the addition of special accessories, can
be used to carry various objects (e.g.
skis, surfboards, etc.).
The Methane Multipoint
Injection System
VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
It is an original product of Fiat research
in the field of alternative fuels, that
comes from close co-operation with
major suppliers in the methane sector.
By adapting the sophisticated
electronic control technology of petrol
engines to meet the specifications
of methane, it has been possible to
achieve important results in terms of
driveability, exhaust emissions and
consumption.
With the methane Multipoint injection
system, the engine features the same
driveability as a petrol fuelled system.
It should be borne in mind that,
under all driving conditions, methane
operation offers engine power
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(for versions/markets, where provided)
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The "Natural Power" version features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for natural gas (methane).
The two systems are independent of
each other and the CNG system is of
the Phased Sequential Multipoint type.
The starting system is the petrol
system in common to all versions.
40) Fully comply with the regulations in
force concerning maximum clearance.
41) After travelling for a few kilometres,
check to ensure that the fixing screws for
the attachments are well tightened.
IMPORTANT
What is natural gas?
Natural gas is a mixture of gas used as
a primary energy source.
Its main component is methane and
for this reason it is usually known as
"methane" in Italy but it contains small
amounts of other hydrocarbons and
inert gases.
It is extracted in a gaseous state
and transported to where it is used
through gas pipelines; world reserves
are plentiful and widely distributed.
Methane is a fuel with a low impact on
the environment, since it significantly
reduces the contribution of exhaust
gases to the greenhouse effect and
pollution.
5) Distribute the load evenly and pay
attention to side winds when driving.
6) Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads; see chapter "Technical Data".
and torque specifications 10%
lower than with petrol operation.
Petrol operation is therefore
recommended if a lot of power is
required (e.g. driving uphill with a
laden car, steep hill starts).
Selecting the type of
fuel supply
The vehicle is configured to run
normally on methane.
When the methane is running out and
the pressure in the cylinder is close
to the correct operating limit, the
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