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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.
70F0T0383
71F0T0343
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USING THE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever A
fig. 105 into the required position (the
diagram for gear engagement is shown
on the knob).
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the vehicle is at a
standstill. With the engine running, wait
for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
102)
20)
WARNING
102)Press the clutch pedal fully to shift
gears correctly. It is therefore essential that
there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
WARNING
20)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
The clutch pedal should be used only
for gear changes. Do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal, however
lightly. For versions/markets where
provided, the electronic clutch control
could cut in, interpreting the incorrect
driving style as a fault.
“COMFORT-MATIC”
TRANSMISSION
The vehicle is equipped with an
electronically controlled manual
gearbox known as COMFORT-MATIC
that has two operating modes:
MANUALandAUTO.
It is possible to use theECOfunction
(Economy) with theAUTOlogic which
reduces consumption. Press button
E fig. 106 to turn this function on.
If theECOfunction is used, the display
will show the letter E (Economy) next
to the gear engaged fig. 107.
21)
105F0T0055
106F0T0223
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
MeasurementTYRES PROVIDED
SPARE
WHEEL(*)No load Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
175/70 R14
84T2.3 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.5 2.5
2.5
185/65 R15
88T2.3 2.1 2.3 2.1 2.3 2.5
(*) (for versions/markets, where provided)
When the tires are warm, the inflation pressure should be + 0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure. However, recheck
that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speeds over 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full-load pressures.
WARNING
158)The space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) is specific to your vehicle, do not use it on other models, or use the
space-saver wheel of other models on your vehicle. The space-saver wheel must only be used in the event of an emergency. Never use it for
more than strictly necessary and never exceed 80 km/h. "Warning! For temporary use only! 80km/h max! Replace with standard wheel as
soon as possible. Never remove or cover the sticker on the space-saver wheel. Never apply a wheel cap on a space-saver wheel. The driving
characteristics of the vehicle will be modified with the space-saver wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and braking, abrupt steering and
fast cornering.
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TECHNICAL DATA