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The system extreme operat-
ing temperatures are between
-20°C and 100°C.
Selecting the type of fuel supply
The car is configured for running inde-
pendently on either petrol or LPG.
The engine is always started on petrol with
an automatic shift to LPG after about 40
seconds at the first significant acceleration.
This is the time required to reach opti-
mum conditions (engine coolant temper-
ature, minimum revs level) for the switch
to LPG. As far as what has been said
is concerned, there must always be
some petrol in the tank (at least 1/4
full)in order not to compromise the op-
eration of the fuel pump.
In addition, it is advisable to periodically
use up the petrol in the tank (until the re-
serve warning light comes on) in order to
ensure that the petrol does not become
old and possibly deteriorate. When running on LPG, when
the last red LED on gas quan-
tity indicator (visible on the
switch) comes on, refuelling is
advisable. If LPG runs out when in LPG
mode, the system automatically switch-
es to petrol mode. This is indicated by:
the amber LED coming on constantly
and the green LED flashing, the fuel
level LEDs going out and a buzzer
sounded by the switch.
The petrol/LPG switch A-fig. 1, located
on the protective fuse flap (left side of the
dashboard) allows the driver to select
petrol or LPG operation at his discretion.
fig. 1F0Z0802m
Please remember that after
filling the LPG tank, you will
need to switch fuel by press-
ing the button A-fig 1 to run
the engine on LPG.
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 varia-
tion in fuel level has been detected. You
are therefore advised to fill up with fu-
el at the first LPG refuelling to obtain a
more precise indication of the “level".
WARNING
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supply pressures of pumps in the net-
work, pumps with different sup-
ply/stop specifications, tank not com-
pletely in reserve condition.
It should be remembered that when using
a fuel such as LPG the range is very vari-
able because, as well as driving and car
maintenance conditions, it also depends
on the different composition of the gas
which can vary not only seasonally but al-
so from supplier to supplier. LPG is, in ef-
fect, a composition of gas (butane and
propane) mixed in a way that may not be
standardized.
BOOT CAPACITY
Capacity with vehicle unladen (V.D.A. standards) in dm3
One-piece and split rear seat
Under rear parcel shelf with rear backrest in normal position
To waist level with rear backrest folded over
Max. to the roof with rear backrest folded over
Max. to the roof with rear backrest folded over (with sun roof)
Volume of the load carrying compartment (2-seater VAN version)
Volume of the load carrying compartment (4-seater VAN version)187
471
841
796
1000
256
CAPACITIES
Petrol
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . litres 35
– including a reserve of . . . litres 5
LPG
– maximum refuelling
capacity (*) . . . . . . . litres 31/27 (▲)
(▲) VAN version
(*) The value already takes into account
the 80% filling limit of the tank and the
residual fluid necessary for the priming and
is the maximum permitted refilling. This
value may undergo slight changes
from one refilling operation to the
next due to: differences between the The trip meter indication on range is indica-
tive and refers to petrol operation only.
During LPG operation, the Instant con-
sumption and Average consumption read-
ings are not significant, whereas all other
functions remain valid.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for mo-
tor vehicles.
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