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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (1/4)

Yellow warning light B

A

A constant warning light indicates that

petrol mode is active.

Fuel gauge warning light A

The warning lights A (four green lights

and one red light) indicate the level in

the LPG tank.

The red warning light indicates the fuel

tank.

The amount of LPG indicated is an in-

dicative value.

1

The switch to the red warning light is

accompanied by a beep.

C

B

1

These vehicles operate by bi-fueling

using two types of fuel: LPG and petrol.

LPG/petrol fuel mode

selection control 1

This enables the driver to manually

switch from one fuel mode to another.

This indicates that the tank is almost

empty and that the engine is operating

using the reserve LPG tank (maximum

range of 50 miles (80 km)).

They have two separate tanks ➥ 1.108.

What is LPG?

Green warning light C

Rapid flashing of the warning light C

indicates that the system is waiting for

the necessary conditions to switch to

LPG mode.

Liquefied petroleum

gas that complies with

standard EN 589, or

the equivalent na-

tional regulations.

If the yellow warning light B

is on and the green warn-

ing light C is flashing slowly

The constant warning light C indicates

that LPG mode is activated.

It can be readily identified by its charac-

teristic smell.

while a beep can be heard,

please take your vehicle to an au-

thorised dealer for inspection.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (2/4)

Starting the engine

A

The engine is always started using

petrol.

– For vehicles with a key ➥ 2.4.

– For vehicles with a card ➥ 2.6.

While the fuel tank is empty, the

vehicle cannot start or drive in

LPG mode only.

Note: if LPG mode is active when the

engine is started, the system temporar-

ily switches to “petrol” mode: the green

warning light C goes out without a beep

and the yellow warning light B comes

on, indicating that petrol mode is active.

Operation using LPG/petrol bi-fuel

requires the presence of petrol (for

starting, high accelerations, cold

temperatures, etc.).

As soon as the environmental con-

ditions are met (engine temperature

level, etc.), the system automatically

switches to LPG mode: the constant

green warning light C comes on.

If the orange warning light



C

B

comes on in the instrument panel

and a beep sounds, fill the petrol

tank with fuel as soon as possible.

1

– the yellow B warning light goes out;

– the green warning light C flashes

rapidly to confirm that LPG mode

has been selected, then stops flash-

ing when LPG mode is activated.

Changing fuel mode during

driving

To switch from petrol mode to LPG

mode manually

To switch from LPG mode to petrol

mode manually

An LPG installation on a ve-

hicle may lead to changes

to the vehicle’s features,

compared to petrol ver-

sions.

Release the accelerator pedal and

Press the button 1.

press the control 1.

The transition to LPG is made during

the first acceleration:

Petrol mode is indicated by the yellow

warning light B.

This may relate to the number of

seats, mass (usable capacity) and

towing capacity.

– the LPG level A is activated;

Consult an approved dealer.

To access the information and

to reset the LPG trip parameters

➥ 1.75.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/4)

Changing fuel mode during

Operating faults

driving (continued)

Automatically switching from LPG

mode to petrol mode

A

In the event of a fault which may affect

the correct operation of the engine, the

system automatically switches from

LPG to petrol mode.

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

tain conditions of use (e.g., hard accel-

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

rarily switch back to petrol mode.

This is confirmed by:

– the appearance of the yellow warn-

ing light B;

The green warning light C flashes with-

out any sound signal.

– slow flashing of the green warning

light C;

Once the suitable conditions are pres-

ent once again, it will automatically

switch back to LPG mode.

– a beep sounds.

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

sounding and only the yellow warning

light B stays on.

C

B

1

Note: after several unfruitful attempts,

the system may decide to remain in

petrol mode for the current journey.

LPG tank empty

If there is no more LPG remaining in

the tank then the system automatically

switches to petrol mode.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible.

A new attempt may be made after the

engine has been stopped completely

for about one minute.

You will be informed by:

– the green C and yellow B warning

lights coming on;

– a beep sounds.

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

sounding and only the constant yellow

warning light B stays on.

Fill up with LPG ➥ 1.108.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (4/4)

If driving under severe

conditions

In cold weather (temperatures

below 10°C) and depending on the

quality of the gas used, the system may

automatically manage the conditions

for switching between LPG mode and

petrol mode.

Note: for vehicles that are equipped, it

is recommended that you use the ECO

mode in these conditions (particularly

below 0°C) in order to maximise the

use of LPG mode ➥ 2.30.

LPG has a very specific

smell so you will be able to

detect any leaks easily.

If you smell gas in your ve-

hicle or immediately surrounding

your vehicle:

In the event of an accident

The main precautions to be taken are

the same as with petrol vehicles:

– switch to petrol mode immedi-

ately and make sure there are no

flames or sources of fire near the

vehicle;

– apply the parking brake;

– stop the engine (a safety device that

stops LPG from entering the engine

is automatically triggered);

– go to an authorised dealer.

– switch off the ignition;

– observe local regulations.

Do not touch, hit or dis-

mantle any part of the LPG

system components.

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