Red Special Series - Fiat 500 Manual

WARNING
43) Note that in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in force for
parking/ garaging motor vehicles fuelled
by gas that is denser than air; LPG comes
under this category.
44) 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.
45) Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the
engine.
46) The LPG supply system is equipped
with a "consumption" function linked
to the LED display of LPG level on the
switch; this function activates only after a
consistent variation in fuel level has been
detected. It is therefore advisable to fill up
with fuel at the first LPG refuelling to obtain
a more "precise" indication of the level.
IMPORTANT
27) The system operates at temperatures
ranging between -20°C and 100°C.
28) The car is equipped with a specifically
designed gaseous LPG injection system:
it is therefore absolutely forbidden to
alter the configuration of the system
or its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. When towing or
lifting the car, follow the instructions in the
main handbook under the "Towing the car"
paragraph to prevent damage to the gas
system parts.
29) When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed as
follows every time the car is not in use for
a long period or moved in an emergency
as a result of a breakdown or accident:
unscrew the fastening devices (A) fig. 62,
then remove the cover (B). Close the LPG
cock by rotating the ring nut (C) fig. 63
clockwise. Refit the cover and retighten the
fastening devices.
30) Periodically (at least once every
six months), it is advisable to let the
LPG in the tank run out and, at the next
refuelling, check that it does not exceed
the maximum capacity of 30.5 litres
(reserve included) (with a tolerance of
2 litres excess) (see instructions in the
"Capacities" paragraph). If the level is
above 30.5 litres (reserve included) contact
a Fiat Dealership immediately.
31) In particular usage conditions,
such as starting and operation at low
ambient temperature or LPG supply with
low propane content, the system may
switch temporarily to petrol operation,
without a visual indication of switching
on the instrument panel. In the event of
low LPG levels in the tank or request
for high performance (e.g. overtaking,
car fully laden, steep hills) the system
may automatically switch to petrol
operation to guarantee the engine power
requested; the green warning light on the
instrument panel switches on to indicate
this. When the above conditions are no
longer present, the system automatically
restores LPG operating mode; the green
warning light switches off. To achieve the
automatic switching described above,
make sure that there is always enough fuel
in the petrol tank.
32) It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG.
RED SPECIAL
SERIES
(where provided)
Some components of the
car underwent antimicrobial
treatments, as detailed below. No
specific precautions are required
for the normal use of the car and
components treated with biocide
substances.
The reconfigurable load platform was
treated with a biocide substance
having antiviral properties based on the
the active ingredient Silver Chloride.
The seat fabric was treated with a
biocide substance with antiviral and
antibacterial properties based on the
active ingredient Alkyl (C12-C16)
Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride.
The steering wheel upholstery was
treated a with biocide substances with
antibacterial and antifungal properties
based on the active ingredients Zinc
Pyrithione and Thiabendazole.
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