2009 FIAT QUBO gas type

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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
INTRODUCTION
The Fiat Fiorino/Qubo Natural Power ver-
sion features two fuel systems, one for
petrol and one for natural gas (methane).
The two systems are independent of one
another and the methane one is the timed,
sequential, multipoint type.
The start-up system runs on petrol.
What is natural gas?
Natural gas is a mixture of gases used as
a primary energy source.
Its main component is methane, so for this
reason it is usually known as methane even
though it contains small amounts of other
hydrocarbons and inert gases.
It is extracted in a gaseous state and trans-
ported to where it is used via gas pipelines;
world reserves are plentiful and widely dis-
tributed. Methane is fuel with a environ-
mental low impact because it significantly
reduces the contribution of exhaust gas-
es to the greenhouse effect and pollution.The methane multipoint
injection system
It is an original product from Fiat’s re-
search in the field of alternative fuels, that
comes from close co-operation with ma-
jor suppliers in the methane sector.
By adapting the sophisticated electronic
control technology of petrol engines to
meet the specifications of methane, it has
been possible to achieve important results
in terms of handling, exhaust emissions
and fuel consumption.
With the methane Multipoint injection
system, the engine features the same dri-
veability of a petrol fuelled one.
It should be borne in mind that, under all
driving conditions, methane operation of-
fers engine power and torque specifica-
tions that are 10% lower than with petrol
operation. Petrol operation is there-
fore recommended if a lot of power
is required (e.g. driving uphill with a
laden vehicle, steep hill starts).
Selecting the type of fuel supply
The Fiat Fiorino/Qubo Natural Power is
configured to run normally on methane
gas.When the methane is running out and the
pressure in the cylinder is close to the cor-
rect operating limit, the system automat-
ically switches to petrol operation.
The engine is always started up using
petrol (to keep this fuel supply system ef-
ficient) and, if the engine was running on
petrol before being switched off, when it
is started up again switching to methane
operation will need to be requested man-
ually.
For this reason there must always be
petrol in the tank.
The petrol/methane switch Fig. 1, amongst
the controls in the dashboard, makes it
possible to select petrol operation. The
system does not switch automatically to
methane operation if the petrol runs out.
Fig. 1F0T0343m
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been
registered in a country other than
Italy, the certification and identifica-
tion data and the control/inspection
procedures for the methane cylin-
ders comply with the legislation in
that country. In any case, it should
be remembered that the life of the
cylinders is 20 years from the pro-
duction date as set out in ECE Reg-
ulation no. 110.
Marking the cylinders
Each methane cylinder is identified in the
factory with a stamp on the nose of the
cylinder.
This stamp contains:
CNG ONLY(type of gas which it is de-
signed for: compressed natural gas only);
DO NOT USE AFTER



-




(cylinder expiry date: month-year);
FABER(name of the cylinder manufac-
turer);



/




/


(cylinder regis-
tration number);


L(nominal cylinder capacity in litres);


KG(weight of the cylinder in kg: spe-
cific for each cylinder);
20.0MPa15°C(operating pressure at
15 °C);
30.0MPa(cylinder test pressure);
Fig. 17F0T0361m
E
110R-





(ECE homologa-
tion number);
ECE R 110(manufacturing regulations);
CNG-1(type of cylinder);



/



(cylinder manufacture in-
spection date: month/year);
USE ONLY FABER-APPROVED PRD
(PRD safety device warning);
(–N)(ENI stamp).
The other plates (handed over with the
vehicle documentation) contain the date
for the first inspection of the cylinders.
SYSTEM INSPECTION
The cylinders shall be inspected, in ac-
cordance with ECE Regulation Procedure
no. 110, every 4 years from the vehicle
registration date or in accordance with
specific regulations in individual countries.
Fig. 18F0T0354m
Fig. 19
A
F0T0355m
CARGO BOX
The cargo box is located in the luggage
compartment and it includes different
sized compartments to store all kinds of
small items. To gain access to the Cargo
Box follow the illustrations in Fig. 18.
WHEEL REPAIR
The vehicle does not have a spare wheel
but rather a rapid tyre repair kit called Fix
&Go, located in the luggage compartment
on the left rear wheel arch A-Fig. 19(for
Combi/Qubo versions). On Cargo ver-
sions, the Fix&Go repair kit is located be-
hind the driver’s seat.
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CHECKING LEVELS
Fig. 20
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: flammable gases
and vapours may be present,
constituting a fire risk.
IMPORTANT
When topping up, take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are not interchangeable and
could seriously damage the car.
1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
6. Power steering fluid
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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
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FIAT FIORINO/QUBO NATURAL POWER
FUEL SYSTEM (methane)
Electronic injection specifically for meth -
ane.
Type: timed, sequential Multipoint.
Injection pressure: approx. 6 bar.
Stoichiometric metering of the air/meth -
ane gas mixture.
The methane injection system is con-
trolled by the dedicated control unit us-
ing the sensors already on the vehicle, in-
cluding the Lambda sensor for controlling
the fuel metering.
IGNITION
Static advance, electronic, integrated with
the injection.ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling system with pressure re-
duction unit heating circuit subject to ex-
treme cooling during operation.
PERFORMANCE
Top speed in km/h.
Running on petrol:
– Cargo versions: .............................. 157
– Combi versions: ............................. 155
– Qubo versions: ................................ 155
Running on methane: ......................... 149
Modifications or repairs to
the fuel system that are not
carried out properly or do not take
the system technical specifications in-
to account can cause malfunctions
leading to a fire risk.
IMPORTANT
CO2EMISSIONS
CO2emissions according to the
current European directive (g/km)
CO2EMISSIONS Operation Operationpetrol methane
Combined 158 119
Urban 207 154
Extra-urban 129 98
Cargo/Combi/Qubo versions
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. – Customer Services – Technical Services – Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 – 10040 Volvera – Torino (Italia)
Print No. 603.97.591 – 11/2009 – 1 Edition
For petrol engines running on methane, we recommend using the original product formulated specifically for this type of use.
The use of products with specifications below ACEA C3 – SAE 5W-40 could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty. Lubricants for
petrol/methane
enginesSAE 5W-40 ACEA C3
grade totally synthetic lubricant.
FIAT 9.55535-T2specification.SELENIA MULTIPOWER
GAS 5W-40
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F922.E09According
to annual maintenance
and inspection plan
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Use Quality specifications of fluids Genuine lubricants Interval
and lubricants for correct vehicle operation and fluids original replacement
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