Adapter for LPG filler tube3
Adapter for LPG filler tubeAdapters are needed for refuelling with LPG because the filling nozzles
of the filling devices are not uniform. Fig. 2 Adapter for LPG filler tubeYour vehicle can be fitted wi th two adapters for the LPG filler tube where necessary.
See the following list fig. 2 :•
Adapter ACME ,
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adapter Dish-Coupling .
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Adapter Euronozzle ,
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Adapter Bayonet ,
The filling systems may vary from country to country. Because filling stations abroad
do not always have the nece ssary adapter for your LPG system, we recommend that
you purchase an appropriate adapter befo re travelling abroad. Check whether the
adapters fit your LPG system.
Refuelling with LPGThe LPG filler tube for refuelling with LPG is located behind the fuel filler
flap next to the petrol filler tube.Fig. 3 Refuelling with LPGSwitch off the engine before you refuel with LPG. Let the staff of the filling station help
you in the event of filling up your tank for the first time or when refuelling at unknown
LPG filling stations. Always read and observe the instructions of the refuelling system.Opening the LPG fuel tank– Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap.
– Unscrew the cap of the LPG filler tube fig. 3 .Refuelling with LPG– Screw the appropriate adapter onto the LPG filler tube .
– Observe the instructions of the refuelling system when refuelling.Closing the LPG fuel tank– Unscrew the adapter .
– Screw the cap onto the LPG filler tube.
– Close the fuel filler flap until it locks.
The LPG pressure tank in the spare wheel well holds about 55 litres. The usable content
is maximum 44 litres of LPG depending on the outside temperature.
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Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) 5
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)The following data for the multi-functional indicator only relate to the current oper-
ating mode (LPG/petrol):•
Current consumption,
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average fuel consumption,
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range.
Driving with LPGThe vehicles with LPG drive can be used wi th LPG which complies with the standard
EN 589 as well as unleaded petrol wh ich complies with the standard EN 228.
The LPG fuel tank is housed in the spare wheel well under the luggage compartment
cover.
Starting the engine
The engine always starts in petrol mode, ev en if the vehicle was parked in LPG mode.
Automatically switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode
Switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode is performed automatically after a
system check if the follo wing conditions are met:•
sufficient LPG in the LPG fuel tank,
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the engine has reached its operating temperature (the warning light
in the
instrument clus ter goes out),
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The engine speed is higher than 1 200 rpm.
If these conditions are met, the system automatically switches to LPG mode.
The warning light
in the instrument cluster then comes on.
Automatically switching over from LPG mode to petrol mode
When one of the conditions are met, the vehicle automatically switches over from LPG
mode to petrol mode:
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when starting the engine,
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when the LPG fuel tank is empty,
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if the outside temperature is lower than -10 °C,
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when there is a system fault in the LPG system.
The warning light
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Manually switching over from petrol mode to LPG mode
Manually switching between LPG to petrol can be performed when the engine is
running by pressing the button even while the vehicle is in motion fig. 5 . When
the following conditions are met, the vehicl e switches over from petrol mode to LPG
mode:
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The button is pressed,
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sufficient LPG in the LPG fuel tank,
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coolant temperature of the vehicle higher than +30 °C,
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Engine speed when running higher than 1 200 rpm.
The warning light
in the instrument cluster then comes on.
Manually switching over from LPG mode to petrol mode
Switching over is performed by pressing the button . The warning light
in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Driving in petrol mode
If you drive mostly short distances at regular intervals, then use the petrol mode in
order to prevent any problems which may arise with the petrol system.
Fig. 5 LPG switch
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