The methane, stored in the canisters at
high pressure, flows through a
dedicated pipe to reach the pressure
regulator/reduction unit which supplies
the 4 methane injectors at low pressure
(about 6 bar).
Cylinder capacity: about 13 kg. The
amount of methane depends on the
outside temperature, the supply
pressure, the quality of the gas and the
type of refuelling system. Total cylinder
volume about 77 litres.Cylinder certification
The methane canisters are certified in
accordance with EEC Regulation 110.
The cylinders must be inspected, in
accordance with ECE Regulation
Procedure no. 110, every 4 years
from the vehicle registration date or
in accordance with specific
regulations in individual countries.
PETROL/METHANE
SWITCH
This engine normally runs on methane
except during starting when it runs
on petrol. Switching to methane takes
place automatically and is shown on
the instrument panel display by
switching off the
signal in the display.
Methane fuel reserve
The level of methane in the cylinders is
indicated by the four vertical bars
near the word CNG on the instrument
panel display fig. 68. When the residual
amount of methane is lower than 1/5
of the capacity of the cylinders, the first
level and the edges of the bars of the
other 3 levels flash until the next
methane refuelling. A specific message
will appear on the display in addition
to an acoustic warning.If the methane has run out, switching to
petrol takes place automatically. In this
case the display shows the
icon
just above the CNG wording and all the
bars of the edges for the empty
notches light up constantly, regardless
of the type of supply; see fig. 69 or
fig. 70.
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If you want the car to run on petrol,
press the button fig. 71 located
between the controls in the dashboard.
The LED on the button switching on
indicates that the request for switching
has taken place correctly.The actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on
the vehicle usage conditions to
guarantee switching in absolute safety
and will be confirmed by the
warning
light in the instrument panel display
coming on/going off.
Manual switching of the operating
mode from petrol to methane and
vice versa only occurs if the engine
speed is below 2000 rpm.
In addition, in the case of starting at
outside temperatures of below around
-10°C, the switching times from Petrol
to Methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
become warm enough.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or pick-up, there
may be a brief flat spot (drop in power).
WARNING
31)The Fiat Fiorino Natural Power is
equipped with a high pressure methane
fuel supply system, designed to operate at
a rated pressure of 200 bar. It is dangerous
to stretch the system with higher
pressures. To prevent damage to the
methane system parts when towing or
lifting the vehicle, follow the instructions in
the main handbook in the chapter: "Towing
the vehicle". If there is a problem with the
methane system, only contact a Fiat
Dealership. Do not alter the methane
system configuration or components. They
are designed exclusively for the Fiat
Fiorino Natural Power. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and prejudice safety.
32)When oven painting, the cylinders must
be removed from the vehicle and refitted
by a Fiat Dealership. Although the methane
system has numerous safety features, it is
advisable to close the manual tap on the
cylinders every time the vehicle is not
in use for a long period, transported on
other vehicles or moved in an emergency
as a result of a breakdown or accident.
33)If gas is smelt, switch from methane
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealerships to
have the vehicle checked and possible
system faults supply excluded.
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WARNING
5)Regardless of the last fuel system used,
at the following engine starting, after the
initial petrol stage, the system will
automatically switch to methane.
6)At the time of the switching request
there will be a metallic noise from the
valves which are pressurising the circuit
(more obvious with the ignition key in
the MAR-ON position). For the switching
logic described above, a delay between the
valve ticking and the switching off of the
instrument panel indication is completely
normal.
7)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 40
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 44
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 45
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 46
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 48
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 48
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 49
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 49
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 50
-GEARBOX FAILURE ........................... 50
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 51
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 51
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 52
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 53
-DOOR OPEN ..................................... 53
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 53
-INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT (Multijet
versions) - EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT (petrol versions) ......... 55
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 57
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 57
-PLUG PREHEATING (Multijet
versions) - PLUG PREHEATING FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................. 58
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER
(Multijet versions) ................................. 58
-Low diesel emissions additive
(UREA) level warning............................ 58
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT - FIAT CODE - ALARM FAULT
(for versions/markets, where provided
- amber) - BREAK-IN ATTEMPT .......... 59-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 60
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 62
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 62
-iTPMS ................................................ 63
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 63
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 63
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE....... 63
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............. 64
-TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ........................................ 64
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 64
-SIDE LIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .. 66
-LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(blinking) .............................................. 66
-RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (blinking) ........................... 66
-FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 66
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 67
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 67
-GEAR SHIFT INDICATION .................. 68
-LOW DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(UREA) LEVEL WARNING .................... 69
-CNG SYSTEM FAILURE ..................... 69
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DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 76 shows the
following information:
AHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).
BMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
CTime.
DStart&Stop function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided).
EGear Shift Indication (for versions/
markets, where provided).
FPetrol operation (Natural Power
versions).
GTrip computer data.
NOTE With key removed (when
opening at least one of the front doors)
the display turns on and shows the
time and distance covered for a few
seconds.
CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll up through the screen
and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
SETPress briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next
screen or to confirm
the required menu option.
Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
To scroll down through the
screen and the related options
or to decrease the displayed
value.NOTE The buttons
and
buttons activate different functions
according to the situation as follows:
Headlight alignment adjustment
With the dipped beam headlights on,
press button
orto adjust
headlight alignment.
Setup menu
- within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down;
- during setting operations they allow
an increase or decrease.
SETUP MENU
Setup menu functions
The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a circular way,
which can be selected through the
andbuttons to access the
different selection operations and
settings (setup) given in the following
paragraphs.
The set-up menu can be activated by
briefly pressing theSET
button.
Single presses on the
and
buttons will scroll through the
set-up menu options.
Management modes differ according to
the characteristic of the option
selected.
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The menu includes the following items:
ILLU
SPEEd
Hour
bUZZ
Unit
BAG P (for versions/markets, where
provided)
NOTE Only the short menu can be
accessed while the vehicle is moving
for reasons of safety ("SPEEd" setting).
Stop the vehicle to access the full
menu.
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The vehicle may be equipped with a
multifunction display that gives the
driver useful information depending on
the previous settings.
STANDARD SCREEN
The standard screen shows the
following information fig. 78:
ADate
BMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
CTime.
DOutside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided) (for Natural
Power and Comfort-Matic versions
with outside temperature sensor, the
display is in the Trip Menu, see "Trip
Computer").
EHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).
FStart&Stop function indication (for
versions/markets where provided).
GGear Shift Indication (for versions/
markets, where provided).
NOTE When one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated,
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.
CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll up through the screen
and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
SETPress briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next
screen or to confirm
the required menu option.
Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
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To scroll down through the
screen and the related options
or to decrease the displayed
value.
NOTE The buttons
and
buttons activate different functions
according to the situation as follows:
Headlight alignment adjustment
- with the dipped beam headlights on,
press button
orto adjust
headlight alignment.
Setup menu
- within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down;
- during setting operations they allow
an increase or decrease.
SETUP MENU
Setup menu functions
The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a circular way,
which can be selected through the
andbuttons to access the
different selection operations and
settings (setup) given in the following
paragraphs. A submenu is provided for
some items (Setting the clock and
Set units).
The set-up menu is activated by
pressing theSET
button briefly.Single presses of the
or
buttons permit navigation through
the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
The menu includes the following items:
LIGHTING
SPEED BUZZER
TRIP B DATA
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
LANGUAGE
BUZZER VOLUME
BUTTON VOLUME
SEAT BELT BELTS
SERVICE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
EXIT MENU
NOTE Only the reduced menu can be
accessed while the vehicle is moving
for safety reasons ("Speed Beep"
setting). Stop the vehicle to access the
full menu.
TRIP COMPUTER
General information
The Trip computer is used to display
information on vehicle operation when
the ignition key is turned to MAR.
This function allows you to define two
separate trips, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", for monitoring the "complete
mission" (journey) of the vehicle in a
reciprocally independent manner. Both
functions can be reset (reset means
start of a new journey).
"Trip A" can be used to display the
values relating to:
External temperature (for Natural
Power vehicles with temperature
sensor)
Range
Distance travelled
Average fuel consumption
Instant consumption
Average speed
Trip time (driving time).
"Trip B", available on multifunction
display only, is used to display
the values relating to:
Distance travelled B
Average consumption B
Average speed B
Trip time B (driving time).
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Natural Power versions
NOTE The trip computer data
concerning range, average
consumption and instantaneous
consumption are not available for these
versions.
8)
TRIP control button
The TRIP button, located on the top of
the right steering column stalk fig. 80, is
used (with ignition at MAR) to display
these values and reset them to start
a new journey:
brief press to access the various
values displays;
long press to reset and then start a
new mission.Exit Trip
You can automatically exit the TRIP
function once all the values have been
displayed or by holding theSET
button down for more than 1
second.
WARNING
8)The "Trip B" function may be disabled
(see the "Activating Trip B" paragraph).
"Range" and "Instant consumption" values
cannot be reset.
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