IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been
registered in a country other than Italy,
the certification data, identification
and inspection procedures for
Actual switching to the chosen supply
system takes place according to the
vehicle usage conditions, therefore
it might not be immediate. Switching is
indicated by the warning light
coming on/off in the instrument panel.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately
–10°C, the switching times from petrol
to methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
heat up.
WARNING
40) The Fiat Punto Natural Power is
equipped with a high pressure methane
fuel supply system, designed to operate at
a rated pressure of 200 bar. It is dangerous
to stretch the system with higher
pressures. When towing or lifting the
vehicle, follow the instructions in the main
handbook under the paragraph on "Towing
the vehicle" to prevent damage to the
methane system parts. If there is a
problem with the methane system, only
contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not alter the
methane system configuration or
components; they are designed exclusively
for the Fiat Punto Natural Power. The use
of other components or materials could
cause malfunctions and reduce safety.
the methane cylinders should conform
to the legislation in that country. In
any case, remember that the life of the
cylinders is 20 years from the
production date as set out in ECE
Regulation no. 110.
SELECTION OF
PETROL/METHANE
SUPPLY TYPE
If methane runs out, switching to petrol
takes place automatically (the four
bars of the digital indicator on the
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18) 19) 20)
This engine normally runs on methane
except during starting, when it runs
on petrol. The button A fig. 40 allows
drivers to select petrol or methane
operation.
display switch off and the
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel). The engine can still run for some
kilometres with methane supply before
switching to petrol operation.
41) In the case of painting in an oven, the
cylinders should be removed from the
vehicle and refitted later by a Fiat Dealer.
Although the methane system has
SUPPLIES
numerous safety features, it is advisable to
close the manual cocks for the cylinders
every time the vehicle is not in use for
a long period, transported on other
vehicles or moved in an emergency as a
result of a breakdown or accident.
Methane
Capacity: about 13 kg. The total
volume of cylinders is about 84 litres.
42) Modifications or repairs to the fuel
system that are not carried out correctly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to a fire risk.
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43) Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
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