38) Modifications or repairs to the fuel
supply system that are not carried out
properly or do not take the system's
technical specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the risk
of fire.
10) When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the vehicle and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices A
fig. 34, then remove the cover B. Close
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C fig. 35
clockwise. Refit the cover and retighten
the fastening devices.
Switching to the chosen supply system
takes place according to the vehicle
usage conditions, therefore it might not
be immediate.
If the LPG is over, switching to petrol
operation is automatic and the icon
is displayed. When the described
conditions are no longer present, the
system automatically restores LPG
operation and the icon switches off.
39) Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
WARNING
SUPPLIES
11) Periodically (at least once every six
months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the
tank run out and, at the next refuelling,
check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve
included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres
excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"
paragraph of this Supplement). If the level
is above 30.5 litres (reserve included)
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
7) The system operates at temperatures
ranging between −20 °C and 100 °C.
15) 16)
LPG
8) If, during LPG operation, the same runs
out, the vehicle switches to petrol
automatically and all the bars of the digital
gauge on the display switch off; this
displaying remains until the following LPG
refuelling.
Maximum refuelling capacity (reserve
included): 38 litres. The figure already
takes into account the 80% tank filling
limit and the residual fluid required
for correct priming and it is the
maximum permitted capacity. After
different refuelling processes, this figure
may vary due to differences between
the network pump supply pressures,
pumps with different supply/locking
features, tank not completely run out of
fuel.
9) The vehicle is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. When towing
or lifting the vehicle, follow the instructions
in the paragraph on "Towing the vehicle"
to prevent damage to the gas system
parts.
12) Regardless of the last fuel system
used, at the following engine starting, after
the initial petrol stage, the system will
automatically switch to LPG.
13) When switching from LPG to petrol is
requested a metal noise is heard from
the valves which pressurise the circuit. As a
result of the switching logic described
above, the delay between the ticking of the
valve and the switching off of the green
WARNING
warning light
entirely normal.
on the instrument panel is
37) It should be pointed out that in some
countries (including Italy) there are legal
restrictions in force for parking/garaging
motor vehicles with gas that has a higher
density than air; LPG comes under this
category.
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