nominal voltage of 350V.
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 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 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
which is used to brake the car and
recharge the high-voltage battery.