Version With Methane System (Natural Power) - Fiat 500L Owner's Handbook Manual

VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
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INTRODUCTION
The "Natural Power" version features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for natural gas (methane).
METHANE CYLINDERS
The vehicle is equipped with two
cylinders (total capacity about 84 litres)
located under the floor of the vehicle
(fig. 51 and fig. 52) protected by two
special guards filled with methane
at compressed gaseous state (rated
pressure 200 bar at 15°C).
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52
The methane, stored in the cylinders at
high pressure, flows through a
dedicated pipe to reach the pressure
regulator/reduction unit which supplies
the two methane injectors at low
pressure (about 9 bar).
Capacity: about 14 kg. The total
volume of cylinders is about 84 litres.
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IMPORTANT In order to avoid
inconsistent information by the
methane gauge on the instrument
panel, it is recommended to refill with at
least 10 litres each time.
Cylinder certification
The cylinders are certified in
accordance with ECE Regulation no.
110, and they must be inspected,
according to the Procedure of the ECE
Regulation no. 110, every 4 years
from the vehicle registration date or in
accordance with specific regulations
in individual countries.
The plates provided by the Dealership
with the on board documentation
contain the date for the first inspection
of the cylinders. Methane refuelling
stations are not authorised to refill the
cylinders when the inspection date has
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expired.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been
registered in a country other than Italy,
the certification data, identification
and inspection procedures for
the methane cylinders should conform
to the legislation in that country. In
any case, remember that the life of the
cylinders is 20 years from the
production date as set out in ECE
Regulation no. 110.