2020 FIAT 500 torque

ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution);
MSR (Motor Schleppmoment
Regelung);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
HH (Hill Holder);
ASR (Antislip Regulation);
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist);
For the operation of the systems, see
the following description.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in any road surface condition,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking thus optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.
System intervention
A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and
noise indicates the intervention of the
ABS: this is completely normal when
the system intervenes.
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EBD (Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution)
SYSTEM
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
braking conditions according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal
and provides an additional hydraulic
braking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows
faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.MSR (Motor
Schleppmoment
Regelung) SYSTEM
The MSR system is an integral part of
the ABS, that intervenes, if there is a
sudden change to a lower gear,
restoring torque to the engine, thereby
preventing excessive drive at the drive
wheels which, especially in poor grip
conditions, could lead to a loss in
stability of the vehicle.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the event of
tyre grip loss, helping maintain
directional control.
The system is capable of recognising
potentially dangerous situations in
terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a
differentiated manner for the four
wheels in order to provide a stabilising
torque.
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
System intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light
on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
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HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
uphill: car stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox in
neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure.
During this release stage, the typical
mechanical brake release noise can be
heard, indicating that the car is about
to move.Moving the car on sloping roads
For optimal starting on very steep
gradients, as follows:
Press the brake pedal to activate the
Hill Holder;
completely press the clutch pedal;
engage the gear;
remove your foot from the brake
pedal;
completely press the accelerator
pedal.
In this manner, the engine goes to the
optimal rpm for taking off uphill. The Hill
Holder remains engaged (car braked)
until the clutch is gradually released
(holding the accelerator pedal pressed):
at this point, the system switches off
and the car starts moving. The Hill
Holder function switches off
automatically if the cars does not
take-off within 2 seconds.
The manoeuvre makes it possible to
avoid pressing the accelerator (because
it must remain fully pressed during the
manoeuvre) and to operate only the
clutch, by gradually releasing it.
Operating the handbrake is not
necessary.
On less steep gradients, the system is
active also with the accelerator pedal
not completely pressed.
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ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
if the slipping only involves one of
the drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that is
slipping.
System intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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To store a speed value higher than
that displayed
Turn the ring B fig. 80 upwards (SET +
position). On releasing the ring B, the
speed increments by 1 km/h. Holding it
in the SET + position, the speed
continuously increments in steps of 5
km/h.
To store a speed value lower than
that displayed
Turn the ring B downwards (SET-
position). On releasing the ring B, the
speed decrements by 1 km/h. Holding
it in the SET - position, the speed
continuously decrements in steps of 5
km/h.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activating the device
press and release button A
(CANC/RES) fig. 80 or,
if the car speed is in the range 30 to
130 km/h, turn the ring B upwards or
downwards.
The function is activated with the
current speed set as the speed limit.
Device activation is indicated by the
symbol
being shown on the display
along with the last speed limit set.Deactivating the device
Press button A (CANC/RES) fig. 80 .
Device deactivation is indicated by the
set being replaced by the word CANC.
Reactivating the device
press and release button A
(CANC/RES) fig. 80 or,
if the car speed is in the range 30 to
130 km/h, turn the ring B upwards or
downwards.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed
drops below the set limit, after which
it reactivates automatically.
FLASHING OF
PROGRAMMED SPEED
The programmed speed flashes in the
following cases:
when the accelerator pedal has
been fully depressed and the car has
exceeded the programmed speed;
activating the system after setting a
limit below the effective vehicle speed
(with acoustic warning);
when the device cannot reduce the
vehicle speed due to the gradient of the
road (with acoustic warning);
in the event of sharp acceleration.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
To disable the device, turn the ring C
fig. 80 to the 0 position.
Automatic off of the device
The device deactivates automatically in
the event of fault in the system. In this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
AUTOMATIC RESET OF
THE PROGRAMMED
SPEED
With the Speed Limiter enabled,
pressing button A (CANC/RES) fig. 80
at a higher speed than the set value,
the engine torque will be reduced
as required to reach that value, if it was
not reached within 20 seconds from
pressing the button.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably
increases as speed increases. Maintain
a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration,
which cost in terms of both fuel
consumption and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects
consumption and emissions:
acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum
torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach
optimum operating temperature.
Consequently, both consumption (from
+15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and
emissions will increase.
Traffic and road conditions
High fuel consumption is caused by
heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in a queue with frequent use
of low gears or in cities with many traffic
lights. Winding mountain roads and
rough road surfaces also adversely
affect consumption.Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) switch off the engine.REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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Before refuelling, make sure that the
fuel type is correct. Also stop the
engine before refuelling.
PETROL VERSIONS
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic
converter leads to harmful exhaust
emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
IMPORTANT Never introduce leaded
petrol to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this
would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
REFUELLING CAPACITY
To ensure that you fill the tank
completely, top up twice after the first
click of the fuel supply gun. Further
top-ups could cause faults in the fuel
feeding system.
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ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.2 8V 69 HP 1.2 8V 69 HP LPG
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP(*)
Engine code 169A4000 169A4000 312A2000
Cycle Otto Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 2 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 70.8 × 78.86 70.8 × 78.86 80.5 × 86.0
Total displacement (cm³) 1242 1242 875
Compression ratio 11.1 : 1 11.1 : 1 10 ± 0.2 : 1
LPG Petrol
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 51 51 51 62.5
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 69 69 69 85
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500 5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 102 102 102 145
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 10.4 10.4 10.4 14.8
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 3000 3000 3000 1900
Spark plugsNGK ZKR7A-10 /
Champion RA8MCX4NGK ZKR7A-8 NGK LKR9EI-8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95
R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)LPG for motor
vehiclesUnleaded petrol 95
R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)Unleaded petrol 95
R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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