2009 FIAT QUBO fuel cap

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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
This supplement is about the Fiat Fiori-
no/Qubo Natural Power Petrol-Methane.
For anything not included in this supple-
ment, refer to the enclosed Owner Hand-
book.CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 3
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ............................................................................ 5
CYLINDERS ....................................................................................................................... 6
SOLENOID VALVES/SAFETY DEVICES ...................................................................... 7
PIPING ................................................................................................................................. 8
PRESSURE REGULATOR/REDUCTION UNIT ......................................................... 8
METHANE INJECTORS .................................................................................................. 8
PETROL/METHANE SWITCH ...................................................................................... 8
STARTING THE ENGINE .............................................................................................. 10
PROTECTION FUSES ...................................................................................................... 10
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM................................................................................................ 10
REAR SEATS ...................................................................................................................... 11
AT THE FILLING STATION .......................................................................................... 11
IDENTIFICATION DATA .............................................................................................. 12
CARGO BOX .................................................................................................................... 12
CHECKING LEVELS......................................................................................................... 13
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .................................................................................. 14
ENGINE ............................................................................................................................... 16
WEIGHTS ........................................................................................................................... 17
BRAKES ............................................................................................................................... 18
SUSPENSION .....................................................................................................................18
STEERING ........................................................................................................................... 18
TRASMISSION ...................................................................................................................18
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................19
LOAD COMPARTMENT VOLUME ............................................................................. 20
TYRES .................................................................................................................................. 20
CAPACITIES ....................................................................................................................... 21
CO
2EMISSIONS ............................................................................................................... 22
FUEL CONSUMPTION ................................................................................................... 23
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......................................................................................... 24
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
Passive safety
The Fiat Fiorino Natural Power has the
same passive safety features as the other
versions.
In particular, the cylinder location and
mountings are designed to pass the impact
tests in accordance with the Fiat safety
standards. The flow of methane coming
out of the cylinders is governed by a so-
lenoid valve that is only open during
methane operation.
The solenoid valve unit includes protec-
tion against excess flows (if the high pres-
sure system breaks, the flow of methane
is restricted to values that are not dan-
gerous), overheating (a fuse pad that al-
lows the methane to drain off if the tem-
perature exceeds 110 °C) and a pressure
calibration device that intervenes if the
pressure goes above 300 bar ensuring the
methane escapes in a controlled manner
and as quickly as possible.
The solenoid valve is connected to the Fire
Protection System (fuel cut-off system).
Active safety
The Fiat Fiorino Natural Power has the
same active safety features as the other
versions.
The Fiat Fiorino/Qubo Natu-
ral Power version is equipped
with a high pressure methane system
designed to run at a rated pressure of
200 bar.
It is dangerous to force the system
with higher pressures. When towing
or lifting the vehicle, follow the in-
structions in the main handbook in
the chapter on Towing to prevent
damage to the methane system parts.
In case of problems with the methane
system, only contact a Fiat Dealership.
Do not alter the methane system con-
figuration or components; they are
designed exclusively for the Fiat Fior-
ino/Qubo Natural Power. The use of
other components or materials may
lead to malfunctioning and compro-
mise safety.When oven painting, the
cylinders should be removed
from the vehicle and later carefully
refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Al-
though the methane system has nu-
merous safety features, it is advisable
to close the manual taps on the cylin-
ders every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period, transported on
other vehicles or moved in an emer-
gency as a result of a breakdown or
accident.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
The four vertical bars near the letters
CNG in the instrument panel display
Fig. 11indicate the level of methane in
the cylinders.
When the residual amount of methane
goes below 1/5 of the capacity of the cylin-
ders, the CNG icon and the lowest level
Fig. 12flash to indicate the reserve and
notify the need to refuel.
If the methane has run out, the switch to
petrol operation takes place automatical-
ly: the Ksymbol near the CNG icon
Fig. 11in the instrument panel display
comes on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the dedicated button Fig. 10locat-
ed between the controls in the dashboard.
The LED in the button coming on means
that the request to switch has taken place
correctly.
Fig. 10F0T0343m
Fig. 11F0T0358m
Fig. 12F0T0359m
If the last fuel system in use
was petrol, when starting the
switch to methane shall be re-
quested manually by the customer.
Manual switching of the operat-
ing mode from petrol to meth -
ane and vice versa is only acti-
vated if the engine speed is below
2000 rpm.
At the time of the switching
request there will be a
metallic noise coming from the valves
to pressurise the circuit (more obvi-
ous with the ignition key in the MAR
position). As a result of the switching
logics described above, ithe delay be-
tween the ticking of the valve and the
display switching off on the instru-
ment panel is entirely normal.
IMPORTANT
The actual change to the chosen fuel sys-
tem takes place depending on the vehicle
usage conditions to guarantee switching in
absolute safety and will be confirmed by
the Kwarning light in the instrument pan-
el display coming on/going off.
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
REAR SEATS(for markets/versions, where provided)
FOLDING OVER
To fold the rear seats over, in order to be
able to locate the tab A-Fig. 14, it is nec-
essary to open the cargo box as illustrat-
ed in Fig. 13. It is advisable to keep the
cover raised in this position as well when
repositioning the seat.
AT THE FILLING
STATION
METHANE GAS FILLER
The methane filler is located near the
petrol one Fig. 15.
It has a check valve, located in the actual
filler body.
To access the filler, undo the cap A-Fig. 15
turning it anticlockwise.
The profile of filler fitting B-Fig. 16is uni-
versal, compatible with Italian and NGV1
standards.
In some European countries adapters are
considered ILLEGAL (e.g. in Germany).
For service stations with m
3nozzles (pres-
sure differential) the check valves must be
released by delivering a small amount of
methane to measure the residual pressure
in the cylinder.
The other plates (handed over with the
vehicle documentation) contain the date
for the first inspection of the cylinders.
Fig. 15F0T0360m
Fig. 16F0T0346mFig. 13F0T0352m
Fig. 14F0T0353m
Those responsible for meth -
ane refuelling are not autho-
rised to refill the cylinders
when the inspection date has expired.
The check valve prevents the methane
from flowing back to the filler.
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GENERAL FEATURES 1.4
Engine identification code 350A1000
Cycle Otto
Number and layout of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke mm 72 ˘ 84
Total capacity cc 1368
Compression ratio 11.1±0,2
kW
EEC max. power HP
at a speed of rpm
Nm
EEC max. torque kgm
at a speed of rpm
Spark plugsNGKZKR7A-10
Fuel
ENGINE
ENGINE CODE – BODYWORK VERSIONS
Engine code Bodywork version
1.4350A1000 225AXC1A03 (*)
225AXC1A03B (❍)
225BXC1AA7 (❒)
COMBI versions (*) QUBO versions (❍) CARGO versions (❒)
MethaneUnleaded petrol
95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
51
70
6000
104
10.6
300057
77
6000
115
11.7
3000
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Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system
Engine sump: Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic power steering
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS:
Windscreen/rearscreen washer
fluid reservoir
(▲) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% distilled water.
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
CAPACITIES
1.4
litres
45
6
÷7
6.6
2.4
2.6
–
0.38
–
2.2kg
–
–
–
–
–
1.5
0.35
0.50
–
Methane
– Methane (*) . . . . . . . . kg (approx.) 13
(*) The amount of methane depends on
the outside temperature, the supply pres-
sure, the quality of the gas and the type of
refuelling system. Total cylinder volume
about 77 litres.IMPORTANT Please note that, when us-
ing a fuel like methane, the range can vary
greatly as it depends on the temperature
of the gas in the cylinder as well as on the
vehicle driving and maintenance condi-
tions.Methane heats up during filling and cools
down during driving, undergoing changes
in pressure that reduce the quantity that
can be used.
It should also be pointed out that whilst
the vehicle is being run in (up to around
3,000 km) fuel consumption may be high-
er than the figures given. Recommended fuels
Original products
Green unleaded petrol not less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN 228 specification)
Mixture of 50% distilled water and PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS 5W-40
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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