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FIAT BRAVO LPG
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
In the event of an impact to the car, the
petrol and injection supply is cut off im-
mediately, causing the engine to cut out
and, as a result, the LPG safety solenoid
valves to close.
For further information, see the “Fuel cut-
off system” paragraph in the “Controls”
chapter in the Owner Handbook.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine is always started on petrol
even with the switch in the LPG position
(green LED flashing, amber LED on con-
stantly), and switches from petrol to LPG
automatically soon after.
There must therefore always be some pe-
trol in the tank to protect the petrol
pump.
To carry out the starting manoeuvre cor-
rectly, see the warnings and advice in the
“Starting the engine” chapter of the Ow-
ner Handbook.
In this situation, you can con-
tinue driving, with the car run-
ning on petrol (excluding the
LPG fuel system). To turn off
the acoustic signal, press button A: the
green ON LED will go out and the am-
ber OFF LED will remain on constan-
tly. Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the system checked.
SYSTEM FAILURE SIGNALLING
The car has a self-diagnosis system capa-
ble of signalling any malfunctions in the
LPG fuel system through the green ON
LED fig. 8flashing. In the case of faults
that could affect the correct operation of
the engine, the LPG control unit will au-
tomatically switch from LPG operation to
petrol.
This condition will be shown by:
– the amber OFFLED on constantly;
– the green ONLED flashing;
– an acoustic signal from the switch (low
frequency).
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FIAT BRAVO LPG
CAPACITIES
Petrol
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . litres 57
– including a reserve of . . . litres 8÷10
LPG
– maximum refuelling
capacity (*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . litres 41
(*) The figure already takes into account
the 80% tank filling limit and the residual
fluid required for the pump and the maxi-
mum permitted capacity. In addition,
said figure may vary slightly in diffe-
rent capacities owing to: differences
between network pump supply pres-
sures, pumps with different sup-
ply/stop specifications, tank not com-
pletely in reserve conditions.It should be remembered that when using
a fuel like LPG, the range is very variable
because, in addition to the driving and
maintenance conditions of the car, it also
depends on the different composition of
the gas which may vary, not only seaso-
nally, but also from supplier to supplier.
LPG is, in effect, a composition of gas (bu-
tane and propane) mixed in a way that
may not be standardized.
The Trip Computer’s range is indicative
and refers to petrol operation only.
During LPG operation, the “Instant con-
sumption” and “Average consumption”
readings are not significant, but all other
functions remain valid.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for mo-
tor vehicles.If, when refuelling with LPG,
the tank is filled with more
than 41litres (with a toleran-
ce of 2 litres in excess), seek as-
sistance immediately from a Fiat Dea-
lership. Periodically (at least once every
six months), it is advisable to let the
LPG in the tank run out and, at the fir-
st refuelling, check that it does not ex-
ceed the maximum capacity.
Engine cooling system
Mixture of 50% demineralised water and
50% PARAFLU
UP........................ litres 6.3
NOTE In particularly harsh climate con-
ditions, a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand
40% demineralised water is recommen-
ded.
The LPG supply system is
equipped with a “consump-
tion” function linked to the
LED display of LPG level on
the switch; this function activates only
after a consistent variation in fuel level
has been detected. You are therefore
advised to fill up with fuel at the first
LPG refuelling to obtain a more preci-
se indication of the level
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