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reduced to non-hazardous values) and excessive
temperature (a fuse plugnut allows natural gas to be
discharged as fast as possible when the temperature
exceeds 110°C).
The solenoid valve is connected to the Fire
Protection System (inertia switch or fuel cut-off
switch).
Active safety
The Natural Power Fiat Multipla features the same ac-
tive safety characteristics as the other versions. Passive safety
The Natural Power Fiat Multipla features the same
passive safety characteristics as the other versions.
In particular, the natural gas bottle position and
mounts have been designed so as to pass the crash
tests in accordance with the Fiat safety standards.
The flow of the natural gas coming out of the bottle is
regulated by a solenoid valve that is open only when
the engine is fuelled by natural gas.
The solenoid valve unit includes the protections in
case of excessive flow (in the event that the high
pressure system is broken, the natural gas flow will be
WARNINGThe Natural Power Fiat Multipla is equipped with a high-pressure natural gas
system designed to operated at 200 nominal bar.
It is dangerous to force the system with higher pressures. When the vehicle has to
be towed or lifted, strictly follow the instructions of the basic handbook (refer to
“Towing the vehicle”), to avoid damaging the natural gas system components.
In case of natural gas system failure, contact the Fiat Dealership only.
Do not modify the natural gas system configuration or components: they have
been especially designed for Natural Power Fiat Multipla only. Using other
components or materials may cause vehicle malfunction and affect the vehicle’s
safety. In case of “furnace” painting, the bottles shall be removed from the vehicle
and subsequently fitted back into place by the Fiar Dealership.
Although the natural gas system is equipped with various safety devices, it is
recommended that the manual tap of every single bottle is turned off every time
the vehicle is either put away for a long time or transported on other vehicles or
operated in emergency situations following a failure or accident.
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NATURAL GAS/PETROL SWITCH
As a rule, the engine is fuelled by natural gas (both the LED on button (A)
and warning light K(C) on the instrument board are OFF); in the event
that the natural gas runs out, switching to petrol fuelling will take place
automatically (warning light Kon the instrument board will be ON).
After filling up, the engine will be automatically fuelled by natural gas
again.
If you specially want the engine to be fuelled by petrol (for instance, when
greater power is required), act on switch (A).
Both warning light Kon the instrument board and green LED (B) on
button (A) light up to indicate that manual switching has taken place (the
natural gas feed system is fully OFF).
Manual selection of the operating mode is actuated only if the engine
speed is lower than 2,000 rpm.
Natural gas operation is resumed only by acting on switch (A) again (LED
OFF): the respective warning light Kon the instrument board will go out.
Do not switch over between the two operating modes during the engine
starting phase.
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IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED
General remarks
Only for Italian market, the FIX & GO quick tyre repair kit is provided as
a standard item in place of the traditional tool kit and space-saver spare
wheel.
The standard space-saver spare wheel can be supplied on request.
VAN versions are fitted as a standard spare wheel with steel rim of the
same type and size as the standard wheels mounted on the car.
As regards the use of the FIX & GO and the space-saver spare wheel,
follow the instructions of the Owner Handbook, chapter “In an
emergency”, paragraph “If a tyre is punctured”.
Space-saver spare wheel
The space-saver spare wheel is positioned in a horizontal position on the
right side of the luggage compartment and is protected by a special
coating (A).
The space-saver spare wheel can be removed as follows:
❐ lift the covering secured to the space-saver spare wheel base by means
of an elastic strap, then remove the same;
❐ unscrew fastening device (B) until it comes out of its respective pin;
❐ take off the complete wheel.
Removable pin for space-saver spare wheel fastening
If you wish to obtain an even, smooth plane in the luggage compartment,
you may remove the space-saver spare wheel fastening pin (A) (this
operation must be carried out at the Fiat Dealership) and then plug the
hole by cap (B).
IMPORTANT! The space-saver spare wheel must, when available on the
vehicle, always be secured to its respective pin for safety reasons.
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BODY VERSION CODE
Description
Fiat Multipla 186AMC1A 06G
Fiat Multipla
4-seater VAN 186BMC1A 02W
ENGINE
1.6
GENERAL REMARKS
Engine identification code 182B6000
Engine cycle Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4, in-line
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Pistor diameter and stroke mm 80.5 x 78.4
Total displacement cm31596
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
kW
EC maximum rating HP
corresponding engine speed rpm
Nm
EC maximum torque kgm
corresponding engine speed rpm
Spark plugs NGK BKR6EKC
Fuel
Fuelling
by natural gas
68
92
5750
126
12.84
4000
Natural gas
Fuelling by
Petrol
76
103
5750
143
14.6
4000
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
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