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FIAT BRAVO LPG
This supplement is about the Fiat Bravo
LPG version (Petrol-LPG).
For anything not included in this supple-
ment, refer to the enclosed Owner Hand-
book.CONTENTS
KNOWING YOUR CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LPG TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SOLENOID VALVES AND SAFETY DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
REGULATION UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PAPER FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LPG INJECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LPG/PETROL SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
REFUELLING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REPLACING FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FUEL CONSUMPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CO
2EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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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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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the homologation tests set down by specific
European Directives.
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (litres/100 km)
CO2EMISSIONS
The CO2emission figures refer to combined consumption.
CO
2EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
LPG: 134 g/km
Petrol: 156 g/km
Petrol LPG
Urban 8.6 10.6
Extra-urban 5.5 7.0
Combined 6.7 8.3
The range (when running on LPG), referring to combined consumption, is 494 km.
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