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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (1/4)

Yellow warning light B

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.

The switch to the red warning light is

accompanied by a beep.

LPG/petrol fuel mode

These vehicles operate by bi-fueling

This indicates that the tank is almost

using two types of fuel: LPG and petrol.

selection control 1

empty and that the engine is operating

using the reserve LPG tank (maximum

They have two separate tanks ➥ 1.114.

This enables the driver to manually

range of 50 miles (80 km)).

switch from one fuel mode to another.

What is LPG?

Green warning light C

Rapid flashing of the warning light C

Liquefied petroleum

indicates that the system is waiting for

gas that complies with

the necessary conditions to switch to

standard EN 589, or

LPG mode.

the equivalent na-

If the yellow warning light B

The constant warning light C indicates

tional regulations.

is on and the green warn-

that LPG mode is activated.

ing light C is flashing slowly

It can be readily identified by its charac-

while a beep can be heard,

teristic smell.

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

The engine is always started using

petrol.

– For vehicles with a key ➥ 2.4.

While the fuel tank is empty, the

– For vehicles with a card ➥ 2.6.

vehicle cannot start or drive in

Note: if LPG mode is active when the

LPG mode only.

engine is started, the system temporar-

Operation using LPG/petrol bi-fuel

ily switches to “petrol” mode: the green

requires the presence of petrol (for

warning light C goes out without a beep

starting, high accelerations, cold

and the yellow warning light B comes

temperatures, etc.).

on, indicating that petrol mode is active.

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As soon as the environmental con-

If the orange warning light

ditions are met (engine temperature

comes on in the instrument panel

level, etc.), the system automatically

and a beep sounds, fill the petrol

– the yellow B warning light goes out;

switches to LPG mode: the constant

tank with fuel as soon as possible.

green warning light C comes on.

– the green warning light C flashes

rapidly to confirm that LPG mode

has been selected, then stops flash-

Changing fuel mode during

ing when LPG mode is activated.

driving

To switch from LPG mode to petrol

An LPG installation on a ve-

To switch from petrol mode to LPG

mode manually

hicle may lead to changes

mode manually

Release the accelerator pedal and

to the vehicle’s features,

Press the button 1.

press the control 1.

compared to petrol ver-

The transition to LPG is made during

sions.

Petrol mode is indicated by the yellow

the first acceleration:

warning light B.

This may relate to the number of

– the LPG level A is activated;

seats, mass (usable capacity) and

towing capacity.

Consult an approved dealer.

To access the information and

to reset the LPG trip parameters

➥ 1.81.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/4)

Changing fuel mode during

Operating faults

driving (continued)

In the event of a fault which may affect

the correct operation of the engine, the

Automatically switching from LPG

system automatically switches from

mode to petrol mode

LPG to petrol mode.

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

This is confirmed by:

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

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

– the appearance of the yellow warn-

rarily switch back to petrol mode.

ing light B;

The green warning light C flashes with-

– slow flashing of the green warning

out any sound signal.

light C;

Once the suitable conditions are pres-

– a beep sounds.

ent once again, it will automatically

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

switch back to LPG mode.

sounding and only the yellow warning

Note: after several unfruitful attempts,

light B stays on.

LPG tank empty

the system may decide to remain in

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

petrol mode for the current journey.

If there is no more LPG remaining in

as possible.

the tank then the system automatically

A new attempt may be made after the

switches to petrol mode.

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 ➥ 1.114.

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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

LPG has a very specific

below 0°C) in order to maximise the

smell so you will be able to

use of LPG mode ➥ 2.28.

detect any leaks easily.

If you smell gas in your ve-

In the event of an accident

hicle or immediately surrounding

The main precautions to be taken are

your vehicle:

the same as with petrol vehicles:

– switch to petrol mode immedi-

– apply the parking brake;

ately and make sure there are no

flames or sources of fire near the

– stop the engine (a safety device that

vehicle;

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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