Chevrolet/GMC Express/Savana CNG Compressed Natural Gas Supplement
(GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159237) - 2016 - crc - 6/18/15
6 Driving and Operating
temperatures drop below−16 °C
(4 °F). When starting the vehicle in
cold weather at high altitudes:
. Use the engine heater. See
“Engine Heater” in the owner
manual.
. Turn off all electrical
accessories.
. Do not hold the ignition switch in
START for more than
15 seconds.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See “Add-On Electrical
Equipment” in the owner manual.
Fuel
This vehicle is designed to operate
on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
The general marketplace fuel quality
of Compressed Natural Gas for
motor vehicles in the state of
California should be in compliance
with Title 13 California Code of
Regulations, Section 2292.5. The
remaining regions of North America
do not employ regulated fuel quality
standards for general marketplace
vehicle usage; however, CNG is
available at both private and public
filling stations. We recommend the
use of CNG that meets or exceeds
SAE J1616 specifications for fuel
composition and cleanliness.
Caution
Using below standard CNG fuel
quality may cause damage to the
CNG fuel system. Use only CNG
fuel meeting recommended CNG
fuel standards. The main component of CNG is
methane, a highly flammable,
colorless gas. An odorant has been
added for detection through smell.
The smell is similar to that of rotten
eggs. The CNG in the vehicle is
stored under high pressure
(maximum 24 800 kPa/3,600 psig).
Gas should never be smelled and a
hissing sound should not be heard,
unless refueling is being done.
If gas is smelled or a hissing sound
is heard at any other time, shut
down the vehicle and have it
serviced. It may be possible to hear
the fuel flowing while the engine is
running if standing close to the
pipework or various fuel system
components (regulator, filter). This is
normal and should not be confused
with a hissing sound at fittings that
may indicate a fuel leak. Follow the
instructions under
Fuel System Leak
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Chevrolet/GMC Express/Savana CNG Compressed Natural Gas Supplement
(GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159237) - 2016 - crc - 6/18/15
8 Driving and Operating
During fueling, CNG needs to be
delivered to the vehicle at the
appropriate pressure in relationship
to the ambient temperature. This
can be done automatically by a
temperature compensation system
on the CNG fuel dispenser or
manually by stopping the CNG fill at
a recommended pressure. GM
recommends that customers use
CNG fueling stations that have a
temperature compensation system
whenever possible. Check with the
fuel station. If one is not available,
see the temperature compensation
chart that follows in this section to
choose the appropriate fill pressure
for the ambient temperature. In
addition, fill only to the pressure
level for the lowest ambient
temperature anticipated during
fueling.
Leaving a vehicle connected to a
time fill station can cause the tank
to be filled to a higher pressure than
recommended, especially when
outside temperatures fluctuate.
Disconnect the vehicle from the fill
station as soon as it is full, unless
an auto shutoff feature is used.{Warning
If CNG tanks are filled to a higher
pressure than recommended and
then exposed to a much higher
ambient temperature
environment, expansion of the
gas caused by the temperature
change may cause pressure relief
devices on the vehicle CNG
tank(s) to release gas, as
designed. If an ignition source is
present, this could create a risk of
fire or explosion. If there is any
possibility that the tank has been
over pressurized, take steps to
relieve the excess pressure, such
as by driving or running the
vehicle in an outdoor open area
to remove some fuel.
Make sure that your CNG vehicle is
properly maintained and repaired to
avoid elevated temperatures
surrounding the tank, since elevated
temperatures in the area of the tank
could also raise the CNG pressure
in the tank. Consult materials available from
NGVAmerica - http://www.ngvc.org
and the Clean Vehicle Education
Foundation - http://
www.cleanvehicle.org on CNG
fueling stations for more information.
Ambient Temperature / Maximum
CNG Fill Pressure Compensation
Chart
To avoid the risk of fire or explosion
if an ignition source is present, do
not fill above the pressure level that
corresponds to the lowest ambient
temperature expected during
fueling.
Service Pressure 24 800 kPa
(3,600 psig) at 21 °C (70 °F).
